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Title: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 06, 2017, 11:58:13 PM
May as well get it started early, as a few rumours are flying around already, even before the season has time to finish.

So, Ladies and Gentleman, here it is, The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18, ready to drive you all mad once again.

Doesn't matter how ridiculous the rumour is, where it's come from, the bloke down the pub, taxi driver who knows Slav, or even Hilder the Tea Lady from Motspur Park, we wanna hear it.

On a serious note, please post any FFC Transfer related info here, connected to this summers transfer window.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 07, 2017, 12:07:47 AM
Slavisa Jokanovic has a chance to conclude transfer business with Sebastian Bassong

The Cameroonian is available on a free transfer this summer and Fulham were interested a year ago.

(http://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/401/sunderlands_jermain_defoe_in_action_with_norwichs_sebastien_bass_285527.jpg)

Norwich City recently announced the players they will not be keeping on board this summer, with some very big names on the list including John Ruddy and Kyle Lafferty. Another name present was Cameroonian international defender Sebastian Bassong.

The 30-year-old, who joined Norwich in 2012, is available on a free transfer this summer and that will surely spark the interest of Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/06/slavisa-jokanovic-has-a-chance-to-conclude-transfer-business-wit/?utm_medium=share%20service&utm_campaign=social%20media&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=HITCsport (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/06/slavisa-jokanovic-has-a-chance-to-conclude-transfer-business-wit/?utm_medium=share%20service&utm_campaign=social%20media&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=HITCsport)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 07, 2017, 12:20:40 AM
Fulham casting their eye over SPAL defender as they scout Serie B

The west London side are keen to bolster their defensive options ahead of next season and reports have suggested Fulham are keeping a close eye on Serie B.

(http://i4.getwestlondon.co.uk/incoming/article12995482.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/GettyImages-468130930.jpg)

Fulham are reportedly casting their eye over Serie B defender Francesco Vicari.

The 22-year-old centre back has been watched a number of times by the Cottagers scouting department, according to reports from Italy, with the side set to scout him again this weekend.

SPAL currently sit in top in the Italian second division with Vicari playing a staring role in the side, who signed last year from fellow Serie B side Novara.

Vicari is considered as one of the most promising players in Serie B this season, and has attracted attention from Serie A clubs Sassuolo and Chievo as well as the west Londoners.

Slavisa Jokanovic is keen to bolster his defensive options ahead of next season, with signing Tomas Kalas also high on his list of transfer targets for the summer.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-casting-eye-over-novara-12995520 (http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-casting-eye-over-novara-12995520)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on May 07, 2017, 01:22:08 AM
Whatever the rumour, surely it comes down to stats boy approval. I have thought of him frequently lately pondering how much he is responsible for our position, and I think he deserves some credit, but I still dislike the heavily weighted approach of stats almost exclusively.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 11:39:34 AM
Fulham could resign Maarten Stekelenburg?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Burt on May 07, 2017, 01:14:26 PM
Ah yes, the warm embrace that the return of the summer transfer thread gives us all... Where would life be without it?

I am hoping no signings are done until we know for sure which league we are playing in next season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Southcoastffc on May 07, 2017, 01:22:48 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on May 07, 2017, 12:07:47 AM
Slavisa Jokanovic has a chance to conclude transfer business with Sebastian Bassong

The Cameroonian is available on a free transfer this summer and Fulham were interested a year ago.

(http://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/401/sunderlands_jermain_defoe_in_action_with_norwichs_sebastien_bass_285527.jpg)

Norwich City recently announced the players they will not be keeping on board this summer, with some very big names on the list including John Ruddy and Kyle Lafferty. Another name present was Cameroonian international defender Sebastian Bassong.

The 30-year-old, who joined Norwich in 2012, is available on a free transfer this summer and that will surely spark the interest of Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/06/slavisa-jokanovic-has-a-chance-to-conclude-transfer-business-wit/?utm_medium=share%20service&utm_campaign=social%20media&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=HITCsport (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/06/slavisa-jokanovic-has-a-chance-to-conclude-transfer-business-wit/?utm_medium=share%20service&utm_campaign=social%20media&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=HITCsport)
Yes but a year ago we were desperate.  Not the case now and he would NOT be an improvement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on May 07, 2017, 02:41:28 PM
Surely we will make no firm decisions on transfers while we still have a chance of promotion. It must be best to turn a deaf ear to all rumours for the next two or three weeks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 07, 2017, 02:43:30 PM
I'm excited for the window. Would not take Bassong if we went up. If we didn't go up then maybe but even so not sure he's a big improvement.
The only real positive about promotion for me is the type of players we attract. We will be able to sign some top players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 07, 2017, 02:46:08 PM
Quote from: filham on May 07, 2017, 02:41:28 PM
.... It must be best to turn a deaf ear to all rumours for the next two or three weeks.

Agree.
...Although for 'weeks' read 'years'.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on May 07, 2017, 02:50:03 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 07, 2017, 02:43:30 PM
I'm excited for the window. Would not take Bassong if we went up. If we didn't go up then maybe but even so not sure he's a big improvement.
The only real positive about promotion for me is the type of players we attract. We will be able to sign some top players.

Would be a NO from me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 07, 2017, 05:37:12 PM
Bassong is rubbish. He was released for a reason.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 07, 2017, 05:57:54 PM
john ruddy was released by Norwich as well, wouldn't call him rubbish. Although Bassong would not be high on my list
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on May 07, 2017, 06:00:35 PM
Reckon we'll definitely go back in for Steve Mounie if we go up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on May 07, 2017, 06:01:36 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on May 07, 2017, 06:00:35 PM
Reckon we'll definitely go back in for Steve Mounie if we go up

Cracking year in France. Big move ahead for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on May 07, 2017, 06:13:35 PM
Quote from: cmg on May 07, 2017, 02:46:08 PM
Quote from: filham on May 07, 2017, 02:41:28 PM
.... It must be best to turn a deaf ear to all rumours for the next two or three weeks.

Agree.
...Although for 'weeks' read 'years'.
That made me laugh.  Although the reality is that there will be plenty whose visits to this thread will be interspaced by 'days' or 'hours'.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 06:21:26 PM
Jermaine Defoe if we go up?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on May 07, 2017, 06:44:52 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on May 07, 2017, 06:01:36 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on May 07, 2017, 06:00:35 PM
Reckon we'll definitely go back in for Steve Mounie if we go up

Cracking year in France. Big move ahead for him.

A big move to us hopefully!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 07, 2017, 08:41:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 06:21:26 PM
Jermaine Defoe if we go up?

I rate him, could be a good move, Massive wages though and think Slavisa prefers a big man up top.
Just don't think its a signing our current transfer team would make. Think we will look to sign players approaching their prime with good sell-on value.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on May 07, 2017, 09:30:24 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 07, 2017, 08:41:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 06:21:26 PM
Jermaine Defoe if we go up?

I rate him, could be a good move, Massive wages though and think Slavisa prefers a big man up top.
Just don't think its a signing our current transfer team would make. Think we will look to sign players approaching their prime with good sell-on value.

We also need to sign someone who has a higher rate of shot percentage. I seem to remember that Jermain is quite a wasteful striker
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EJL on May 07, 2017, 11:46:33 PM
Let's try not to sign players on high wages in their mid-30s
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Shredhead on May 08, 2017, 12:09:37 AM
According to the Albion forum, Cairney is heading their way if we don't go up .
http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?351087-Who-would-you-like-to-win-the-play-offs/page8 (http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?351087-Who-would-you-like-to-win-the-play-offs/page8)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 08, 2017, 08:19:52 AM
Quote from: EJL on May 07, 2017, 11:46:33 PM
Let's try not to sign players on high wages in their mid-30s
This  :plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 08, 2017, 08:20:16 AM
Quote from: Shredhead on May 08, 2017, 12:09:37 AM
According to the Albion forum, Cairney is heading their way if we don't go up .
http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?351087-Who-would-you-like-to-win-the-play-offs/page8 (http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?351087-Who-would-you-like-to-win-the-play-offs/page8)
Do they have evidence or do they just want it to happen?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 10, 2017, 07:22:48 AM
 
This Celtic title-winner would be an ideal replacement for star man at Fulham

Fulham attacking midfielder Tom Cairney has grabbed the headlines for all the right reasons this season, with the Scotland international potentially helping in returning Premier League football to Craven Cottage.

If the west London outfit do happen to fail in their play-off campaign then it's likely a top-flight club will come sniffing, and persuade the midfielder to pack his bags to leave the Cottagers.

In case that scenario does occur, then manager Slaviša Jokanović needs a replacement lined up and I can't think of anyone more perfect than youth graduate Patrick Roberts.

The £4.25 million-rated winger is one of the more recent youngsters to successfully fulfil their career from the renowned academy at Fulham, and he didn't last long in the capital before Manchester City snapped his services up two years ago.

Roberts hasn't had his way in the northern city which meant he was forced to move out on loan somewhere to develop further by getting more minutes on the pitch, subsequently agreeing an 18-month loan deal at Celtic in January 2016 – which expires this summer.

The England under-20 international has absolutely smashed the Premiership across the border with his twelve assists and seven goals, replicating the creative touch that earned him a move to the ex-Premier League champions.

Saying that, it seems unlikely Roberts will feature in the first-team at Man City on a regular occurrence next campaign.

That means he will need to search for a new club and I think Fulham should snatch him up if Tom Cairney leaves.

Whether the 2010 Europa League finalists be in the Championship or Premier League next year, Patrick Roberts will always give you the hope a goal will be scored if he's starting.

As well as that, he's a firm fan favourite at Fulham and he'll always be welcomed back to the team if Slaviša Jokanović went in for the swoop – the only off-putting attributes towards bringing Patrick Roberts back to Craven Cottage is his potential price tag.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-celtic-title-winner-would-be-an-ideal-replacement-for-star-man-at-fulham/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 11, 2017, 08:29:28 AM
 
Sheff Utd set to beat Leeds & Fulham to in-demand winger

Sky Sports reports that Sheffield United have agreed a fee of £300,000 with Hartlepool United to sign winger Nathan Thomas. The 22-year-old was one of the shining lights in what was ultimately a dreadful season for Hartlepool, who were relegated into the Vanarama National League.

The Northern Echo reports that Leeds United have also monitored the progress of the goalscoring wide man. Fulham are another side said to have rivalled Sheffield United for his signature. It would however appear that the player is destined for Bramall Lane in the very near future.

Thomas has been on the books at Victoria Park ever since making the move from Mansfield Town in January of last year. He made a decent impression last season, but ultimately found himself to be substituted on quite a regular basis. Although his side were ultimately relegated, he has been a big positive factor to come out of Hartlepool United this season. He helped himself to nine goals, including a brace earlier in the campaign in the 2-1 away success at Yeovil Town.

Many other Sky Bet Championship clubs are said to have paid a particularly keen interest in the forward, who is set to leave his current club. With relegation confirmed after Newport County's last winner against Notts County, money is much tighter and a star asset such as Thomas could be sold to help raise much needed funds.



http://the72.co.uk/80712/sheff-utd-winger-chase/ (http://the72.co.uk/80712/sheff-utd-winger-chase/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 12, 2017, 01:51:45 PM
 
Transfer gossip: QPR and Fulham linked with winger

QPR and Fulham have again been linked with Hartlepool winger Nathan Thomas.

The Sun claim both west London clubs have been monitoring the 22-year-old along with Wolves.

It comes after reports Middlesbrough and Sheffield United have each had a £300,000 bid for the player accepted.

Rangers and Fulham were linked him last year too but did not show any concrete interest.



http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/qpr-fulham-wolves-middlesbrough-sheffield-united-nathan-thomas-linked (http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/qpr-fulham-wolves-middlesbrough-sheffield-united-nathan-thomas-linked)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 12, 2017, 01:53:53 PM
 
THE INDUSTRIOUS STOKE MIDFIELDER WHO COULD REPLACE TOM CAIRNEY AT FULHAM IF HE LEAVES

(https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/adammmmm9-800x504.jpg)

Fulham have been one of the surprise packages in the Championship this season, bursting from bottom half into the Play-Offs with a late surge.

Under the guidance of Slavisa Jokanovic, Fulham have surprised many this season.

The Cottagers just beat off relegation last season, so not many would've predicted their meteoric rise to promotion candidates.

Along the way, Fulham have caught the eye too, playing some brilliant, attacking, free-flowing football, sweeping some teams away and claiming the joint title of the league's top scorers in the process.

With this great season, has come speculation over the futures of their star players, with Tom Cairney taking most of the plaudits and attracting the most attention.

Premier League, Burnley and top-flight new boys, Newcastle, are both believed to hold an interest in signing the midfield playmaker, and Fulham could be resigned to losing to former Blackburn man in the coming months – especially if they miss out on promotion.

Finding a like-for-like replacement for Cairney will be near impossible, and no doubt out of Fulham's price range, so they will have to go slightly left-field for a replacement.

One man who seems the perfect man to replace him is Charlie Adam.

The former Liverpool man has fallen out of favour at the Bet365 Stadium, and Adam could be one of the casualties of a Mark Hughes summer clear out.

Even at 31, Adam still has an awful lot to offer and would be a perfect fit in a Fulham side that loves to play with the ball on the floor.

Technically, Adam is one of Stoke's best players, his range of passing general midfield play would certainly improve the Fulham side.

In the attacking third, Adam brings cutting edge, with the ability to unlock a defence, and he also has the eye for the spectacular, just like Cairney.

Although age may not be on his side, the Scot seems to be a like-for-like replacement for Cairney.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-industrious-stoke-midfielder-who-could-replace-tom-cairney-at-fulham-if-he-leaves/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 14, 2017, 09:38:17 AM
 
Go For It Jokanovic – This 22-year Old Italian Defender Could Be A Sensible Signing For Fulham This Summer

(http://soccersouls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Francesco-Vicari-ba-1024x576.jpg)
Francesco Vicari

Why Fulham Should Sign Francesco Vicari In The Summer

With their excellent Championship campaign still going ahead, Fulham are already looking to the summer and are thinking about completing a deal for SPAL centre-back Francesco Vicari.

Fulham's attacking play has been tremendous this season and their carefree approach has led to them being the joint top scorers in the league this season.  That swashbuckling style, however, can often land them in trouble at the back, so a typically robust Italian defender could be just what the side needs.

Tim Ream's experience at the back has been important this season but they'll need more than one calming influence back there next season, whichever league they are in. Vicari could provide that with the 22-year-old former Novara man having now played 100 first team games, all in an environment where defence is king. Not surprisingly, Vicari has received a couple of red cards in his time in Serie B too but one straight red in 100 games plus a dismissal for two bookings is probably not as bad as it could have been.

Tomas Kalas has been playing regularly alongside Ream this term but is only on loan from Chelsea. With the Czech Republic defender due back at Stamford Bridge at the end of the month, Fulham will need to act quickly to replace him and preferably on a permanent basis. Slavisa Jokanovic would be all too aware that, should they manage to keep most or all of their attacking talent, the forward areas will take care of themselves. He'd know that it's the central defensive area which needs special attention.

Austrian Michael Madl may stay at the club but doesn't appear to be the long-term answer at centre-back while exactly the same can be said of Ragnar Sigurdsson. With this in mind, along with the impending departure of Thomas Kalas, Fulham may need to bring in more than one centre-back for the challenges next season and so they cannot afford to pass up a good opportunity.

Players like Vicari by their very nature are enigmas. On one hand, they may not handle the speed of English football and can turn out to be disastrous signings. On the other though, they may prove to be defensive rocks and can be bought for very small fees. If Fulham sign Vicari, they could be bagging a great value defender.




http://soccersouls.com/2017/05/14/go-for-it-jokanovic-this-22-year-old-italian-defender-could-be-a-sensible-signing-for-fulham-this-summer/ (http://soccersouls.com/2017/05/14/go-for-it-jokanovic-this-22-year-old-italian-defender-could-be-a-sensible-signing-for-fulham-this-summer/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 15, 2017, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: WhiteJC on May 11, 2017, 08:29:28 AM

Sheff Utd set to beat Leeds & Fulham to in-demand winger

Sky Sports reports that Sheffield United have agreed a fee of £300,000 with Hartlepool United to sign winger Nathan Thomas. The 22-year-old was one of the shining lights in what was ultimately a dreadful season for Hartlepool, who were relegated into the Vanarama National League.

The Northern Echo reports that Leeds United have also monitored the progress of the goalscoring wide man. Fulham are another side said to have rivalled Sheffield United for his signature. It would however appear that the player is destined for Bramall Lane in the very near future.

Thomas has been on the books at Victoria Park ever since making the move from Mansfield Town in January of last year. He made a decent impression last season, but ultimately found himself to be substituted on quite a regular basis. Although his side were ultimately relegated, he has been a big positive factor to come out of Hartlepool United this season. He helped himself to nine goals, including a brace earlier in the campaign in the 2-1 away success at Yeovil Town.

Many other Sky Bet Championship clubs are said to have paid a particularly keen interest in the forward, who is set to leave his current club. With relegation confirmed after Newport County's last winner against Notts County, money is much tighter and a star asset such as Thomas could be sold to help raise much needed funds.



http://the72.co.uk/80712/sheff-utd-winger-chase/ (http://the72.co.uk/80712/sheff-utd-winger-chase/)
Confirmed now, signed for Sheffield United.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on May 17, 2017, 08:36:22 PM
http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/jokanovic-urges-fulham-owners-show-ambition-transfer-market (http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/jokanovic-urges-fulham-owners-show-ambition-transfer-market)

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 18, 2017, 08:22:03 AM

Fulham must make a move for this 15-goal Derby County ace, should Cairney opt to leave

(https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ince999999ddd-800x504.jpg)

It will take some time for Fulham to get over the disappointment of their play-off semi-final defeat to Reading, with Slavisa Jokanovic's side falling short in their quest for Premier League football, despite defying the odds to finish inside the Sky Bet Championship's top-six.

With just eight-fixtures of the season remaining, Fulham found themselves eight-points behind Leeds United, but a magnificent run of form saw the Cottagers finish the season five-points ahead of the Whites.

Key to that run of form, and Fulham's impressive performances across the season, has been Tom Cairney, who has scored 13 goals for the Cottagers this campaign.

Cairney added 11 assists to his goal tally, and with Fulham's failure to gain promotion, there is plenty of speculation surrounding the 26-year old's future.

Should Cairney leave Craven Cottage, Fulham are likely to land a handsome transfer-fee and they must invest it wisely to replace their best player.

Derby County's Tom Ince is a player that Jokanovic could look to lure to Craven Cottage, with the 25-year old one of the Championship's most high-profile players.

Cairney and Ince play in different roles within their respective teams, so should Fulham make a move for the Derby man, he wouldn't be seen as a direct replacement for Cairney.

However, Ince has 15 goals and six assists across all competitions this season, which shows he could replace Cairney's creativity at Fulham, should the Scottish international opt for a move away.

Ince has been a shining light in a disappointing campaign for Derby, and the Rams would not let him go on the cheap, but with Fulham certain to land a multi-million pound deal from Cairney's potential departure, he would be well within their price range.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-must-make-a-move-for-this-15-goal-derby-county-ace-should-cairney-opt-to-leave/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 18, 2017, 04:47:18 PM
Norwich City and Fulham both interested in Belgium based player, building blocks of transfer

(http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/sone-aluko-of-fulham-is-challenged-by-graham-dorrans-of-norwich-city-picture-id615447862)

Norwich City and Fulham are both keeping an eye on a player, or players, in Belgium. During the winter transfer window Fulham approached several players in Belgium football before finally signing Cyriac at the end of the window.

Fulham have been more active than Norwich in Belgium, bringing in several players over the past few years. The league is cheaper to recruit from than France's Ligue 1, so there's often a greater chance of a bargain.

Anderlecht Online report that both Fulham and Norwich will have an official watch the match between Charleroi and Anderlecht tonight, an important game in Belgium's end of season championship play-offs.

The Belgian league splits in the second half of the season and the overall winner is decided by a series of play-offs.

There's no indication who either Championship club have got their eye on, but both Fulham and Norwich will be setting the building blocks of summer transfers, and seem to have a Belgium based player on the agenda.

For Fulham, especially, that is really no surprise.

http://sportwitness.co.uk/norwich-city-fulham-interest-belgium-based-player-building-blocks-transfer/ (http://sportwitness.co.uk/norwich-city-fulham-interest-belgium-based-player-building-blocks-transfer/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rhys Lightning 63 on May 18, 2017, 08:26:10 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39962912 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39962912)

Danny Guthrie being released by Blackburn. Wouldn't mind him as a backup option
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 18, 2017, 10:03:46 PM
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on May 18, 2017, 08:26:10 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39962912 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39962912)

Danny Guthrie being released by Blackburn. Wouldn't mind him as a backup option

He is way below the standard required here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 18, 2017, 10:11:30 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 18, 2017, 10:03:46 PM
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on May 18, 2017, 08:26:10 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39962912 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39962912)

Danny Guthrie being released by Blackburn. Wouldn't mind him as a backup option

He is way below the standard required here.
Spot on jolslover, Guthrie is no where near good enough
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 18, 2017, 11:10:44 PM
West Ham linked with move for Tom Cairney

West Ham, along with Newcastle and Southampton, have expressed an interest in Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney, according to a report from the Northern Echo.

Cairney has emerged as one of the best midfielders in the Championship and has subsequently attracted a lot of interest from some top flight clubs, with the Hammers the latest to be linked.

Although Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic hopes to keep his team in tact over the summer, there is a good chance that he could lose the Scottish star, as well as full-back Ryan Sessegnon, who is expected to join Liverpool.

From the middle of the park, the 26-year-old notched an impressive 12 goals throughout the course of the season, and also chipped in with a total of 11 assists.

Back in January, Fulham put a £20million asking price on Cairney to scare off Newcastle. With at least three teams interested in him, they'll be hopeful of getting a fee close to that amount if they do decide to let him go.

http://readwestham.com/2017/05/18/west-ham-linked-move-tom-cairney/ (http://readwestham.com/2017/05/18/west-ham-linked-move-tom-cairney/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 20, 2017, 01:33:39 PM
Denis Odoi back to Belgium?

(https://images.voetbalkrant.com/2016/11/01/full/odoi.jpg)

Denis Odoi could make his return to Belgium next season. A top 6 club would be interested in the Fulham player.
If Thomas Foket leaves, Ghent will have to find him a successor. His replacement could well be Denis Odoi according to Het Laatste Nieuws. The Belgian is under contract with Fulham until 2019. This season he has participated in 30 league games, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists.

Read more: https://www.walfoot.be/eng/news/lis/2017-05-20/denis-odoi-de-retour-en-belgique#ixzz4hcbPy76E (https://www.walfoot.be/eng/news/lis/2017-05-20/denis-odoi-de-retour-en-belgique#ixzz4hcbPy76E)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 20, 2017, 03:59:02 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on May 20, 2017, 01:33:39 PM
Denis Odoi back to Belgium?

(https://images.voetbalkrant.com/2016/11/01/full/odoi.jpg)

Denis Odoi could make his return to Belgium next season. A top 6 club would be interested in the Fulham player.
If Thomas Foket leaves, Ghent will have to find him a successor. His replacement could well be Denis Odoi according to Het Laatste Nieuws. The Belgian is under contract with Fulham until 2019. This season he has participated in 30 league games, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists.

Read more: https://www.walfoot.be/eng/news/lis/2017-05-20/denis-odoi-de-retour-en-belgique#ixzz4hcbPy76E (https://www.walfoot.be/eng/news/lis/2017-05-20/denis-odoi-de-retour-en-belgique#ixzz4hcbPy76E)

Would be sad if this happened. Good full back who I doubt is on big wages. Him and Fredericks good enough to fill the Right Back spot next season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mullers OG on May 20, 2017, 06:31:27 PM
This would be a real shame.  He's always struck me as a real professional whether in or out of the team.  One highlight of the season was his magical piece of skill against Newcastle.  Next season the team needs a new centre half and a new mobile striker.  If Cairney goes, and at 26 with his ability he ought to be playing at the top level, replacing him will be difficult.  Personally I would like to see LVC being given his chance.  A replacement for Aluko would be helpful too, preferably one who can finish, pass and head.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on May 20, 2017, 07:18:33 PM
If Aluko could finish he would be playing at a top premiership club and cost about 30,000000 million!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 20, 2017, 08:03:54 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on May 20, 2017, 07:18:33 PM
If Aluko could finish he would be playing at a top premiership club and cost about 30,000000 million!

:plus one:

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on May 20, 2017, 08:18:21 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on May 20, 2017, 08:03:54 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on May 20, 2017, 07:18:33 PM
If Aluko could finish he would be playing at a top premiership club and cost about 30,000000 million!

:plus one:


30,000000 million? If that was the case I think we should give it serious consideration ;-)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 20, 2017, 08:21:37 PM
Quote from: Jem on May 20, 2017, 08:18:21 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on May 20, 2017, 08:03:54 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on May 20, 2017, 07:18:33 PM
If Aluko could finish he would be playing at a top premiership club and cost about 30,000000 million!

:plus one:


30,000000 million? If that was the case I think we should give it serious consideration ;-)

Maybe not £30m, but he wouldn't be playing in the Championship.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 21, 2017, 07:48:44 AM
 
Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton track Osasuna's Bosnian striker Kenan Kodro

    Kenan Kodro has emerged as a target for three English clubs this summer
    Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers are all following the Osasuna striker
    He can play as a central striker or wide and has scored seven goals this season

Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers are following Osasuna striker Kenan Kodro.

The 23-year-old Bosnia international is available for around £1.5million and is keen on a move to England.

Born in San Sebastian, Spain, Kodro has dual nationality but made his full debut for Bosnia in March.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/05/21/00/40985C1400000578-0-image-m-65_1495323458938.jpg)
Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers are following Osasuna striker Kenan Kodro

He can play as a central striker or on the left wing and has scored seven goals in a difficult season for Osasuna which has seen them relegated from La Liga.

He has one year left on contract.




Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4526224/Fulham-Bristol-City-Bolton-track-striker-Kenan-Kodro.html#ixzz4hh21uuEG (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4526224/Fulham-Bristol-City-Bolton-track-striker-Kenan-Kodro.html#ixzz4hh21uuEG)
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 10:35:18 AM
Quote from: WhiteJC on May 21, 2017, 07:48:44 AM

Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton track Osasuna's Bosnian striker Kenan Kodro

    Kenan Kodro has emerged as a target for three English clubs this summer
    Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers are all following the Osasuna striker
    He can play as a central striker or wide and has scored seven goals this season

Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers are following Osasuna striker Kenan Kodro.

The 23-year-old Bosnia international is available for around £1.5million and is keen on a move to England.

Born in San Sebastian, Spain, Kodro has dual nationality but made his full debut for Bosnia in March.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/05/21/00/40985C1400000578-0-image-m-65_1495323458938.jpg)
Fulham, Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers are following Osasuna striker Kenan Kodro

He can play as a central striker or on the left wing and has scored seven goals in a difficult season for Osasuna which has seen them relegated from La Liga.

He has one year left on contract.




Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4526224/Fulham-Bristol-City-Bolton-track-striker-Kenan-Kodro.html#ixzz4hh21uuEG (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4526224/Fulham-Bristol-City-Bolton-track-striker-Kenan-Kodro.html#ixzz4hh21uuEG)
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7 goals in Liga BBVA, Bosnian international. Looks decent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:53:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.
You having a laugh? You're suggesting the likes of Real Sociedad, Valencia, Espanyol, Celta Vigo (Europa League semi finalists), Real Betis, Malaga and Deportivo are League One standard? Give me a break
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 12:06:40 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

+1 +1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 12:08:39 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.

Honestly this must be some sort of wind up. The standard of league 1 is absolutely appalling. In terms of quality La Liga is IMO the best league in the world. The Prem is more unpredictable however. If Barca/Real/Atletico were in the prem they would drum teams like Burnley and Stoke 5-0 every week.

So because of Cyriac and Jozabed you have now discounted all foreign players? Both of those two looked good in the games they did play aswell.
I remember a season when we recruited tried and tested championship players, then we finished 20th. So glad our recruitment is focused overseas now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on May 21, 2017, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.

Celta Vigo who are half way up Spanish top league were within 1 kick of knocking out sixth place Man U.

You're a few pounds of mince short of a shepherds pie today mate.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on May 21, 2017, 12:27:46 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:53:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.
You having a laugh? You're suggesting the likes of Real Sociedad, Valencia, Espanyol, Celta Vigo (Europa League semi finalists), Real Betis, Malaga and Deportivo are League One standard? Give me a break

+1 I'll keep my comment constructive and suggest the Celta Vigo = Oldham Athletic poster might benefit from watching more La Liga
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 12:30:47 PM
Quote from: Wolf on May 21, 2017, 12:27:46 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:53:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.
You having a laugh? You're suggesting the likes of Real Sociedad, Valencia, Espanyol, Celta Vigo (Europa League semi finalists), Real Betis, Malaga and Deportivo are League One standard? Give me a break
+1 I'll keep my comment constructive and suggest the Celta Vigo = Oldham Athletic poster might benefit from watching more La Liga
Indeed. Can't see Oldham reaching the Europa League semis anytime soon unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 12:46:00 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 12:43:56 PM
Sorry but I'm with Mince on this one. Maybe league one is an exaggeration but once you get outside the top 6 or so clubs in la liga, look at attendances, spending etc. and it's all comparable to the championship, not the premiership. People saying Mince is having a wind-up, imagine a player scoring 50-60 goals in the premier league like they do in la liga and then tell me who's having a wind-up. In fact i thought it was pretty settled knowledge that whilst la liga maybe boasts the two best teams in the world, the overall standard across all 20 teams is much much higher in the premiership.

To be honest if Mince is wrong, it might not be the end of the world. Didn't we sign the highest scoring midfielder in la liga last year? so if la liga is better then i assume dele alli and eden hazard are perfectly reasonable targets for us this summer.
Sanchez?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 12:53:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 12:46:00 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 12:43:56 PM
Sorry but I'm with Mince on this one. Maybe league one is an exaggeration but once you get outside the top 6 or so clubs in la liga, look at attendances, spending etc. and it's all comparable to the championship, not the premiership. People saying Mince is having a wind-up, imagine a player scoring 50-60 goals in the premier league like they do in la liga and then tell me who's having a wind-up. In fact i thought it was pretty settled knowledge that whilst la liga maybe boasts the two best teams in the world, the overall standard across all 20 teams is much much higher in the premiership.

To be honest if Mince is wrong, it might not be the end of the world. Didn't we sign the highest scoring midfielder in la liga last year? so if la liga is better then i assume dele alli and eden hazard are perfectly reasonable targets for us this summer.
Sanchez?
jozabed. 10 goals in 27 games in the la liga 15/16, can't get in our team 16/17.
sanchez is a forward. and wasn't playing in la liga.
I thought you were asking whether there are any players signed from La Liga who are good in England, of which there are loads. As for Jozabed, still think he should have had more of a chance but I can understand homesickness.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:43:55 PM
Not against foreign imports as long as signed from here with experience.. Compare these as it puts your argument of focusing overseas to bed Jolslover.


Cairney....Blackburn
Macdonald....Wolves
Aluko ....Hull
Malone....Cardiff
Johansen...Celtic
All of these have featured every game  and been the backbone of the side.
Now players imported in last year


Jozabed
Kebano
Cyriac
Ayite
Siggardson
Madl
Pestos

Apart from Floyd,how much have the others really contributed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:49:45 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:53:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.
You having a laugh? You're suggesting the likes of Real Sociedad, Valencia, Espanyol, Celta Vigo (Europa League semi finalists), Real Betis, Malaga and Deportivo are League One standard? Give me a break

They are just names that's all,doesn't make them good sides...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 12:06:40 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

+1 +1

5 of his 7 goals against Las Palma's,Granada and Betis
All in bottom 6.
Forest Green Rovers would stuff Granada.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 02:09:00 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 12:53:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 12:46:00 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 12:43:56 PM
Sorry but I'm with Mince on this one. Maybe league one is an exaggeration but once you get outside the top 6 or so clubs in la liga, look at attendances, spending etc. and it's all comparable to the championship, not the premiership. People saying Mince is having a wind-up, imagine a player scoring 50-60 goals in the premier league like they do in la liga and then tell me who's having a wind-up. In fact i thought it was pretty settled knowledge that whilst la liga maybe boasts the two best teams in the world, the overall standard across all 20 teams is much much higher in the premiership.

To be honest if Mince is wrong, it might not be the end of the world. Didn't we sign the highest scoring midfielder in la liga last year? so if la liga is better then i assume dele alli and eden hazard are perfectly reasonable targets for us this summer.
Sanchez?
jozabed. 10 goals in 27 games in the la liga 15/16, can't get in our team 16/17.
sanchez is a forward. and wasn't playing in la liga.
I thought you were asking whether there are any players signed from La Liga who are good in England, of which there are loads. As for Jozabed, still think he should have had more of a chance but I can understand homesickness.

And that's my argument in a nutshell Alex,what use is a player to you if he is going to be homesick after 10 mins.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:31:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 12:06:40 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

+1 +1

5 of his 7 goals against Las Palma's,Granada and Betis
All in bottom 6.
Forest Green Rovers would stuff Granada.

Assume the last part is a joke.
Jozabed is an outlier in terms of homesickness. I remember reading that he came here without any family and speaking no English.
Look at our other foreign imports over the years and I cant remember any that suffered from homesickness.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 12:43:56 PM
Sorry but I'm with Mince on this one. Maybe league one is an exaggeration but once you get outside the top 6 or so clubs in la liga, look at attendances, spending etc. and it's all comparable to the championship, not the premiership. People saying Mince is having a wind-up, imagine a player scoring 50-60 goals in the premier league like they do in la liga and then tell me who's having a wind-up. In fact i thought it was pretty settled knowledge that whilst la liga maybe boasts the two best teams in the world, the overall standard across all 20 teams is much much higher in the premiership.

To be honest if Mince is wrong, it might not be the end of the world. Didn't we sign the highest scoring midfielder in la liga last year? so if la liga is better then i assume dele alli and eden hazard are perfectly reasonable targets for us this summer.

Except this season the top scorer in La Liga got 35 goals not 50-60. If messi was in the prem then he would score that many aswell. The best player in the world.
The fact is you can buy the same quality player abroad for half the price as once they are 'proven' in English football their value doubles.
I am not against recruiting British but we need to find a good balance. To dismiss all players from La Liga because we signed one that didn't work out is silly. (He still played in the Europa league semi-final in which the commentators said he changed the game).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Except this season the top scorer in La Liga got 35 goals not 50-60. If messi was in the prem then he would score that many aswell.

So even in a bad season he's got 10 more than the top scorer in the Premier League.

As for the normal 50-60 goal seasons, never gonna happen in the premier league. For a direct comparison just look at Ronaldo - just as good as Messi, prolific in the premier league yes but easily scored 50% more in la liga. Why? Because in the premier league your "easy" games are against the likes of West Ham and other teams full of £10m, £20m players whereas in la liga you are guaranteed 5-10 games per season where you win 7-0 or 8-0 against tinpot clubs like Osasuna who, if they were in England, would struggle just to survive in the championship.

To be clear I'm not arguing about foreign transfers, for me that's another issue, i'l just picking up on the point that the overall standard in la liga is better than the premier league




Except Real only won 4 games by more than 3 goals this season. If Real Madrid and Barcelona were in the prem they would beat teams like Stoke and Burnley by these margins aswell.
It's a myth that the premier league is off better quality. More money is spent and it's more competitive. But that doesn't mean the quality is better. If Barcelona, Atletico and Real Madrid were in the premier league then the premier league would be a three horse race every year aswell.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 03:19:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:16:03 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Except this season the top scorer in La Liga got 35 goals not 50-60. If messi was in the prem then he would score that many aswell.

So even in a bad season he's got 10 more than the top scorer in the Premier League.

As for the normal 50-60 goal seasons, never gonna happen in the premier league. For a direct comparison just look at Ronaldo - just as good as Messi, prolific in the premier league yes but easily scored 50% more in la liga. Why? Because in the premier league your "easy" games are against the likes of West Ham and other teams full of £10m, £20m players whereas in la liga you are guaranteed 5-10 games per season where you win 7-0 or 8-0 against tinpot clubs like Osasuna who, if they were in England, would struggle just to survive in the championship.

To be clear I'm not arguing about foreign transfers, for me that's another issue, i'l just picking up on the point that the overall standard in la liga is better than the premier league




Except Real only won 4 games by more than 3 goals this season. If Real Madrid and Barcelona were in the prem they would beat teams like Stoke and Burnley by these margins aswell.

sorry but if you're going to compare numbers you're on a hiding to nothing

number of league games where they scored 5 or more goals this year

chelsea ... 1
spurs .. 2

barcelona ... 8
real madrid ... 4

Agree to disagree, Gone off on a bit of a tangent as its a fulham based forum!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 03:38:30 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:43:55 PM
Not against foreign imports as long as signed from here with experience.. Compare these as it puts your argument of focusing overseas to bed Jolslover.


Cairney....Blackburn
Macdonald....Wolves
Aluko ....Hull
Malone....Cardiff
Johansen...Celtic
All of these have featured every game  and been the backbone of the side.
Now players imported in last year


Jozabed
Kebano
Cyriac
Ayite
Siggardson
Madl
Pestos

Apart from Floyd,how much have the others really contributed.
Kebano has been quality, Odoi has put in a shift, and I'd count Johansen as a foreign import. And it's not like the signings from England have been flawless, Button, Martin. I get what you're trying to say, Championship experience, but it's wrong to assume that just because Jozabed failed to adapt here this Bosnian fella wouldn't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 03:40:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:49:45 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:53:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.
You having a laugh? You're suggesting the likes of Real Sociedad, Valencia, Espanyol, Celta Vigo (Europa League semi finalists), Real Betis, Malaga and Deportivo are League One standard? Give me a break

They are just names that's all,doesn't make them good sides...
I can assure you they are mostly very good sides that would be comfortable in the Prem. Just because you haven't heard of them doesn't mean they're not good sides. Some big names there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on May 21, 2017, 03:53:08 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:16:03 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Except this season the top scorer in La Liga got 35 goals not 50-60. If messi was in the prem then he would score that many aswell.

So even in a bad season he's got 10 more than the top scorer in the Premier League.

As for the normal 50-60 goal seasons, never gonna happen in the premier league. For a direct comparison just look at Ronaldo - just as good as Messi, prolific in the premier league yes but easily scored 50% more in la liga. Why? Because in the premier league your "easy" games are against the likes of West Ham and other teams full of £10m, £20m players whereas in la liga you are guaranteed 5-10 games per season where you win 7-0 or 8-0 against tinpot clubs like Osasuna who, if they were in England, would struggle just to survive in the championship.

To be clear I'm not arguing about foreign transfers, for me that's another issue, i'l just picking up on the point that the overall standard in la liga is better than the premier league




Except Real only won 4 games by more than 3 goals this season. If Real Madrid and Barcelona were in the prem they would beat teams like Stoke and Burnley by these margins aswell.

sorry but if you're going to compare numbers you're on a hiding to nothing

number of league games where they scored 5 or more goals this year

chelsea ... 1
spurs .. 2

barcelona ... 8
real madrid ... 4

Maybe it doesn't have to do with the opponent. Maybe Barcelona and Madrid are that good? Think about that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 04:08:20 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on May 21, 2017, 03:53:08 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:16:03 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Except this season the top scorer in La Liga got 35 goals not 50-60. If messi was in the prem then he would score that many aswell.

So even in a bad season he's got 10 more than the top scorer in the Premier League.

As for the normal 50-60 goal seasons, never gonna happen in the premier league. For a direct comparison just look at Ronaldo - just as good as Messi, prolific in the premier league yes but easily scored 50% more in la liga. Why? Because in the premier league your "easy" games are against the likes of West Ham and other teams full of £10m, £20m players whereas in la liga you are guaranteed 5-10 games per season where you win 7-0 or 8-0 against tinpot clubs like Osasuna who, if they were in England, would struggle just to survive in the championship.

To be clear I'm not arguing about foreign transfers, for me that's another issue, i'l just picking up on the point that the overall standard in la liga is better than the premier league




Except Real only won 4 games by more than 3 goals this season. If Real Madrid and Barcelona were in the prem they would beat teams like Stoke and Burnley by these margins aswell.

sorry but if you're going to compare numbers you're on a hiding to nothing

number of league games where they scored 5 or more goals this year

chelsea ... 1
spurs .. 2

barcelona ... 8
real madrid ... 4

Maybe it doesn't have to do with the opponent. Maybe Barcelona and Madrid are that good? Think about that?

Agree, Agree. If they were in England they would beat the likes of west brom and palace by these margins
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 04:09:53 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:52:11 PM
Yes agree to disagree on la liga jolslover

Back to Fulham I agree with you re transfers. I reckon Kebano will be even better this season and push Aluko for his place. Also agree Jozabed is an unusual case because of the homesickness. And I'd much rather see us try another enrich or mounie type signing than get our trousers pulled down for a Scott hogan or Jordan Rhodes. In fact I'd rather give Cyriac another chance than do that

Agree with what you've said here. I think if we are going to sign a striker settled in this league it will have to be someone that has had perhaps an off season, or a young player on loan from the premier league. The good strikers at championship level are all too overpriced.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 04:11:59 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Except this season the top scorer in La Liga got 35 goals not 50-60. If messi was in the prem then he would score that many aswell.

So even in a bad season he's got 10 more than the top scorer in the Premier League.

As for the normal 50-60 goal seasons, never gonna happen in the premier league. For a direct comparison just look at Ronaldo - just as good as Messi, prolific in the premier league yes but easily scored 50% more in la liga. Why? Because in the premier league your "easy" games are against the likes of West Ham and other teams full of £10m, £20m players whereas in la liga you are guaranteed 5-10 games per season where you win 7-0 or 8-0 against tinpot clubs like Osasuna who, if they were in England, would struggle just to survive in the championship.

To be clear I'm not arguing about foreign transfers, for me that's another issue, i'l just picking up on the point that the overall standard in la liga is better than the premier league




Except Real only won 4 games by more than 3 goals this season. If Real Madrid and Barcelona were in the prem they would beat teams like Stoke and Burnley by these margins aswell.
It's a myth that the premier league is off better quality. More money is spent and it's more competitive. But that doesn't mean the quality is better. If Barcelona, Atletico and Real Madrid were in the premier league then the premier league would be a three horse race every year aswell.

Cup and European games are totally different from league games Jols.
For you to say that Real,Barca and Athletico would be the top 3 is way off the mark.
Diff climate game played diff,any of those three would be in for a big shock on a rainy night at Stoke.
None would win our league I believe,but that's my opinion,in fact I'd think they would struggle to qualify for Champions league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 04:20:13 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 03:38:30 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:43:55 PM
Not against foreign imports as long as signed from here with experience.. Compare these as it puts your argument of focusing overseas to bed Jolslover.


Cairney....Blackburn
Macdonald....Wolves
Aluko ....Hull
Malone....Cardiff
Johansen...Celtic
All of these have featured every game  and been the backbone of the side.
Now players imported in last year


Jozabed
Kebano
Cyriac
Ayite
Siggardson
Madl
Pestos

Apart from Floyd,how much have the others really contributed.
Kebano has been quality, Odoi has put in a shift, and I'd count Johansen as a foreign import. And it's not like the signings from England have been flawless, Button, Martin. I get what you're trying to say, Championship experience, but it's wrong to assume that just because Jozabed failed to adapt here this Bosnian fella wouldn't.

The Bosnian fella might prove me wrong if we signed him,and of course everyone doesn't get homesick like Jozabed,but its the taking a chance that bothers me.
As I mentioned early the 5 mainstays have all been signed here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 04:20:13 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 03:38:30 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:43:55 PM
Not against foreign imports as long as signed from here with experience.. Compare these as it puts your argument of focusing overseas to bed Jolslover.


Cairney....Blackburn
Macdonald....Wolves
Aluko ....Hull
Malone....Cardiff
Johansen...Celtic
All of these have featured every game  and been the backbone of the side.
Now players imported in last year


Jozabed
Kebano
Cyriac
Ayite
Siggardson
Madl
Pestos

Apart from Floyd,how much have the others really contributed.
Kebano has been quality, Odoi has put in a shift, and I'd count Johansen as a foreign import. And it's not like the signings from England have been flawless, Button, Martin. I get what you're trying to say, Championship experience, but it's wrong to assume that just because Jozabed failed to adapt here this Bosnian fella wouldn't.

The Bosnian fella might prove me wrong if we signed him,and of course everyone doesn't get homesick like Jozabed,but its the taking a chance that bothers me.
As I mentioned early the 5 mainstays have all been signed here.
It's £1.5m, it's barely a huge risk. An English equivalent would be twice the price.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on May 21, 2017, 06:32:26 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 04:20:13 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 03:38:30 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:43:55 PM
Not against foreign imports as long as signed from here with experience.. Compare these as it puts your argument of focusing overseas to bed Jolslover.


Cairney....Blackburn
Macdonald....Wolves
Aluko ....Hull
Malone....Cardiff
Johansen...Celtic
All of these have featured every game  and been the backbone of the side.
Now players imported in last year


Jozabed
Kebano
Cyriac
Ayite
Siggardson
Madl
Pestos

Apart from Floyd,how much have the others really contributed.
Kebano has been quality, Odoi has put in a shift, and I'd count Johansen as a foreign import. And it's not like the signings from England have been flawless, Button, Martin. I get what you're trying to say, Championship experience, but it's wrong to assume that just because Jozabed failed to adapt here this Bosnian fella wouldn't.

The Bosnian fella might prove me wrong if we signed him,and of course everyone doesn't get homesick like Jozabed,but its the taking a chance that bothers me.
As I mentioned early the 5 mainstays have all been signed here.
It's £1.5m, it's barely a huge risk. An English equivalent would be twice the price.

I rather try and sign someone like Yaya Sanogo from Arsenal who out of contract in the summer and knows English football already and will have some sell on value, then a bloke that scored 7 goals in Spain
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 06:35:21 PM
Quote from: Nero on May 21, 2017, 06:32:26 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 04:20:13 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 03:38:30 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:43:55 PM
Not against foreign imports as long as signed from here with experience.. Compare these as it puts your argument of focusing overseas to bed Jolslover.


Cairney....Blackburn
Macdonald....Wolves
Aluko ....Hull
Malone....Cardiff
Johansen...Celtic
All of these have featured every game  and been the backbone of the side.
Now players imported in last year


Jozabed
Kebano
Cyriac
Ayite
Siggardson
Madl
Pestos

Apart from Floyd,how much have the others really contributed.
Kebano has been quality, Odoi has put in a shift, and I'd count Johansen as a foreign import. And it's not like the signings from England have been flawless, Button, Martin. I get what you're trying to say, Championship experience, but it's wrong to assume that just because Jozabed failed to adapt here this Bosnian fella wouldn't.

The Bosnian fella might prove me wrong if we signed him,and of course everyone doesn't get homesick like Jozabed,but its the taking a chance that bothers me.
As I mentioned early the 5 mainstays have all been signed here.
It's £1.5m, it's barely a huge risk. An English equivalent would be twice the price.

I rather try and sign someone like Yaya Sanogo from Arsenal who out of contract in the summer and knows English football already and will have some sell on value, then a bloke that scored 7 goals in Spain

Knows English football from his 2 unsuccessful loan spells at Charlton and Palace? Playing a combined total of 18 games?.
To be honest I like Sanogo but not sure he's the sort of striker we should be looking at.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 06:36:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 06:07:11 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on May 21, 2017, 03:53:08 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:16:03 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 21, 2017, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 02:39:50 PM
Except this season the top scorer in La Liga got 35 goals not 50-60. If messi was in the prem then he would score that many aswell.

So even in a bad season he's got 10 more than the top scorer in the Premier League.

As for the normal 50-60 goal seasons, never gonna happen in the premier league. For a direct comparison just look at Ronaldo - just as good as Messi, prolific in the premier league yes but easily scored 50% more in la liga. Why? Because in the premier league your "easy" games are against the likes of West Ham and other teams full of £10m, £20m players whereas in la liga you are guaranteed 5-10 games per season where you win 7-0 or 8-0 against tinpot clubs like Osasuna who, if they were in England, would struggle just to survive in the championship.

To be clear I'm not arguing about foreign transfers, for me that's another issue, i'l just picking up on the point that the overall standard in la liga is better than the premier league




Except Real only won 4 games by more than 3 goals this season. If Real Madrid and Barcelona were in the prem they would beat teams like Stoke and Burnley by these margins aswell.

sorry but if you're going to compare numbers you're on a hiding to nothing

number of league games where they scored 5 or more goals this year

chelsea ... 1
spurs .. 2

barcelona ... 8
real madrid ... 4

Maybe it doesn't have to do with the opponent. Maybe Barcelona and Madrid are that good? Think about that?
ok so just out of interest (genuinely not being facetious here) immediately prior to their good spell in the champions league over the last couple of years, when you had an english team in the final almost every year for a decade or so with only the occasional appearance from barcelona,  did we think the same then? or are we saying the premier league has historically been better but la liga has just caught up / overtaken it these last few years?

The latter. I think the premier league was the best league in the world. Untill the last couple of years.
Mince I like your opinions on Fulham but when it comes to foreigners I think we are way off. How can you say that Barcelona would fail to get inside the top 4 in England when they beat our best teams routinely in the champions league, when Ex Barcelona players like Sanchez, Fabregas and Pedro have come to the premier league and been some of the best players in the league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: Nero on May 21, 2017, 06:32:26 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 04:20:13 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 03:38:30 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 01:43:55 PM
Not against foreign imports as long as signed from here with experience.. Compare these as it puts your argument of focusing overseas to bed Jolslover.


Cairney....Blackburn
Macdonald....Wolves
Aluko ....Hull
Malone....Cardiff
Johansen...Celtic
All of these have featured every game  and been the backbone of the side.
Now players imported in last year


Jozabed
Kebano
Cyriac
Ayite
Siggardson
Madl
Pestos

Apart from Floyd,how much have the others really contributed.
Kebano has been quality, Odoi has put in a shift, and I'd count Johansen as a foreign import. And it's not like the signings from England have been flawless, Button, Martin. I get what you're trying to say, Championship experience, but it's wrong to assume that just because Jozabed failed to adapt here this Bosnian fella wouldn't.

The Bosnian fella might prove me wrong if we signed him,and of course everyone doesn't get homesick like Jozabed,but its the taking a chance that bothers me.
As I mentioned early the 5 mainstays have all been signed here.
It's £1.5m, it's barely a huge risk. An English equivalent would be twice the price.

I rather try and sign someone like Yaya Sanogo from Arsenal who out of contract in the summer and knows English football already and will have some sell on value, then a bloke that scored 7 goals in Spain
He's scored 3 goals for Charlton, 0 for Arsenal and 0 for Palace. He's called Yaya Sanogoals for a reason. Also his wages would be ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 21, 2017, 08:20:42 PM
Champions League Finalists over the past two decades:

La Liga 13 (won 9)
Prem L  9  (won 4)
Serie A  8  (won 3)
Bundesl. 8 (won 3)
Portugal  1 (won 1)
France    1

(Before this year's Sp v It job)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 21, 2017, 08:34:44 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 21, 2017, 12:08:39 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on May 21, 2017, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 21, 2017, 11:31:31 AM
7 goals,we've got defenders and midfielders scored that amount..Nah.
7 goals playing for a crap side in one of the best leagues in the world. £1.5m? bargain.

Bargain?
What you mean like Cyriac and Jozabed.
Spain is a rubbish league,after top 6 they about as good as our league 1.

Honestly this must be some sort of wind up. The standard of league 1 is absolutely appalling. In terms of quality La Liga is IMO the best league in the world. The Prem is more unpredictable however. If Barca/Real/Atletico were in the prem they would drum teams like Burnley and Stoke 5-0 every week.

So because of Cyriac and Jozabed you have now discounted all foreign players? Both of those two looked good in the games they did play aswell.
I remember a season when we recruited tried and tested championship players, then we finished 20th. So glad our recruitment is focused overseas now.
how man y of you have watched league 1?

I have I watch southend quite avbit and the standard isn't that bad, now those teams mentioned aboce are above that level but don't disparage league 1. There are several players in league 1 I have seen that could take a step up easily to championship level.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on May 21, 2017, 09:38:57 PM
Great transfer thread...
Just wasted time reading 3 pages of people arguing about which league is better between Spainand England, all because someone mentioned the possibility of 1, Yes 1, possible striker!
Glad I haven't wasted any more time over the last week!

I thought this thread at least would stick to the title.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 22, 2017, 07:03:17 PM
Reopened 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 22, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Richard Stearman disappointed not to be joining Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers have not taken up the option of signing the defender on a permanent deal from Fulham.

Richard Stearman has admitted to the Express and Star that he has been upset by Wolverhampton Wanderers' decision not to keep him at Molineux for another season.

Stearman has been on loan at Wolves from Fulham this campaign, and the centre-back has enjoyed his second spell with the Midlands club.

Stearman may not have played as regularly as he was hoping, but he remains a very popular figure among the Wolves fans.

However, Wolves have decided against making his move permanent - allowing him to join Fulham.

And Stearman admits that he is gutted to have missed out on joining Wolves.

"It's upsetting but that's the way it is," Stearman said. "Both parties move on and I'll never have a bad word to say about anyone at the club.

"It's the club I love and there's no animosity whatsoever. I wish everyone the best for the future – I would have loved to extend my stay but it's not to be."

Stearman is still likely to leave Fulham this summer, although it is currently unclear which club he will join.

The 29-year-old defender has proven his quality in the Championship over a number of seasons, meaning Fulham should not struggle to find a buyer.

Stearman made 18 starts for Wolves in the Championship this season, with the Midlands side finishing in 15th place in the table.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/22/richard-stearman-disappointed-not-to-be-joining-wolverhampton-wa/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/22/richard-stearman-disappointed-not-to-be-joining-wolverhampton-wa/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 22, 2017, 08:13:26 PM
Chelsea man Lucas Piazon admits he's unsure if he will be at Fulham next season after returning from loan

Lucas Piazon has admitted it would be 'nice' to stay at Fulham but revealed he doesn't know if he will be at Craven Cottage next season.

The Chelsea loanee has returned to his parent club after Slavisa Jokanovic's side were defeated in the Play-offs by Reading, having signing on loan on the last day of the summer transfer window, before extending the deal in January.

He was a staple in the side until a jaw injury at Cardiff in February ruled him out for two weeks, where he made his return at Derby but struggled to reclaim a regular place in the side.

Chelsea look set to offload the Brazilian in the summer, along with fellow loanee Tomas Kalas, but it remains to be seen whether Fulham will make a permanent offer for Piazon, who has said if the opportunity arises it would be nice to remain at the Cottage.

He said: "It's nice to see my ex team mates going to Wembley, we are out and we need to think about next season and do a better job but I don't know if I'll be here or not, you never know.

"I enjoyed my experience here, I came on the last day of the window and didn't expect to be here and to be honest we had a good season, we enjoyed playing together and I enjoyed playing here so I would be happy to stay.

"I think they are doing a great job here and if I have the opportunity to stay and keep this good work it would be nice.

"The aim next year is to go up I think, we came close this year so the team and the club has to push to go up next season.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chelsea-man-lucas-piazon-admits-13070490 (http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chelsea-man-lucas-piazon-admits-13070490)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 22, 2017, 10:03:13 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on May 22, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Richard Stearman disappointed not to be joining Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers have not taken up the option of signing the defender on a permanent deal from Fulham.

Richard Stearman has admitted to the Express and Star that he has been upset by Wolverhampton Wanderers' decision not to keep him at Molineux for another season.

Stearman has been on loan at Wolves from Fulham this campaign, and the centre-back has enjoyed his second spell with the Midlands club.

Stearman may not have played as regularly as he was hoping, but he remains a very popular figure among the Wolves fans.

However, Wolves have decided against making his move permanent - allowing him to join Fulham.

And Stearman admits that he is gutted to have missed out on joining Wolves.

"It's upsetting but that's the way it is," Stearman said. "Both parties move on and I'll never have a bad word to say about anyone at the club.

"It's the club I love and there's no animosity whatsoever. I wish everyone the best for the future – I would have loved to extend my stay but it's not to be."

Stearman is still likely to leave Fulham this summer, although it is currently unclear which club he will join.

The 29-year-old defender has proven his quality in the Championship over a number of seasons, meaning Fulham should not struggle to find a buyer.

Stearman made 18 starts for Wolves in the Championship this season, with the Midlands side finishing in 15th place in the table.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/22/richard-stearman-disappointed-not-to-be-joining-wolverhampton-wa/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/22/richard-stearman-disappointed-not-to-be-joining-wolverhampton-wa/)

Honestly don't rate Stearman at all and would be very surprised if he ever plays for Fulham again.
Here is an extract from Wolves forums on Stearman.

When you sell a defender for £2m for avowed "footballing reasons", he goes on to play for a team who concede 79 goals in a year and then finds himself out of the picture within a year of the move, it wouldn't seem conventional to bring him back. Of course we now know that Richard Stearman's move to Fulham was prompted by the downsizing of ambition from the soon-to-depart Steve Morgan and rumours of a personality clash with Kenny Jackett also persist. As we saw attempts to sign Alfie Mawson and Luisao flounder (astonishing really that the latter preferred Champions League nights at Estadio da Luz rather than a midweek schlep to Portman Road, but it takes all sorts), we went with a tried and trusted option, someone we knew, someone we knew was available and would come. That of course being the issue in itself; we know Richard Stearman. Only two things have changed since we originally signed him in 2008; his haircut, which has gone from boyband shock blonde to a straggly mullet, and he can no longer use his pace to recover on the turn, being as he can't really run any more. Everything else: the slack marking, the complacency on the ball, the inability to lead a defence, the poor positioning leading to a display of flinging himself around like a ragdoll to rectify the initial error, the hamfisted error...that's all still there. He can fist pump and chest beat all he likes, but it's all window dressing. It's "passion" for the sake of it, because we don't really see that level of commitment in his actual defending; real defensive leaders, real lionhearts, don't pass on responsibility like Stearman does, week after week after week. Being in and out of a team that has yet to find a convincing centre half partnership says it all and there isn't any chance we should consider retaining him. Thanks for the goal at Anfield Stears, and goodbye. For good this time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 23, 2017, 08:16:45 AM
 
Aston Villa should move for Richard Stearman

Wolverhampton Wanderers have decided against signing Richard Stearman from Fulham, meaning Aston Villa could make a move.

With Richard Stearman's move to Wolverhampton Wanderers falling through (Shropshire Star), he could make a good option for Aston Villa.

Villa are looking to upgrade their squad in the summer transfer window, but do not have many funds to spend currently.

Steve Bruce's side are said to have a £1 million transfer budget (Daily Mirror), with loans and free transfers their most likely buys.

And Stearman could now make a good budget addition for Villa, following Wolves' decision not to make his move permanent.

Stearman may not have started particularly often for Wolves this campaign, but he remains a very popular figure at Molineux.

The 29-year-old's quality at Championship level is undoubted, and he is surely one of the best available options for Villa on their current budget.

Bruce is known to want to add a new centre-back, as Villa aim to return to the Premier League next season.

And although Stearman's arrival may not set any pulses racing at Villa Park, he would be a quality budget signing for the claret and blues.



http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/22/aston-villa-should-move-for-richard-stearman/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/22/aston-villa-should-move-for-richard-stearman/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 23, 2017, 10:03:03 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.

Interesting, I haven't watched Ospina much but the fact that he got regular gametime for Arsenal suggests he's decent. Where have you see this mate?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on May 23, 2017, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.

According to Wikipedia, Leonard has won Player of the Year three times in a row now for Southend. Didn't we try using that stat as a key for our recruitment two seasons ago? That didn't work out well as I remember.

Leonard is a midfielder aged 24. 203 appearances and 16 goals.

His Wikipedia page is the worst in being up-to-date that I have ever read for a Fulham target. The usual table of stats hasn't been update for the last two seasons.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Leonard
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 23, 2017, 11:17:05 AM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on May 23, 2017, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.

According to Wikipedia, Leonard has won Player of the Year three times in a row now for Southend. Didn't we try using that stat as a key for our recruitment two seasons ago? That didn't work out well as I remember.

Leonard is a midfielder aged 24. 203 appearances and 16 goals.

His Wikipedia page is the worst in being up-to-date that I have ever read for a Fulham target. The usual table of stats hasn't been update for the last two seasons.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Leonard

Not sure how high your standards of success might be, but Cairney (Blackburn), Johansen (Celtic) and McDonald (Wolves) all won their respective club's PotY before moving to us. They haven't worked out too bad. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on May 23, 2017, 12:49:46 PM
So, I think we now have four centre backs on our books, Ream, Madle , Sigurdsson and Spearman and I would think we would want to sign Kalas.
We can't really afford five centre backs, who goes and who stays. Is any club going to pay good money for Sigurdsson or Spearman who have not lived up to expectation in our colours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on May 23, 2017, 12:52:43 PM
Quote from: filham on May 23, 2017, 12:49:46 PM
So, I think we now have four centre backs on our books, Ream, Madle , Sigurdsson and Spearman and I would think we would want to sign Kalas.
We can't really afford five centre backs, who goes and who stays. Is any club going to pay good money for Sigurdsson or Spearman who have not lived up to expectation in our colours.

I think Sigurdsson stays because the club won't want to write off such a big financial loss after one season and because as a sub he is more likely to come on with 5 minutes to go to protect a lead than Madl is.

So Stearman and Madl will go. Kalas and another will come in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on May 23, 2017, 01:02:25 PM
Quote from: cmg on May 23, 2017, 11:17:05 AM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on May 23, 2017, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.

According to Wikipedia, Leonard has won Player of the Year three times in a row now for Southend. Didn't we try using that stat as a key for our recruitment two seasons ago? That didn't work out well as I remember.

Leonard is a midfielder aged 24. 203 appearances and 16 goals.

His Wikipedia page is the worst in being up-to-date that I have ever read for a Fulham target. The usual table of stats hasn't been update for the last two seasons.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Leonard

Not sure how high your standards of success might be, but Cairney (Blackburn), Johansen (Celtic) and McDonald (Wolves) all won their respective club's PotY before moving to us. They haven't worked out too bad. 049:gif

I did say two seasons ago when we had others who were not quite such a success like Stearman and Pringle, a mixed bag at best.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.
I have watched a lot of Ryan Leonard, he would be a decent signing, can play any of the 3 positions in midfield. Solid squad player for us.

Where is it reported that we are interested
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 23, 2017, 01:54:51 PM
Quote from: cmg on May 23, 2017, 11:17:05 AM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on May 23, 2017, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.

According to Wikipedia, Leonard has won Player of the Year three times in a row now for Southend. Didn't we try using that stat as a key for our recruitment two seasons ago? That didn't work out well as I remember.

Leonard is a midfielder aged 24. 203 appearances and 16 goals.

His Wikipedia page is the worst in being up-to-date that I have ever read for a Fulham target. The usual table of stats hasn't been update for the last two seasons.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Leonard

Not sure how high your standards of success might be, but Cairney (Blackburn), Johansen (Celtic) and McDonald (Wolves) all won their respective club's PotY before moving to us. They haven't worked out too bad. 049:gif
So did Stearman
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 02:08:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.
I have watched a lot of Ryan Leonard, he would be a decent signing, can play any of the 3 positions in midfield. Solid squad player for us.

Where is it reported that we are interested

Its nonsense WW off the transfer championship rumours.. I've just seen Fenarbache in for Ospina 5mill.
Leonard might be genuine though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 02:10:20 PM
Ospinas wages would be too high.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 02:27:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 02:08:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.
I have watched a lot of Ryan Leonard, he would be a decent signing, can play any of the 3 positions in midfield. Solid squad player for us.

Where is it reported that we are interested

Its nonsense WW off the transfer championship rumours.. I've just seen Fenarbache in for Ospina 5mill.
Leonard might be genuine though.
it was Leonard I was referring too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on May 23, 2017, 02:50:43 PM
Why hasn't Ryan Sessegnon signed a deal yet?

I would of thought all the negotiations would of been done so that he could sign as soon as he turned 17.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 02:53:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 02:27:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 02:08:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 23, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
Fulham set to swoop for Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
4 million.
Also set to make offer for Southends Ryan Leonard.
I have watched a lot of Ryan Leonard, he would be a decent signing, can play any of the 3 positions in midfield. Solid squad player for us.

Where is it reported that we are interested

Its nonsense WW off the transfer championship rumours.. I've just seen Fenarbache in for Ospina 5mill.
Leonard might be genuine though.
it was Leonard I was referring too

It was on the same post as Ospina was.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 23, 2017, 04:57:08 PM
HE £2.13M-RATED FULHAM STRIKER WHO WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT ADDITION TO NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S PLAY-OFF PUSH NEXT SEASON

(https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Sone-Aluko-800x504.jpg)

It's been a tough season for Nottingham Forest and there's hope that Mark Warburton can turn things around over the summer months.

The former Brentford and Rangers manager, who masterminded the Reds' safety on the final day of the season, has lots to think about as he looks to rebuild a Forest side that has seriously struggled this season.

But part of that will be moving out the deadwood, some of which has struggled at the club for years now.

But there's one man that we at the FLW think could make a huge impact down at the City Ground next season and that's £2.13million-rated Fulham forward Sone Aluko.

The former Birmingham youngster has never been renowned for scoring 30 goals a season, but he's a seriously pacy outlet upfront, and we've seen the best from him this time out.

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He's scored nine goals and created 12 goalscoring opportunities this season which makes for decent reading, but it's his movement off the ball and around the forward line that makes him so good going forward.

The Nigerian international has a wicked turn of pace which has seen him cause problems for many defences this season.

He's proven to be one of the best pieces of business made last summer, joining the Cottagers on a free transfer and performing very well indeed.

But at 28-years-old, the forward should now be hitting his peak and should the right offer come in for his services, Fulham may decide to move him on.

Forest need some real striking talent going forward and he could be the sort of man that really fits the bill.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-2-13m-rated-fulham-striker-who-would-make-an-excellent-addition-to-nottingham-forests-play-off-push-next-season/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 23, 2017, 05:02:24 PM
Middlesbrough installed as favourites to land Fulham boss, Sunderland also keen

Slavisa Jokanovic is a wanted man this summer, with north-east clubs interested, according to bookmakers

(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/24/4221396001/201705/353/4221396001_5437780347001_5437776426001-vs.jpg?pubId=4221396001)

Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has been installed as the favourite by Sky Bet to become the new Middlesbrough boss.

The Whites will be desperate to hold on to him after a successful season, just missing out in the play-offs against Reading.

Fulham were the most entertaining side in th Championship under Jokanovic in the last campaign, according to statistics.

Middlesbrough, relegated from the Premier League, are now seen as frontrunners to land Jokanovic, with Sky Bet offering 7/2 odds.

He also has odds for the vacancies at old club Watford (18/1) and now Sunderland (9/1), also relegated from the top flight.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-installed-favourites-land-fulham-13080543 (http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-installed-favourites-land-fulham-13080543)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on May 23, 2017, 05:09:53 PM
Apparently BFS has just become available..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 05:12:38 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on May 23, 2017, 05:09:53 PM
Apparently BFS has just become available..
what or who is BFS
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on May 23, 2017, 05:13:11 PM
Big Fat Sam.

I'm not sure if that is a who, or a what.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on May 23, 2017, 05:13:32 PM
And no, I don't want him anywhere near our club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 23, 2017, 05:15:47 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on May 23, 2017, 05:13:11 PM
Big Fat Sam.

I'm not sure if that is a who, or a what.

he has left palace? I cant see that happening, unless have missed something
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on May 23, 2017, 05:17:31 PM
It is just a rumour at the moment, but it's being reported in the Daily Heil and the Sun.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on May 23, 2017, 09:43:13 PM
It is on the BBC website - he's retired - wants to enjoy life with family

Probably in China ??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on May 24, 2017, 10:53:02 AM
The Emmanuel Emenike to Fulham rumour has resurfaced:
http://www.milliyet.com.tr/emenike-fulham-yolunda--fenerbahce-2455986-skorerhaber/ (http://www.milliyet.com.tr/emenike-fulham-yolunda--fenerbahce-2455986-skorerhaber/)

And according to this, we've signed Ricardo Ávila, 20-year-old defensive midfielder, on a pre-contract loan deal:
http://www.tvmax-9.com/somoslasele/Panameno-Ricardo-Avila-Fulham-Inglaterra_0_4763523678.html (http://www.tvmax-9.com/somoslasele/Panameno-Ricardo-Avila-Fulham-Inglaterra_0_4763523678.html)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 24, 2017, 11:09:50 AM
Quote from: twang on May 24, 2017, 10:53:02 AM
The Emmanuel Emenike to Fulham rumour has resurfaced:
http://www.milliyet.com.tr/emenike-fulham-yolunda--fenerbahce-2455986-skorerhaber/ (http://www.milliyet.com.tr/emenike-fulham-yolunda--fenerbahce-2455986-skorerhaber/)


Why is it the horror stories that keep resurfacing? Hugo Rodellega had three times as many goals (9) as this bloke in the Turkish league this season.


...And would a 'pre-contract loan deal' be 'a trial'?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 24, 2017, 11:25:05 AM
More foreign players never heard of.
But we'll have a certain poster come on and say they are both fabulous because they have an exotic name.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 24, 2017, 11:56:54 AM
Emunike played for west ham I think, surprised you have not heard of him. I ma not saying he is good or bad just he has a high profile.

We have to face facts we will look abroad for players as they are generally cheaper than buying from English clubs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on May 24, 2017, 12:05:16 PM
I wouldn't mind Emenike IF we get another high profile striker as well during this window. He'll come cheap (possibly free) as Fener wants to get rid of his £40-45k pw wages. But on the other hand he'll need to take a wage cut to join us.

Emenike has the potential to be a beast at this level but he hasn't performed at the top of his ability for a few seasons now. But if he joins early he'll have a full pre season under Slavisa and that would give him a good platform to start from.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on May 24, 2017, 02:00:22 PM
20 year old Panama & Gent midfielder Ricardo Avila says he has signed a pre-contract agreement to go on loan at Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on May 24, 2017, 02:13:18 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 24, 2017, 02:00:22 PM
20 year old Panama & Gent midfielder Ricardo Avila says he has signed a pre-contract agreement to go on loan at Fulham.

Would this mean the end of Petsos, I wonder? Certainly, we will need a replacement for Scotty but, a 20 yr old whose highest level is Gent sounds more like a project than someone who is ready to step in as cover should McDonald need cover.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on May 24, 2017, 02:47:02 PM
Wouldn't mind a punt on Landry Dimata of Oostende seeing as it looks like we're sending Cyriac back to them. Basically a bigger and stronger version of Cyriac and aged 19 he's just scored 14 goals this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on May 24, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
GWL have now picked up the story about Avila. Young, but sounds talented - allegedly Feyenoord wanted him, too. Probably a squad player, but in an area where we were quite light.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on May 24, 2017, 03:47:15 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on May 24, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
GWL have now picked up the story about Avila. Young, but sounds talented - allegedly Feyenoord wanted him, too. Probably a squad player, but in an area where we were quite light.

With Parker likely taking a back seat the only cover we have for McDonald going in to the new season is Adeniran, and possibly Madl although he's not too comfortable there. LVC is the perfect cover for Johansen, Kebano, aluko and Ayite can ciover Cianry but that DM role is where we are light.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on May 24, 2017, 04:04:49 PM
Quote from: Chutney on May 24, 2017, 03:47:15 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on May 24, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
GWL have now picked up the story about Avila. Young, but sounds talented - allegedly Feyenoord wanted him, too. Probably a squad player, but in an area where we were quite light.

With Parker likely taking a back seat the only cover we have for McDonald going in to the new season is Adeniran, and possibly Madl although he's not too comfortable there. LVC is the perfect cover for Johansen, Kebano, aluko and Ayite can ciover Cianry but that DM role is where we are light.

Listed as a DM on Transfermarkt!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 24, 2017, 04:08:15 PM
I've never heard of Avila or seen him play.

Emenike would be a good signing. I rate him and think he would get bags of goals in the championship. Fast, powerful and good end product.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P90TI8M79U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P90TI8M79U)
Heres a good video of Emenike showing his hold up play and some nice touches and finishes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 24, 2017, 04:11:01 PM
I'm no fan of Emenike's wages, scoring record and reputation. Better options out there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 24, 2017, 04:42:51 PM
 
Fulham pip Feyenoord and agree pre-contract with exciting Panama ace Ricardo Avila
The Cottagers are hopeful of wrapping up a loan deal for KAA Gent man

Fulham hope to wrap up a deal for Panama international star Ricardo Avila for next season.

The midfielder, who plays for Belgian side KAA Gent, was spotted by Fulham officials in a tournament which included sides from France and the Netherlands.

He spoke to SomoLaSele.com about the move.

"I signed a pre-contract on Sunday, but nothing is official," said Avila.

"I feel very good. My family are very happy. Fulham told me I am very good player, I'm very confident.

"Feyenoord, they were looking at me and asking for me, they met with my agent but we did not make an agreement.

"The Fulham team is great, I would like to play there, but what I signed is an official contract, it's a pre-contract."

(http://i2.getwestlondon.co.uk/incoming/article13085538.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/GettyImages-646041882.jpg)
Panama's footballer Ricardo Avila and Honduran player Darixon Vuelto vie for the ball during their Under 20 Concacaf qualifying football match (Photo credit: EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images)

It seems that Avila's move will be concluded depending on the future of a Gent team-mate. If that player does not depart, Avila will move to Fulham on loan.

The 20-year-old, who came through the ranks at Chorillio, signed the pre-contract deal with the Cottagers on Sunday and hopes to have it finalised soon.



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-pip-feyenoord-agree-pre-13085504 (http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-pip-feyenoord-agree-pre-13085504)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 24, 2017, 04:46:40 PM
 
THE PREMIER LEAGUE OUTCAST WHOSE FINAL CHANCE COULD BE AT FULHAM

(https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fryerssss9-800x504.jpg)

Play-off heartbreak at the hands of Reading marked a disappointing end to the season for Fulham, who are now consigned to another season in the Sky Bet Championship.

Things could be about to get even worse for the Cottagers however, with Premier League clubs sniffing around a number of their prized assets.

Tom Cairney has been linked with a move to Newcastle, and teenage sensation Ryan Sessegnon is reported to be attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Both players will be difficult to replace, and 16 year old Sessegnon ability and potential will be a particular loss to the side from west London.

Born in the year 2000, the player struck 7 goals and recorded 3 assists from the left back berth in only 20 league and cup starts.

Replacing such a prestigious young talent will give manager Slavisa Jokanovic a real headache this summer.

One player who once showed the immense potential currently exhibited by Sessegnon never quite made the grade, but at the age of 24, still has time to reach the lofty heights he was once touted to achieve.

Zeki Fryers made his way through the Manchester United academy, before a contentious move to Tottenham via Standard Liege materialised.

A move to Crystal Palace followed, and loan moves to Rotherham and Ipswich failed to put the defender's career back on track.

At Fulham, perhaps Fryers could rediscover the form that made him such a hot prospect in Manchester during his teenage years.

The player is set to be released on a free transfer this summer, and Jokanovic may feel he has what it takes to finally draw the best from the player.

Giving the Englishman one final chance to prove himself is a low risk alternative to a big money swoop for a Sessegnon replacement, and this cost effective option may appeal to those in charge at Craven Cottage.

If the manager can get Fryers back on track, Fulham could have a real gem on their hands.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-premier-league-outcast-whose-final-chance-could-be-at-fulham/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on May 24, 2017, 05:12:27 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on May 24, 2017, 02:13:18 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 24, 2017, 02:00:22 PM
20 year old Panama & Gent midfielder Ricardo Avila says he has signed a pre-contract agreement to go on loan at Fulham.

Would this mean the end of Petsos, I wonder? Certainly, we will need a replacement for Scotty but, a 20 yr old whose highest level is Gent sounds more like a project than someone who is ready to step in as cover should McDonald need cover.
How could it mean the end of Petsos when we are still waiting to see the start of him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 24, 2017, 06:04:00 PM
Quote from: twang on May 24, 2017, 12:05:16 PM
I wouldn't mind Emenike IF we get another high profile striker as well during this window. He'll come cheap (possibly free) as Fener wants to get rid of his £40-45k pw wages. But on the other hand he'll need to take a wage cut to join us.

Emenike has the potential to be a beast at this level but he hasn't performed at the top of his ability for a few seasons now. But if he joins early he'll have a full pre season under Slavisa and that would give him a good platform to start from.
Yes they do want his wages off of the books, however is he willing to give up 15/20k a week?

My guess is not
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 24, 2017, 06:05:21 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 24, 2017, 02:47:02 PM
Wouldn't mind a punt on Landry Dimata of Oostende seeing as it looks like we're sending Cyriac back to them. Basically a bigger and stronger version of Cyriac and aged 19 he's just scored 14 goals this season.
Have you wondered why the loaned Cyriac their proven striker and kept the 19 year old?

He is worth a punt but no more than a couple of million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on May 24, 2017, 07:15:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 24, 2017, 06:05:21 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 24, 2017, 02:47:02 PM
Wouldn't mind a punt on Landry Dimata of Oostende seeing as it looks like we're sending Cyriac back to them. Basically a bigger and stronger version of Cyriac and aged 19 he's just scored 14 goals this season.
Have you wondered why the loaned Cyriac their proven striker and kept the 19 year old?

He is worth a punt but no more than a couple of million

He's got good resale value if he has a half decent season due to his age so I'd be tempted to go to around £4-5mil, he's got the right physical attributes to make it in England, plus I think a coach like Slav could take his technical ability up a level.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 24, 2017, 07:29:30 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 24, 2017, 07:15:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 24, 2017, 06:05:21 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on May 24, 2017, 02:47:02 PM
Wouldn't mind a punt on Landry Dimata of Oostende seeing as it looks like we're sending Cyriac back to them. Basically a bigger and stronger version of Cyriac and aged 19 he's just scored 14 goals this season.
Have you wondered why the loaned Cyriac their proven striker and kept the 19 year old?

He is worth a punt but no more than a couple of million

He's got good resale value if he has a half decent season due to his age so I'd be tempted to go to around £4-5mil, he's got the right physical attributes to make it in England, plus I think a coach like Slav could take his technical ability up a level.
big money for an unproven lad, especially when you consider FFP. Wouldn't mind I'm as the second striker bought, but, for me at least, we need to sign someone we know we can rely on.

Having said that I do believe we will go abroad for a striker, one we have never heard of who therefore will be unproven in this division
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 24, 2017, 07:30:51 PM
Well there's one thing Sen. Avila could add our present skillset.
No goalkeeper on earth saves this sort of penalty (however far they move from their line!)



Bloody hell! He can even take them like Berbatov:

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on May 24, 2017, 10:02:59 PM
Quote from: WhiteJC on May 24, 2017, 04:46:40 PM

THE PREMIER LEAGUE OUTCAST WHOSE FINAL CHANCE COULD BE AT FULHAM

(https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fryerssss9-800x504.jpg)

Play-off heartbreak at the hands of Reading marked a disappointing end to the season for Fulham, who are now consigned to another season in the Sky Bet Championship.

Things could be about to get even worse for the Cottagers however, with Premier League clubs sniffing around a number of their prized assets.

Tom Cairney has been linked with a move to Newcastle, and teenage sensation Ryan Sessegnon is reported to be attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Both players will be difficult to replace, and 16 year old Sessegnon ability and potential will be a particular loss to the side from west London.

Born in the year 2000, the player struck 7 goals and recorded 3 assists from the left back berth in only 20 league and cup starts.

Replacing such a prestigious young talent will give manager Slavisa Jokanovic a real headache this summer.

One player who once showed the immense potential currently exhibited by Sessegnon never quite made the grade, but at the age of 24, still has time to reach the lofty heights he was once touted to achieve.

Zeki Fryers made his way through the Manchester United academy, before a contentious move to Tottenham via Standard Liege materialised.

A move to Crystal Palace followed, and loan moves to Rotherham and Ipswich failed to put the defender's career back on track.

At Fulham, perhaps Fryers could rediscover the form that made him such a hot prospect in Manchester during his teenage years.

The player is set to be released on a free transfer this summer, and Jokanovic may feel he has what it takes to finally draw the best from the player.

Giving the Englishman one final chance to prove himself is a low risk alternative to a big money swoop for a Sessegnon replacement, and this cost effective option may appeal to those in charge at Craven Cottage.

If the manager can get Fryers back on track, Fulham could have a real gem on their hands.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-premier-league-outcast-whose-final-chance-could-be-at-fulham/
Got a bit of attitude unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on May 24, 2017, 11:11:21 PM
Fulham pip Feyenoord and agree pre-contract with exciting Panama ace Ricardo Avila

The Cottagers are hopeful of wrapping up a loan deal for KAA Gent man
BY MARK RITSON
14:11, 24 MAY 2017UPDATED14:27, 24 MAY 2017

Fulham hope to wrap up a deal for Panama international star Ricardo Avila for next season.

The midfielder, who plays for Belgian side KAA Gent, was spotted by Fulham officials in a tournament which included sides from France and the Netherlands.

He spoke to SomoLaSele.com about the move.

"I signed a pre-contract on Sunday, but nothing is official," said Avila.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on May 25, 2017, 01:18:19 AM
Do we have some sort of a staff discount at Gent or Belgian clubs? Seem to be shopping there a lot
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 25, 2017, 06:43:23 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on May 25, 2017, 01:18:19 AM
Do we have some sort of a staff discount at Gent or Belgian clubs? Seem to be shopping there a lot
Arsenal, Everton and a few other prem clubs also scouting Belgium heavily these days.
Standard there has gone up, not far short of the Dutch league these days.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 25, 2017, 07:18:18 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 25, 2017, 06:43:23 AM

Arsenal, Everton and a few other prem clubs also scouting Belgium heavily these days.
Standard there has gone up, not far short of the Dutch league these days.

Yes, and we have done some decent shopping there ourselves.
But this bloke has never played in the Belgian league, has he? Gent announced his signing in mid-March - outside the window.
It seems strange that he is immediately shunted out on loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 25, 2017, 07:28:46 AM
 
Rangers reportedly would let Rob Kiernan leave for free - months after £2m Fulham interest

Fulham were reportedly willing to pay a decent sum to sign Rob Kiernan in January - but now Rangers will let him go for nothing.

There are two ways Fulham could react to the news that January target Rob Kiernan will be let go on a free by Rangers this summer, as reported by the Daily Record.

Either they could view making another move for the defender as nothing more than a no-brainer. Or, on the other hand, the fact that Rangers could farm him out for nothing could set off a few alarm bells.

After all, the Daily Mail reports that Fulham were happy to pay £2 million for his services at the turn of the year.

Freebie flop?

Kiernan had long been expected to leave Ibrox this summer, especially after he failed to make any sort of an impact once Pedro Caixinha arrived at the helm in March. The 26-year-old only featured once in the final two months of the season – albeit largely down to injury.

However, during the latter days of Mark Warburton's reign, Kiernan's performances left a lot to be desired. A dreadful 4-1 defeat to Hearts in February hardly convinced supporters that he was worth keeping around beyond the end of the season.

Therefore, despite the fact he has a year remaining on his contract at Ibrox, the cash-strapped club appear so desperate to get him off the books that they won't even ask for a transfer fee.

And this could certainly play into Fulham's hands, especially with loanee Tomas Kalas returning to Chelsea after an impressive campaign at Craven Cottage.

However, the fact that Fulham conceded 17 more goals than promoted duo Brighton and Newcastle United in 2016/17 means they may be a top class centre-back away from fighting for the top two next season.

And is Kiernan really the man to take them to the next level?




http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/24/rangers-reportedly-let-rob-kiernan-leave-for-free-months-after-2/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/24/rangers-reportedly-let-rob-kiernan-leave-for-free-months-after-2/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 25, 2017, 07:29:42 AM
 
The PL striker who would undoubtedly take Fulham to the next level.. But would he step down?

(https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/deeney0000cccc1-800x504.jpg)

Fulham fans will be absolutely devastated with how their season has finished after a late surge of great form saw them reach the play-offs.

But their season ended in disappointing fashion as a well-drilled Reading side edged them out over two legs to book their place in the final against Huddersfield.

Fulham will be looking to keep their star men this summer, such as Tom Cairney and Ryan Sessegnon, and manager Slavisa Jokanovic will be aiming to bring in a few top quality additions to take Fulham to the next level.

The Cottagers will be keen to get back into the Premier League and in order to achieve this, they need a top striker.

Chris Martin has been hit and miss during his loan spell from Derby and his attitude has certainly put Fulham off buying him permanently.

Therefore, Fulham should be looking at Troy Deeney.

Watford striker Troy Deeney is the club captain and a long and loyal servant to the club but his future is up in the air at the moment after he fell out of favour under Walter Mazzarri.

Watford are undergoing changes behind the scenes and are looking for a new manager so Deeney might look to escape that and view a fresh start.

The 28-year-old is a hardworking and passionate front man who knows where the goal is, especially at Championship level.

The Birmingham-born striker has been linked with West Brom, Leeds and Birmingham so there is no reason why Fulham should not also be in the running for his signature.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-pl-striker-who-would-undoubtedly-take-fulham-to-the-next-level-but-would-he-step-down/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on May 25, 2017, 09:57:56 AM
Deeney would be incredible. I just can't see him coming to us sadly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on May 25, 2017, 10:43:56 AM
Logistically we are just down the road from Watford in comparison to other clubs, so he would not have to move house,  and by moving to Fulham with Jok as manager, would surely be a good career move for him away from the uncertainty surrounding Watford, especially as we could be taking their place in the EPL the following season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on May 25, 2017, 12:36:47 PM
Timmy Abraham, younger brother of Tammy Abraham has joined Fulham after impressing in a trial.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on May 25, 2017, 01:38:42 PM
Quote from: cmg on May 25, 2017, 07:18:18 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 25, 2017, 06:43:23 AM

Arsenal, Everton and a few other prem clubs also scouting Belgium heavily these days.
Standard there has gone up, not far short of the Dutch league these days.

Aren't standard already in Belgiums top league?? How can they go up?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on May 25, 2017, 01:43:05 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 25, 2017, 12:36:47 PM
Timmy Abraham, younger brother of Tammy Abraham has joined Fulham after impressing in a trial.

Is there a third brother: Tommy?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on May 25, 2017, 01:55:17 PM
Quote from: Wolf on May 25, 2017, 01:43:05 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 25, 2017, 12:36:47 PM
Timmy Abraham, younger brother of Tammy Abraham has joined Fulham after impressing in a trial.

Is there a third brother: Tommy?

There's a fourth : Tummy !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 25, 2017, 02:08:45 PM
ahahah I rate deeney. Would be a top signing. Don't think he would drop down however.

On a side note I am glad Bournemouth have signed Defoe just so I don't have to see people calling for us to sign him every minute when it's clear we could never get him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on May 25, 2017, 02:30:42 PM
Quote from: Statto on May 25, 2017, 01:15:42 PM
I don't really want us to sign any attacking player that doesn't have a decent YouTube compilation of backheels, roulettes, elasticos etc. So not interested in Deeney
I agree but the player must also be highly rated on Football Manager and Fifa 17 ;-)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 25, 2017, 04:33:29 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on May 25, 2017, 01:38:42 PM
Quote from: cmg on May 25, 2017, 07:18:18 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on May 25, 2017, 06:43:23 AM

Arsenal, Everton and a few other prem clubs also scouting Belgium heavily these days.
Standard there has gone up, not far short of the Dutch league these days.

Aren't standard already in Belgiums top league?? How can they go up?
Unless your trying to be funny, didn't work for me 😉, I meant the standard has gone up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 25, 2017, 05:49:46 PM
Tammy Abraham in talks with Newcastle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on May 25, 2017, 06:18:38 PM
http://soccerballandwrasslin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/fulham-1718-summer-window-preview.html (http://soccerballandwrasslin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/fulham-1718-summer-window-preview.html)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on May 26, 2017, 04:25:30 PM
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-laying-groundwork-possible-defender-departure-let-club-know-availability/ (http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-laying-groundwork-possible-defender-departure-let-club-know-availability/)
Don't know how reliable this is but it seems odoi could be on his way out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on May 26, 2017, 05:09:55 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 26, 2017, 04:25:30 PM
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-laying-groundwork-possible-defender-departure-let-club-know-availability/ (http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-laying-groundwork-possible-defender-departure-let-club-know-availability/)
Don't know how reliable this is but it seems odoi could be on his way out.

Honestly wouldn't blame him. He could be starting elsewhere. Just not going to beat out Ryan. Of course, I would like for him to stay as he fits well with the group, is entirely capable in this league, and he's not much of a drop off when called upon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 26, 2017, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on May 25, 2017, 06:18:38 PM
http://soccerballandwrasslin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/fulham-1718-summer-window-preview.html (http://soccerballandwrasslin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/fulham-1718-summer-window-preview.html)

One thing I loved in this was the idea of Pozuelo being used as a Cairney replacement. Think he was linked with us a couple of years back. Top player
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 27, 2017, 07:55:28 AM
 
2 Signings Fulham Are Expected To Complete This Summer Including This Rangers CB

Two Signings That Fulham Are Expected To Make This Summer

After missing out on a play-off final place at Wembley, Fulham are fully aware they need to strengthen the squad ahead of next season. Reading managed to beat them in a very close 2-leg encounter, despite Fulham's finish to the regular season making them favourites for a promotion.

Given their swashbuckling style, it is no surprise that defenders are on the wanted list right now. There is little wrong at Fulham in the full-back department given the form of Scott Malone in particular, but with Thomas Kalas due back at Chelsea and Tim Ream not likely to be around forever, centre-backs will be badly needed by Slavisa Jokanovic if they are to challenge for a promotion place again next season.

Here are two very firm targets the Serbian boss could look to nail down before the end of Fulham's pre-season preparations:

Rob Kiernan (Rangers)
The Rangers centre-back is out of favour with new boss Pedro Caixinha and a move back to England seems to be on the cards. He has had a shaky time in an overall poor defensive unit in Glasgow and whether he is the man for the job at Fulham is open to debate. However, getting his signature may not prove to be a problem if the club wish to take a chance on him.

Kiernan is not a preferred option for Caixinha and so if Fulham see something in him they like, he may prove to be an easy one to get over the line early on in the close-season.


Harlee Dean (Brentford)
Signing Dean would be annoying to near neighbours Brentford, but he is just what Fulham need right now. The centre-half has improved in recent seasons and has played a key role at the heart of their defence.

Dean would most likely be available at a fair price too, with Brentford having always shown willingness to do business if there is a solid bid on the table. The big defender has spent 6 seasons at Griffin Park now and may feel he is stagnating a little; the sale of Scott Hogan is another unfortunate reminder that Brentford aren't a club looking to build significantly towards a promotion push.

Fulham are a club with serious top level ambition and can give Dean the chance to play big league football, which he thoroughly deserves.





http://soccersouls.com/2017/05/27/2-signings-fulham-expected-complete-summer/ (http://soccersouls.com/2017/05/27/2-signings-fulham-expected-complete-summer/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 27, 2017, 07:56:38 AM
 
Fulham laying groundwork for possible defender departure, have let club know of availability

Brought in last summer from KSC Lokeren for under £1m, Denis Odoi was a well-used member of Fulham's squad last season, making 30 appearances in the league, as well as scoring two goals and  picking up two assists.

Clearly trusted by Slavisa Jokanovic to do a job at Craven Cottage, his future at the club, however, has a big question mark over it, if Het Nieuwsblad are to be believed.

The Belgian outlet report on Friday that, if an offer arrived from Belgium for him, Fulham could let him go in the summer.

The club have apparently let KAA Gent know that they would be willing to negotiate a deal for the 28-year-old, which they have done without knowing whether or not he would be open to a return there.

Wanting to play a little bit more, and by that, Odoi means he wants to start every game, the future of Ryan Fredericks could also be key in his decision.

Het Nieuwsblad state the right-back would be a dream buy for Gent, as they are looking for a replacement for Thomas Foket, likely to leave in the summer.

Furthermore, they need more Belgians in their squad, and Odoi ticks that box nicely.

It seems early days for an Odoi transfer, but the groundwork is there.

There are a lot of variables, but if it happens, don't be surprised.




http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-laying-groundwork-possible-defender-departure-let-club-know-availability/ (http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-laying-groundwork-possible-defender-departure-let-club-know-availability/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 27, 2017, 09:57:51 AM
If we signed either Dean or Kiernan I would be severely underwhelmed. Assume its just paper talk.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on May 27, 2017, 10:19:32 AM
Fulham are linked with a move for 21 year old Ghanian CB Isaac Donkor, at Cesena on loan from Internazionale
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 27, 2017, 10:37:21 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 27, 2017, 10:19:32 AM
Fulham are linked with a move for 21 year old Ghanian CB Isaac Donkor, at Cesena on loan from Internazionale

Young. Physically imposing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JULntUqydFo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JULntUqydFo)
Probably the least whelming highlights video I have ever seen. Shows him: standing on the touchline waiting to get subbed on a few times (squad number 54 - never an encouraging sign), falling over a lot, kicking the ball high into the air on a range of Italian recreation grounds...Probably turn out to be the next Marcel Desailly.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on May 27, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Just what we are looking for, a poor mans Senderos, and at 5ft 10 ins, nowhere near tall enough.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on May 27, 2017, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: cmg on May 27, 2017, 10:37:21 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 27, 2017, 10:19:32 AM
Fulham are linked with a move for 21 year old Ghanian CB Isaac Donkor, at Cesena on loan from Internazionale

Young. Physically imposing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JULntUqydFo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JULntUqydFo)
Probably the least whelming highlights video I have ever seen. Shows him: standing on the touchline waiting to get subbed on a few times (squad number 54 - never an encouraging sign), falling over a lot, kicking the ball high into the air on a range of Italian recreation grounds...Probably turn out to be the next Marcel Desailly.

Very highly rated by all accounts..



Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on May 27, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
Quote from: cmg on May 27, 2017, 10:37:21 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 27, 2017, 10:19:32 AM
Fulham are linked with a move for 21 year old Ghanian CB Isaac Donkor, at Cesena on loan from Internazionale

Young. Physically imposing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JULntUqydFo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JULntUqydFo)
Probably the least whelming highlights video I have ever seen. Shows him: standing on the touchline waiting to get subbed on a few times (squad number 54 - never an encouraging sign), falling over a lot, kicking the ball high into the air on a range of Italian recreation grounds...Probably turn out to be the next Marcel Desailly.

:005: I see what you mean. To be fair the video was put up a few years ago. Mind you not too impressed with the defenders we have been linked with so far.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 27, 2017, 11:23:16 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on May 27, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Just what we are looking for, a poor mans Senderos, and at 5ft 10 ins, nowhere near tall enough.

Agree. Because Kalas Ream and Madl are all below 6 foot.  Hutchinson Burn were much taller. I know who I'd rather have.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on May 27, 2017, 11:44:22 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 27, 2017, 11:23:16 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on May 27, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Just what we are looking for, a poor mans Senderos, and at 5ft 10 ins, nowhere near tall enough.

Agree. Because Kalas Ream and Madl are all below 6 foot.  Hutchinson Burn were much taller. I know who I'd rather have.



Kalas is just over 6ft & Ream is 6ft 1" but I get your point
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on May 27, 2017, 01:42:51 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 27, 2017, 10:19:32 AM
Fulham are linked with a move for 21 year old Ghanian CB Isaac Donkor, at Cesena on loan from Internazionale
I think we could do without another player lost to the ACON
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 27, 2017, 02:50:06 PM
Fulham transfers: Chelsea stars could be available for knock-down price as Blues look to offload

Fulham targets Lucas Piazon and Tomas Kalas could be available for knock-down prices as Chelsea look to offload the stars this summer.

Both players contracts run out in a year's time, and with playing time at Stamford Bridge looking less and less likely the club run the risk of losing them on a free at the end of the 2017/18 season.

As a result, the Blues are keen to sell both players this summer with Fulham heavily interested in centre back Kalas, who was one of the standout players for Slavisa Jokanovic's side this season.

The manager is a huge fan of Kalas and Fulham have made signing him one of their top priorities in the transfer window, while a move for Piazon looks likely to only come if the price is right.

Kalas, who made 41 appearances all told this season, has admitted previously that staying at Fulham would be the perfect fit for him, and despite losing in the Play-offs and remaining in the Championship next season he remains keen to return to Craven Cottage next season.

Piazon is currently away on holiday and Kalas is due to meet up with the Czech Republic squad ahead of the June World Cup qualifiers, so any deals that may happen are unlikely to occur until later in the summer.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-transfers-chelsea-stars-could-13101034 (http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-transfers-chelsea-stars-could-13101034)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on May 27, 2017, 10:45:52 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/24/fulham-should-seek-loan-move-for-chelsea-starlet-possible-cairne/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/24/fulham-should-seek-loan-move-for-chelsea-starlet-possible-cairne/)

Apparently we will go for mason mount if cairney goes. Don't really see any truth in it imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 28, 2017, 07:50:33 AM
 
Fulham linked to Inter loanee

Fulham have been linked with a move for Ghanaian centre-back Isaac Donkor, who has been on loan at Cesena from Inter Milan.

Reports in Italy claim the 21-year-old is a target for the Whites, although there could also be interest from France.

Donkor started the season on loan at Serie B outfit Avellino, but made only three starts for them before the deal was cancelled and he was shipped over to Cesena.

The 6ft 2in tall defender, who has not been capped by Ghana, made seven starts at Stadium-Dino Manuzzi in the second half of the campaign.

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic is on the lookout for defenders in the summer window, but it remains to be seen if Donkor is a prime target or not.



https://www.clubcall.com/championship/fulham-linked-to-inter-loanee-1852645.html (https://www.clubcall.com/championship/fulham-linked-to-inter-loanee-1852645.html)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 28, 2017, 07:50:53 AM

Fulham should seek Mason Mount loan; possible Cairney replacement

Fulham will face a battle to keep hold of Tom Cairney this summer, and they should consider a loan move for Chelsea young star Mason Mount as a possible replacement.

Following Fulham's failure to win promotion through the Championship play-offs, Tom Cairney has been linked with a move away from Craven Cottage this summer and Newcastle United are favourites to land the midfielder (Get West London).

The 26-year-old has established himself as a key player since arriving from Blackburn Rovers but his 13 goals from midfield last campaign propelled him into talismanic status.

Fulham will be hoping that their star man stays at the club for at least another season but the possibility of losing him to a Premier League team would have to be considered likely.

If Cairney does move onto pastures new then Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic will have the unenviable task of replacing the Scottish international.

Fulham may choose to invest heavily in a suitable replacement but a loan move for a young Premier League talent should not be ruled out as a viable option.

If the Cottagers do choose to dip into the loan market for an attacking midfielder then they will only need to look a few miles down the road where Chelsea talent Mason Mount may be available.

Mount is a highly rated prospect at the club and has just recently signed a new contract, committing to the Premier League champions until 2021.

He is capable of playing in the attacking midfield role but is also comfortable playing deeper in the midfield; still operating as a box-to-box midfielder. He is renowned at youth level for his ability to score goals as well as being a tough tackler.

A potential season-long loan move would be an attractive proposition to both clubs and would hand Mount the chance to showcase his talents in the ever-competitive Championship; this will only be beneficial to his development.




http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/24/fulham-should-seek-loan-move-for-chelsea-starlet-possible-cairne/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/24/fulham-should-seek-loan-move-for-chelsea-starlet-possible-cairne/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on May 28, 2017, 10:39:48 AM
well thats a none story, i could right an article saying Fulham should look to replace Cairney with Rooney as Man utd would let him ,move on a free no facts no inside knowledge just my opinion
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on May 28, 2017, 10:50:40 AM
A Spuds blogspot are intimating that Sess has signed for them.
All this back door tapping up has to stop.
The "big" clubs are using the media & other sources to do the dirty work for them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 28, 2017, 10:54:43 AM
not sure it is tapping up if you have no contract
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 28, 2017, 11:13:59 AM
 
Which Championship free agents are available should Brentford, QPR or Fulham choose to dip into the market?
Clubs up and down the Championship are announcing their released lists - here's who our west London clubs could sign on a free from the second division this summer

Clubs in the Championship are announcing their retained lists in preparation for next season, with Fulham the latest club to do so.

Nine have been released from the Craven Cottage outlet, while Alan McCormack has been released by Brentford as his contract expired this month.

Yesterday we listed all the free agents from the Premier League, as well as those who only have a year remaining on their contract, and today we've got all the players available on free transfers this summer from the Championship.

It's quite a big list with some big names, including Sebastien Bassong, who Fulham were interested in last summer, Ross Turnbull and Stephen Warnock.

You can read the list in full below - are there any there that you'd like to see in west London come August?

Barnsley
Aidan White, Callum Evans, Ryan Williams, Lewin Nyatanga, Matty Templeton, James Carvell, Jake Charles, Jack Cowgill, George Proctor, Josh Scowen, Marley Watkins.

Birmingham City
Reece Brown, Noe Baba, Koby Arthur, Charlee Adams, Charlie Cooper, George O'Neill, Logan Kwiecien.

Blackburn Rovers
Jason Lowe, Adam Henley, Hope Akpan, Danny Guthrie, Gordon Greer, Wes Brown, Josh Askew, Ramirez Howarth, Ben Ascroft, Alex Curran, Mason Fawns, Callum Hendry, Matthew Makinson, Tre Pemberton, Joel Steer, Ben Williams, Josh Powell.

Brighton
Conor Tighe, Dylan Barnett, Joe Ward, Tom Cadman, Vahid Hambo, Vegard Forren, Chris O'Grady.

Bristol City
Mark Little.

Burton Albion
Jon McLaughlin, Lee Williamson, Charlie Gatter.

Derby County
Alefe Santos, Tom Mellors, Giann Magno, Micah Edwards, Jahvan Davidson-Miller, Harry Goode.

Ipswich Town
Christophe Berra, Leon Best, Giles Coke, Jonathan Douglas, Jacob Marsden, Joe Robinson, Kieron Cathline, Ross Meldrum, Kolade Salaudeen.

Leeds United
Jordan Botaka, Alex Purver, Michael Taylor, Ross Turnbull, Jack Vann, Billy Whitehouse.

Norwich City
John Ruddy, Sebastien Bassong, Steven Whittaker, Ryan Bennett, Youssouf Mulumbu, Michael Turner, Kyle Lafferty, Jamie Eaton-Collins, Ray Grant, Ben Killip, Toby Syme.

Nottingham Forest
Dani Pinillos.

Preston North End
Anders Lindegaard, Clive Smith.

Reading
Harrison Bennett, Aaron Kuhl, Stuart Moore, Joe Tupper, Terence Vancooten, Sean Long, Craig Tanner, Jack Denton, Dominic Hyam, Harry Cardwell.

Rotherham United
Lee Camp, Stephen Kelly, Kelvin Wilson, Joel Ekstrand, Tom Thorpe, Chris Dawson, Fabian Bailey, Tom Rose, Jovanni Sterling, Adam Saxton, Harry Fidler, Suleman Naeem, J'Cee Abraham.

Wigan Athletic
Jussi Jaaskelainen, Stephen Warnock, Gabriel Obertan, Andrew Taylor.

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ben O'Hanlon, Regan Upton, Bradley Reid, Joe Delacoe, Neyko Sinclair, Michael Sibley, Brandon Ball, Owen Eggington, Sam Phillips, Akeal Rehman, James Henry, Mike Williamson.




http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/championship-free-agents-available-should-13101252 (http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/championship-free-agents-available-should-13101252)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 28, 2017, 11:32:52 AM
I think Mulumbu would be good back up for Mcdonald. Maybe Bassong 4th choice CB if Sigurdsson goes. Other than that none of them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on May 28, 2017, 02:42:24 PM
From Twitter

Slaviša is targeting Greek striker Tasos Karamanos, preferably on a permanent. Would offer a 2 year deal (+12months) if fee is agreed.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on May 28, 2017, 02:59:31 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3663573/aston-villa-and-fulham-lead-chase-for-josh-scowen-after-midfielder-rejects-new-deal-at-barnsley/ (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3663573/aston-villa-and-fulham-lead-chase-for-josh-scowen-after-midfielder-rejects-new-deal-at-barnsley/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on May 28, 2017, 04:06:12 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on May 28, 2017, 02:42:24 PM
From Twitter

Slaviša is targeting Greek striker Tasos Karamanos, preferably on a permanent. Would offer a 2 year deal (+12months) if fee is agreed.
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Scored seven this season, so decent but not amazing. It seems we went for him in Jan and the player traveled to London but a fee wasn't agreed so the deal fell through.
Some videos from the ever reliable scouting tool YouTube:
https://youtu.be/bkS7SRO3M88
And an absolute wonder goal https://youtu.be/CgIdI7F5TlQ
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 28, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Scored 2 in Portuguese league since our interest in him in January.

Still we all know you can't go wrong with an Olympiakos striker.
Benfica looking forward to welcoming him in two years time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 28, 2017, 04:58:32 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 04:06:12 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on May 28, 2017, 02:42:24 PM
From Twitter

Slaviša is targeting Greek striker Tasos Karamanos, preferably on a permanent. Would offer a 2 year deal (+12months) if fee is agreed.
049:gif
Scored seven this season, so decent but not amazing. It seems we went for him in Jan and the player traveled to London but a fee wasn't agreed so the deal fell through.
Some videos from the ever reliable scouting tool YouTube:
https://youtu.be/bkS7SRO3M88
And an absolute wonder goal https://youtu.be/CgIdI7F5TlQ
his overall record isn't that great, depends what we are looking for. If it is  someone to play upfront in the style we play then they don't need to be a 20 goal a season man, but we would need 15 or more I feel as that will help us push on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 28, 2017, 05:33:39 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 04:06:12 PM
...And an absolute wonder goal https://youtu.be/CgIdI7F5TlQ

As in, "I wonder if he meant to do that."?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on May 28, 2017, 05:44:26 PM
Quote from: cmg on May 28, 2017, 05:33:39 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 04:06:12 PM
...And an absolute wonder goal https://youtu.be/CgIdI7F5TlQ

As in, "I wonder if he meant to do that."?
for me no, he was helping on a very poor cross
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on May 28, 2017, 08:34:55 PM
Ashkan dejagah's contract runs out this June i think, if his wages weren't too high I would definitely take him on a free
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 28, 2017, 09:02:23 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 08:34:55 PM
Ashkan dejagah's contract runs out this June i think, if his wages weren't too high I would definitely take him on a free


Injury prone. But top player. Rated him very highly. Would be great in champ. He still cares about Fulham aswell, Always see him talking about us on Instagram/Snapchat.

If were talking ex players. I'd have Kasami and Holtby back aswell. Feel Holtby would do great in Johansen/Cairneys roll but is probably unrealistic. Kasami on the other hand is looking for another club after an unsuccessful spell at Forest and I would have him back to add some competition for the midfield 3.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tonywa on May 28, 2017, 10:08:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 28, 2017, 09:02:23 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 08:34:55 PM
Ashkan dejagah's contract runs out this June i think, if his wages weren't too high I would definitely take him on a free


Injury prone. But top player. Rated him very highly. Would be great in champ. He still cares about Fulham aswell, Always see him talking about us on Instagram/Snapchat.

If were talking ex players. I'd have Kasami and Holtby back aswell. Feel Holtby would do great in Johansen/Cairneys roll but is probably unrealistic. Kasami on the other hand is looking for another club after an unsuccessful spell at Forest and I would have him back to add some competition for the midfield 3.

Would take those three in a heartbeat though I think Holtby is probably unlikely.  Always liked Kasami and feel he would be a good back-up for Johansen in particular, though perhaps he would be using a position in the squad which could be taken by LVC.  As for Dejagah, if he has retained his pace I think he could be a sensation in the championship in this team.   We can dream and of course all these were at the Cottage before Slav's time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 29, 2017, 09:55:28 AM
Quote from: Tonywa on May 28, 2017, 10:08:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 28, 2017, 09:02:23 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 08:34:55 PM
Ashkan dejagah's contract runs out this June i think, if his wages weren't too high I would definitely take him on a free


Injury prone. But top player. Rated him very highly. Would be great in champ. He still cares about Fulham aswell, Always see him talking about us on Instagram/Snapchat.

If were talking ex players. I'd have Kasami and Holtby back aswell. Feel Holtby would do great in Johansen/Cairneys roll but is probably unrealistic. Kasami on the other hand is looking for another club after an unsuccessful spell at Forest and I would have him back to add some competition for the midfield 3.

Would take those three in a heartbeat though I think Holtby is probably unlikely.  Always liked Kasami and feel he would be a good back-up for Johansen in particular, though perhaps he would be using a position in the squad which could be taken by LVC.  As for Dejagah, if he has retained his pace I think he could be a sensation in the championship in this team.   We can dream and of course all these were at the Cottage before Slav's time.

Agree agree
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 29, 2017, 12:13:45 PM
Bristol, Wolverhampton, and Fulham all interested in same player, offer now awaited

Bristol City, Wolves, and Fulham are all interested in the same Ligue 1 player, report L'Equipe in their Monday edition. The French newspaper are taking a look at Angers' potential transfer business, and claim interest from the Championship clubs in Famara Diedhiou.

The 24 year old is a striker, which would make Fulham claims seem very likely, given the club spent January trying to sign most strikers in Europe. Wolves and Bristol have also been linked with moves for forwards, but Fulham's January attempts are almost the stuff of legend.

The Senegalese striker notched up 8 goals for Angers last season, and added a solitary assist. He signed for Angers last summer, and has a contract until June 2020, which will impact upon any transfer fee.

L'Equipe say everything depends on interest in the player, and Angers, with their season now over, are awaiting possible offers for Diedhiou and others. There's no suggestion that a move to Bristol, Wolves, or Fulham is imminent, but they're the only clubs credited with interest.

http://sportwitness.co.uk/bristol-wolverhampton-fulham-interested-player-offer-now-awaited/ (http://sportwitness.co.uk/bristol-wolverhampton-fulham-interested-player-offer-now-awaited/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on May 29, 2017, 12:24:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 29, 2017, 09:55:28 AM
Quote from: Tonywa on May 28, 2017, 10:08:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 28, 2017, 09:02:23 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 08:34:55 PM
Ashkan dejagah's contract runs out this June i think, if his wages weren't too high I would definitely take him on a free


Injury prone. But top player. Rated him very highly. Would be great in champ. He still cares about Fulham aswell, Always see him talking about us on Instagram/Snapchat.

If were talking ex players. I'd have Kasami and Holtby back aswell. Feel Holtby would do great in Johansen/Cairneys roll but is probably unrealistic. Kasami on the other hand is looking for another club after an unsuccessful spell at Forest and I would have him back to add some competition for the midfield 3.

Would take those three in a heartbeat though I think Holtby is probably unlikely.  Always liked Kasami and feel he would be a good back-up for Johansen in particular, though perhaps he would be using a position in the squad which could be taken by LVC.  As for Dejagah, if he has retained his pace I think he could be a sensation in the championship in this team.   We can dream and of course all these were at the Cottage before Slav's time.

Agree agree
Disagree, disagree, disagree. We are looking to improve not go backwards. AD is injury prone, Holtby is hot & cold & didn´t want to sign for us after his loan. Kasami was a one goal wonder & did not do much for Forest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on May 29, 2017, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on May 29, 2017, 12:13:45 PM
Bristol, Wolverhampton, and Fulham all interested in same player, offer now awaited

Bristol City, Wolves, and Fulham are all interested in the same Ligue 1 player, report L'Equipe in their Monday edition. The French newspaper are taking a look at Angers' potential transfer business, and claim interest from the Championship clubs in Famara Diedhiou.

The 24 year old is a striker, which would make Fulham claims seem very likely, given the club spent January trying to sign most strikers in Europe. Wolves and Bristol have also been linked with moves for forwards, but Fulham's January attempts are almost the stuff of legend.

The Senegalese striker notched up 8 goals for Angers last season, and added a solitary assist. He signed for Angers last summer, and has a contract until June 2020, which will impact upon any transfer fee.

L'Equipe say everything depends on interest in the player, and Angers, with their season now over, are awaiting possible offers for Diedhiou and others. There's no suggestion that a move to Bristol, Wolves, or Fulham is imminent, but they're the only clubs credited with interest.

http://sportwitness.co.uk/bristol-wolverhampton-fulham-interested-player-offer-now-awaited/ (http://sportwitness.co.uk/bristol-wolverhampton-fulham-interested-player-offer-now-awaited/)

Big and strong. A decent return in Ligue 1 this season and top scorer in Ligue 2 by a mile the season before. Hopefully there's some truth in this rumour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 29, 2017, 01:47:45 PM
Quote from: grandad on May 29, 2017, 12:24:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 29, 2017, 09:55:28 AM
Quote from: Tonywa on May 28, 2017, 10:08:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 28, 2017, 09:02:23 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on May 28, 2017, 08:34:55 PM
Ashkan dejagah's contract runs out this June i think, if his wages weren't too high I would definitely take him on a free


Injury prone. But top player. Rated him very highly. Would be great in champ. He still cares about Fulham aswell, Always see him talking about us on Instagram/Snapchat.

If were talking ex players. I'd have Kasami and Holtby back aswell. Feel Holtby would do great in Johansen/Cairneys roll but is probably unrealistic. Kasami on the other hand is looking for another club after an unsuccessful spell at Forest and I would have him back to add some competition for the midfield 3.

Would take those three in a heartbeat though I think Holtby is probably unlikely.  Always liked Kasami and feel he would be a good back-up for Johansen in particular, though perhaps he would be using a position in the squad which could be taken by LVC.  As for Dejagah, if he has retained his pace I think he could be a sensation in the championship in this team.   We can dream and of course all these were at the Cottage before Slav's time.

Agree agree
Disagree, disagree, disagree. We are looking to improve not go backwards. AD is injury prone, Holtby is hot & cold & didn´t want to sign for us after his loan. Kasami was a one goal wonder & did not do much for Forest.

I think the best way to get good value signing championship players is if you sign players off the back of bad seasons. Aluko, Johansen, Malone,Piazon all had bad seasons before joining us. Mcdonald spent the second half of the season on the bench after a fall out with Jackett and even Fredericks was mostly used as a substitute at Boro before joining us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 30, 2017, 07:31:47 AM
Millwall and Sheff Utd have joined race for Southends
Ryan Leonard.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 30, 2017, 07:32:47 AM
 
Bristol, Wolverhampton, and Fulham all interested in same player, offer now awaited

Bristol City, Wolves, and Fulham are all interested in the same Ligue 1 player, report L'Equipe in their Monday edition. The French newspaper are taking a look at Angers' potential transfer business, and claim interest from the Championship clubs in Famara Diedhiou.

The 24 year old is a striker, which would make Fulham claims seem very likely, given the club spent January trying to sign most strikers in Europe. Wolves and Bristol have also been linked with moves for forwards, but Fulham's January attempts are almost the stuff of legend.

The Senegalese striker notched up 8 goals for Angers last season, and added a solitary assist. He signed for Angers last summer, and has a contract until June 2020, which will impact upon any transfer fee.

L'Equipe say everything depends on interest in the player, and Angers, with their season now over, are awaiting possible offers for Diedhiou and others. There's no suggestion that a move to Bristol, Wolves, or Fulham is imminent, but they're the only clubs credited with interest.




http://sportwitness.co.uk/bristol-wolverhampton-fulham-interested-player-offer-now-awaited/ (http://sportwitness.co.uk/bristol-wolverhampton-fulham-interested-player-offer-now-awaited/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on May 30, 2017, 07:33:08 AM
 
Should Fulham turn to Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz after Chris Martin's return to Derby County?

Fulham will need to replace the Derby County striker this summer.

Fulham are already a man down in their quest for Championship promotion next season, with Chris Martin returning to Derby County after their recent near miss.

The Scotland international signed a new deal with his parent club in January, which suggests he won't be returning to Craven Cottage.

So to whom should Slavisa Jokanovic turn instead of Martin, who scored 10 goals and made another three in the league this past campaign?

Birmingham City's Lukas Jutkiewicz could be an option...

Why him?
(http://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/627/birmingham_city_striker_lukas_jutkiewicz_486670.jpg)
Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz

He's a player who very much fits the Martin-target-man mould, not to mention one who outscored and assisted his Fulham counterpart - by one and one respectively - in a far worse side. His solitary strike was enough to down the Cottagers at St Andrew's in February.

Would Birmingham sell him?
Jutkiewicz only moved to Blues permanently in January, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal in the Second City. That was, however, under a different manager - who had himself replaced the man who loaned the striker initially - and Harry Redknapp may have different players in mind [*cough* Peter Crouch].

So could Fulham get him?
Although his sale is perhaps unlikely at this stage, there are bound to be plenty of suitors should Jutkiewicz become available. Derby are said to have been sniffing in January, however with Martin back and a new man in charge, the Rams may have moved on - even if that man is Gary Rowett, the 28-year-old's first Birmingham boss. Fulham, though, will be an attractive proposition after the season they've had, and have as a good a chance as any.




http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/28/should-fulham-turn-to-birmingham-city-striker-lukas-jutkiewicz-a/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/28/should-fulham-turn-to-birmingham-city-striker-lukas-jutkiewicz-a/)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 30, 2017, 07:35:48 AM
No.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on May 30, 2017, 02:00:55 PM
Dear God not jutkiwitz

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on May 30, 2017, 02:34:27 PM
I presume that these posts on hitc and the like are just amateur bloggers with no real sources of information just writing as a vanity project.

Their choices for targets are either unrealistic, obvious or, most often, plain dire. They seem best ignored.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on May 30, 2017, 03:43:31 PM
http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx (http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx)

BETTINELLI LINKED TO BRISTOL CITY MOVE

Bristol City are interested in signing Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli ahead of the new Championship season.

The 25-year-old had been back-up to David Button since his arrival from Brentford in the summer but regained his place in April as Fulham defeated Ipswich Town 3-1.

He then started the remaining games as Fulham got to the Championship Play-off semi final, one they lost to Reading 2-1 on aggregate.

Bettinelli, who is a fan's favourite at Fulham, would like to stay at his childhood club, but exclusively told GetWestLondon after the Reading defeat that he needed to be playing regularly as he celebrated his 25th birthday .

And it is believed that Bristol are monitoring the keeper, with goalkeeping coach David Coles watching the Play-off defeat from the stands, wit the club contemplating making an offer for the 25-year-old as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping department.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on May 30, 2017, 03:59:11 PM
So, that's Betts on his way, eh?
Let's have a recap....
Come August 5 it seems we'll have....Marek Rodak (if he gets back from the Euro u21s), Malone, KMac (can't believe nobody is 'preparing a swoop', or at least 'monitoring' him), Sone and....I'm polishing my boots - at least we'll have someone to take the penalties.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 30, 2017, 04:54:07 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on May 30, 2017, 03:43:31 PM
http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx (http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx)

BETTINELLI LINKED TO BRISTOL CITY MOVE

Bristol City are interested in signing Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli ahead of the new Championship season.

The 25-year-old had been back-up to David Button since his arrival from Brentford in the summer but regained his place in April as Fulham defeated Ipswich Town 3-1.

He then started the remaining games as Fulham got to the Championship Play-off semi final, one they lost to Reading 2-1 on aggregate.

Bettinelli, who is a fan's favourite at Fulham, would like to stay at his childhood club, but exclusively told GetWestLondon after the Reading defeat that he needed to be playing regularly as he celebrated his 25th birthday .

And it is believed that Bristol are monitoring the keeper, with goalkeeping coach David Coles watching the Play-off defeat from the stands, wit the club contemplating making an offer for the 25-year-old as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping department.

Guess if Bettinelli left it could suggest were looking to bring in someone better.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on May 30, 2017, 05:08:33 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on May 30, 2017, 03:43:31 PM
http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx (http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx)

BETTINELLI LINKED TO BRISTOL CITY MOVE

Bristol City are interested in signing Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli ahead of the new Championship season.

The 25-year-old had been back-up to David Button since his arrival from Brentford in the summer but regained his place in April as Fulham defeated Ipswich Town 3-1.

He then started the remaining games as Fulham got to the Championship Play-off semi final, one they lost to Reading 2-1 on aggregate.

Bettinelli, who is a fan's favourite at Fulham, would like to stay at his childhood club, but exclusively told GetWestLondon after the Reading defeat that he needed to be playing regularly as he celebrated his 25th birthday .

And it is believed that Bristol are monitoring the keeper, with goalkeeping coach David Coles watching the Play-off defeat from the stands, wit the club contemplating making an offer for the 25-year-old as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping department.

He says, exclusively to this source, that he wants to be playing regularly. Fair enough.

Also it reports that he has been playing regularly since April.

And that a goalkeeping coach watched one match from the stand.

So that's 1 - 1 + 1 at most and the reporter adds that up to 5.

It might make sense if we were linked with a PL quality goalkeeper but we have had few convincing rumours of any sort as yet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on May 30, 2017, 05:24:21 PM
Liverpool have signed Dominic Solanke from Chelsea today, would love us to take him on a season long loan from them,
Very good player and I'm surprised Chelsea let Liverpool have him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on May 30, 2017, 05:31:41 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 30, 2017, 04:54:07 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on May 30, 2017, 03:43:31 PM
http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx (http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx)

BETTINELLI LINKED TO BRISTOL CITY MOVE

Bristol City are interested in signing Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli ahead of the new Championship season.

The 25-year-old had been back-up to David Button since his arrival from Brentford in the summer but regained his place in April as Fulham defeated Ipswich Town 3-1.

He then started the remaining games as Fulham got to the Championship Play-off semi final, one they lost to Reading 2-1 on aggregate.

Bettinelli, who is a fan's favourite at Fulham, would like to stay at his childhood club, but exclusively told GetWestLondon after the Reading defeat that he needed to be playing regularly as he celebrated his 25th birthday .

And it is believed that Bristol are monitoring the keeper, with goalkeeping coach David Coles watching the Play-off defeat from the stands, wit the club contemplating making an offer for the 25-year-old as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping department.

Guess if Bettinelli left it could suggest were looking to bring in someone better.

Stekelenburg, Stockdale?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on May 30, 2017, 06:25:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 30, 2017, 05:31:41 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 30, 2017, 04:54:07 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on May 30, 2017, 03:43:31 PM
http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx (http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/bettinelli-linked-to-bristol-city-move.aspx)

BETTINELLI LINKED TO BRISTOL CITY MOVE

Bristol City are interested in signing Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli ahead of the new Championship season.

The 25-year-old had been back-up to David Button since his arrival from Brentford in the summer but regained his place in April as Fulham defeated Ipswich Town 3-1.

He then started the remaining games as Fulham got to the Championship Play-off semi final, one they lost to Reading 2-1 on aggregate.

Bettinelli, who is a fan's favourite at Fulham, would like to stay at his childhood club, but exclusively told GetWestLondon after the Reading defeat that he needed to be playing regularly as he celebrated his 25th birthday .

And it is believed that Bristol are monitoring the keeper, with goalkeeping coach David Coles watching the Play-off defeat from the stands, wit the club contemplating making an offer for the 25-year-old as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping department.

Guess if Bettinelli left it could suggest were looking to bring in someone better.

Stekelenburg, Stockdale?

Schwarzer, Niemi?

Oh sweet time machine..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on May 30, 2017, 06:36:52 PM
Not Stekelenburg. He's crap!
And he is toxic.
Lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on May 30, 2017, 08:05:03 PM
Quote from: Riversider on May 30, 2017, 05:24:21 PM
Liverpool have signed Dominic Solanke from Chelsea today, would love us to take him on a season long loan from them,
Very good player and I'm surprised Chelsea let Liverpool have him.

He refused a new contract by all accounts, they didn't let them. A bit like Dembele last year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on May 30, 2017, 08:24:11 PM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on May 30, 2017, 06:36:52 PM
Not Stekelenburg. He's crap!
And he is toxic.
Lol

Toxic is a good adjective to describe him.
He is also made of glass.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Legate21 on May 30, 2017, 08:45:58 PM
Quote from: Riversider on May 30, 2017, 05:24:21 PM
Liverpool have signed Dominic Solanke from Chelsea today, would love us to take him on a season long loan from them,
Very good player and I'm surprised Chelsea let Liverpool have him.

Surely this signing means Liverpool are expecting to offload two strikers. Sturridge surely will be one. I'd love for us to have a go at Ings, loan with an option would be the perfect scenario. Fully expect that if he is available he will go to a Prem team though. .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on May 30, 2017, 08:58:22 PM
Talking about goalkeepers: Cardiff City sign Neil Etheridge and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40097728 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40097728)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on May 31, 2017, 01:32:57 PM
Jozabed coming back and apparently after West Ham's old Utd prospect, striker Ashley Fletcher . Saw the links on the Fulham Facebook page

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on May 31, 2017, 01:35:13 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on May 31, 2017, 01:32:57 PM
Jozabed coming back and apparently after West Ham's old Utd prospect, striker Ashley Williams. Saw the links on the Fulham Facebook page

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I'm guessing you mean Ashley Fletcher?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on May 31, 2017, 01:35:38 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on May 31, 2017, 01:35:13 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on May 31, 2017, 01:32:57 PM
Jozabed coming back and apparently after West Ham's old Utd prospect, striker Ashley Williams. Saw the links on the Fulham Facebook page

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I'm guessing you mean Ashley Fletcher?
Haha sorry yes, whoops!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on May 31, 2017, 09:06:15 PM
Abdul‏ @AbdulFulham  4h4 hours ago
More
Tim Flowers (goalkeeper coach) has been sacked and we have a Spanish coach on his way over #ffc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EJL on May 31, 2017, 10:25:41 PM
Surprised there's been hardly any mention of Sessegnon today. The Times are saying Spurs are favourites to sign him. No word from the Sessegnon camp, however! Would like if, just for once, we could get the money we deserve for developing a young player; I think, in this instance, that requires the player in question doing us a favour and signing a new contract. His options aren't going to narrow before next summer and he would be loaned out anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on May 31, 2017, 11:09:34 PM
Preston striker Jordan Hugill medical at Fulham this week. Deal announced by next week. I'm hearing 3 year contract. #fulham #preston
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 01, 2017, 12:13:35 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on May 31, 2017, 09:06:15 PM
Abdul‏ @AbdulFulham  4h4 hours ago
More
Tim Flowers (goalkeeper coach) has been sacked and we have a Spanish coach on his way over #ffc
Good old Abdul. Fulham Twitter legend
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 01, 2017, 12:14:25 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on May 31, 2017, 11:09:34 PM
Preston striker Jordan Hugill medical at Fulham this week. Deal announced by next week. I'm hearing 3 year contract. #fulham #preston
I saw some Polish jouno reporting this. Have to say I'm a little underwhelmed by it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EJL on June 01, 2017, 12:47:51 AM
Can't really turn your nose up at a Championship striker who would reach double figures. Scored quite a few crucial goals for Preston this (last?) season -- a few winners and last minute equalisers. He's confident, a hard worker, good in the air and would add depth up top, which is what we've all been clamouring for, right?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on June 01, 2017, 12:54:46 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 01, 2017, 12:13:35 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on May 31, 2017, 09:06:15 PM
Abdul‏ @AbdulFulham  4h4 hours ago
More
Tim Flowers (goalkeeper coach) has been sacked and we have a Spanish coach on his way over #ffc
Good old Abdul. Fulham Twitter legend

Kids an absolute tool.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on June 01, 2017, 01:04:10 AM
Quote from: EJL on June 01, 2017, 12:47:51 AM
Can't really turn your nose up at a Championship striker who would reach double figures. Scored quite a few crucial goals for Preston this (last?) season -- a few winners and last minute equalisers. He's confident, a hard worker, good in the air and would add depth up top, which is what we've all been clamouring for, right?

With Martin going back to Derby, Woodrow possibly being sold, and Smith gone to QPR, we are literally left with that zero type of striker.

Agreed, not the mind blowing CF we was all expecting, if true, but he'd get you double figures, and is a great option off the bench, or when you need to mix it up a bit on a tough Tuesday night away to Burton.

If we do buy him, he'll be cheap, young, enthusiastic, and a player that will add depth to the squad, nothing more, so I wouldn't go getting all hit up about it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:38:52 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 01, 2017, 12:14:25 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on May 31, 2017, 11:09:34 PM
Preston striker Jordan Hugill medical at Fulham this week. Deal announced by next week. I'm hearing 3 year contract. #fulham #preston
I saw some Polish jouno reporting this. Have to say I'm a little underwhelmed by it.
While Hugill wouldnt be my first choice, he is a solid player. We do not play with a style that needa a "fox in the box" we play 0ne up with players wide and runners supporting, he can fulfil this role quite well, he holds the ball up, can head, can finish and will run all day, he is just 24 years old as well. If we sign him and 2 other forwards then I thk he owuld be a decent addition to the squad. I say him plus 2 as I am assuming we will sell Woodrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 01, 2017, 11:38:11 AM
 
Fulham could swoop for Inter Milan defender Isaac Donkor
(http://cdn.ghanasoccernet.com/2015/06/OG-Nice-want-to-sign-Isaac-Donkor-from-Inter-Milan.jpg)
Isaac Donkor

According to Italian newspaper Tutto, Fulham could move for Ghanaian centre-back Isaac Donkor.

The 21-year-old spent the second half of the season on loan at Serie B side Cesena.

He is owned by giants Inter Milan.

Donkor made eight appearances for the second half of the season.




http://ghanasoccernet.com/fulham-could-swoop-for-inter-milan-defender-isaac-donkor
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 01, 2017, 11:38:36 AM
Should Fulham Attempt To Sign This Chelsea Man On A Permanent Basis In The Summer?

Lucas Piazon has been one of the most promising stars in Chelsea's well-known loan system but owing to the obsession of the Blues for having nothing less than sheer superstars in their ranks, the productive loan spells of players like Piazon hardly manages to appeal to the club. Having signed for the London-based club way back in 2012, the Brazilian could muster merely 1 appearance with the senior side despite having piled impressive tenures on loan with Malaga, Vitesse, Frankfurt and Reading and of course Fulham during the 2016-17 campaign of the Sky Bet Championship.

Piazon was one of the instrumental figures for the Cottagers in the season which just concluded in the English second division, having piled 30 appearances whilst which he scored 5 goals and registered 4 assists apart from garnering a healthy pass accuracy of 84.1%. Initially, he signed a six-month loan deal in the summer of 2016 with Fulham but under the tutelage of Slavisa Jokanovic, he really thrived and the former Maccabi Tel Aviv manager ensured that he stayed at the Craven Cottage for the entire campaign. It eventually turned out to be a fruitful decision as they managed to go up to the play-offs in the Championship.

It goes without saying that at this stage of his career, the 23-year-old would be vouching for some recognition and would be itching to ply his trade on a regular basis and this is where the prospect of making a permanent move to Fulham should come into the equation, with the willingness of the Whites of course. Jokanovic has shown that with the resources he has at his disposal and by maintaining group cohesiveness, his outfit looks decent enough to earn a promotion to the Premier League and after a successful late dash to clinch a top-six finish, they should be eyeing for an automatic qualification spot next season.

A central attacking midfielder who is capable enough of being efficient on either wing, Piazon orchestrates the offensive endeavours of his side up front with his shrewd movements and the ability to tear defences apart with his pinpoint passes. Besides, the attacker doesn't refrain from making important defensive contributions and his quick pace enables him to cover every blade of grass. He has the requisite calibre to succeed and if he is actually lured under the guidance of Jokanovic, he could really blossom and do wonders for the club in times to come.





http://the4thofficial.net/2017/05/fulham-attempt-sign-chelsea-man-permanent-basis-summer/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 01, 2017, 11:44:24 AM
I think Hugill is decent albeit uninspiring. Solid Mid table champ striker. Not going to take us up however. He is a lot like Chris Martin in how he plays. So if you don't like Chris Martin and complain hes slow, Chances are you won't like Hugill. Although I'm sure Hugill will try harder than Chrissy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on June 01, 2017, 11:45:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:38:52 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 01, 2017, 12:14:25 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on May 31, 2017, 11:09:34 PM
Preston striker Jordan Hugill medical at Fulham this week. Deal announced by next week. I'm hearing 3 year contract. #fulham #preston
I saw some Polish jouno reporting this. Have to say I'm a little underwhelmed by it.
While Hugill wouldnt be my first choice, he is a solid player. We do not play with a style that needa a "fox in the box" we play 0ne up with players wide and runners supporting, he can fulfil this role quite well, he holds the ball up, can head, can finish and will run all day, he is just 24 years old as well. If we sign him and 2 other forwards then I thk he owuld be a decent addition to the squad. I say him plus 2 as I am assuming we will sell Woodrow.

Scored 12 in 44 games last season. Playing for a team like Fulham who creates many chances he may score even more
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 01, 2017, 12:40:46 PM
Chelsea enquire about Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli as understudy to Thibaut Courtois

Chelsea have reportedly enquired about the stopper but he is unlikely to make the switch to the Champions

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/80883000/jpg/_80883630_marcusbettinelliempics.jpg)

Chelsea have enquired about signing Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli as back-up to Thibaut Courtois, according to the Daily Mail .

Bristol City have also been keeping an eye on the 25-year-old, who allegedly features on the list of candidates Antonio Conte is considering to replace Asmir Begovic as their number two next season.

However, Bettinelli is unlikely to make the switch to Fulham's neighbours as a result of first team football being limited, something he desperately wants next season having spent most of this year on the bench.

Speaking to GetWestLondon, Bettinelli said: "Its been a long season for me, it hasn't been a great season for me if we're honest.

"I love this club and I've been at this club for a long, long time but I'm going to be turning 25 in the summer and I want to be playing regular football, and this season I haven't done that.

"I've got two more years left and I want to stay here, I love this club and want to play for this club but at the end of the day I need games and if I'm not going to get them that's it, but hopefully I can get them and get this number one shirt."

Chelsea made enquiries last season but Bettinelli rejected a move and it's likely his position on the matter won't have changed this time around.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-enquire-fulham-goalkeeper-marcus-13122597
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on June 01, 2017, 12:43:32 PM
Chris Martin Is no longer showing on the player profiles on the club website.  Haven't seen anything yet thanking him for his 'contribution' for the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 01, 2017, 01:11:43 PM
Steve Mounie again
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/report-fulham-renew-interest-ligue-13121850.amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on June 01, 2017, 01:13:14 PM
Hugill seems a decent prospective addition to our almost striker-free squad.  Can he help take us up?  Don't see why not.  Dean Windass helped take Hull up.  Strong, willing, determined... these are prized qualities.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 01, 2017, 01:18:29 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 01, 2017, 01:11:43 PM
Steve Mounie again
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/report-fulham-renew-interest-ligue-13121850.amp

Would love him but unfortunately think he's destined for bigger and better things. We wont be able to compete with the likes of Lyon or West Brom for his signature. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on June 01, 2017, 05:13:18 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 01, 2017, 12:13:35 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on May 31, 2017, 09:06:15 PM
Abdul‏ @AbdulFulham  4h4 hours ago
More
Tim Flowers (goalkeeper coach) has been sacked and we have a Spanish coach on his way over #ffc
Good old Abdul. Fulham Twitter legend

This has really made me laugh!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 01, 2017, 06:42:55 PM
Manchester United keen to sign Fulham wonderkid Ryan Sessegnon

Manchester United are keen to sign Ryan Sessegnon, the Fulham 17-year-old who is yet to sign a professional deal at his current club having made a precocious breakthrough into the first team last season.

The teenager turned 17 on May 18, the earliest point at which he could agree a professional deal, and with a pre-agreed contract to begin at the start of next month, albeit one which was negotiated before he became an established first-team player. He would be available for around £2 million in training compensation were he to leave the club this summer without signing a professional deal.

Sessegnon, whose twin brother Steven is another promising Fulham homegrown product, is understood to be open-minded about staying at Fulham despite the interest from United and other Premier League clubs.

The likelihood is that the player will want improved terms when it comes to his first professional deal, and assurances that should Fulham not gain promotion to the Premier League next season they would agree to sell him at the right price.

However, the interest from United has been strong and manager Jose Mourinho, whose son Jose junior was previously at the Fulham academy, is understood to rate Ryan. There is also interest from Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur with no clear signal yet that any interested parties have withdrawn from the process.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/01/manchester-united-keen-sign-fulham-wonderkid-ryan-sessegnon/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds

Pay it, Khan. Pay it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds

Pay it, Khan. Pay it.
choice of prem or the championship? one winner there

other thing is FFP we don't know where we are with that, we cant also  spend a majority on one player when there is maybe 4 we need
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on June 01, 2017, 08:31:34 PM
Quite right and we've been picking up some little gems at around £2m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on June 01, 2017, 08:41:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds

Pay it, Khan. Pay it.
choice of prem or the championship? one winner there
Another way of looking at it is upwardly mobile Fulham in a nice part of London, or a potentially struggling WBA in...er...West Bromwich  :005:

Take your point about FFP etc. though  :023:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 08:43:30 PM
Quote from: Chesh on June 01, 2017, 08:41:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds

Pay it, Khan. Pay it.
choice of prem or the championship? one winner there
Another way of looking at it is upwardly mobile Fulham in a nice part of London, or a potentially struggling WBA in...er...West Bromwich  :005:

Take your point about FFP etc. though  :023:
I get what your saying, but they are established as we were, now we are not.

FFP is a horrible thing, especially considering they still have not said what QPR's punishment is
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 10:06:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds

Pay it, Khan. Pay it.
choice of prem or the championship? one winner there

other thing is FFP we don't know where we are with that, we cant also  spend a majority on one player when there is maybe 4 we need

If Sess is going for 12 million or whatever Spurs are thought to be paying, then what's the issue? If you were to guarantee me that by selling Sess you'll get Mounie in return, you do that every day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 10:30:46 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 10:06:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds

Pay it, Khan. Pay it.
choice of prem or the championship? one winner there

other thing is FFP we don't know where we are with that, we cant also  spend a majority on one player when there is maybe 4 we need

If Sess is going for 12 million or whatever Spurs are thought to be paying, then what's the issue? If you were to guarantee me that by selling Sess you'll get Mounie in return, you do that every day.
One u less we agree a fee no tribunal, in my opinion, will give us £12 million

Two Mountie has the choice, if media is to be believed, between us in the championship and the baggies in the prem, I would think he would take a punt with the prem club

Three, I and I assume no one on this board knows our FFP situation, but given we have struggled in the past, I would think with less parachute payment value we will be borderline, so whoever we sell maybe  some of that money won't be available.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 10:40:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 10:30:46 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 10:06:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 01, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 07:17:48 PM
West Brom are after Mounie, fee wanted is around 13 million pounds

Pay it, Khan. Pay it.
choice of prem or the championship? one winner there

other thing is FFP we don't know where we are with that, we cant also  spend a majority on one player when there is maybe 4 we need

If Sess is going for 12 million or whatever Spurs are thought to be paying, then what's the issue? If you were to guarantee me that by selling Sess you'll get Mounie in return, you do that every day.
One u less we agree a fee no tribunal, in my opinion, will give us £12 million

Two Mountie has the choice, if media is to be believed, between us in the championship and the baggies in the prem, I would think he would take a punt with the prem club

Three, I and I assume no one on this board knows our FFP situation, but given we have struggled in the past, I would think with less parachute payment value we will be borderline, so whoever we sell maybe  some of that money won't be available.

Fair point, but my guess is that Sess signs a new deal, impresses in the first half of the season and we sell him for double digits in the January window. Also, in regards to FFP, went back and read the club statement and this was when losses were at 6 million instead of 13 it seems and at that point we still had a lot of PL overhead that I would assume has now lowered.

I think to curb FFP worries we can do some shrewd business as well. If Chelsea are really in for Betts, lets just call it a swap for Kalas. We can let Jozabed go for a few million. I'd like to see Odoi stay, but he very well may go. Woodrow and Stearman will bring in at least a million combined. Lasse might be out the door. So you could scrap by another 6 or 7 million there. Spend that on our lovely 2-3 million buys we've hit on the last few years, hit on some loan signings and that's how you do it. Obviously, this is stuff that is easier said than done to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 01, 2017, 10:44:41 PM
It is easier said than done fulhamamerica, but selling sess in Jan means no income for that possible sale so can't spend all on Mountie, we wouldn't anyway. Personally I am now thinking Sess isn't signing a new deal,I was hopeful but my hope wanes as every day passes by.

I reckon we have max 15 mill On and that will go on four p,ayers.  Do not see bets at the same price level as Kalas, but if we did some sort of part ex deal we still need another keeper. If we keep both I think they are good enough, just, for this division
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EJL on June 02, 2017, 04:17:12 AM
Can somebody please give Sessegnon some sound advice, both in terms of what's best for his short term future and the club?

I don't want to be that person who says we're "owed" anything by a young player -- it's not about that -- but I think of it like this: if he signs a new contract, his situation doesn't change whatsoever. Literally. It doesn't provide any obstruction with regards to future transfer opportunities; every big club in the country will still scramble for his signature after, what I assume would be, a season of improvement if not the same standard.

It'll just be a sucker punch if this goes to a tribunal because the FA will absolutely bugger us like they do with every club.



Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on June 02, 2017, 05:31:56 AM
Quote from: EJL on June 02, 2017, 04:17:12 AM
Can somebody please give Sessegnon some sound advice, both in terms of what's best for his short term future and the club?

I don't want to be that person who says we're "owed" anything by a young player -- it's not about that -- but I think of it like this: if he signs a new contract, his situation doesn't change whatsoever. Literally. It doesn't provide any obstruction with regards to future transfer opportunities; every big club in the country will still scramble for his signature after, what I assume would be, a season of improvement if not the same standard.

It'll just be a sucker punch if this goes to a tribunal because the FA will absolutely bugger us like they do with every club.


People should be telling him he should be getting first team football every week. Whether that is a sub or a start. He needs to develop. Youth football doesn't do it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 07:53:41 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 02, 2017, 05:31:56 AM
Quote from: EJL on June 02, 2017, 04:17:12 AM
Can somebody please give Sessegnon some sound advice, both in terms of what's best for his short term future and the club?

I don't want to be that person who says we're "owed" anything by a young player -- it's not about that -- but I think of it like this: if he signs a new contract, his situation doesn't change whatsoever. Literally. It doesn't provide any obstruction with regards to future transfer opportunities; every big club in the country will still scramble for his signature after, what I assume would be, a season of improvement if not the same standard.

It'll just be a sucker punch if this goes to a tribunal because the FA will absolutely bugger us like they do with every club.


People should be telling him he should be getting first team football every week. Whether that is a sub or a start. He needs to develop. Youth football doesn't do it.
That's the crux for me first team football does he want to play or be a bit part player at a huge club.

As for not mattering and changing the situation if he signs a deal, I think it does change it, I am playing devils advocate here.

If I am a big club why pay more than you need too? Just because I am big doesn't mean I don't have budgets and restrictions on what I need to do I still have to balance the books, and be within the goddamn UEFA FFP for Euro competitions, more lenient than the championship that's for sure but there all the same.

If I am Ryan then why sign if I can get a bigger signing on fee or wage by not signing?

If I am Fulham the. Great sign the deal I can get more money if I sell it alsonhave a good tyoingster that will Increase in value if he opts to stau and play first team football.

Overall for me there are changes to the situation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 02, 2017, 07:54:26 AM
 
Future of Fulham, Brentford and Aston Villa target to be decided in next few weeks

Aston Villa and Wolves are also interested in the midfielder, but the four are part of a larger group of Championship clubs chasing the 24-year-old

The future of Fulham and Brentford target Josh Scowen looks set to be decided in the next couple of weeks.

Scowen, who is 24-years-old, has also been linked with Aston Villa and Wolves and is now out of contract having failed to agree terms with Barnsley over a new deal.

GetWestLondon understands that the four clubs are part of a lager group of Championship sides currently vying for his signature, but no deal will be completed until after the midfielder returns from holiday.

And sources close to the midfielder hope to have a deal concluded with his preferred club for when he arrives back from his break, which could be as soon as the next couple of weeks.

Scowen made 118 appearances for Barnsley, making 44 in the Championship last season as the Tykes finished 14th.



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/future-fulham-brentford-aston-villa-13116466
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 02, 2017, 07:54:53 AM
 
Reports: West Brom and Fulham "make offers" for Ligue 1 striker

Albion have been linked with this man

West Brom and Fulham have made solid offers for Steve Mounie, according to L'Equipe - but Lyon could be ready to enter the fray with a bid of their own.

Mounie was linked with Albion earlier in 2017, along with Championship outfit Middlesbrough.

Now, reports in France suggest the Baggies and the Cottagers have made moves for him.

(http://i2.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article12802286.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Steve-Mounie.jpg)
Montpellier's French forward Steve Mounie (Photo: PASCAL GUYOT/AFP/Getty Images)

He scored 15 goals last season in 37 appearances as Montpellier finished 15th in Ligue 1.

A Benin international, Mounié has come through the ranks at Montpellier and has a contract until the summer of 2019.

The striker department at Albion is likely to be bolstered in the summer.

Saido Berahino's January transfer window departure meant that only Salomon Rondon and Hal Robson-Kanu are attacking options to boss Tony Pulis, and it appears an area in vital need of addressing in the forthcoming window.



http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reports-west-brom-fulham-make-13121525
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 02, 2017, 07:55:20 AM

Fulham defender set to return to Belgium after only a season at Craven Cottage

The defender was Fulham's fifth summer signing last season but Gent seem to have done enough to persuade him to return to his native Belgium

Denis Odoi is set to secure a move back to Belgium with Premier Division club KAA Gent after only a season at Craven Cottage.

The 29-year-old signed for Fulham last summer from fellow Belgian side Lokeren and put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal, with an option of a further year if the club choses.

However, it looks like Odoi is on his way back to Belgium, with reports in his home country reporting that Odoi and Gent were in advanced talks over a move.

Gent finished fourth in the Belgian First Division last season and missed out on transfer target Sven Kums, who is set to move to Anderlecht instead, and as a result the club moved quickly to secure Odoi who can play across the back line, positions that Gent currently lack in.

Meanwhile, Fulham and Gent are still finalising the loan deal of Ricardo Avila, who has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Cottagers, although the Odoi deal will have no bearing on that that move.



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-defender-set-return-belgium-13121199
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 02, 2017, 07:56:01 AM
 
The 28-year-old who would be a great addition for Fulham's promotion challenge

(https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Craig-Cathcart0000dldd-800x504.jpg)

Fulham fans will be very disappointed after falling narrowly short of promotion this year.

They were the form team going into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs and spectators were very impressed by the flowing attacking style of play implemented by Slavisa Jokanovic at Fulham.

However, they were narrowly edged out by Reading over two legs in the play-off semi-finals.

This summer they will be looking to add some quality players to their squad, as well as keeping their stars, in order to mount another challenge for promotion and go one better next season.

Slavisa Jokanovic will probably have his eye on defenders this summer and he should be looking at Craig Cathcart.

Watford defender Craig Cathcart has plenty of experience of playing football in the top two tiers of English football and would add competition for places at the back for Fulham.

It remains to be seen whether new Watford boss Marco Silva will want to keep the 28-year-old at the club but he was used less frequently last year and could do with a switch to a Championship club at this stage of his career.

Cathcart only played 17 games last season as Walter Mazzarri preferred the likes of Miguel Britos, Younes Kaboul and Sebastien Prodl at the back.

The Northern Ireland international is a tall centre back who is confident aerially and with the ball on the floor.

Fulham could benefit from his experience at the back as they aim to tighten up their defensive ranks and launch another promotion charge.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-28-year-old-who-would-be-a-great-addition-for-fulhams-promotion-challenge/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 02, 2017, 07:56:41 AM
 
Fulham edge closer to completing transfer for 28 year old, after early work put in

Just under a week ago we covered claims from Belgium that Fulham were working on the exit of Denis Odoi, despite him being a well used part of the club's squad during the last Championship season.

Despite Slavisa Jokanovic using the player, it was claimed the manager and Fulham were ready to see Odoi go, and had even contacted Gent to try and propose a sale during the next transfer window.

The idea suited Gent perfectly, but it was still early days.

Things have moved on quite quickly according to Het Nieuwsblad, with them reporting a deal is now much closer to actually happening.

Another Belgian newspaper, HLN, back that up, and say Odoi has again visited Gent, after having initial positive talks with the club.

The only thing missing now is an agreement between Fulham and Gent, but given that both clubs are keen that shouldn't be too hard to arrange.




http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-edge-closer-completing-transfer-28-year-old-early-work-put/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 02, 2017, 07:57:27 AM
 
Chelsea make enquiry for Fulham star Marcus Bettinelli: He turned Blues down before

CHELSEA are reportedly keen on Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.

The 25-year-old has spent his entire career on the Cottagers' books since linking up with them as a youngster.

And he helped Slavisa Jovanovic's side go close to securing promotion to the Premier League this season as they reached the Championship play-offs.

It seems Bettinelli's form has not gone unnoticed beyond the confines of Fulham's Craven Cottage home though.

And Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is now said to be considering a move for the stopper as the transfer window approaches.

(http://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/58/photos/413000/620x/Marcus-Bettinelli-619207.jpg)
Marcus Bettinelli has enjoyed loan spells at Dartford and Accrington during his time at Fulham

The Daily Mail claim the Blues have made an enquiry to their west London rivals over Bettinelli.

Chelsea are short of an understudy for first-choice Thibaut Courtois after letting Asmir Begovic join Bournemouth.

And Bettinelli is apparently high on Conte's shortlist as he looks to plug the gap in his title-winning squad.

The Daily Mail say the Camberwell-born star was on Chelsea's radar two years ago when they were searching for new recruits.

However, they indicate he opted to reject a Stamford Bridge switch amid fears his game time would be limited - something which may still be an issue.

Chelsea could offer Bettinelli a wage rise in order to convince him to quit Fulham though.

Brighton's David Stockdale is another goalkeeper who has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge.




http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/619207/Chelsea-Transfer-Fulham-Marcus-Bettinelli-Antonio-Conte-Gossip-Rumours-Latest-CFC-News
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 08:16:58 AM
Tammy Abraham to Newcastle on loan apparently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on June 02, 2017, 08:51:21 AM
I would be incredibly happy if we signed Mounie
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 02, 2017, 09:44:35 AM
Sad if Odoi goes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 02, 2017, 10:08:06 AM
Why would Betts want to go to the Blue Poo to sit on the bench all season? He has stated that he wants to be a 1st choice. We can give him that with a new contract. He will only get better & our existing defence are more assured with him.
We don´t need a journeyman GK who has no passion for the club as Betts has.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 11:04:47 AM
Apparently Mounié has received approaches from Fulham, OGC Nice, Eintracht Frankfurt & Lyon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on June 02, 2017, 11:10:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 11:04:47 AM
Apparently Mounié has received approaches from Fulham, OGC Nice, Eintracht Frankfurt & Lyon

Sounds like his agent has been busy whipping up interest
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 02, 2017, 11:16:30 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 11:04:47 AM
Apparently Mounié has received approaches from Fulham, OGC Nice, Eintracht Frankfurt & Lyon
We don't stand a chance against them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 11:26:51 AM
Quote from: sunburywhite on June 02, 2017, 11:10:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 11:04:47 AM
Apparently Mounié has received approaches from Fulham, OGC Nice, Eintracht Frankfurt & Lyon

Sounds like his agent has been busy whipping up interest
He had a good season don't think the agent had to do much
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
This isn't exactly transfer related in itself, but it's curious how Kalas and Piazon are still listed as first team players, yet our other two loanees in Martin and Cyriac have been removed from the first team squad section...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 02, 2017, 12:02:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
This isn't exactly transfer related in itself, but it's curious how Kalas and Piazon are still listed as first team players, yet our other two loanees in Martin and Cyriac have been removed from the first team squad section...
Interesting but it may be due to differing loan lengths
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 12:27:49 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 02, 2017, 12:02:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
This isn't exactly transfer related in itself, but it's curious how Kalas and Piazon are still listed as first team players, yet our other two loanees in Martin and Cyriac have been removed from the first team squad section...
Interesting but it may be due to differing loan lengths
There loans ended at end of may I believe, that is the standard date
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 01:00:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 12:27:49 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 02, 2017, 12:02:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
This isn't exactly transfer related in itself, but it's curious how Kalas and Piazon are still listed as first team players, yet our other two loanees in Martin and Cyriac have been removed from the first team squad section...
Interesting but it may be due to differing loan lengths
There loans ended at end of may I believe, that is the standard date

As far as I understand, loans normally run until 31/05 as you said, but contracts are always 30/06 as it means they expire the day before the transfer window opens.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 02, 2017, 01:16:36 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 01:00:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 12:27:49 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 02, 2017, 12:02:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
This isn't exactly transfer related in itself, but it's curious how Kalas and Piazon are still listed as first team players, yet our other two loanees in Martin and Cyriac have been removed from the first team squad section...
Interesting but it may be due to differing loan lengths
There loans ended at end of may I believe, that is the standard date

As far as I understand, loans normally run until 31/05 as you said, but contracts are always 30/06 as it means they expire the day before the transfer window opens.

I don't think that you can read anything into the player profiles. For example, Jack Grimmer is still displayed although it has been announced that he has been released.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 01:18:10 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 02, 2017, 01:16:36 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 01:00:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 12:27:49 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 02, 2017, 12:02:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
This isn't exactly transfer related in itself, but it's curious how Kalas and Piazon are still listed as first team players, yet our other two loanees in Martin and Cyriac have been removed from the first team squad section...
Interesting but it may be due to differing loan lengths
There loans ended at end of may I believe, that is the standard date

As far as I understand, loans normally run until 31/05 as you said, but contracts are always 30/06 as it means they expire the day before the transfer window opens.

I don't think that you can read anything in to the player profiles. for example Jack Grimmer is still displayed although it has been announced that he has been released.

Oh I shan't, just thought it was quite peculiar how they were so quick to remove some but not all of the loan players. I'm sure there's nothing in it but it is well known that both players are open to staying and I'm sure the club will be trying to get them back as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 01:22:42 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 01:00:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 12:27:49 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 02, 2017, 12:02:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
This isn't exactly transfer related in itself, but it's curious how Kalas and Piazon are still listed as first team players, yet our other two loanees in Martin and Cyriac have been removed from the first team squad section...
Interesting but it may be due to differing loan lengths
There loans ended at end of may I believe, that is the standard date

As far as I understand, loans normally run until 31/05 as you said, but contracts are always 30/06 as it means they expire the day before the transfer window opens.
You are correct but a player cannot be on loan at another club at the time of his contract expiry that is why they finish at end of May. they can then return to parent club and be released or sort out their next move, summer fitness plan or squad status for the following season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 02, 2017, 02:18:52 PM
Have just seen a rumour regarding Odoi returning to Gent: it would appear that we'll only accept the deal if we get Thomas Foket as part of it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on June 02, 2017, 03:17:26 PM
I can hear it now chants of "Foket" in an Irish accent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 02, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on June 02, 2017, 03:17:26 PM
I can hear it now chants of "Foket" in an Irish accent

I do hope he's not a 'dirty' player  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 02, 2017, 06:00:54 PM
Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  11m11 minutes ago
More
Replying to @ThommoLad
Fulham like Hugill. Not alone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 02, 2017, 07:43:12 PM
Sky Sports running the Bettinelli to Chelsea story. Would be surprised if they signed him.
Wouldn't be too against it. He is good at this level but I think we could sign better.
Love his passion for the club however.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 02, 2017, 08:06:50 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 02, 2017, 06:00:54 PM
Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  11m11 minutes ago
More
Replying to @ThommoLad
Fulham like Hugill. Not alone.

Is that Jordan Hugill of Preston?
Think we enquired in Jan window, big strong striker more mobile than Martin and can head.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 02, 2017, 08:47:06 PM
Transfer Centre Live‏ @TransferCentreL  3m3 minutes ago
More
Several Championship clubs including Fulham are interested in signing Preston striker Jordan Hugill.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 02, 2017, 10:57:25 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 02, 2017, 08:47:06 PM
Transfer Centre Live‏ @TransferCentreL  3m3 minutes ago
More
Several Championship clubs including Fulham are interested in signing Preston striker Jordan Hugill.

Can't see it on there just looked.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 02, 2017, 11:11:26 PM
Reluctant nicko linking us as well. Quite a reliable journo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 03, 2017, 09:44:32 AM
Brighton and Rangers reportedly looking to sign Kevin McDonald

According to Belgian Journo (Verified with a Tick).
.@niels_27: Denis Odoi underwent his medicals at AA Gent. 4y-deal on the table.
https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/870894379740868609
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 03, 2017, 09:46:51 AM
 
FULHAM MUST CONSIDER ADDING THIS 20-YEAR-OLD SENSATION TO THEIR SIDE THIS SUMMER

Having missed out on promotion after defeat to Reading in the play-off semi-finals, Fulham will rebuild this summer with the intention of competing for a top six finish again next time out.

Boss Slavisa Jokanovic will compile his summer transfer window wish list in the coming days and weeks, and will look to maintain as many members of his current squad as possible whilst adding depth and quality to his team.

Tomas Kalas and Lucas Piazon are currently at the club on loan from neighbours Chelsea, and the permanent transfer of these players will be high on the agenda of the Fulham boss.

The Serb's dealings with the Premier league champions may not end there however, and a move for another young midfielder should also be on the cards this summer.

Victorien Angban is a young holding midfielder currently on the books at Stamford Bridge, and has spent the season on loan in La Liga with relegated Granada.

The Ivorian international made ten appearances in southern Spain, and will return to England this summer ready to impress on these shores.

A move to Fulham may provide the 20 year old with the perfect platform from which to launch a bid for first team football with his parent club in the coming years.

The holding midfielder would add bite and aggression to the Fulham midfield, and would provide excellent protection in a Fulham team which requires an effective holding player, due to the willingness of full backs at the club to bombard forward.

Angban has bags of potential, and may realise his ability with a loan move in west London.

Fulham have done business with their neighbours in the past, and Jokanovic may look to utilise these strong ties again this summer to acquire one of Africa's most exciting prospects.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-must-consider-adding-this-20-year-old-sensation-to-their-side-this-summer/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 03, 2017, 10:15:34 AM
Brighton and Rangers ready to make move to sign Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald

Brighton are ready to make a £2million move for Kevin McDonald but face competition from Rangers for his signature, according to the Sun .

The Scotsman only signed for Fulham last summer in a deal worth around £1.25million and has been an ever present in the midfield three that ensured the side finished in the Play-off places last season.

He came third in Fulham's Player of the Season vote, behind midfield counterparts Stefan Johansen and Tom Cairney, and made 48 appearances in all competitions for the side.

Chris Hughton has reportedly watched the 28-year-old for some time, with Brighton able to offer him Premier League football next season, while Rangers hope to be able to tempt him north of the border to boost his Scotland career.

However, it is believed that McDonald is happy in west London and would prefer to stay at Fulham, where he has two-years remaining on his three-year contract, with the option of an extra year should the club want to invoke it.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brighton-rangers-ready-make-move-13132058
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 03, 2017, 10:49:50 AM
Sounds like Denis Odoi is on his way had his medical yesterday, if that is true then he will always be remembered at Fulham for this bit of trickery in the first match of the season.
Thank you and good luck Denis. 049:gif

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTYEr9n77rY
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 03, 2017, 10:51:01 AM
On Sky Sports Transfer Centre:

FULHAM REJECT ODOI BID

Fulham have rejected an initial bid from Gent for right-back Denis Odoi, according to Sky sources, and remain in talks with the Whites over a possible deal.

Belgium newspaper HLN have reported that Odoi has already completed a medical and is set to sign a four-year contract at Gent but Sky sources understand Odoi is in Belgium after returning to his home country for the post-season break.

Odoi made 33 appearances under Slavisa Jokanovic last season following a move from Lokeren, including 21 Championship starts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 03, 2017, 11:00:23 AM
Watford approach West Brom target, Pulis' 'concrete steps', Fulham offered €6m

A couple of days ago L'Equipe reported West Brom's 'concrete steps' to sign Steve Mounie. The 22 year old Montpellier striker was also said to be attracting interest from Fulham, who had previously been interested during the January transfer window.

In their Saturday edition, L'Equipe report that Watford have now made an approach to sign Mounie, not making it clear whether that approach was direct to the player or to his club.

Fulham are mentioned, with it being stated the London club offered €6m during the winter window, but obviously couldn't get a deal done.

Strangely, perhaps very strangely, West Brom don't even get a mention. Not a word, L'Equipe don't send a single nod towards their own reports just two days ago.

There's every chance that someone in France is pushing the idea of interest in Mounie, and trying to flush out any genuine interest they can.

So far the only constant has been Fulham, even if L'Equipe have now, in two articles in two days, put both West Brom and Watford ahead of them.

Montpellier want €10-15m. Maybe they're panicking, because on Thursday they wanted something in the region of €15m.

http://sportwitness.co.uk/watford-approach-west-brom-target-fulham-offered-e6m-pulis-needs-decision/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 03, 2017, 12:29:39 PM
"Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
Please fasten your seat belts as we
are about to land at Newcastle Airport."
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBXx5sLWsAAGz8l.jpg)



(Only kidding. It's Dubai)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on June 03, 2017, 04:41:24 PM
 From twitter:

Fulham are lining up a move for Rotherham right-back Darnell Fisher to replace the departing Denis Odoi. #ffc #rufc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 03, 2017, 05:28:35 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on June 03, 2017, 04:41:24 PM
From twitter:

Fulham are lining up a move for Rotherham right-back Darnell Fisher to replace the departing Denis Odoi. #ffc #rufc

Terrible player, Was one of Rotherhams worst last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on June 03, 2017, 06:00:39 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 03, 2017, 12:29:39 PM
"Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
Please fasten your seat belts as we
are about to land at Newcastle Airport."
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBXx5sLWsAAGz8l.jpg)





(Only kidding. It's Dubai)

Footballers eh?

Dubai....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on June 03, 2017, 06:09:58 PM
Having watched a fair bit of Rotherham this season up at the New York stadium, I can say that I'm a fair bit excited about the links to young Fisher. A young talent with pace to burn who without doubt would have received higher praise had he not of player for Rotherham. Make it happen Tony COYW.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 03, 2017, 08:56:02 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on June 03, 2017, 06:09:58 PM
Having watched a fair bit of Rotherham this season up at the New York stadium, I can say that I'm a fair bit excited about the links to young Fisher. A young talent with pace to burn who without doubt would have received higher praise had he not of player for Rotherham. Make it happen Tony COYW.
I would say having seen 5 of their games this year I am filled with trepidation about this move if true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 03, 2017, 11:24:38 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/01/could-fulham-move-for-sheffield-wednesday-man-if-tom-cairney-dep/

Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday were both beaten in the Championship semi-finals.

Fulham may have to brace themselves for offers for Tom Cairney this summer, after their failure to gain promotion from the Championship. The 26-year-old scored 13 goals and created another 12 from midfield this past campaign, and Newcastle United are said to be one of several top flight admirers.

Cairney's boots would be sizeable ones to fill, but could an almost forgotten Sheffield Wednesday player, Almen Abdi, be the man to do it? Fulham were reportedly keen on the Swiss international a year ago, before his £3 million move to Wednesday, with Cottagers boss Slavisa Jokanovic having managed him at Watford. Abdi may have endured a frustrating debut campaign at Hillsborough, but has played top level football in both England and Italy and is a proven Championship performer, where he has scored 24 goals and creating 14 in 100 appearances.

Another central midfielder is said to be on Carlos Carvalhal's shopping list, and with Barry Bannan and Kieran Lee often preferred in Abdi's attacking role, a summer move for the 30-year-old perhaps cannot be ruled out. Wednesday are desperate to make it third time lucky next season, but with a potential £10 million of this summer's budget already spent on Jordan Rhodes, they may have to wheel and deal with Abdi a possible victim.

7/10 - It would need Cairney to depart first, but interest from both Jokanovic and Abdi is probable if/when that happens. Wednesday are said to be after a central midfielder themselves - albeit, perhaps a more defensive-minded one - and may be happy to move the Swiss on if it helps to fund his replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 04, 2017, 08:38:21 AM
AC Milan in for Moussa Dembele.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 04, 2017, 08:56:39 AM
We don't get nothing do we if he goes to Milan for 30 million or whatever.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 04, 2017, 11:14:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 04, 2017, 08:56:39 AM
We don't get nothing do we if he goes to Milan for 30 million or whatever.
Very little at the most
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 04, 2017, 03:15:50 PM
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Still some uncertainty over this transfer, Fulham rejecting multiple bids from gent #FFC #COYW
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News in Belgium: Denis Odoi(29) may be on his way out of Fulham, however only if KAA Gent offer Thomas Foket(22) as part of the deal #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on June 04, 2017, 04:13:08 PM
Random Twitter account appears, makes 8 tweets and 3 are about Fulham...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:33:35 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.
that will mean we miss out on all the add ons i guess, so just the basic fee we recievd when he left?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:37:09 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:33:35 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.
that will mean we miss out on all the add ons i guess, so just the basic fee we recievd when he left?

Badly advised in my book,what was the point of him going to City..Money I suppose.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:47:49 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:37:09 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:33:35 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.
that will mean we miss out on all the add ons i guess, so just the basic fee we recievd when he left?

Badly advised in my book,what was the point of him going to City..Money I suppose.
agree, we now have the same situation (in my opinion) with Sess, given he appoitned a new agent around 3-4 weeks beforte his borthday, i would asusme the agent is ow working the market to increase our deal to him or move him somewhere "bigger"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:51:20 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:47:49 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:37:09 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:33:35 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.
that will mean we miss out on all the add ons i guess, so just the basic fee we recievd when he left?

Badly advised in my book,what was the point of him going to City..Money I suppose.
agree, we now have the same situation (in my opinion) with Sess, given he appoitned a new agent around 3-4 weeks beforte his borthday, i would asusme the agent is ow working the market to increase our deal to him or move him somewhere "bigger"

I just hope what I heard that he is signing tomorrow is gospel,I'll settle for this week if not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:55:00 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:51:20 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:47:49 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:37:09 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 05, 2017, 07:33:35 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.
that will mean we miss out on all the add ons i guess, so just the basic fee we recievd when he left?

Badly advised in my book,what was the point of him going to City..Money I suppose.
agree, we now have the same situation (in my opinion) with Sess, given he appoitned a new agent around 3-4 weeks beforte his borthday, i would asusme the agent is ow working the market to increase our deal to him or move him somewhere "bigger"

I just hope what I heard that he is signing tomorrow is gospel,I'll settle for this week if not.
think most of us would take signi ng a new contract at any time ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 01:24:42 PM
We've just turned down offer for George Williams from Scunthorpe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on June 05, 2017, 05:45:31 PM
ulham have been priced out of a move for Montpellier striker Steve Mounie.

The Cottagers reportedly made an offer for the Frenchman last week , but it seems that the club are after £13million for their star striker, a price tag that is too hefty for the club to consider meeting.

Mounie scored 15 goals in 37 appearances in Ligue 1 last season and is contracted at the club until 2019, and it's those two key things that are warranting a fee in excess of £13million for the 22-year-old.

He also wants a move to the Premier League and it looks likely that West Brom and Watford are in the driving seat to secure his services next season, with a move to London his preferred choice.

Elsewhere, George Williams has been linked with a move to Scunthorpe , although Fulham remain keen on keeping him at Craven Cottage.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on June 05, 2017, 06:05:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 01:24:42 PM
We've just turned down offer for George Williams from Scunthorpe.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 01:24:42 PM
We've just turned down offer for George Williams from Scunthorpe.

I was a bit surprised we never saw anything of him after he came back from Gillingham

He certainly did well in the reserves
On his return Williams played for Peter Grant's Under-23s for the second half of the season, and had a hand in 17 goals in 17 appearances, scoring 15 goals and making two assists with an impressive 69% shooting accuracy in the PL2
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on June 05, 2017, 07:43:24 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.

Who would take him back for that? Not sure he's the player we need, but definitely tempting...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 05, 2017, 07:57:52 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on June 05, 2017, 07:43:24 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 05, 2017, 07:06:47 AM
Pat Roberts set for 5 million permanent move to Celtic from City.

Who would take him back for that? Not sure he's the player we need, but definitely tempting...

I'd take him back like a shot. Worth more than that.
If we did, can we use the re-sale percentage we negotiated as a discount?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on June 05, 2017, 09:42:41 PM
I'd like to see if we could get jota or vibe from Brentford
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 05, 2017, 09:49:42 PM
This thread is just a wish list,real life nothin happening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 06, 2017, 01:14:32 AM
Fulham priced out of move for Montpellier striker Steve Mounie with Watford and West Brom ready to pounce

Fulham have been priced out of a move for Montpellier striker Steve Mounie.

The Cottagers reportedly made an offer for the Frenchman last week , but it seems that the club are after £13million for their star striker, a price tag that is too hefty for the club to consider meeting.

Mounie scored 15 goals in 37 appearances in Ligue 1 last season and is contracted at the club until 2019, and it's those two key things that are warranting a fee in excess of £13million for the 22-year-old.

He also wants a move to the Premier League and it looks likely that West Brom and Watford are in the driving seat to secure his services next season, with a move to London his preferred choice.

Elsewhere, George Williams has been linked with a move to Scunthorpe , although Fulham remain keen on keeping him at Craven Cottage.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-priced-out-move-montpellier-13141669
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 06, 2017, 03:25:04 AM
That's a big shame. On the bright side, between Mountie and Enrich, our scouting of good strikers is not too shabby. Hopefully they unearth a couple of other gems for us this summer...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 06, 2017, 05:39:33 AM
Fulham join Celtic in chase for Hibernians John McGinn.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 06, 2017, 08:17:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 06, 2017, 05:39:33 AM
Fulham join Celtic in chase for Hibernians John McGinn.

Where did you see this mince ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 06, 2017, 09:59:38 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 05, 2017, 06:38:05 PM
I like Williams and still think he has the potential to make it at this level but if he's not playing then staying with is isn't good for him or for us. Playing in the reserves isn't the same. In the very least we should sort him out with a good loan deal; failing that, if he's not in the manager's plans we should let him go if someone offers us £500k. Same for LVC although I'd hold out for at least £1m. 

We sorted him out a good loan deal and he couldn't become a regular at mid table League 1 Mk Dons. Don't think he will make it at this level atleast not in the near future.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 06, 2017, 11:40:00 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 06, 2017, 08:17:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 06, 2017, 05:39:33 AM
Fulham join Celtic in chase for Hibernians John McGinn.

Where did you see this mince ?

Saw it on Gossip page yesterday along with Williams no go to Scunny which I posted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 06, 2017, 04:27:46 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-talk-fulham-qpr-among-13145309.amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 06, 2017, 06:16:01 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 06, 2017, 04:27:46 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-talk-fulham-qpr-among-13145309.amp

On loan at Clermont Foot Auvergne 63, sounds like a Hillbilly band...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on June 06, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
Tammy Abrahams going to Newcastle next season according to the times.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 06, 2017, 10:18:22 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on June 06, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
Tammy Abrahams going to Newcastle next season according to the times.
The Telegraph are making similar noises.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on June 07, 2017, 03:09:31 AM
Shame about Burgess, thought he was progressing very well.
Ah well, wish him all the best at scunthorpe.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on June 07, 2017, 03:11:25 AM
That lad Thiam also sounds interesting. Nothing to get the heart racing, but certainly sounds like he has potential

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 07, 2017, 07:18:43 AM
Quote from: filham on June 06, 2017, 10:18:22 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on June 06, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
Tammy Abrahams going to Newcastle next season according to the times.
The Telegraph are making similar noises.
I put this on the thread 5 days ago ;) i must be ahead of my times lol.

As for Thiam, he has a lot of potential and only 22, depending on how many forwards we are signing (We have williams and Woodrow remember) he would not be a bad option to pick up along with another striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 07, 2017, 08:20:17 AM
As for the competition in the league, Curtis Davies has signed for Derby from Hull
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MrD1879 on June 07, 2017, 09:00:45 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 07, 2017, 08:20:17 AM
As for the competition in the league, Curtis Davies has signed for Derby from Hull

Fee reported as 500k as well an absolute bargain and an area that Derby have really struggled
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 07, 2017, 09:32:20 AM
Fulham GWL @FulhamfcNews
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Fulham and four other clubs eyeing Burton midfielder Jackson Irvine.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 07, 2017, 10:25:30 AM
Their are some rumours that ex Man Utd player Bebe is in talks with Wolves
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 07, 2017, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on June 07, 2017, 09:00:45 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 07, 2017, 08:20:17 AM
As for the competition in the league, Curtis Davies has signed for Derby from Hull

Fee reported as 500k as well an absolute bargain and an area that Derby have really struggled

True, he's 32 though would never command a high fee but bit that f a surprise seeing a club who finish below us sign a player who played in 30 premier league games last season. We haven't done that since we've been in this league have we ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 07, 2017, 12:17:51 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 07, 2017, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on June 07, 2017, 09:00:45 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 07, 2017, 08:20:17 AM
As for the competition in the league, Curtis Davies has signed for Derby from Hull

Fee reported as 500k as well an absolute bargain and an area that Derby have really struggled

True, he's 32 though would never command a high fee but bit that f a surprise seeing a club who finish below us sign a player who played in 30 premier league games last season. We haven't done that since we've been in this league have we ?
COntrary to what you say I htough the 500k was a bargin, granted he isnt a Rio ferdinand but 32 these days is not that old playing wise. I would guess its his injury history and his salary that means Hull let him go cheaply.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on June 07, 2017, 04:02:45 PM
Lets have a sweepstake on who is first to break over a lack of signings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 07, 2017, 04:10:06 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on June 07, 2017, 04:02:45 PM
Lets have a sweepstake on who is first to break over a lack of signings.

Lets not. This is the Silly Season Transfer Thread, where members are free to discuss any potential signings, or lack of.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on June 07, 2017, 04:30:47 PM
Yeah, sure.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 09, 2017, 06:01:39 PM
Fulham target chooses Leicester City as he looks to leave National League side Chester FC

Fulham target Sam Hughes has chosen Leicester City over a move to the Cottage.

The Chester FC defender, who Fulham had scouted extensively last season, has agreed personal terms with Leicester and looks set to complete his move to the 2015/16 Premier League champions imminently.

The 20-year-old had a stunning season for the National League side outfit at left back, and Slavisa Jokanovic's side had been one of the forerunners for his signature towards to first part of the campaign last year.

Interest cooled slightly, but the club continued to send scouts to monitor the progress of the left back as the season progressed.

Barnsley had a £80,000 bid rejected in January while Swansea decided against making a transfer deadline day move for him, but Hughes has now got his dream move to the Premier League in a deal reported to be worth £125k.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-target-chooses-leicester-city-13161538
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 09, 2017, 06:16:49 PM
Forest eyeing Fulham star Kevin McDonald

Nottingham Forest are ready to battle Brighton and Hove Albion and Rangers for Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Premier League new boys Brighton and Scottish giants Rangers have both been credited with an interest in McDonald as they look to strengthen their midfield options for next season.

However, Forest are prepared to throw their hat into the ring for McDonald with City Ground boss Mark Warburton understood to be a big admirer of the Scot.

Warburton is determined to rebuild his Forest side after they narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship last season and he will be given substantial funds in the transfer window to spend by new owner Evangelos Marinakis.

McDonald enjoyed a fantastic first season at Fulham last term following his arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The 28-year-old, played 48 games for Fulham last season in all competition, scoring three goals as Fulham reached the Championship play-off semi-finals only to lose to Reading.

Fulham would not welcome any moves for McDonald as he is a key member of Slavisa Jokanovic's side and they want to keep hold of their best players as they plan another assault at winning promotion to the Premier League next season.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/07/forest-eye-fulham-star-kevin-mcdonald/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 09, 2017, 06:20:26 PM
Aspas hopeful on Jozabed deal

Iago Aspas is hopeful Celta Vigo will make their loan signing of Fulham midfielder Jozabed Sanchez permanent this summer.

The Galicians and the English Championship side agreed there would be a €5m purchase option in the summer although Celta are reportedly unwilling to pay that amount.

"He wants to stay and the rest of his teammates want him to stay because he is an exceptional guy," Aspas told Radio Galega.

"I gave the club my opinion, and that is that I want him to remain.

"His release clause has to be lowered because it's quite high but we hope that, as the transfer window continues, everything returns to its place and that we can made a good offer to get him back.

"It would be good to keep our main players."

The 26-year-old netted twice for Celta in 19 La Liga outings since his January loan deal from Fulham, whom he joined from Rayo Vallecano.

http://www.football-espana.net/64465/aspas-hopeful-jozabed-deal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 09, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Jokanovic is looking to sign young Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori after Thomas Kalas looks to return after his loan spell #FFC #COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on June 09, 2017, 11:07:10 PM
RMC: Fulham and Huddersfield looking at Julian Jeanvier of Reims, who has 1 year left on his deal and voted best defender in Ligue 2.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ..FOF.. on June 10, 2017, 12:42:20 AM
Zlatan?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 02:08:30 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 09, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Jokanovic is looking to sign young Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori after Thomas Kalas looks to return after his loan spell #FFC #COYW

Not sure how true that is; it looks more like a suggestion from the writer.

This solid Chelsea player is the perfect replacement for Tomas Kalas at Fulham

The performance of the English defence in the country's U20 World Cup semi-final win over Italy was extremely impressive, with the back four dominating their Italian counterparts for 88 minutes of the game after being breached in the second minute.

The Young Lions took accountability for their early slip up, and remained an imposing wall to ensure their more attacked minded colleagues secured a place in the final with three devastating goals.

Young Chelsea prodigy Fikayo Tomori was a standout performer in the heart of the English defence, and his no nonsense nature ensured an impressive outing for the young man who spent time on loan with promoted Brighton last season.

Having made his Stamford Bridge bow in 2016 with a rare outing against Leicester City, Tomori is in dire need of first team football, and another loan move to the Championship is sure to be on the agenda.

Fulham narrowly missed out on promotion last season after a play off semi-final defeat to Reading, and with Tomas Kalas set to return to Chelsea when his loan deal expires, boss Slavisa Jokanovic will be on the lookout for the Czech's replacement.

Chelsea have placed great faith in their local rivals this season, having shipped Kalas and Lucas Piazon to Craven Cottage, the Blues will trust the Cottagers with the nurturing of their young stars.

Jokanovic should exploit this relationship, and bolster his squad with the signing of Tomori.

Born in Canada, Tomori has seemingly pledged his international future to England, and a full season in the Championship is exactly what Tomori needs to launch a bid for Premier League football.

Having achieved promotion with Brighton last season, the 19 year old already boasts a winning mentality, and victory in South Korea will only further his credentials.

Jokanovic will hope to launch another promotion push next year, and will look to install a winning culture within his squad.

Adding Tomori to the mixture will go a long way in achieving this.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-solid-chelsea-player-is-the-perfect-replacement-for-tomas-kalas-at-fulham/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 10, 2017, 07:46:30 AM

Odds drift on Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic taking up the reins at Crystal Palace

Reports in the national media had said that the Serbian was Palace's top target, but he looks to be staying at the Cottage

The odds on Slavisa Jokanovic being the next Crystal Palace manager have drifted since reports suggested the south London club were considering him for the role.

Reports in the national press reported that the Fulham boss was one of Palace's top managerial targets to replace Sam Allardyce, along with ex- Fulham gaffer Chris Coleman.

However, GetWestLondon reported that the Serbian was happy at the club having received assurances from the Board and was not looking to manage elsewhere at that particular moment.

And that has been echoed with the bookies, who have currently priced Jokanovic as a huge outside bet at 33/1 - with 26 managers ahead of him with SkyBet, including outgoing manager Allardyce.

If we look at his odds for the other vacant jobs, he's currently 28/1 to be the next Leeds boss, 33/1 to be the next Middlesbrough boss, which is the same odds as Steven Gerrard, and 28/1 to be the next Sunderland gaffer.

Fulham return to training in the coming weeks and Jokanovic will be busy preparing to ready his side for the upcoming Championship season.



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/odds-tumble-fulham-boss-slavisa-13162768
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 10, 2017, 08:20:01 AM
Quote from: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 02:08:30 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 09, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Jokanovic is looking to sign young Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori after Thomas Kalas looks to return after his loan spell #FFC #COYW

Not sure how true that is; it looks more like a suggestion from the writer.

This solid Chelsea player is the perfect replacement for Tomas Kalas at Fulham

The performance of the English defence in the country's U20 World Cup semi-final win over Italy was extremely impressive, with the back four dominating their Italian counterparts for 88 minutes of the game after being breached in the second minute.

The Young Lions took accountability for their early slip up, and remained an imposing wall to ensure their more attacked minded colleagues secured a place in the final with three devastating goals.

Young Chelsea prodigy Fikayo Tomori was a standout performer in the heart of the English defence, and his no nonsense nature ensured an impressive outing for the young man who spent time on loan with promoted Brighton last season.

Having made his Stamford Bridge bow in 2016 with a rare outing against Leicester City, Tomori is in dire need of first team football, and another loan move to the Championship is sure to be on the agenda.

Fulham narrowly missed out on promotion last season after a play off semi-final defeat to Reading, and with Tomas Kalas set to return to Chelsea when his loan deal expires, boss Slavisa Jokanovic will be on the lookout for the Czech's replacement.

Chelsea have placed great faith in their local rivals this season, having shipped Kalas and Lucas Piazon to Craven Cottage, the Blues will trust the Cottagers with the nurturing of their young stars.

Jokanovic should exploit this relationship, and bolster his squad with the signing of Tomori.

Born in Canada, Tomori has seemingly pledged his international future to England, and a full season in the Championship is exactly what Tomori needs to launch a bid for Premier League football.

Having achieved promotion with Brighton last season, the 19 year old already boasts a winning mentality, and victory in South Korea will only further his credentials.

Jokanovic will hope to launch another promotion push next year, and will look to install a winning culture within his squad.

Adding Tomori to the mixture will go a long way in achieving this.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-solid-chelsea-player-is-the-perfect-replacement-for-tomas-kalas-at-fulham/
Have you thought that he may not of got the info from that article?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 10, 2017, 08:20:01 AM
Quote from: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 02:08:30 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 09, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Jokanovic is looking to sign young Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori after Thomas Kalas looks to return after his loan spell #FFC #COYW


Not sure how true that is; it looks more like a suggestion from the writer.

This solid Chelsea player is the perfect replacement for Tomas Kalas at Fulham

The performance of the English defence in the country's U20 World Cup semi-final win over Italy was extremely impressive, with the back four dominating their Italian counterparts for 88 minutes of the game after being breached in the second minute.

The Young Lions took accountability for their early slip up, and remained an imposing wall to ensure their more attacked minded colleagues secured a place in the final with three devastating goals.

Young Chelsea prodigy Fikayo Tomori was a standout performer in the heart of the English defence, and his no nonsense nature ensured an impressive outing for the young man who spent time on loan with promoted Brighton last season.

Having made his Stamford Bridge bow in 2016 with a rare outing against Leicester City, Tomori is in dire need of first team football, and another loan move to the Championship is sure to be on the agenda.

Fulham narrowly missed out on promotion last season after a play off semi-final defeat to Reading, and with Tomas Kalas set to return to Chelsea when his loan deal expires, boss Slavisa Jokanovic will be on the lookout for the Czech's replacement.

Chelsea have placed great faith in their local rivals this season, having shipped Kalas and Lucas Piazon to Craven Cottage, the Blues will trust the Cottagers with the nurturing of their young stars.

Jokanovic should exploit this relationship, and bolster his squad with the signing of Tomori.

Born in Canada, Tomori has seemingly pledged his international future to England, and a full season in the Championship is exactly what Tomori needs to launch a bid for Premier League football.

Having achieved promotion with Brighton last season, the 19 year old already boasts a winning mentality, and victory in South Korea will only further his credentials.

Jokanovic will hope to launch another promotion push next year, and will look to install a winning culture within his squad.

Adding Tomori to the mixture will go a long way in achieving this.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-solid-chelsea-player-is-the-perfect-replacement-for-tomas-kalas-at-fulham/
Have you thought that he may not of got the info from that article?
Fair enough - I couldn't find anything else online and thought this might have been the source.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 10, 2017, 08:46:12 AM
Quote from: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 10, 2017, 08:20:01 AM
Quote from: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 02:08:30 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 09, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Jokanovic is looking to sign young Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori after Thomas Kalas looks to return after his loan spell #FFC #COYW


Not sure how true that is; it looks more like a suggestion from the writer.

This solid Chelsea player is the perfect replacement for Tomas Kalas at Fulham

The performance of the English defence in the country's U20 World Cup semi-final win over Italy was extremely impressive, with the back four dominating their Italian counterparts for 88 minutes of the game after being breached in the second minute.

The Young Lions took accountability for their early slip up, and remained an imposing wall to ensure their more attacked minded colleagues secured a place in the final with three devastating goals.

Young Chelsea prodigy Fikayo Tomori was a standout performer in the heart of the English defence, and his no nonsense nature ensured an impressive outing for the young man who spent time on loan with promoted Brighton last season.

Having made his Stamford Bridge bow in 2016 with a rare outing against Leicester City, Tomori is in dire need of first team football, and another loan move to the Championship is sure to be on the agenda.

Fulham narrowly missed out on promotion last season after a play off semi-final defeat to Reading, and with Tomas Kalas set to return to Chelsea when his loan deal expires, boss Slavisa Jokanovic will be on the lookout for the Czech's replacement.

Chelsea have placed great faith in their local rivals this season, having shipped Kalas and Lucas Piazon to Craven Cottage, the Blues will trust the Cottagers with the nurturing of their young stars.

Jokanovic should exploit this relationship, and bolster his squad with the signing of Tomori.

Born in Canada, Tomori has seemingly pledged his international future to England, and a full season in the Championship is exactly what Tomori needs to launch a bid for Premier League football.

Having achieved promotion with Brighton last season, the 19 year old already boasts a winning mentality, and victory in South Korea will only further his credentials.

Jokanovic will hope to launch another promotion push next year, and will look to install a winning culture within his squad.

Adding Tomori to the mixture will go a long way in achieving this.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-solid-chelsea-player-is-the-perfect-replacement-for-tomas-kalas-at-fulham/
Have you thought that he may not of got the info from that article?
Fair enough - I couldn't find anything else online and thought this might have been the source.

This is why it's always good to see a link to the source story.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 10, 2017, 10:37:59 AM
I rate Tomori highly. Would rather have Kalas off the two but Tomori would be great back up as he can cover CB,LB and RB. Great on the ball for a defender and very powerful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 10, 2017, 02:29:00 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 10, 2017, 08:20:01 AM
Quote from: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 02:08:30 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 09, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Jokanovic is looking to sign young Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori after Thomas Kalas looks to return after his loan spell #FFC #COYW


Not sure how true that is; it looks more like a suggestion from the writer.

This solid Chelsea player is the perfect replacement for Tomas Kalas at Fulham

The performance of the English defence in the country's U20 World Cup semi-final win over Italy was extremely impressive, with the back four dominating their Italian counterparts for 88 minutes of the game after being breached in the second minute.

The Young Lions took accountability for their early slip up, and remained an imposing wall to ensure their more attacked minded colleagues secured a place in the final with three devastating goals.

Young Chelsea prodigy Fikayo Tomori was a standout performer in the heart of the English defence, and his no nonsense nature ensured an impressive outing for the young man who spent time on loan with promoted Brighton last season.

Having made his Stamford Bridge bow in 2016 with a rare outing against Leicester City, Tomori is in dire need of first team football, and another loan move to the Championship is sure to be on the agenda.

Fulham narrowly missed out on promotion last season after a play off semi-final defeat to Reading, and with Tomas Kalas set to return to Chelsea when his loan deal expires, boss Slavisa Jokanovic will be on the lookout for the Czech's replacement.

Chelsea have placed great faith in their local rivals this season, having shipped Kalas and Lucas Piazon to Craven Cottage, the Blues will trust the Cottagers with the nurturing of their young stars.

Jokanovic should exploit this relationship, and bolster his squad with the signing of Tomori.

Born in Canada, Tomori has seemingly pledged his international future to England, and a full season in the Championship is exactly what Tomori needs to launch a bid for Premier League football.

Having achieved promotion with Brighton last season, the 19 year old already boasts a winning mentality, and victory in South Korea will only further his credentials.

Jokanovic will hope to launch another promotion push next year, and will look to install a winning culture within his squad.

Adding Tomori to the mixture will go a long way in achieving this.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-solid-chelsea-player-is-the-perfect-replacement-for-tomas-kalas-at-fulham/
Have you thought that he may not of got the info from that article?
Fair enough - I couldn't find anything else online and thought this might have been the source.
not having a pop just saying maybe there is another source just maybe
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 10, 2017, 05:46:49 PM
Quote from: ..FOF.. on June 10, 2017, 12:42:20 AM
Zlatan?

If he can score on penalties 🤣
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on June 10, 2017, 07:21:52 PM
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-linked-forward-dreaming-england-move-agent-flies-talks/

Eminike being linked again, through the Turkish press and through this website
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 10, 2017, 11:24:25 PM
Fulham once again linked with a move for Emmanuel Emenike, but London club won't entertain wage demands. Not going to happen. #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 11, 2017, 02:44:14 PM
Tom Huddlestone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 11, 2017, 04:42:07 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-enquire-reims-defender-face-13169888


Fulham are looking to strengthen their defence ahead of next season with the capture of Reims defender Julian Jeanvier but face stiff competition from Huddersfield.

The recently promoted Premier League side look to be leading the race for the 25-year-old's signature who only joined Reims last summer, but Fulham are hopeful of adding him to their squad as they look to follow in Huddersfield's footsteps and gain promotion this time around.

Slavisa Jokanovic's side have enquired about the player's availability with Jeanvier thought to relish the opportunity at playing in a higher division than the French second tier, a division he was voted best defender in.

Jeanvier has one year left on his current deal at the French club and cost them £425k last summer when he signed from Lille and can play at either centre or left back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jims Dentist on June 11, 2017, 08:29:41 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on June 10, 2017, 02:08:30 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 09, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Jokanovic is looking to sign young Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori after Thomas Kalas looks to return after his loan spell #FFC #COYW

Not sure how true that is; it looks more like a suggestion from the writer.

This solid Chelsea player is the perfect replacement for Tomas Kalas at Fulham

The performance of the English defence in the country's U20 World Cup semi-final win over Italy was extremely impressive, with the back four dominating their Italian counterparts for 88 minutes of the game after being breached in the second minute.

The Young Lions took accountability for their early slip up, and remained an imposing wall to ensure their more attacked minded colleagues secured a place in the final with three devastating goals.

Young Chelsea prodigy Fikayo Tomori was a standout performer in the heart of the English defence, and his no nonsense nature ensured an impressive outing for the young man who spent time on loan with promoted Brighton last season.

Having made his Stamford Bridge bow in 2016 with a rare outing against Leicester City, Tomori is in dire need of first team football, and another loan move to the Championship is sure to be on the agenda.

Fulham narrowly missed out on promotion last season after a play off semi-final defeat to Reading, and with Tomas Kalas set to return to Chelsea when his loan deal expires, boss Slavisa Jokanovic will be on the lookout for the Czech's replacement.

Chelsea have placed great faith in their local rivals this season, having shipped Kalas and Lucas Piazon to Craven Cottage, the Blues will trust the Cottagers with the nurturing of their young stars.

Jokanovic should exploit this relationship, and bolster his squad with the signing of Tomori.

Born in Canada, Tomori has seemingly pledged his international future to England, and a full season in the Championship is exactly what Tomori needs to launch a bid for Premier League football.

Having achieved promotion with Brighton last season, the 19 year old already boasts a winning mentality, and victory in South Korea will only further his credentials.

Jokanovic will hope to launch another promotion push next year, and will look to install a winning culture within his squad.

Adding Tomori to the mixture will go a long way in achieving this.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-solid-chelsea-player-is-the-perfect-replacement-for-tomas-kalas-at-fulham/
Have just seen him in the England U20s WC win. IMHO he would struggle in The Championship. The number 7 (another CFC player) however was a really good DMD'er very much in the Kevin McDonald mode, with a little bit of Cairney about him when going forward.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 11, 2017, 08:41:32 PM

[/quote]Have just seen him in the England U20s WC win. IMHO he would struggle in The Championship. The number 7 (another CFC player) however was a really good DMD'er very much in the Kevin McDonald mode, with a little bit of Cairney about him when going forward.
[/quote]

Josh Onomah was the number 7 (Spurs).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 11, 2017, 10:02:15 PM
Jeanvier sounds like he'd be a top quality signing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 06:53:05 AM
Notts Forest bid for Jason Cummings of Hibernian who we enquired about in last window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 12, 2017, 07:51:47 AM
 
The list of Premier League agents that Fulham, QPR and Brentford could sign for NOTHING this summer

The Premier League retained list has been published - here's who our west London clubs could sign for free this summer

The Premier League's retained list has been announced and there are some big names going for nothing this summer that QPR , Fulham and Brentford could look into signing.

The likes of John Terry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have both been let go by Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of the new season, with the list likely to interest several Championship clubs who are looking for a bargain in the transfer window.

We've got the entire official released list below, outlining the players who have been released by every single Premier League club with players our west London clubs could be casting their eye over as they look to join the promised land and rub shoulders with the giants of the game.

Here's the list in full - do you fancy any of these at your club?

AFC Bournemouth

Callum Buckley

Jake McCarthy Jake

Alexander Neale

Arsenal

Kristopher Da Graca

Stefan O'Connor

Yaya Sanogo

Burnley

Joey Barton

George Green

Christian Hill

Michael Kightly

Taofiq Olomowewe

Richard Pingling

Chelsea

John Terry

Crystal Palace

Corie Andrews

Kwesi Appiah

Jonathan Benteke

Fraizer Campbell

Luke Croll

Mathieu Flamini

Zeki Fryers

Ryan King-Elliott

Joe Ledley

Randell Williams

Ben Wynter

Everton

Jack Bainbridge

Delial Brewster

Michael Donohue

Tyrone Duffus

Russell Griffiths

Connor Hunt

Arouna Kone

Conor McAleny

Josef Yarney

James Yates

Leicester City

Michael Cain

David Domej

Brandon Fox

Cedric Kipre

Matthew Miles

Kairo Mitchell

Marcin Wasilewski

Liverpool

Tom Brewitt

Jake Brimmer

Jack Dunn

Madger Antonio

Kane Lewis

Alex Manninger

Adam Phillips

Manchester City

Callum Bullock

Willy Caballero

Gael Clichy

Jesus Navas

Ellis Plummer

Bacary Sagna

Pablo Zabaleta

Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Southampton

Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Southampton

Daniel Bachmann

Liam Edwards

Shay Given

Harvey Isted

Joel Taylor

George Waring

Swansea City

Tom Dyson

Marvin Emnes

Thomas Holland

Owain Jones

Alex Samuel

Liam Shephard

Gerhard Tremmel

Josh Vickers

Tottenham Hotspur

Filip Lesniak

Watford

Ola Adeyemo

Charlie Bannister

Rene Gilmartin

Juan Francisco Moreno Fuertes

Ogochukwu Oulare

Rhyle Ovenden

Mathias Ranegie

West Bromwich Albion

Daniel Barbir

Zachary Elbouzedi

Darren Fletcher

Callam Jones

Sebastien Pocognoli

Andre Wright

West Ham United

Alvaro Arbeloa

Samuel Ford

Samuel Howes

Kyle Knoyle

Samuel Wesley



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/list-premier-league-agents-fulham-13168906
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 12, 2017, 08:36:33 AM
"Newcastle United striker Daryl Murphy has been told he can leave the club this summer."

Want him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 12, 2017, 09:03:11 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on June 12, 2017, 08:36:33 AM
"Newcastle United striker Daryl Murphy has been told he can leave the club this summer."

Want him?

Thought that said 'Danny Murphy' at first!

On reflection, I think I'd rather have Danny.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on June 12, 2017, 09:52:12 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on June 12, 2017, 08:36:33 AM
"Newcastle United striker Daryl Murphy has been told he can leave the club this summer."

Want him?

Yes if we sign 2 others. He'd be a good squad player but underwhelming if he was intended as the replacement for Martin
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on June 12, 2017, 10:46:45 AM
Filip Lesniak - made his Spurs debut on the last day of the season and has been released. That's an odd one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 12, 2017, 11:48:45 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 06:53:05 AM
Notts Forest bid for Jason Cummings of Hibernian who we enquired about in last window.
As my NOTTINGHAM FOREST supporting mate always says "there is no such team as Notts Forest"
049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 12, 2017, 01:05:04 PM
From Sky Sports Transfer Centre:

CHASE FOR ARFIELD

Hull, West Brom and Fulham are all interested in signing Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield this summer, according to The Sun.

The Canadian international has just 12 months left on his deal and could be available for £2.5million according to reports.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 12, 2017, 01:23:16 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 12, 2017, 11:48:45 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 06:53:05 AM
Notts Forest bid for Jason Cummings of Hibernian who we enquired about in last window.
As my NOTTINGHAM FOREST supporting mate always says "there is no such team as Notts Forest"
049:gif

Yes mince, you may be getting confused with Sherwood Forest, 🌲🌳🌴🌵🎄🌿🍃🍀☘️🌲,  who had a very good player called Robin Hood leading the attack, Little John at Centre Back, Friar Tuck in goal, and Will Scarlett on the wing. Lady Marion was the clubs masseur.
But you can correct me if I am mistaken.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 12, 2017, 01:35:49 PM
John Terry to Aston Villa, from the Sun
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 12, 2017, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 12, 2017, 01:35:49 PM
John Terry to Aston Villa, from the Sun

...long journey.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on June 12, 2017, 02:59:02 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 12, 2017, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 12, 2017, 01:35:49 PM
John Terry to Aston Villa, from the Sun

...long journey.

Clearly never watched the Thunderbird episode Sun Probe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 03:25:12 PM
!Championship rumours!
Fulham to make move for John Ruddy as their No1.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 12, 2017, 04:30:03 PM
Sun says were after Arfield.

I don't rate Murphy. He's 34 and only scored more than 13 goals in 1 season of his career. Not as if he creates chances or is technically impressive either. Downgrade on Chris Martin when we need to get an upgrade on Martin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on June 12, 2017, 04:40:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 12, 2017, 04:30:03 PM
Sun says were after Arfield.

I don't rate Murphy. He's 34 and only scored more than 13 goals in 1 season of his career. Not as if he creates chances or is technically impressive either. Downgrade on Chris Martin when we need to get an upgrade on Martin.

I'd take Murphy. Not as a no.1 but as a great backup and a proven game changer which during a long season, we'd need. Again, not a no.1 but players like him, even at 34, can score us goals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on June 12, 2017, 05:12:25 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 03:25:12 PM
!Championship rumours!
Fulham to make move for John Ruddy as their No1.

Hopefully not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 12, 2017, 11:50:57 PM
Why Chelsea's Lewis Baker Would Be A Great Option For Newcastle United

With Newcastle United reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker, some are suggesting that this would end their interested in Fulham's Tom Cairney.

Not so in my opinion, as Cairney is seen by Rafa as someone who can fill the Steven Gerrard role – a player so fit and expansive that he is a midfield player when the opposition has the ball but a no.10 when his own side are in possession.

http://soccersouls.com/2017/06/13/why-this-4-8million-rated-chelsea-midfielder-would-be-an-excellent-signing-for-newcastle-united/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 13, 2017, 12:01:29 AM
Another article on Julian Jeanvier......... Gathering speed?

http://www.fulhamweb.co.uk/news/fulham-transfer-link-~-julian-jeanvier.aspx

Fulham are looking to strengthen their defence ahead of next season with the capture of Reims defender Julian Jeanvier but face stiff competition from Huddersfield.

The recently promoted Premier League side look to be leading the race for the 25-year-old's signature who only joined Reims last summer, but Fulham are hopeful of adding him to their squad as they look to follow in Huddersfield's footsteps and gain promotion this time around.

Slavisa Jokanovic's side have enquired about the player's availability with Jeanvier thought to relish the opportunity at playing in a higher division than the French second tier, a division he was voted best defender in.

Jeanvier has one year left on his current deal at the French club and cost them £425k last summer when he signed from Lille and can play at either centre or left back.

Jeanvier has had loan spells at Mouscron and Red Star
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 13, 2017, 12:21:19 AM
A scout from Fulham has gone to the Dutch league in recent weeks. Don't know who they were looking, just a centre-back. #FulhamFC #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 13, 2017, 07:09:07 AM
 
Transfer gossip: Whites want Arfield, Sun say

Fulham want Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield, The Sun say.

The Sun reports that West Brom have targeted the Canada international and that he is also wanted by the Whites and Hull.

Arfield has a year remaining on his contract at Burnley, whose manager Sean Dyche would apparently be reluctant to let him leave.

Brighton linked with McDonald

Brighton want Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald, The Sun have also claimed.

The Sun say a move to the promoted Seagulls would appeal to the 28-year-old, who has three years remaining on his contract at Craven Cottage.

It is claimed that Brighton are ready to table a £2m bid for him and that he is also wanted by Glasgow Rangers.

McDonald would also see a transfer to Ibrox as a good move, The Sun say, because he wants to get back into the Scotland squad.

Sessegnon speculation

Manchester United are keen to snap up Ryan Sessegnon and Liverpool are still in the race to sign him, according to the Daily Telegraph.

It comes after the Daily Mirror reported that United and battling with Tottenham for the Fulham youngster and that Liverpool had ended their interest.

The Telegraph say United boss Jose Mourinho wants to take Sessegnon to Old Trafford, that there is no sign of any interested clubs withdrawing their interest, and that the player is open-minded about the possibility of staying at Fulham.

The Liverpool Echo reported earlier this that Liverpool have ended their interest in Sessegnon and believe he will join Tottenham.

Spurs have long been interested in the 17-year-old, who has yet to sign a professional contract at Craven Cottage.

Arsenal have shown an interest as well, while the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton have also been linked with Sessegnon.

The Echo believe Liverpool doubted Sessegnon's commitment to joining them amid reports Spurs are close to agreeing a deal to sign him.

Whites want Fletcher, Mirror say

Fulham are among clubs interested in West Ham youngster Ashley Fletcher, again according to the Mirror.

The Mirror say Huddersfield are keen to sign Fletcher, 21, on a season-long loan following the Yorkshire club's promotion to the top flight.

The newspaper say Fulham, Middlesbrough and Norwich are also looking to bring in the forward for next season.

Cairney's future

Newcastle continue to be linked with Fulham playmaker Tom Cairney.

The Daily Telegraph say the promoted Magpies are set to make an approach following the Whites' play-off defeat against Reading.

They were linked with Cairney during the January transfer window and are apparently undeterred by reports Fulham want £20m for the 26-year-old.

The Telegraph suggest Newcastle are likely to offer £12m and that Cairney may well be keen to make the move now Fulham's hopes of a return to the Premier League have been ended.

The Northern Echo believe Newcastle will make an approach for Cairney and that there is also interest from West Ham and Southampton.



http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/burnley-scott-arfield-west-brom-hull-city-linked
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 07:10:32 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on June 12, 2017, 05:12:25 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 03:25:12 PM
!Championship rumours!
Fulham to make move for John Ruddy as their No1.

Hopefully not.
Personally would not mind John Ruddy, very solid keeper in the prem, better at championship level and recent England international in the last year, not that that counts for much these days but all the same means he isnt a bad keeper
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 13, 2017, 07:12:55 AM
 
Premier League midfielder wanted by Fulham, Hull and West Brom this summer

According to a report by The Sun, Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield is attracting attention from a trio of English clubs this summer.

Premier League outfit West Bromwich Albion want to poach Arfield from Burnley but they will be rivalled for his signature by two Championship sides.

Fulham, who recently missed out on promotion via the play-offs after losing in the semi-final to Reading, have identified Scott Arfield as a top summer target.

Hull City – who were recently relegated from the Premier League – also want the versatile Burnley man, who can play anywhere across the midfield.

Both Championship teams harbour ambitions of winning promotion next season and the 28-year-old has experience of doing just that.

The Canadian international has twice won promotion to the Premier League with Burnley whilst also winning the League One play-off final with Huddersfield Town in 2012.

With just one year left on his current deal with Burnley, these three sides are lining up a swoop with a reported fee of £2.5m likely to be enough to land their man.

It is unlikely that Sean Dyche will be willing to part with his regular first team member but the security of a longer contract might convince Arfield to leave Turf Moor and pursue his career elsewhere.

Tony Pulis is a big fan but Arfield would be promised more playing time at one of the two interested Championship clubs.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/premier-league-midfielder-wanted-by-fulham-hull-and-west-brom-this-summer/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 13, 2017, 07:14:58 AM
 
Jokanovic talks about Cairney's future

Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has made it clear that Newcastle will not sign Tom Cairney after the London club were offered £20million for his services.

The Championship boss confirmed that the recently promoted Premier League side have submitted a bid for the 26-year-old goal and assist machine.

Scotland international Cairney helped Fulham secure a top-six spot during the recently concluded season, scoring 12 goals and supplying 11 assists from his 45 matches.

Jokanovic's side were eventually beaten in the play-off semi-finals by Jaap Stam's Reading, who suffered their own heartache against Huddersfield in the final.

Nonetheless, the Serbian boss issued a firm response to Newcastle following their big-money offer for his highly-rated playmaker.

"Yes, he's good. He (Benitez) asked for him and they offered £20million, but we did not let him go," Jokanovic revealed, as quoted by the Chronicle.

"He is not for Newcastle, there is no business there, he fits in at Fulham. When the team has problems the ball always goes to him and he keeps it."

Fulham did the double over Newcastle during the 2016/17 Championship season, with Cairney scoring or assisting in both fixtures for his side.

Over the course of the campaign, Cairney played 51 matches in all competitions for his free-scoring side, finding the back of the net on 13 occasions added with his 12 assists.

Rafa Benitez' team won the Championship title on the last day of the season and they are now on their way back to playing Premier League football for next term.

The last time Cairney played top-flight football was with Hull City during the 2009/10 campaign, where he made 11 appearances, scoring one goal.



https://thisisfutbol.com/2017/06/blogs/premier-league/jokanovic-talks-about-cairneys-future/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 13, 2017, 07:27:14 AM
 
Report: Huddersfield to beat Fulham to their first summer signing

Huddersfield move closer to signing Reims defender and former Fulham target Julian Jeanvier.

Huddersfield Town are on the verge of completing their first summer signing after securing promotion to the Premier League.

According to the Daily Mail, the Terriers are close to signing centre-back Julian Jeanvier from Ligue 2 side Stade Reims as they prepare for life in the top flight.

Jeanvier, who was named the best defender in France's second tier in 2016/17, has also attracted interest from Fulham but would be understandably more keen to play at a higher level.

The 25-year-old joined Reims from Lille in a £425,000 deal in the summer of 2016, but only signed a two-year deal upon in his arrival giving Huddersfield more bargaining power in any potential deal.

Jeanvier has the ability to play as both a left-back and a central defender, and David Wagner views the Frenchman as the ideal recruit to bolster his options at the back.

The former Nancy youth player made 30 appearances in all competitions for Reims last term, scoring three goals, but has played the majority of his career in Ligue 2 and has limited top flight experience.



http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/12/report-huddersfield-to-beat-fulham-to-their-first-summer-signing/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 13, 2017, 10:14:55 AM
French TV reporting we have bid 10mill for defensive midfielder Ole Selnaes of St Etienne.
Think we were linked last summer. I really rate him. Very good passer off the ball and dictates games. Reminds me of Busquets.

Not sure we should be spending 10mill on a defensive midfielder however.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 13, 2017, 10:36:01 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 13, 2017, 10:14:55 AM
French TV reporting we have bid 10mill for defensive midfielder Ole Selnaes of St Etienne.
Think we were linked last summer. I really rate him. Very good passer off the ball and dictates games. Reminds me of Busquets.

Not sure we should be spending 10mill on a defensive midfielder however.

Fulham wanted him last summer, great player.
Strange if we try to sign him for the same sum as they declined 1 year ago? Sure this is not old News?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 10:42:03 AM
if he signs then Macdonald on the bench? or we sell KMac?

Cant see us spending 10 million for a squad player
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 13, 2017, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 10:42:03 AM
if he signs then Macdonald on the bench? or we sell KMac?

Cant see us spending 10 million for a squad player
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Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 10:42:03 AM
if he signs then Macdonald on the bench? or we sell KMac?

Cant see us spending 10 million for a squad player

elnes does not go to Championship to sit on the bench. He has played very well in the French league and in the European league. He is also central to the Norwegian national team.


However, think this is an old recycled news story. Fulham offered 10 million pounds in August 2016.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 13, 2017, 10:52:49 AM
Selnes does not go to the Championship to sit on the bench. He has played very well in the French league and in the European league. He is also a regular at the Norwegian national team.


However, I guess this is an old recycled news story. Fulham offered 10 million pounds in August 2016.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 13, 2017, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 07:10:32 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on June 12, 2017, 05:12:25 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 03:25:12 PM
!Championship rumours!
Fulham to make move for John Ruddy as their No1.

Hopefully not.
Personally would not mind John Ruddy, very solid keeper in the prem, better at championship level and recent England international in the last year, not that that counts for much these days but all the same means he isnt a bad keeper

I agree. He would be a decent signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 11:51:47 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on June 13, 2017, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 10:42:03 AM
if he signs then Macdonald on the bench? or we sell KMac?

Cant see us spending 10 million for a squad player
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Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 10:42:03 AM
if he signs then Macdonald on the bench? or we sell KMac?

Cant see us spending 10 million for a squad player

elnes does not go to Championship to sit on the bench. He has played very well in the French league and in the European league. He is also central to the Norwegian national team.


However, think this is an old recycled news story. Fulham offered 10 million pounds in August 2016.


Thats what I said if you spend 10 million on a player then he has to play, he obviosuly knows Johansen and they link in the national team.

I work for a major norwegian company and a lot of the norwegians base dhere say he is ok at what he does, nothing special but very solid and dependable
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on June 13, 2017, 11:57:59 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 13, 2017, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 07:10:32 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on June 12, 2017, 05:12:25 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 03:25:12 PM
!Championship rumours!
Fulham to make move for John Ruddy as their No1.

Hopefully not.
Personally would not mind John Ruddy, very solid keeper in the prem, better at championship level and recent England international in the last year, not that that counts for much these days but all the same means he isnt a bad keeper

I agree. He would be a decent signing.

Would not start him ahead of Bettinelli so why sign him unless Button moves on and we want a backup?


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 12:00:33 PM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on June 13, 2017, 11:57:59 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 13, 2017, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 07:10:32 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on June 12, 2017, 05:12:25 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 03:25:12 PM
!Championship rumours!
Fulham to make move for John Ruddy as their No1.

Hopefully not.
Personally would not mind John Ruddy, very solid keeper in the prem, better at championship level and recent England international in the last year, not that that counts for much these days but all the same means he isnt a bad keeper

I agree. He would be a decent signing.

Would not start him ahead of Bettinelli so why sign him unless Button moves on and we want a backup?



I owuld start him ahead of Betts, better command of his area, Better with the ball at his feet and a avery good shot stopper. Betts is a very good shot stopper, his command has got better but with his feet he is not good. Love Betts but Ruddy, if true, would be an upgrade just my opinion.

Have to remember SJ had enough doubnts to sign a keeper last summer to replace betts as the number 1, and Betts only got back in as Button had a nightmare against Derby. I would be surprised if Betts starts next season as the number one, just a felelng that I have
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on June 13, 2017, 01:00:19 PM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on June 13, 2017, 11:57:59 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 13, 2017, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 07:10:32 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on June 12, 2017, 05:12:25 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 12, 2017, 03:25:12 PM
!Championship rumours!
Fulham to make move for John Ruddy as their No1.

Hopefully not.
Personally would not mind John Ruddy, very solid keeper in the prem, better at championship level and recent England international in the last year, not that that counts for much these days but all the same means he isnt a bad keeper

I agree. He would be a decent signing.

Would not start him ahead of Bettinelli so why sign him unless Button moves on and we want a backup?




Wouldn't start him ahead of Bettinelli?!? What, an experienced 30 year old keeper, with both Premiership and Championship experience, add to that promotion, and an all round better commander and distributor of the ball.

Madness.. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 01:27:54 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 13, 2017, 01:24:39 PM
Agree we're surely not going to spend £10m on backup to KMac.

Worth noting however that KMac is nearly 30 and let's be honest, as good as he has been this year, his talent has a ceiling and I can't see him rising to the standard required in the premiership if we go up.

This Norwegian is young and has much more potential. If the reports of Brighton or others wanting KMac are true and we can get £5m+ for him and replace him with this guy at something like £7-8m that would sound like a good bit of business IMO
Agree it would be good business. My only caveat is he knows what it take sin this division and is ready and able to take that. PLayers coming from abroad sometimes take a long time to adjust, but in SJ we trust
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 13, 2017, 01:28:36 PM
Hull City to rival Fulham for Chelsea man Tomas Kalas as Leonid Slutsky looks for first signing

Fulham remain hopeful he will sign for them but recently relegated Hull have reportedly made him one of their top targets

Hull City's new manager Leonid Slutksy is aiming to make Tomas Kalas his first signing, according to reports.

The 24-year-old has a fantastic season at Fulham last year as he featured on loan from Chelsea, making 36 appearances as Fulham lost out to Reading in the Play-off semi finals.

Slavisa Jokanovic is a big fan of the defender and wants to bring him back to Craven Cottage ahead of next season as he looks to strengthen his defence to mount a title challenge, while Kalas himself said in the season that staying at the club would be "the perfect scenario."

But the Evening Standard have reported that new manager Slutsky is a close friend of Roman Abramovich and would like to make the Czech his first signing, although Fulham remain hopeful he will sign for them.

The defender only has one year on his contract at Stamford bridge and the club look set to offload him this summer.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/hull-city-rival-fulham-chelsea-13177451
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 13, 2017, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on June 13, 2017, 10:52:49 AM
Selnes does not go to the Championship to sit on the bench. He has played very well in the French league and in the European league. He is also a regular at the Norwegian national team.


However, I guess this is an old recycled news story. Fulham offered 10 million pounds in August 2016.

While I'd agree that this is most likely recycled news (lazy journos and all around transfer season), it isn't necessarily problematic reporting. We supposedly offered 10 million last season which was rejected. If we valued him at 10 million last season and they rejected it as too little, it's still possible that we rate him highly enough to pay the 10 and that they might accept since he's 1 season closer to leaving on a free.

Doesn't come across as something Fulham would do normally but, we are in the age of statistical analysis. We've not seen the club make a big signing yet under the TK regime. Difficult to know how they'd proceed.

I'd love for us to continue adding higher quality, younger players but, I'm not getting my hopes up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 13, 2017, 02:42:50 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 13, 2017, 01:24:39 PM
Agree we're surely not going to spend £10m on backup to KMac.

Worth noting however that KMac is nearly 30 and let's be honest, as good as he has been this year, his talent has a ceiling and I can't see him rising to the standard required in the premiership if we go up.

This Norwegian is young and has much more potential. If the reports of Brighton or others wanting KMac are true and we can get £5m+ for him and replace him with this guy at something like £7-8m that would sound like a good bit of business IMO

Unless McDonald demands a move I'd much rather keep him and the settled midfield for the coming season and then buy an upgrade if we go up. Wouldn't want to see a new player from a different league try to settle for 6 months in that all important role.

We do need a reliable backup to K-Mac though and I quite like the Jackson Irvine link, a player with the qualities to replace either McDonald or Johansen when needed. With him and Christensen as backups to the starting trio, our midfield would be set for the new season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on June 13, 2017, 02:54:27 PM
Quote from: twang on June 13, 2017, 02:42:50 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 13, 2017, 01:24:39 PM
Agree we're surely not going to spend £10m on backup to KMac.

Worth noting however that KMac is nearly 30 and let's be honest, as good as he has been this year, his talent has a ceiling and I can't see him rising to the standard required in the premiership if we go up.

This Norwegian is young and has much more potential. If the reports of Brighton or others wanting KMac are true and we can get £5m+ for him and replace him with this guy at something like £7-8m that would sound like a good bit of business IMO

Unless McDonald demands a move I'd much rather keep him and the settled midfield for the coming season and then buy an upgrade if we go up. Wouldn't want to see a new player from a different league try to settle for 6 months in that all important role.

We do need a reliable backup to K-Mac though and I quite like the Jackson Irvine link, a player with the qualities to replace either McDonald or Johansen when needed. With him and Christensen as backups to the starting trio, our midfield would be set for the new season.
I'm of the similar mindset. And not exactly the first position I would blow my wad of cash. Get Jackson for cheaper, concentrate on another CB and Striker x 2.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 13, 2017, 05:40:33 PM
Curious what folks would think of us going after Nicolas de Préville from Lille. Appears, via TransferMrkt, that he's reasonably priced for his position (center forward). He also can play both wing positions which would seemingly play into Slavisa's system.

Hitting his prime (26) and put in 14 in 23 games last season for Lille. Takes free kicks. Not sure about penalties but, how cld he be worse than what we put together last season?

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 13, 2017, 06:09:17 PM
 :wow: Strange one if true.


Pete O'Rourke @SportsPeteO

Birmingham have agreed a deal to sign Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale on a free transfer. #BCFC #bhafc
Edit .
Done deal.
https://mobile.twitter.com/BCFC/status/874672906294484992
Title: David Stockdale
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 13, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
Just signed for Harry at Birmingham.. :046:
Title: Re: David Stockdale
Post by: Southcoastffc on June 13, 2017, 06:39:06 PM
Whaaaaaaatttttttttttttt?   Don't know what Stocko's family reasons are but 'Arry and Brum?  Jeez, I hope his pay deal is good.
Title: Re: David Stockdale
Post by: Barrett487 on June 13, 2017, 06:55:19 PM
Perhaps he was told by BHA that they would be bringing in a keeper and he'd be back-up? If not, his decision suggests a lack of ambition or confidence.
Title: Re: David Stockdale
Post by: cmg on June 13, 2017, 07:04:06 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 13, 2017, 06:55:19 PM
Perhaps he was told by BHA that they would be bringing in a keeper and he'd be back-up? If not, his decision suggests a lack of ambition or confidence.

...or a well developed interest in collecting paycheques with big numbers written on them.

"Show me the money!"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on June 13, 2017, 07:21:17 PM
Whatever happened to
Leonid Slutsky ?
He got an ice pick
That made his ears burn

Whatever happened to
Dear old Leonid?
The great Elmyra
And Sancho Panza?
Whatever happened to the tigers?
Whatever happened to the tigers?

Whatever happened to
All of the tigers?
All the Shakespearoes?
They watched their Hull burn
Whatever happened to the tigers?
Whatever happened to the tigers?

No more tigers any more
No more tigers any more

Whatever happened to
All of the tigers?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Buffalo76 on June 13, 2017, 07:22:58 PM
Money motivated all day long. Unfortunately I can see Brum having a better time of things next season. He'll b the 1st of many new signings made by the twitchy one I suspect.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on June 13, 2017, 07:50:14 PM
Surely he could go and sit on the bench for any number of PL clubs for more money than brum would give him. While it may lack ambition, he wants to play week in week out. Fair play to him and Brighton for saying thank you to him but letting him get a fat signing on fee.
Title: Stockdale to Brum
Post by: SouthfieldWhite on June 13, 2017, 08:11:42 PM
Bit surprised to see David Stockdale leave Brighton forBirmingham,  couldn't of been in Brighton plans and the pull of Arry must of been too much.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on June 13, 2017, 08:37:21 PM
Quote from: SouthfieldWhite on June 13, 2017, 08:11:42 PM
Bit surprised to see David Stockdale leave Brighton forBirmingham,  couldn't of been in Brighton plans and the pull of Arry must of been too much.

Brighton's first signing last week was a goal keeper
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 13, 2017, 08:44:31 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on June 13, 2017, 07:50:14 PM
Surely he could go and sit on the bench for any number of PL clubs for more money than brum would give him. While it may lack ambition, he wants to play week in week out. Fair play to him and Brighton for saying thank you to him but letting him get a fat signing on fee.

Agree. Its not money motivated. My mate whos a Brighton fan tells me their just about to sign another keeper and Stockdale will no longer be number 1. Fair play to him to go in search of first team football.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 13, 2017, 08:55:27 PM
Didnt see stocko leaving BHA,suprised!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 13, 2017, 09:06:35 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 13, 2017, 08:55:27 PM
Didnt see stocko leaving BHA,suprised!
was announced 3 weeks a go he was off, he was out of contract and he didn't sign a new deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on June 13, 2017, 09:24:19 PM
Quote from: Buffalo76 on June 13, 2017, 07:22:58 PM
Money motivated all day long. Unfortunately I can see Brum having a better time of things next season. He'll b the 1st of many new signings made by the twitchy one I suspect.

he'll definitely be paying over the odds, he's only got a years contract, so to bankrupt another club he needs to get a move on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on June 13, 2017, 10:04:30 PM
His stock will never be higher than it currently is and he's decided to join a club that survived relegation to league one on the final day of the season whilst he was playing for the championship title?

Whatever the reasons and as much as I love him, Stockdale has always been the bridesmaid and never the bride. Whenever promoted the club don't decide to stick with him, we messed him around.

In my opinion it's a very unambitious move but good luck to him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HeinekenFFC on June 13, 2017, 10:22:57 PM
Looks like Emenike is off to Sivasspor in Turkey, bullet dodged imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HeinekenFFC on June 13, 2017, 10:44:02 PM
Belgian Press also reporting that we've asked to re-loan Cyriac back for the next season and they're open to it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 12:49:16 AM
Another article linking us with Arfield

http://the4thofficial.net/2017/06/fulham-ready-make-offer-burnley-midfield-enforcer-can-jokanovic-pull-off/

Fulham Ready To Make An Offer For This Burnley Midfield Enforcer: Can Jokanović Pull This Off?

Fulham are eyeing a move for Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield. The Championship side is preparing for the new season after failing to get past the Playoff stage in the last season. The Cottagers will be banking on their inspired performances last term but will have to bolster some significant portions of the current squad.

The Scotland-born Canadian international has had a pretty quiet season in terms of performances but the Cottagers are ready to bring him to the Championship. Despite having a pretty decent season, Fulham gaffer Slavisa Jokanovic is eyeing him in an attempt to make a push for the promotion next season.

Burnley defied all odds as they stayed afloat in the Premier League after a not so impressive season but Arfield's form hasn't managed to attract much interest. Perhaps it was his form in the promotion winning season for the Clarets where he had played a crucial role, which might be the reason behind Fulham's interest. On his road to the Premier League, the midfielder had scored eight goals and assisted six times in the Championship.

Sean Dyche knows the potential of the player and would be reluctant to let him go. But the player's contract situation might hinder his plan. The midfielder will be moving into his last year of the contract and the Clarets
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 14, 2017, 06:37:43 AM
Been money on oddschecker BV now fav to join us.
Tom Ince..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 14, 2017, 07:08:27 AM
 
EFL released list: Would any of these stars interest QPR, Fulham or Brentford?

We take a look at all of the players released from the Championship clubs, with some big names throughout. Would you take any of them at your club?

EFL released list: Would any of these stars interest QPR, Fulham or Brentford?

We take a look at all of the players released from the Championship clubs, with some big names throughout. Would you take any of them at your club?

We take a look at those who have been let go from the 24 Championship clubs this summer, meaning they are available on a free transfer from July 1.

Would any of these released players take your fancy?

Sky Bet Championship

Aston Villa

Johan Abdoul, Riccardo Calder, Henry Cowans, Rory Hale, Libor Kozak,Thomas Leggett,Joseph Linley, Jerell Sellars, Joonas Sundman.

Barnsley

James Shaun Carvell, Jake Charles, Jack Nicholas, Jack Cowgill, Callum Evans, Lewis Nyatanga, Omari Patrick, George Proctor, Joshua Scowen, Matthew Templeton, Marley Watkins, Aidan White, Ryan William

Birmingham City

Charlee Adams, Koby Arthur, Noe Baba, Reece Brown, Charlie Cooper, George O'Neill, Paul Robinson.

Blackburn Rovers

Hope Akpan, Joshua Askew, Wes Brown, Gordon Greer, Adam Henley, Ramirez Howarth, Jason Lowe.

Brentford

James Ferry, Seika Jatta, Dominic Kurasik, Dimitrios Kyriatzis, Alan McCormack, Daniel Parish.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Caspar Ankergren, Dylan Barnett, Thomas Bong, Thomas Cadman, Vegard Forren, Vahid Hambo, Chris O'Grady, Steve Sidwell, David Stockdale, Connor Tighe, Joseph Ward.

Bristol City

Osagi Bascombe, Jack Challis, James Difford, Mark Little, Kodi Lyons-Foster, Joseph Mcnulty, Harvey Moss, Aaron Wilbraham.

Burton Albion

Shaun Barker, Christopher Beardsley, Stephen Bywater, Lloyd Dyer, Philip Edwards, Thomas Flanagan, Charlie Gatter, Jonathan McLaughlin, John Mousinho, Callum Reilly, Marvin Sordell, Ben Turner, Lee Williamson,

Cardiff City

Thomas Adeyemi, Jamie Bird, Jordan Blaise, Adam Le Fondre, Bruno Manga, Kadeem Mathurin-Harris, Luke O'Reilly, Abdul-Yussuf Oshilaja, Robbie Patten, Macauley Southam, Theo Wharton, Peter Whittingham

Derby County

Thomas Mellors, D'Abadia Santos.

Fulham

Larnell Cole, Jack Grimmer, Jesse Joronen, Scott Parker, Ryheem Sheckleford, Joshua Smile, Jake Soutter, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Joshua Walker.

Ipswich Town

Christophe Berra, Leon Best, Giles Coke, Paul Digby, Jonathan Douglas, Jacob Marsden, Joe Robinson, Steven Taylor.

Leeds United

Jordan Botaka, Alex Purver, Michael Taylor, Ross Turnbull, Jack Vann, Billy Whitehouse.

Newcastle United

Sammy Ameobi, Vurnon Anita, Stefan Broccoli, Yoan Gouffran, Lubomir Satka, Haris Vuckic

Norwich City

Sebastian Bassong, Ryan Bennett, Jamie Eaton-Collins, Raymond Grant, Ben Killip, Conor McGrandles, Youssouf Mulumbu, John Ruddy, Michael Turner, Steven Whittaker.

Nottingham Forest

Matthew Fryatt, Christopher Marques, Ferderik Nielsen, Fryatt Matthew Charles, Gonzales Pinillos, James Thorne, Robert Worrall

Preston North End

Jermaine Beckford, Anders Lindegaard, Clive Smith

QPR

Darnell Goather-Braithwaite, Karl Henry

Reading

Harrison Bennett, Harry Cardwell, Dominic Hyam, Aaron Kuhl, Sean Long, Stuart Moore, Craig Tanner, Joe Tupper, Terence Vancooten, Daniel Williams.

Rotherham United

Fabian Bailey, Lee Camp, Christopher Dawson, Lars Ekstrand, Stephen Kelly, Joe Mattock, Thomas Rose, Richard Smallwood, Thomas Thorpe, Kelvin Wilson, Richard Wood.

Sheffield Wednesday

Franck Betra, Claude Dielna, Urby Emanuelson, Charlie Hayford, Darryl Lachman, Jose Semedo, Elliot Percival, Vincent Sasso, Modou Sougou

Wigan Athletic

Adam Anson, Arnold Baxendale, James Boyd,Sam Cosgrove, Juusi Jaaskelainen, Liam Langford, Alex Lingard, Gabriel Obertan, David Perkins, Andrew Taylor, Stephen Warnock.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Joseph Delacoe, James Henry, Ben O'Hanlon, Bradley Reid, Regan Upton, Michael Williamson.




http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/efl-released-list-would-any-13178724
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 14, 2017, 07:08:54 AM
 
Fulham linked with move for attacker – familiar face at Craven Cottage

Fulham could look to loan Oostend attacker Cyriac for the season, according to claims in the Belgian media. The 26-year-old spent six months on loan with the Championship side in the last campaign.

Het Nieuwsblad have reported Oostend are looking to offload Cyriac in the next window in order to pave way for new players to join this summer. The Ivory Coast international looks surplus to requirements with the Jupiler club, and Fulham could offer them a solution to their problems.

Fulham loaned Cyriac in the second half of last season, but they didn't activate their right of redemption on the forward. Around a month ago it was reported in Belgium that Fulham were considering taking Cyriac back, but wanted to find out their league status first.

The West London side are open to the possibility of loaning the Ivorian for a season, and given Oostend's desire to get rid of the player a deal could be done.

Cyriac played nine times for Fulham last season, scoring one goal, but all his appearances came via the substitute bench. The centre forward has two years remaining on his contact with Oostend.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-linked-move-attacker-familiar-face-craven-cottage/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 07:26:58 AM
Not overwhelmed by that prospect, said when we signed him didn't think he would suit our style and possibly not good enough.

If it happens really hoping he proves me wrong and shows what he can do and what I saw when I watched him play for for Standard the year before he went to Anderlecht
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on June 14, 2017, 08:04:06 AM
Parker been released or talks still ongoing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 14, 2017, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 14, 2017, 08:36:14 AM
Cyriac obviously didn't do enough to overwhelm anyone but he was never given more than a few minutes at the end of a game. Given the number on here who say we should give Woodrow YET ANOTHER run of games, I'd much rather just give Cyriac that one first proper chance he hasn't had yet. He showed flashes of technical ability several levels above Woodrow.

If we have intentions of automatic promotion then we have to go up another level,and Cyriac and Cauley  are not up to that.
We need to spend on a striker/front man.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 08:52:10 AM
Bearing in mind we need at least two more strikers, I've got no problem with him coming back as A) he's already familiar with the club and the system we play, and B) in the small amount of time he got, he showed he's got potential to be capable of playing at this level. Also I've never seen such a good jump on such a small bloke, so I think a good pre-season with us will see him do far better next season (if he comes back)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 09:12:13 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 14, 2017, 08:36:14 AM
Cyriac obviously didn't do enough to overwhelm anyone but he was never given more than a few minutes at the end of a game. Given the number on here who say we should give Woodrow YET ANOTHER run of games, I'd much rather just give Cyriac that one first proper chance he hasn't had yet. He showed flashes of technical ability several levels above Woodrow.
I understand what your saying, but it reiterates what I said when he signed, maybe SJ also didn't think he had what it too for the championship.

I was lucky enough to see him play first hand for 3 seasons, at Standard red hot and banging them in at Anderlecht off the boil. He didn't I press me at Anderlecht at all, poor attitude to working for the ball expected it on a plate, but before he went there he worked very hard, for me it was a case of I'm now at the big club and I fear that same attitude with a move to england

As I said back in January and on the earlier post in this thread I hope if we sign him he proves me wrong
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gang on June 14, 2017, 09:13:04 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on June 14, 2017, 08:04:06 AM
Parker been released or talks still ongoing?

I heard he was joining our coaching staff.
Title: Stockdale joins Birmingham
Post by: MaidenheadMick on June 14, 2017, 10:09:26 AM
Turned down the contract offered by Brighton. Joins Brum on July 1st.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 14, 2017, 10:50:20 AM
I would have Bassong (If Sig leaves) and Mulumbu as cover/rotation for Mcdonald

I loved Urby Emanulson during his first stint with us although he didn't get many minutes at Wednesday. Versatile player that can cover about 4 positions. Maybe one to look at.

Danny Williams is also a good player but I suspect their will be premier league interest.

Bruno Manga is also highly rated and rejected a new deal at Cardiff. I would have him if Sig leaves.
Title: Re: Stockdale joins Birmingham
Post by: Holders on June 14, 2017, 10:57:55 AM
What a shame, we should never have let him go.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on June 14, 2017, 11:07:59 AM
Cyriac deserves another look.  He knows the Club, the system, and his team mates, but we also need a seriously experienced striker or two who want to be in a Championship winning side.  I'd also like to see Woodrow in pre-season action just to see if he now has the potential to be a squad player (or better) in a really good team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 14, 2017, 11:11:00 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on June 14, 2017, 08:04:06 AM
Parker been released or talks still ongoing?

Being 'released' in the context of this list means that his playing contract is not being renewed rather than that he is leaving the club altogether.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 11:17:52 AM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 14, 2017, 11:11:00 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on June 14, 2017, 08:04:06 AM
Parker been released or talks still ongoing?

Being 'released' in the context of this list means that his playing contract is not being renewed rather than that he is leaving the club altogether.
I heard player coach role on offer, so if we need someone we have someone, but that of course depends on if we have 25 players better I guess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 12:22:19 PM
Bookies make Fulham favourites to sign Derby County's Tom Ince with Sheffield Wednesday among other main contenders

Bookmakers Bet Victor are offering odds on Tom Ince's next club.

The Derby County winger could be on his way out of Pride Park this summer, with Rams boss Gary Rowett hinting he may have to sell his stars to raise funds for new arrivals.

The Sun reported on Tuesday that Huddersfield Town have opened talks with Derby regarding an initial season-long loan deal, while another newly-promoted side, Newcastle United, have been strongly linked in recent months.
Nevertheless, Bet Victor's latest odds suggest it's one of Derby's Championship rivals, Fulham, who currently lead the race.
The Cottagers are 5/1 to sign Ince - who scored 14 league goals in 2016-17 - before 3 September this year, with another second-tier side, Sheffield Wednesday, occupying slightly longer odds of 6/1, alongside Huddersfield, Newcastle and Swansea City.
Sheffield Wednesday were linked with a move for Ince during last summer's transfer window, and are said to want to add to their wide options this summer.
Both the Owls and Fulham - who currently employ Sone Aluko, Floyd Ayite and Neeskens Kebano in the Derby star's position - were beaten in May's Championship play-off semi-finals.


http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/14/bookies-make-fulham-favourites-to-sign-derby-countys-tom-ince-wi/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on June 14, 2017, 12:31:51 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 08:52:10 AM
Bearing in mind we need at least two more strikers, I've got no problem with him coming back as A) he's already familiar with the club and the system we play, and B) in the small amount of time he got, he showed he's got potential to be capable of playing at this level. Also I've never seen such a good jump on such a small bloke, so I think a good pre-season with us will see him do far better next season (if he comes back)

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:10:28 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 14, 2017, 12:13:04 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 14, 2017, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 14, 2017, 08:36:14 AM
Cyriac obviously didn't do enough to overwhelm anyone but he was never given more than a few minutes at the end of a game. Given the number on here who say we should give Woodrow YET ANOTHER run of games, I'd much rather just give Cyriac that one first proper chance he hasn't had yet. He showed flashes of technical ability several levels above Woodrow.

If we have intentions of automatic promotion then we have to go up another level,and Cyriac and Cauley  are not up to that.
We need to spend on a striker/front man.

I agree he shouldn't be the only striker we sign but how do you know what standard he's up to or not? He never got more than 45 min and if you add up all his minutes it's still less than 2 games. In fact having got one goal in that time, he was probably our most prolific scorer in terms of minutes per goal
For me I lived in Belgium and watched him for a good part of 3 seasons and in the seasons he was at Anderlecht he was poor very poor, he did have a good season at Standard the year before which is why Anderlecht went for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rhys Lightning 63 on June 14, 2017, 04:36:03 PM
http://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2017/06/bundesliga-vfl-wolfsburg-plant-zukunft-ohne-ashkan-dejagah

Ashkan Dejagah leaving Wolfsburg again. Say what you want about Magath, but Dejagah was INCREDIBLE in the last part of 13/14. I'd have him back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 14, 2017, 05:28:40 PM
I'd have Dejagah back.

To say Fulham need to look beyond other clubs rejects is not accurate. Aluko,Malone,Johansen,Kalas,Piazon were all rejects. Those who weren't rejects were Jozabed, Kebano and Sigurdsson. In fact if we look to go about our business smartly we should be looking at players who may have had a poor season, but its clear they have talent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 06:28:16 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 14, 2017, 05:28:40 PM
I'd have Dejagah back.

To say Fulham need to look beyond other clubs rejects is not accurate. Aluko,Malone,Johansen,Kalas,Piazon were all rejects. Those who weren't rejects were Jozabed, Kebano and Sigurdsson. In fact if we look to go about our business smartly we should be looking at players who may have had a poor season, but its clear they have talent.

Yes I would have Dejagah back also.
Didn't I read somewhere that his current club have decided he is surplas to their requirements.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on June 14, 2017, 07:09:41 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Talk to stats boy. I don't think the policy at the club has changed, and would fully expect more of the same (underwhelmingly yet efficient signings with some nice potenital) we have seen in recent history from the Khan regime. On paper I'd expect most on here to think we have blown a great opportunity to greater build the squad in key places.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 14, 2017, 08:35:42 PM
John McGinn being mentioned again on Championship rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 08:51:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 14, 2017, 08:35:42 PM
John McGinn being mentioned again on Championship rumours.

Is he a Hibbs midfielder ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 14, 2017, 10:32:35 PM
Popular Kalas Not Coming Back to Fulham

Somebody who impressed during his loan spell with Fulham Football Club, doesn`t look as if he will pull on a Fulham shirt again.

The 24-year-old Czech international centre-back, Tomas Kalas, was outstanding during his loan spell at Craven Cottage and played his part in Fulham reaching the play-offs, an experience that was to sadly end in failure.

Kalas, on the books of our neighbours Chelsea, is no stranger to loan spells having played on the continent before showcasing his talents with Middlesbrough and then Fulham, in England.

Some at Craven Cottage may have hoped that Fulham would approach Chelsea with a view to doing a permanent deal for the player, however, it seems that another Championship side may have beaten us to the punch.

It`s being reported by the Evening Standard, that Hull City are looking to do a deal with Chelsea.

The Humberside outfit also have an advantage over any other clubs wishing to sign Kalas, their new manager, Leonid Slutsky, is a close associate of Roman Abramovich.

Some you win, some you lose.

Read more: http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=494954#ixzz4k0yfyRmm
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on June 14, 2017, 10:46:07 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 14, 2017, 10:32:35 PM
Popular Kalas Not Coming Back to Fulham

Somebody who impressed during his loan spell with Fulham Football Club, doesn`t look as if he will pull on a Fulham shirt again.

The 24-year-old Czech international centre-back, Tomas Kalas, was outstanding during his loan spell at Craven Cottage and played his part in Fulham reaching the play-offs, an experience that was to sadly end in failure.

Kalas, on the books of our neighbours Chelsea, is no stranger to loan spells having played on the continent before showcasing his talents with Middlesbrough and then Fulham, in England.

Some at Craven Cottage may have hoped that Fulham would approach Chelsea with a view to doing a permanent deal for the player, however, it seems that another Championship side may have beaten us to the punch.

It`s being reported by the Evening Standard, that Hull City are looking to do a deal with Chelsea.

The Humberside outfit also have an advantage over any other clubs wishing to sign Kalas, their new manager, Leonid Slutsky, is a close associate of Roman Abramovich.

Some you win, some you lose.

Read more: http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=494954#ixzz4k0yfyRmm

How much say have players got with regard to where they end up?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 15, 2017, 07:43:36 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 14, 2017, 10:32:35 PM
Popular Kalas Not Coming Back to Fulham

Somebody who impressed during his loan spell with Fulham Football Club, doesn`t look as if he will pull on a Fulham shirt again.

The 24-year-old Czech international centre-back, Tomas Kalas, was outstanding during his loan spell at Craven Cottage and played his part in Fulham reaching the play-offs, an experience that was to sadly end in failure.

Kalas, on the books of our neighbours Chelsea, is no stranger to loan spells having played on the continent before showcasing his talents with Middlesbrough and then Fulham, in England.

Some at Craven Cottage may have hoped that Fulham would approach Chelsea with a view to doing a permanent deal for the player, however, it seems that another Championship side may have beaten us to the punch.

It`s being reported by the Evening Standard, that Hull City are looking to do a deal with Chelsea.

The Humberside outfit also have an advantage over any other clubs wishing to sign Kalas, their new manager, Leonid Slutsky, is a close associate of Roman Abramovich.

Some you win, some you lose.

Read more: http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=494954#ixzz4k0yfyRmm

He wants to play in the prem, so if a choice between two championship clubs to get there, I would hope he chooses us as he knows us. But then he could have gone to Boro to play in the premier, so perhaps his preference is to stay down south in a permanent move.

Can't force a player to go to somewhere he doesn't want to live, if that is the case

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on June 15, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.

Well on pure ability and class, ince is head and shoulders above ayite and kebanao and rather better than aluko. we see  that every time he faces us and this season was outstanding at craven cottage again. However, what worries me is that he has not made it at a higher level. there has always been an issue with character/attitude but who knows if that is true or not. IMO he would be an amazing addition to the squad if we got him and joca managed to get the best from him. we play a style and he would have to conform, i suspect he would and we would all be better for the move.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 15, 2017, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: nose on June 15, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.

Well on pure ability and class, ince is head and shoulders above ayite and kebanao and rather better than aluko. we see  that every time he faces us and this season was outstanding at craven cottage again. However, what worries me is that he has not made it at a higher level. there has always been an issue with character/attitude but who knows if that is true or not. IMO he would be an amazing addition to the squad if we got him and joca managed to get the best from him. we play a style and he would have to conform, i suspect he would and we would all be better for the move.

Except he would cost 10mill, Probably effecting our chances of bringing in Kalas and a top striker .

Hes a good player but the wing is not an area that needs urgent attending too. Sort out a top striker, bring in Kalas and some good competition for our midfield 3. Then look at wingers with the money left.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on June 15, 2017, 02:34:20 PM
Quote from: nose on June 15, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.

Well on pure ability and class, ince is head and shoulders above ayite and kebanao and rather better than aluko. we see  that every time he faces us and this season was outstanding at craven cottage again. However, what worries me is that he has not made it at a higher level. there has always been an issue with character/attitude but who knows if that is true or not. IMO he would be an amazing addition to the squad if we got him and joca managed to get the best from him. we play a style and he would have to conform, i suspect he would and we would all be better for the move.

I'm thinking he would also cost less than the purchase of Piazon. Totally worth it in my opinion
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EJL on June 15, 2017, 02:44:20 PM
I'd be shocked if Kalas returns to us. The Slutsky/Abramovich link is gonna nudge teams like us and Bristol City further back in the queue for Chelsea's best loanees.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 15, 2017, 02:58:36 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on June 15, 2017, 02:34:20 PM
Quote from: nose on June 15, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.

Well on pure ability and class, ince is head and shoulders above ayite and kebanao and rather better than aluko. we see  that every time he faces us and this season was outstanding at craven cottage again. However, what worries me is that he has not made it at a higher level. there has always been an issue with character/attitude but who knows if that is true or not. IMO he would be an amazing addition to the squad if we got him and joca managed to get the best from him. we play a style and he would have to conform, i suspect he would and we would all be better for the move.

I'm thinking he would also cost less than the purchase of Piazon. Totally worth it in my opinion

Piazon will cost around £3m - fees for Ince are being discussed at around £10m which isn't worth it seeing as you could get a player from a foreign league for half that with similar ability, plus you've got to factor in that saving £7m by buying Piazon which gets you two or more good players in more important positions (CB,GK, CF etc etc.). If we'd been in the position we were last season when we had 0 wingers then I'd say splash the cash, however we've got 3 good wingers and Piazon would be the fourth and that for me means that it's not worth it. Alternatively Khan could have a total Carpe Diem moment and give us license to spend mega bucks on multiple players, in which case go for it as he would benefit the squad undoubtedly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on June 15, 2017, 03:08:14 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 15, 2017, 02:58:36 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on June 15, 2017, 02:34:20 PM
Quote from: nose on June 15, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.

Well on pure ability and class, ince is head and shoulders above ayite and kebanao and rather better than aluko. we see  that every time he faces us and this season was outstanding at craven cottage again. However, what worries me is that he has not made it at a higher level. there has always been an issue with character/attitude but who knows if that is true or not. IMO he would be an amazing addition to the squad if we got him and joca managed to get the best from him. we play a style and he would have to conform, i suspect he would and we would all be better for the move.

I'm thinking he would also cost less than the purchase of Piazon. Totally worth it in my opinion

Piazon will cost around £3m - fees for Ince are being discussed at around £10m which isn't worth it seeing as you could get a player from a foreign league for half that with similar ability, plus you've got to factor in that saving £7m by buying Piazon which gets you two or more good players in more important positions (CB,GK, CF etc etc.). If we'd been in the position we were last season when we had 0 wingers then I'd say splash the cash, however we've got 3 good wingers and Piazon would be the fourth and that for me means that it's not worth it. Alternatively Khan could have a total Carpe Diem moment and give us license to spend mega bucks on multiple players, in which case go for it as he would benefit the squad undoubtedly.

I think we're randomly picking numbers out of a hat. If you look at our current squad with Kebano, Ayite, Sessegnon, Aluko that can fill the two wide positions, with George Williams in the wings, it makes you wonder if we really need Piazon. Additionally, Aluko is really the only one we have that is a natural RW/SS; somewhere Ince would challenge him. Sounds like a loan move is possible too; perhaps the question is do we want Piazon on a full transfer or Ince or a loan?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 15, 2017, 03:16:02 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on June 15, 2017, 02:34:20 PM
Quote from: nose on June 15, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.

Well on pure ability and class, ince is head and shoulders above ayite and kebanao and rather better than aluko. we see  that every time he faces us and this season was outstanding at craven cottage again. However, what worries me is that he has not made it at a higher level. there has always been an issue with character/attitude but who knows if that is true or not. IMO he would be an amazing addition to the squad if we got him and joca managed to get the best from him. we play a style and he would have to conform, i suspect he would and we would all be better for the move.

I'm thinking he would also cost less than the purchase of Piazon. Totally worth it in my opinion

Piazon would cost at most half as much as Ince and Piazon is proven to have the mental attributes which Ince doesnt.
Derby just rejected 7mill bid from Hudd for Ince and say they want 10.
I dont think Chelsea would demand more than 3/4mill for Piazon.  No brainer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 15, 2017, 03:45:57 PM
Quote from: EJL on June 15, 2017, 02:44:20 PM
I'd be shocked if Kalas returns to us. The Slutsky/Abramovich link is gonna nudge teams like us and Bristol City further back in the queue for Chelsea's best loanees.


At some stage in a transfer does the player involved get a say as to where he would prefer to go? Kalas must be settled in London so why would he want to move to a place like Hull. If the issue is money surely we can match anything that Hull can offer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 15, 2017, 04:10:03 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 15, 2017, 03:45:57 PM
Quote from: EJL on June 15, 2017, 02:44:20 PM
I'd be shocked if Kalas returns to us. The Slutsky/Abramovich link is gonna nudge teams like us and Bristol City further back in the queue for Chelsea's best loanees.


At some stage in a transfer does the player involved get a say as to where he would prefer to go? Kalas must be settled in London so why would he want to move to a place like Hull. If the issue is money surely we can match anything that Hull can offer.
My understanding is the following, the clubs accept a bid loan or permanent and then the player talks to the club, so then its his preference where he wants to go. Of course if the player decides to stay where he is the club could make it awkward for him, but they cannot make a player go somewhere he doesn't want too.

I would guess Hull want him on loan and we want a permanent deal so its a case of what Chelsea's preference is
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on June 15, 2017, 04:11:25 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 15, 2017, 03:16:02 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on June 15, 2017, 02:34:20 PM
Quote from: nose on June 15, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 14, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 14, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on June 14, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 14, 2017, 01:37:58 PM
according to the BBC Huddersfield after Tom Ince

Poor attitude and not better than Aluko/Ayite/Kebano. Would only take him on the cheap as a back up.

Your right about his poor attitude, but maybe as a back up, just maybe.
Nevertheless, Fulham need to look further than deadwood, other clubs rejects, countless loan deals, or cheap & cheerful inexperienced players who may or may not strengthen the team/squad.
Whereupon, we end up loaning them out, or end up in the dugout all season.
If Fulham are serious about making a genuine attempt to achieve an automatic promotion place, they have to show real intent, by supporting the manager fully in his efforts to strengthen the team, and go with Joks gut feeling, and instinct,
within financial fair play.
Or am I expecting a little too much.

Personally I do rate Tom Ince, he certainly has the ability to be a game changer, and technically he's a good player. He's got a big ego though so that's not entirely helpful when you've got a close knit team like ours who don't have that attitude. I'd take him as he can play across a front 3 of our formation and wouldn't be upset if we got him, but he'd probably want big wages and command a hefty fee which isn't worth it when I think we're strong in depth for wingers - would rather see the money go to a proper centre forward.

I agree, and on top of what you say i would add that it takes the right manager to extract the best performance out of any player. Slav has done well with our squad, with performances unrecognisable to last year's debacle.

Well on pure ability and class, ince is head and shoulders above ayite and kebanao and rather better than aluko. we see  that every time he faces us and this season was outstanding at craven cottage again. However, what worries me is that he has not made it at a higher level. there has always been an issue with character/attitude but who knows if that is true or not. IMO he would be an amazing addition to the squad if we got him and joca managed to get the best from him. we play a style and he would have to conform, i suspect he would and we would all be better for the move.

I'm thinking he would also cost less than the purchase of Piazon. Totally worth it in my opinion

Piazon would cost at most half as much as Ince and Piazon is proven to have the mental attributes which Ince doesnt.
Derby just rejected 7mill bid from Hudd for Ince and say they want 10.
I dont think Chelsea would demand more than 3/4mill for Piazon.  No brainer.

Sorry to not entirely agree but Piazon was very underwhelming most of the time. Ayite, kebano and aluko had bags of energy and hurled themselves into games, Piazon did not. He does have some skill but his application/impact on games was far from what was needed if we are to go up IMO. Ince is proven quality and at £10M, if, and only if, Joca thinks he would fit in, I would be delighted, that is the no brainer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 15, 2017, 04:23:26 PM
I would take Ince above Piazon any day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 15, 2017, 05:31:10 PM
If its 10mill Ince 3mill Piazon I wouldnt. Keep the money and spend it on a top striker and Kalas!!
I rate Piazon and thought he was good with us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 15, 2017, 05:53:07 PM
Norwich just signed centre back from Dortmund.
That's 3 decent signings already.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 15, 2017, 06:34:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 15, 2017, 05:53:07 PM
Norwich just signed centre back from Dortmund.
That's 3 decent signings already.
to be fair he has only ever been registered to the Dortmund 2nd team so therefore only played regional football, signed because Norwich's new manager as you know is the old Dortmund 2 boss
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 15, 2017, 07:40:07 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 15, 2017, 05:31:10 PM
If its 10mill Ince 3mill Piazon I wouldnt. Keep the money and spend it on a top striker and Kalas!!
I rate Piazon and thought he was good with us.

I rate Tom Ince, despite his apparent attitude, he is more than twice the player Piazon is. He has more in his locker, and has better upper body strength, he punches his weight unlike Piazon.
I would imagine that Jok would rather be in the position of coaching and managing Tom Ince, who has pace to burn, and Jok would sought out his attitude, he is good at that.
In other words if my life depended on either of them, Tom Ince is head and shoulders above Piazon. Plus Jok would make Ince a much improved alround player.
If we couldn't get Ince, I wouldn't want to pay £3million quid on Piazon, a player that I don't think will ever nail down a place as a regular.
Tom Ince is the kind of player that could win a match on his own, that's the difference between him and Piazon, and that's can be the difference between automatic promotion, and disapointment.
Then again, unfortunately I cannot see Fulham flashing that kind of cash.
So it's really a non starter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 15, 2017, 07:47:20 PM
This the same Tom Ince Derby just turned down £7.2 million  from Huddersfield for ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on June 15, 2017, 07:49:21 PM
Tom Ince will not be coming to Fulham, end of. Hebwill cost a min of 10M.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 15, 2017, 08:14:32 PM
ince,be great if it was gonna happen.he comes with end product and worth the money!
Cant see it happenning.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 15, 2017, 08:39:03 PM
Unless we're going to ignore the FFP completely there's absolutely no need to spend serious money on a winger. Even without Piazon we've still got decent enough quality and width in those two positions. First choice striker and centre back should definitely be top priority.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on June 15, 2017, 10:49:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 15, 2017, 04:10:03 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 15, 2017, 03:45:57 PM
Quote from: EJL on June 15, 2017, 02:44:20 PM
I'd be shocked if Kalas returns to us. The Slutsky/Abramovich link is gonna nudge teams like us and Bristol City further back in the queue for Chelsea's best loanees.


At some stage in a transfer does the player involved get a say as to where he would prefer to go? Kalas must be settled in London so why would he want to move to a place like Hull. If the issue is money surely we can match anything that Hull can offer.
My understanding is the following, the clubs accept a bid loan or permanent and then the player talks to the club, so then its his preference where he wants to go. Of course if the player decides to stay where he is the club could make it awkward for him, but they cannot make a player go somewhere he doesn't want too.

I would guess Hull want him on loan and we want a permanent deal so its a case of what Chelsea's preference is

There would be no chance of another loan for kalas. He is in his last years contract. It's down to chelscum's owner and his mate's friendship if he says to kalas, "you play for the u20's or go hull" and force the move through or accept a decent figure from a club the player wants to play for.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 16, 2017, 07:30:08 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 15, 2017, 07:40:07 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 15, 2017, 05:31:10 PM
If its 10mill Ince 3mill Piazon I wouldnt. Keep the money and spend it on a top striker and Kalas!!
I rate Piazon and thought he was good with us.

I rate Tom Ince, despite his apparent attitude, he is more than twice the player Piazon is. He has more in his locker, and has better upper body strength, he punches his weight unlike Piazon.
I would imagine that Jok would rather be in the position of coaching and managing Tom Ince, who has pace to burn, and Jok would sought out his attitude, he is good at that.
In other words if my life depended on either of them, Tom Ince is head and shoulders above Piazon. Plus Jok would make Ince a much improved alround player.
If we couldn't get Ince, I wouldn't want to pay £3million quid on Piazon, a player that I don't think will ever nail down a place as a regular.
Tom Ince is the kind of player that could win a match on his own, that's the difference between him and Piazon, and that's can be the difference between automatic promotion, and disapointment.
Then again, unfortunately I cannot see Fulham flashing that kind of cash.
So it's really a non starter.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on June 16, 2017, 07:30:27 AM
Tomas Kalas' contract expires at the end of 2017-18. He's already 24 so there's no fee for Chelsea if Kalas sees out his contract. So right now he either signs a new contract with them or gets transferred. It makes no sense for a loan move.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 16, 2017, 08:21:24 AM
The problem with Ince is you can tell that as soon as he has one good season he'll be putting in a transfer request. We need more committed players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 16, 2017, 08:36:51 AM
Clearly Chelsea also have their own talent factory.
They are also just down the Fulham road, clearly they are logistically handy for any of their players who are surplus to their requirements to either transfer to Fulham FC  permanently or on loan.
As seeing we are their very close and friendly neighbours, with a history of good will, and gentle rivalry, it should be advantageous to all parties I would have thought.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on June 16, 2017, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 16, 2017, 08:36:51 AM
Clearly Chelsea also have their own talent factory.
That's a given for most PL teams but especially for the bigger clubs.  It's also a good reason for the Khan's to deliver 'ambition and quality' in this summer's window, since the Academy will become even more popular, further improving the business model when we recover PL status following a blisteringly successful 2017/8 season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 16, 2017, 09:53:01 AM
Quote from: toshes mate on June 16, 2017, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 16, 2017, 08:36:51 AM
Clearly Chelsea also have their own talent factory.
That's a given for most PL teams but especially for the bigger clubs.  It's also a good reason for the Khan's to deliver 'ambition and quality' in this summer's window, since the Academy will become even more popular, further improving the business model when we recover PL status following a blisteringly successful 2017/8 season.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on June 16, 2017, 10:46:53 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 15, 2017, 05:31:10 PM
If its 10mill Ince 3mill Piazon I wouldnt. Keep the money and spend it on a top striker and Kalas!!
I rate Piazon and thought he was good with us.

well we can agree to difer re piazon/ince BUT we do agree absolutely that a top striker plus kalas woiuld be money better spent!  I don't know how much the manager has to play with (if any!) but we are so close to being an outstanding team capable of blowing the division away, I cannot believe it would take a ridiculously vast sum to make that happen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 01:33:33 PM
http://news.arseblog.com/2017/06/report-hannover-and-fulham-eye-crowley-loan/?utm_source=feedburner.com%2Farseblognews&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+arseblognews+%28Arseblog+News+-+the+Arsenal+news+site%29


REPORT: HANNOVER AND FULHAM EYE CROWLEY LOAN

According to ESPN, Arsenal youngster Dan Crowley has a number of clubs eager to sign him on loan next season.

The 19-year-old midfielder is yet to make an appearance for Arsene Wenger's first team but has long been tipped as a future star having been snapped up from Aston Villa three years ago.

Last summer the England youth international signed a season-long deal with Oxford United only for the League One side to call time on the arrangement six months early. It was suggested at the time that the player's attitude had played a role in the decision.

Crowley subsequently moved to Eredivisie outfit Go Ahead Eagles in January and went on to score twice and make two assists in 16 appearances.

His performances in the Dutch top flight appear to have turned heads with both Fulham and Bundesliga side Hannover eager to offer him more first team experience. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will sanction an early loan or give the player a chance to shine in the upcoming pre-season tour of Sydney and China.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 01:35:03 PM
http://the72.co.uk/83977/fulham-hoping-land-arsenal-starlet-loan/

Fulham are looking to land Arsenal's Dan Crowley on loan according to a report from ESPN.

The 19-year-old midfielder is seen as one of the brightest talents in the Arsenal academy which is great praise considering how prestigious their youth system is. But despite his talent, he is still not seen as being ready for the first team and is still waiting on making his debut for the Gunners. And after being loaned out to both Oxford United and Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles, where he impressed, last season, he is once again set to leave the Emirates Stadium for another loan deal.

And with Crowley being seen as such a great young talent, several teams are lining up for the chance to snap him up. And one of those teams are Fulham who are looking to add more talent to their squad ahead of what they hope will be an exciting season for them. They ended up missing out on promotion after losing in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs to Reading and believe that Crowley could add more energy to their midfielder to make sure they finally return to the Premier League this season.

But they are set to face plenty of competition for his signature. Crowley is also being tracked by a number of other Championship clubs as well as some from the Bundesliga, with Hannover being named as one of the other teams hoping to sign him on loan. But whoever signs him will be hoping to be the team where he truly breaks out at and shows he is a future England international like some have tipped.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 16, 2017, 03:14:01 PM
Possible Martin replacement?
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 16, 2017, 03:22:21 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 16, 2017, 03:14:01 PM
Possible Martin replacement?
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid)


Get in there, let's have some of that. The number 9 shirt is available, my only concern is his habit of falling over and simulating.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 16, 2017, 03:23:15 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 16, 2017, 03:14:01 PM
Possible Martin replacement?
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid)

Was thinking the same, but would he pass the statsman's figures . :doh:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 16, 2017, 03:33:34 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 16, 2017, 03:23:15 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 16, 2017, 03:14:01 PM
Possible Martin replacement?
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid)

Was thinking the same, but would he pass the statsman's figures . :doh:


I doubt it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on June 16, 2017, 04:10:38 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 16, 2017, 03:14:01 PM
Possible Martin replacement?
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/10917545/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-real-madrid)


I bet he wants to get out of Spain before he is banged up with some 25 stone gentleman who wants him to sit on his knee and call him Baba
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 16, 2017, 04:18:11 PM
Say what you like about Ronaldo, and a great deal is said about him, he is a great footballer in the truest sense of the word AND he has shown that he can hack it under all conditions, club and country.
No problems with cold, rainswept January nights in the North East for this boy. He has been there and got the T-shirt (plus a hatfull of goals.)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 16, 2017, 09:06:03 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 01:35:03 PM
http://the72.co.uk/83977/fulham-hoping-land-arsenal-starlet-loan/

Fulham are looking to land Arsenal's Dan Crowley on loan according to a report from ESPN.

The 19-year-old midfielder is seen as one of the brightest talents in the Arsenal academy which is great praise considering how prestigious their youth system is. But despite his talent, he is still not seen as being ready for the first team and is still waiting on making his debut for the Gunners. And after being loaned out to both Oxford United and Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles, where he impressed, last season, he is once again set to leave the Emirates Stadium for another loan deal.

And with Crowley being seen as such a great young talent, several teams are lining up for the chance to snap him up. And one of those teams are Fulham who are looking to add more talent to their squad ahead of what they hope will be an exciting season for them. They ended up missing out on promotion after losing in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs to Reading and believe that Crowley could add more energy to their midfielder to make sure they finally return to the Premier League this season.

But they are set to face plenty of competition for his signature. Crowley is also being tracked by a number of other Championship clubs as well as some from the Bundesliga, with Hannover being named as one of the other teams hoping to sign him on loan. But whoever signs him will be hoping to be the team where he truly breaks out at and shows he is a future England international like some have tipped.

If we didn't loan Pereira from United last season because there weren't enough stats to make a judgement on him, then it seems doubtful we'd loan this kid when he's never played above academy level.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 16, 2017, 09:14:29 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  12h12 hours ago
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Currently in talks to sign Ole Sanaes.

#FFC #FulhamFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 16, 2017, 09:44:27 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 16, 2017, 09:14:29 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  12h12 hours ago
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Currently in talks to sign Ole Sanaes.

#FFC #FulhamFC

Is this the name that Ronaldo uses in his dealings with the Spanish tax authorities?
Or am I missing something obvious?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 16, 2017, 10:38:06 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 16, 2017, 09:14:29 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  12h12 hours ago
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Currently in talks to sign Ole Sanaes.

#FFC #FulhamFC

Big headlines in Norway when we bid 10 million last summer, but completely quiet now. The journalist who wrote about it has heard nothing now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 16, 2017, 10:41:47 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 16, 2017, 09:14:29 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  12h12 hours ago
More
Currently in talks to sign Ole Sanaes.

#FFC #FulhamFC

All Google gives me for "Ole Sanaes footballer" is:

Did you mean:

One Size footballer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 16, 2017, 10:46:17 PM
Selnes:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V5N-uSgTWYw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 16, 2017, 10:47:22 PM
SELNAES! Norwegian at Saint-Etienne

Gottim now! I was missing something obvious.

In for him in January. Looks pretty good.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 16, 2017, 11:09:12 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on June 16, 2017, 10:38:06 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 16, 2017, 09:14:29 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  12h12 hours ago
More
Currently in talks to sign Ole Sanaes.

#FFC #FulhamFC

Big headlines in Norway when we bid 10 million last summer, but completely quiet now. The journalist who wrote about it has heard nothing now.

According to TranssferMarkt Saint-Etienne paid £2.72m for Ole Selnaes January 2016 and only rate him as worth £2.55m now so it seems rather odd that we would be offering £10m.

The video shows him as a skilful player with neat touches and good passes looking rather like Brian Ruiz (including the gloves) but playing much deeper.

He seems to be classed as a defensive midfielder - certainly very few goals - but there are no signs of any tackles.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 11:47:58 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 16, 2017, 09:06:03 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 01:35:03 PM
http://the72.co.uk/83977/fulham-hoping-land-arsenal-starlet-loan/

Fulham are looking to land Arsenal's Dan Crowley on loan according to a report from ESPN.

The 19-year-old midfielder is seen as one of the brightest talents in the Arsenal academy which is great praise considering how prestigious their youth system is. But despite his talent, he is still not seen as being ready for the first team and is still waiting on making his debut for the Gunners. And after being loaned out to both Oxford United and Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles, where he impressed, last season, he is once again set to leave the Emirates Stadium for another loan deal.

And with Crowley being seen as such a great young talent, several teams are lining up for the chance to snap him up. And one of those teams are Fulham who are looking to add more talent to their squad ahead of what they hope will be an exciting season for them. They ended up missing out on promotion after losing in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs to Reading and believe that Crowley could add more energy to their midfielder to make sure they finally return to the Premier League this season.

But they are set to face plenty of competition for his signature. Crowley is also being tracked by a number of other Championship clubs as well as some from the Bundesliga, with Hannover being named as one of the other teams hoping to sign him on loan. But whoever signs him will be hoping to be the team where he truly breaks out at and shows he is a future England international like some have tipped.

If we didn't loan Pereira from United last season because there weren't enough stats to make a judgement on him, then it seems doubtful we'd loan this kid when he's never played above academy level.

They do seem to like this story........... it's probably lazy journos copying and pasting tho tbh

http://the72.co.uk/83977/fulham-hoping-land-arsenal-starlet-loan/

Fulham hoping to land Arsenal starlet on loan
by ADAM ALLCROFT on   JUN 16, 2017  0 COMMENTS ProSportsImages.co.uk
Fulham are looking to land Arsenal's Dan Crowley on loan according to a report from ESPN.

The 19-year-old midfielder is seen as one of the brightest talents in the Arsenal academy which is great praise considering how prestigious their youth system is. But despite his talent, he is still not seen as being ready for the first team and is still waiting on making his debut for the Gunners. And after being loaned out to both Oxford United and Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles, where he impressed, last season, he is once again set to leave the Emirates Stadium for another loan deal.

And with Crowley being seen as such a great young talent, several teams are lining up for the chance to snap him up. And one of those teams are Fulham who are looking to add more talent to their squad ahead of what they hope will be an exciting season for them. They ended up missing out on promotion after losing in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs to Reading and believe that Crowley could add more energy to their midfielder to make sure they finally return to the Premier League this season.

But they are set to face plenty of competition for his signature. Crowley is also being tracked by a number of other Championship clubs as well as some from the Bundesliga, with Hannover being named as one of the other teams hoping to sign him on loan. But whoever signs him will be hoping to be the team where he truly breaks out at and shows he is a future England international like some have tipped.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 17, 2017, 01:43:57 PM
Hibs striker Jason Cummings who we were interested in last window,has signed for Forest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on June 17, 2017, 03:48:28 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 16, 2017, 11:09:12 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on June 16, 2017, 10:38:06 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 16, 2017, 09:14:29 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  12h12 hours ago
More
Currently in talks to sign Ole Sanaes.

#FFC #FulhamFC

Big headlines in Norway when we bid 10 million last summer, but completely quiet now. The journalist who wrote about it has heard nothing now.

According to TranssferMarkt Saint-Etienne paid £2.72m for Ole Selnaes January 2016 and only rate him as worth £2.55m now so it seems rather odd that we would be offering £10m.

The video shows him as a skilful player with neat touches and good passes looking rather like Brian Ruiz (including the gloves) but playing much deeper.

He seems to be classed as a defensive midfielder - certainly very few goals - but there are no signs of any tackles.

Replacement for Cairney perhaps?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 17, 2017, 05:03:07 PM
Selnaes is very good. I don't think we would be able to sign him for below 9mill and I dont think he would come here to sit on the bench.
But a very good player. Would be very happy if we got him signed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 17, 2017, 06:49:56 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 01:33:33 PM
http://news.arseblog.com/2017/06/report-hannover-and-fulham-eye-crowley-loan/?utm_source=feedburner.com%2Farseblognews&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+arseblognews+%28Arseblog+News+-+the+Arsenal+news+site%29


REPORT: HANNOVER AND FULHAM EYE CROWLEY LOAN

According to ESPN, Arsenal youngster Dan Crowley has a number of clubs eager to sign him on loan next season.

The 19-year-old midfielder is yet to make an appearance for Arsene Wenger's first team but has long been tipped as a future star having been snapped up from Aston Villa three years ago.

Last summer the England youth international signed a season-long deal with Oxford United only for the League One side to call time on the arrangement six months early. It was suggested at the time that the player's attitude had played a role in the decision.

Crowley subsequently moved to Eredivisie outfit Go Ahead Eagles in January and went on to score twice and make two assists in 16 appearances.

His performances in the Dutch top flight appear to have turned heads with both Fulham and Bundesliga side Hannover eager to offer him more first team experience. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will sanction an early loan or give the player a chance to shine in the upcoming pre-season tour of Sydney and China.


Dan Crowley is the real deal, would love Fulham to bring him in on loan. That would show real intent, and send out a positive message. 
This guy is genuine quality, and a decent prospect if coached and managed well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on June 17, 2017, 07:25:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 17, 2017, 06:49:56 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 01:33:33 PM
http://news.arseblog.com/2017/06/report-hannover-and-fulham-eye-crowley-loan/?utm_source=feedburner.com%2Farseblognews&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+arseblognews+%28Arseblog+News+-+the+Arsenal+news+site%29


REPORT: HANNOVER AND FULHAM EYE CROWLEY LOAN

According to ESPN, Arsenal youngster Dan Crowley has a number of clubs eager to sign him on loan next season.

The 19-year-old midfielder is yet to make an appearance for Arsene Wenger's first team but has long been tipped as a future star having been snapped up from Aston Villa three years ago.

Last summer the England youth international signed a season-long deal with Oxford United only for the League One side to call time on the arrangement six months early. It was suggested at the time that the player's attitude had played a role in the decision.

Crowley subsequently moved to Eredivisie outfit Go Ahead Eagles in January and went on to score twice and make two assists in 16 appearances.

His performances in the Dutch top flight appear to have turned heads with both Fulham and Bundesliga side Hannover eager to offer him more first team experience. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will sanction an early loan or give the player a chance to shine in the upcoming pre-season tour of Sydney and China.


Dan Crowley is the real deal, would love Fulham to bring him in on loan. That would show real intent, and send out a positive message. 
This guy is genuine quality, and a decent prospect if coached and managed well.

Last summer the England youth international signed a season-long deal with Oxford United only for the League One side to call time on the arrangement six months early. It was suggested at the time that the player's attitude had played a role in the decision.

after Martin do we need another with a bad attiude
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 17, 2017, 07:44:14 PM
 :wow:
Quote from: Nero on June 17, 2017, 07:25:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 17, 2017, 06:49:56 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 16, 2017, 01:33:33 PM
http://news.arseblog.com/2017/06/report-hannover-and-fulham-eye-crowley-loan/?utm_source=feedburner.com%2Farseblognews&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+arseblognews+%28Arseblog+News+-+the+Arsenal+news+site%29


REPORT: HANNOVER AND FULHAM EYE CROWLEY LOAN

According to ESPN, Arsenal youngster Dan Crowley has a number of clubs eager to sign him on loan next season.

The 19-year-old midfielder is yet to make an appearance for Arsene Wenger's first team but has long been tipped as a future star having been snapped up from Aston Villa three years ago.

Last summer the England youth international signed a season-long deal with Oxford United only for the League One side to call time on the arrangement six months early. It was suggested at the time that the player's attitude had played a role in the decision.

Crowley subsequently moved to Eredivisie outfit Go Ahead Eagles in January and went on to score twice and make two assists in 16 appearances.

His performances in the Dutch top flight appear to have turned heads with both Fulham and Bundesliga side Hannover eager to offer him more first team experience. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will sanction an early loan or give the player a chance to shine in the upcoming pre-season tour of Sydney and China.




Dan Crowley is the real deal, would love Fulham to bring him in on loan. That would show real intent, and send out a positive message. 
This guy is genuine quality, and a decent prospect if coached and managed well.

Last summer the England youth international signed a season-long deal with Oxford United only for the League One side to call time on the arrangement six months early. It was suggested at the time that the player's attitude had played a role in the decision.

after Martin do we need another with a bad attiude

Yes I read that, but I never believe everything I read, I do not think you can compare him and Martin, two different age groups, two different cases.
Oxford seemed to have had an issue with him, maybe or maybe not he thought he was the dogs genitals when he was there which would not have gone down too well.
Maybe he fell out with somebody with influence.
There are two sides to every story.
Teenagers do daft things whilst growing up, perhaps he wasn't Managed properly, Oxford initially saw something in him, and Arsenal certainly do.
One mans meat is another mans poison.
One mans hero is another mans terrorist.
In my line of work, I have learnt never to believe ' hearsay ' or ' third party ', its circumstantial and genuinely an opinion built on a hidden agenda.
Although I agree it's best to be wise before the event, which is why it's important to research and gather information, and watch a player who has been identified as a target, by watching them play at away grounds, to see how they react in a different more hostile atmosphere, and their body language when things are going wrong, how they communicate, and if they encourage or not, do they go missing and hide, when things are rough. 
That's why a Manager is employed to 'manage', and the good ones generally are successful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 17, 2017, 08:08:56 PM
I have never really seen Crowley play. But someone who couldn't nail down a starting spot at League 1 Oxford can't be all that. I would rather see LVC be used as midfield cover over loaning one of Arsenals youth players that isn't even an improvement.

But as I said. Never seen him play and stats dont always show the full picture.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 17, 2017, 08:19:20 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 17, 2017, 08:08:56 PM
I have never really seen Crowley play. But someone who couldn't nail down a starting spot at League 1 Oxford can't be all that. I would rather see LVC be used as midfield cover over loaning one of Arsenals youth players that isn't even an improvement.

But as I said. Never seen him play and stats dont always show the full picture.

You make a good point about LVC, and I agree with what you say.
When he came into the team he looked the real deal, that unfortunate injury set him back, and it's taken him a while to find his best form again, but I would rather see him be given the opportunity to blossom in Fulham colours again. Hopefully he will have a good u21 championship and recover his old form again for the new season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on June 17, 2017, 08:40:15 PM
We were concerned with the lack of central mid-field cover once the trio nailed starting positions.  A galvanised LVC coming back to us and being used in conjunction with Johanson and Cairney would in effect be an excellent new signing for us and keep the other two fresh.  One that I would prefer over a unknown 19 year old with potential.  Another Thomas Eisfeld?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AnEssexFan on June 17, 2017, 08:43:41 PM
Do we need to sign a premier league clubs young midfielder on loan, and help develop them, when we have LVC, Adeniran and De la Torre?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 17, 2017, 09:26:06 PM
Quote from: AnEssexFan on June 17, 2017, 08:43:41 PM
Do we need to sign a premier league clubs young midfielder on loan, and help develop them, when we have LVC, Adeniran and De la Torre?
Would like to see our youth given the chance along with LVC.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 17, 2017, 09:46:44 PM
To be fair. If Adeniran is a regular part of the squad I dont think we will be anywhere near automatic spots. A good prospect but not ready for first team football just yet.

I like Della Torre aswell, But if some of you complain Piazon is leightweight... De la Torre even more so.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gerrys on June 17, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Crowley_(footballer)
According to Wikipedia Dan Crowley signed for Fulham on a permanent deal on 17th July 2017!
:005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 18, 2017, 12:07:46 AM
Quote from: gerrys on June 17, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Crowley_(footballer)
According to Wikipedia Dan Crowley signed for Fulham on a permanent deal on 17th July 2017!
:005:


I read that also, a 2 year deal, £750K. Where did that come from.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 18, 2017, 12:12:47 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/real-betis-offer-fulham-man-13199064

Real Betis to offer Fulham man Jozabed a chance to return home to Spain
The Spaniard spent half of the season out on loan with Celta Vigo and returned to Fulham earlier this month, but he is still keen on a move back to Spain
Real Betis are ready to offer Jozabed the chance to move back to Spain this summer after he returned to Fulham from his loan spell at Celta Vigo.

The former Rayo Vallecano spent half of the season out on loan at Celta after only signing for the Craven Cottage outfit in the summer having struggled to make an impact and to settle in England.

Celta had the option to make the deal permanent in June after the two clubs agreed a buy clause, but the La Liga side felt the fee was too high and decided against making a move.

Now Real Betis are ready to offer Jozabed a move home, with Fulham wanting around a permanent solution to the situation, as opposed to another loan deal.

It is believed that Jozabed is keen to return to Spain, with Betis believing they are in a good position to sign the Spaniard as a result of their close proximity to his home.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 18, 2017, 02:49:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 17, 2017, 08:19:20 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 17, 2017, 08:08:56 PM
I have never really seen Crowley play. But someone who couldn't nail down a starting spot at League 1 Oxford can't be all that. I would rather see LVC be used as midfield cover over loaning one of Arsenals youth players that isn't even an improvement.

But as I said. Never seen him play and stats dont always show the full picture.

You make a good point about LVC, and I agree with what you say.
When he came into the team he looked the real deal, that unfortunate injury set him back, and it's taken him a while to find his best form again, but I would rather see him be given the opportunity to blossom in Fulham colours again. Hopefully he will have a good u21 championship and recover his old form again for the new season.

I really like LVC and hope he can play a big part for us next season. I'm not sure though whether Jokanovic sees him as a CM. I can't check at the moment, but if I remember well all the games he played this year was either as left or right winger.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Max Headroom on June 18, 2017, 06:18:08 AM
I went to see burton v Ipswich as I was staying with friends. LVC was coming back from jury and only came on for the last ten minutes, but he made such an impact. Definitely back in contention. We were very lucky this season that none of our midfield three got injured.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on June 18, 2017, 09:20:12 AM
Quote from: Max Headroom on June 18, 2017, 06:18:08 AM
I went to see burton v Ipswich as I was staying with friends. LVC was coming back from jury and only came on for the last ten minutes, but he made such an impact. Definitely back in contention. We were very lucky this season that none of our midfield three got injured.

Did LVC play CM or as a wide midfielder for Burton?

If Joka sees LVC as a wing man then we should sell him as he is not an Aluko, Ayite, Sess or Kebano type which Joka favours.  If Joka converts LVC to a CM, as he did with Cairney, then I think that LVC would do well in our setup and would be as good as a new signing.  I see LVC as a box to box player in a similar mould to Johanson.  Not sure that Joka does though.

Jozabed, for me, is to lightweight.  If Betis are interested then IMO we should cut our losses and ship Jozabed back to Spain.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 18, 2017, 10:48:52 AM
Nottm Forest news @NottmForestNews
·
13m

Fulham 'slap £7m price tag' on Kevin McDonald to warn off Nottingham Forest (Nottingham Post)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 18, 2017, 11:28:04 AM
Quote from: FFC73 on June 18, 2017, 09:20:12 AM

Did LVC play CM or as a wide midfielder for Burton?



Transfermarkt show him as CM in 12 outings, on the right in 4.

He should be in evidence for Denmark u21 this evening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 18, 2017, 12:27:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 18, 2017, 12:07:46 AM
Quote from: gerrys on June 17, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Crowley_(footballer)
According to Wikipedia Dan Crowley signed for Fulham on a permanent deal on 17th July 2017!
:005:


I read that also, a 2 year deal, £750K. Where did that come from.
Hows that date wise as we are not in july yet we are in june,confused?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 18, 2017, 12:35:00 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 18, 2017, 10:48:52 AM
Nottm Forest news @NottmForestNews
·
13m

Fulham 'slap £7m price tag' on Kevin McDonald to warn off Nottingham Forest (Nottingham Post)

Telegraph today reports Forrest have signed striker Jason Cummings from Hibs for £1.8m so it would seem as if are looking for early window signings.
I would however expect a £7m price tag on MacDonald to frighten them off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 18, 2017, 12:56:54 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 18, 2017, 12:27:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 18, 2017, 12:07:46 AM
Quote from: gerrys on June 17, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Crowley_(footballer)
According to Wikipedia Dan Crowley signed for Fulham on a permanent deal on 17th July 2017!
:005:

I read that also, a 2 year deal, £750K. Where did that come from.

Hows that date wise as we are not in july yet we are in june,confused?

Not in the slightest. It is part of Wiki's new DeLorean/Flux Capacitor roll out. If you investigate further you will find the next three Leeds managers and the winner of 2018 Grand National. Pity about us getting beaten in the 2020 FA Cup semi-final.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 18, 2017, 01:46:52 PM
 :doh:
Quote from: hovewhite on June 18, 2017, 12:27:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 18, 2017, 12:07:46 AM
Quote from: gerrys on June 17, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Crowley_(footballer)
According to Wikipedia Dan Crowley signed for Fulham on a permanent deal on 17th July 2017!
:005:


I read that also, a 2 year deal, £750K. Where did that come from.
Hows that date wise as we are not in july yet we are in june,confused?
I am as confused as you are.  1500.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on June 18, 2017, 02:01:07 PM
To be fair the Wikipedia article does say - 'To be confirmed'.  That may mean it is a deal that will not be completed until 17 July.

The actual entry about Dan was added today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 19, 2017, 01:33:58 AM
Reports surfacing tonight that Hull could have won the race to sign Chelsea defender, Tomas Kalas on a permanent deal. #FFC #HCAFC #CFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on June 19, 2017, 05:18:48 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 19, 2017, 01:33:58 AM
Reports surfacing tonight that Hull could have won the race to sign Chelsea defender, Tomas Kalas on a permanent deal. #FFC #HCAFC #CFC

Trying to remain positive I would say the word COULD tells a story about transfer rumours.

We live in hope!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 19, 2017, 08:36:35 AM
The "report" that Kalas will sign for Hull can´t be about money as surely we could match anything they offer. It can´t be about aspirations of gaining promotion as we have as better a chance. It can´t be about him prefering to live in Hull rather than stay in London. It can only about the friendship between the respective owners who may hatch up a mutual "arrangement"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 09:01:05 AM
Quote from: grandad on June 19, 2017, 08:36:35 AM
The "report" that Kalas will sign for Hull can´t be about money as surely we could match anything they offer. It can´t be about aspirations of gaining promotion as we have as better a chance. It can´t be about him prefering to live in Hull rather than stay in London. It can only about the friendship between the respective owners who may hatch up a mutual "arrangement"
But the friendship doesnt mean Kalas as a person has to go there, if thats his choice then it is about one of the reasons you mention it cannot be about, if this is true massively dissapointing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on June 19, 2017, 09:27:07 AM
Current talk is that Chelsea want 11M for Kalas, from FFC, yet he's being offered to Hull at 'mates rates'. Player isn't happy, as he wants FFC move.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 09:29:07 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 19, 2017, 09:27:07 AM
Current talk is that Chelsea want 11M for Kalas, from FFC, yet he's being offered to Hull at 'mates rates'. Player isn't happy, as he wants FFC move.
I had heard we were told we could have him for 4.75 million in March but now Chelsea want 9 million, where as hull are tumoured to have had a 5 million bid accepted.

PLayer can say he doesnt want to go and see what happens, all in Kalas's hands.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 19, 2017, 09:43:17 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 19, 2017, 09:27:07 AM
Current talk is that Chelsea want 11M for Kalas, from FFC, yet he's being offered to Hull at 'mates rates'. Player isn't happy, as he wants FFC move.
Just one more reason to hate that lot up the road.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 19, 2017, 10:03:45 AM
Just can't understand the Kalas move to Hull. Surely at the end of the day any move depends on two factors, the amount of money the buying club is prepared to pay and the preferred club of the player. In this case I would have thought we would have won hands down on both counts.
Can only assume we didn't value Kalas as high as Hull. Perhaps we think there are better prospects out there for £5m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on June 19, 2017, 10:18:48 AM
Quote from: filham on June 19, 2017, 10:03:45 AM
Just can't understand the Kalas move to Hull. Surely at the end of the day any move depends on two factors, the amount of money the buying club is prepared to pay and the preferred club of the player. In this case I would have thought we would have won hands down on both counts.
Can only assume we didn't value Kalas as high as Hull. Perhaps we think there are better prospects out there for £5m.

Chelsea owner is great mates with the new Hull manager and even recommended him for the job.  If Chelsea's owner has decided to do Hull a favour and perhaps told Kalas he can go to Hull or sit in the reserves there is not much Fulham can do about it.  Probably see Chelsea use Hull as a feeder club for their best loanees. 093.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 10:25:55 AM
Quote from: sarnian on June 19, 2017, 10:18:48 AM
Quote from: filham on June 19, 2017, 10:03:45 AM
Just can't understand the Kalas move to Hull. Surely at the end of the day any move depends on two factors, the amount of money the buying club is prepared to pay and the preferred club of the player. In this case I would have thought we would have won hands down on both counts.
Can only assume we didn't value Kalas as high as Hull. Perhaps we think there are better prospects out there for £5m.

Chelsea owner is great mates with the new Hull manager and even recommended him for the job.  If Chelsea's owner has decided to do Hull a favour and perhaps told Kalas he can go to Hull or sit in the reserves there is not much Fulham can do about it.  Probably see Chelsea use Hull as a feeder club for their best loanees. 093.gif
They cant come out and say that under employment law, howeve rin reality they can do it without syain it.

The nuts and bolts are Chelsea can seel Kalas to whoever they want and can give a team a discount to what other teams are willing to pay. In the end it will come down to the player and if he is willing to take the risk against his current club. Its a big risk as he could miss a whole seaosn adnt her eis a world cup coming up.

For me this sort of transfer makes more of a mockery to the rules than the squad of 25 and being penalised for fielding a supposed weakened side when they are from your named 25.

Football is always shooting itself in the foot

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: H3Matt on June 19, 2017, 10:40:07 AM
I'll be very disappointed if Kalas goes to Hull. It makes zero sense other than the fact that **** and Abramovich are best mates. They don't care about the player at all. The best thing for Kalas' career is a move to Fulham. He's expressed his willingness to sign for us but he's always said it's down to the clubs. If we don't even make a bid for him, then I've lost all hope in our board. He was a very important player in our squad last season and I can't see who we could replace him with. Even if Chelscum try to rip us off with the fee, compared to the mates rate for Hull, we should gamble and pay them the money. We're hopefully looking to offload Jozabed for £4m, that is £4m towards Kalas' transfer.

If he does go to Hull permanently, he'll be miserable. Not only is it one of the most boring places to live but he'll yet again have to settle into another squad. He's already a Fulham lad, just pay the bloody money and bring him home.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 10:56:28 AM
Quote from: H3Matt on June 19, 2017, 10:40:07 AM
I'll be very disappointed if Kalas goes to Hull. It makes zero sense other than the fact that **** and Abramovich are best mates. They don't care about the player at all. The best thing for Kalas' career is a move to Fulham. He's expressed his willingness to sign for us but he's always said it's down to the clubs. If we don't even make a bid for him, then I've lost all hope in our board. He was a very important player in our squad last season and I can't see who we could replace him with. Even if Chelscum try to rip us off with the fee, compared to the mates rate for Hull, we should gamble and pay them the money. We're hopefully looking to offload Jozabed for £4m, that is £4m towards Kalas' transfer.

If he does go to Hull permanently, he'll be miserable. Not only is it one of the most boring places to live but he'll yet again have to settle into another squad. He's already a Fulham lad, just pay the bloody money and bring him home.
apparently the Jozabed price is 4 million euros and Celta dont weant to pay more than 2 million euros.

As for us making a nid for Kalas, apparently we were willing to until the price doubled, as good as he played for us 10 million maybe too much for him. If as the rumours now say thats the price we have ben told are true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 19, 2017, 11:14:42 AM
Are players allowed to buy out their remaining contracts? I thought this has happened in the past as have managers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 19, 2017, 12:16:56 PM
From Twitter
Fulham interested in. Ex Girona player Marcelo   Djalo. 
?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Amado Djalo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on June 19, 2017, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: gerrys on June 17, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Crowley_(footballer)
According to Wikipedia Dan Crowley signed for Fulham on a permanent deal on 17th July 2017!
:005:


Not on there now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 19, 2017, 03:53:55 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-man-dan-crowley-preferring-13206712
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 19, 2017, 05:28:43 PM
GWL claiming we've bidded for Mounié
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 19, 2017, 05:43:31 PM
They want 13 million,should think we've gone in about 7 million...At least showing our intent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on June 19, 2017, 05:52:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 19, 2017, 05:43:31 PM
They want 13 million,should think we've gone in about 7 million...At least showing our intent.

Just pay the damn 13 million. His goals will be worth it. If it means we have to sell McDonald, so be it. We can replace McDonald him. Mounie would lead the league in goals with the service he'd get. If we're going up, this season is it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Buffalo76 on June 19, 2017, 05:59:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 19, 2017, 05:43:31 PM
They want 13 million,should think we've gone in about 7 million...At least showing our intent.


We're wasting everyone's time with this bid. Not even close to what they want. At least make it double figures. Maybe just offer what they want. I forget we have a billionaire owner sometimes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 19, 2017, 06:06:57 PM
Quote from: Buffalo76 on June 19, 2017, 05:59:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 19, 2017, 05:43:31 PM
They want 13 million,should think we've gone in about 7 million...At least showing our intent.


We're wasting everyone's time with this bid. Not even close to what they want. At least make it double figures. Maybe just offer what they want. I forget we have a billionaire owner sometimes.

Even if we forget that we have a billionaire owner, we should still remember that little thing called FFP. Not sure what our budget for this year is, but I would be surprised if we could spend that much money just on one player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 19, 2017, 06:11:08 PM
The French side had been looking for a figure of around £13million for their 15 goal striker, but Fulham have submitted a bid lower than that and are using their location in London to tempt Mounie.


Fair enough. Get this done for say 10mill and I think would be good business. Dont know much about Mounie but 14 goals in ligue 1 is very impressive. A striker should be our priority!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:12:46 PM
Even if we get a bid accepted for Mounié, a Premier League club will just step in and match it. Can't see a scenario where he ends up here. We had our chance last season to pay over the odds for a relatively unknown striker, that Montpellier had high hopes for, but chose not to.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 19, 2017, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:12:46 PM
Even if we get a bid accepted for Mounié, a Premier League club will just step in and match it. Can't see a scenario where he ends up here. We had our chance last season to pay over the odds for a relatively unknown striker, that Montpellier had high hopes for, but chose not to.



We had a bid accepted in principle by Montpellier last season, it was the player who didnt want to come
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:48:10 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 19, 2017, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:12:46 PM
Even if we get a bid accepted for Mounié, a Premier League club will just step in and match it. Can't see a scenario where he ends up here. We had our chance last season to pay over the odds for a relatively unknown striker, that Montpellier had high hopes for, but chose not to.



We had a bid accepted in principle by Montpellier last season, it was the player who didnt want to come

Really? All I read was that we didn't match Montpellier's ~€7m asking price.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 06:51:23 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 19, 2017, 05:28:43 PM
GWL claiming we've bidded for Mounié
Huddersfield have also bid
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:48:10 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 19, 2017, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:12:46 PM
Even if we get a bid accepted for Mounié, a Premier League club will just step in and match it. Can't see a scenario where he ends up here. We had our chance last season to pay over the odds for a relatively unknown striker, that Montpellier had high hopes for, but chose not to.



We had a bid accepted in principle by Montpellier last season, it was the player who didnt want to come

Really? All I read was that we didn't match Montpellier's ~€7m asking price.
neither true, we had a bid accepted, then Montpellier changed how they wanted the payment made and we didn't agree.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on June 19, 2017, 06:52:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 06:51:23 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 19, 2017, 05:28:43 PM
GWL claiming we've bidded for Mounié
Huddersfield have also bid

Well that's that then. We move on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 19, 2017, 07:18:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:48:10 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 19, 2017, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:12:46 PM
Even if we get a bid accepted for Mounié, a Premier League club will just step in and match it. Can't see a scenario where he ends up here. We had our chance last season to pay over the odds for a relatively unknown striker, that Montpellier had high hopes for, but chose not to.



We had a bid accepted in principle by Montpellier last season, it was the player who didnt want to come

Really? All I read was that we didn't match Montpellier's ~€7m asking price.
neither true, we had a bid accepted, then Montpellier changed how they wanted the payment made and we didn't agree.



Steve Mounie was directly quoted in the French media saying fee agreed between clubs & Montpellier left it to him. Said he was excited about the prospect of Fulham but felt he owed it to the club & fans  to have another season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 19, 2017, 07:20:57 PM
The Arsenal kid Crowley just stated he wants a loan move to Europe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on June 19, 2017, 07:21:46 PM
Fulham target set to leave Spain and secure a move to the Eredivisie with FC Groningen

Fulham look set to miss out on Osasuna striker Kenan Kodro who is reportedly on the verge of joining FC Groningen.

The Bosnian striker was on the radar of Fulham, Bolton and Bristol City but he looks set to move to Holland and the Eredivisie instead in a deal worth €750k, according to Spanish newspaper Dario de Navarra.

The 23-year-old only has a year left on his current deal at Osasuna after being relegated, although he scored seven goals in 30 games in La Liga last season.

The Daily Mail had reported he would be available for £1.5million, although it looks like he will be heading to Holland for much less than that as Osasuna look to cash in on the striker.

Fulham are still on the hunt for a striker, while it looks like there will be a two-way battle between Celta Vigo and Real Betis for Jozabed this summer.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-target-set-leave-spain-13206362
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 07:22:56 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 19, 2017, 07:18:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:48:10 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 19, 2017, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: twang on June 19, 2017, 06:12:46 PM
Even if we get a bid accepted for Mounié, a Premier League club will just step in and match it. Can't see a scenario where he ends up here. We had our chance last season to pay over the odds for a relatively unknown striker, that Montpellier had high hopes for, but chose not to.



We had a bid accepted in principle by Montpellier last season, it was the player who didnt want to come

Really? All I read was that we didn't match Montpellier's ~€7m asking price.
neither true, we had a bid accepted, then Montpellier changed how they wanted the payment made and we didn't agree.



Steve Mounie was directly quoted in the French media saying fee agreed between clubs & Montpellier left it to him. Said he was excited about the prospect of Fulham but felt he owed it to the club & fans  to have another season
Yep your right he did say that, but he could hardly say I only stayed because the club changed how the fee was going to be paid.

We agreed the 7 .5 million euros, we agreed to pay half up front, some over 12/18 months and some based on incentives, 10 days or so later after everything agreed, Montpellier apparently changed it to wanting 75% upfront, we would not do that. The Montpellier chairman came out and said we would not pay the amount they wanted upfront.

The reason they changed it was the player they wanted to replace Mounie needed a higher fee and they wanted us to pay more up front.

Doesn't matter now though we didn't get him and think he is more likely to move elsewhere than the championship after having a decent season in France
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 19, 2017, 07:23:16 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 19, 2017, 05:52:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 19, 2017, 05:43:31 PM
They want 13 million,should think we've gone in about 7 million...At least showing our intent.

Just pay the damn 13 million. His goals will be worth it. If it means we have to sell McDonald, so be it. We can replace McDonald him. Mounie would lead the league in goals with the service he'd get. If we're going up, this season is it.

You'd really advocate getting rid of arguably our most influential player, having no CDM seeing as parker is gone/going, and blow the whole budget on one player when we need at least 5 players in this window, 6 if we get rid of Kmac? Bonkers. He's a decent player but we don't need to be spending £13m on one striker irrespective of how badly we need one, especially seeing as we need two.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on June 19, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Mounie Won't happen. Is anyone else concerned about the lack of players we've been linked with this window? Literally no rumours have gone on for more than a couple of days
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 08:37:36 PM
not concerned at all, its still relatively early, and we are fairly good at keeping things quiet on the transfer front.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on June 19, 2017, 08:39:58 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on June 19, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Mounie Won't happen. Is anyone else concerned about the lack of players we've been linked with this window? Literally no rumours have gone on for more than a couple of days
Not worried at all, this a typical Fulham transfer window where nothing happens until the last moment and we get somebody we have never heard of!! Plenty of time to do some good business!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 19, 2017, 08:42:39 PM
window doesn't even open til July 1. no need to worry til at least 8:01 that morning.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 19, 2017, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: davew on June 19, 2017, 08:39:58 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on June 19, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Mounie Won't happen. Is anyone else concerned about the lack of players we've been linked with this window? Literally no rumours have gone on for more than a couple of days
Not worried at all, this a typical Fulham transfer window where nothing happens until the last moment and we get somebody we have never heard of!! Plenty of time to do some good business!!
This is the problem. Players don't have time to gel. We don't want to be playing catch up again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 09:09:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 19, 2017, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: davew on June 19, 2017, 08:39:58 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on June 19, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Mounie Won't happen. Is anyone else concerned about the lack of players we've been linked with this window? Literally no rumours have gone on for more than a couple of days
Not worried at all, this a typical Fulham transfer window where nothing happens until the last moment and we get somebody we have never heard of!! Plenty of time to do some good business!!
This is the problem. Players don't have time to gel. We don't want to be playing catch up again.
Cant sign anyone till 01/07, players return after that usually so we are not losing out on too much. Considering we signed most of our players last season after we had returned it didnt seem to affect us too much as we started very well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on June 19, 2017, 09:16:43 PM
Interesting to see Kalas has liked comment on instagram saying he should  stay at Fulham over Hull
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on June 19, 2017, 11:16:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 09:09:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 19, 2017, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: davew on June 19, 2017, 08:39:58 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on June 19, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Mounie Won't happen. Is anyone else concerned about the lack of players we've been linked with this window? Literally no rumours have gone on for more than a couple of days
Not worried at all, this a typical Fulham transfer window where nothing happens until the last moment and we get somebody we have never heard of!! Plenty of time to do some good business!!
This is the problem. Players don't have time to gel. We don't want to be playing catch up again.
Cant sign anyone till 01/07, players return after that usually so we are not losing out on too much. Considering we signed most of our players last season after we had returned it didnt seem to affect us too much as we started very well
Correct but then we lost our way for a few matches afterwards, that was very strange, 3 points out of 18 in September and including the match on 1st October, whatever happened then after the great start?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on June 20, 2017, 03:03:48 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 19, 2017, 07:23:16 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on June 19, 2017, 05:52:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 19, 2017, 05:43:31 PM
They want 13 million,should think we've gone in about 7 million...At least showing our intent.

Just pay the damn 13 million. His goals will be worth it. If it means we have to sell McDonald, so be it. We can replace McDonald him. Mounie would lead the league in goals with the service he'd get. If we're going up, this season is it.

You'd really advocate getting rid of arguably our most influential player, having no CDM seeing as parker is gone/going, and blow the whole budget on one player when we need at least 5 players in this window, 6 if we get rid of Kmac? Bonkers. He's a decent player but we don't need to be spending £13m on one striker irrespective of how badly we need one, especially seeing as we need two.

If Forest offered 7 million for KMac I would take the money and run as fast as you could away. Throw in another 3.5 for Jozabed and the 13 million is only really 2. Not to mention you could probably talk them down into initial price and add a few extra incentives bonuses for Montpillier if we go up.

It's a make or break season for Fulham in my opinion. Sure, there are other options out there for the forward position that will cost a lot less. But Mounie is the type of talent that is head and shoulders above what the Championship level is. Kevin McDonald is just average for the league really. I'd look to Irvine to replace him. If you give me Mounie and Irvine and losing Kevin McDonald and 8 million or so, I'd take that deal every day. Let go  of the rest of our deadweight for another 2-3 million. Sign a good championship player that could push for a spot in the 18. Have some shrewd loan business like Kalas/Piazon types. It can be done. Sure, reinforcements of 4/5 2 million type players would be fine, but if we want to go up, let's really go for it. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 05:37:28 AM
Window opened on June 9th,that's why lots of clubs have agreed terms and signed players,official signing is July 1st,which as usual is just cobblers as a lot of clubs have signed players already, some Championship clubs have signed 3 or more already
Just can't send details in till July 1st.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 05:49:47 AM
Sheff Utd showing intent to bring back Phil Jagielka to the club,1/3 with Sky bet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 20, 2017, 07:32:04 AM
Quote from: davew on June 19, 2017, 11:16:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 19, 2017, 09:09:21 PM
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Mounie Won't happen. Is anyone else concerned about the lack of players we've been linked with this window? Literally no rumours have gone on for more than a couple of days
Not worried at all, this a typical Fulham transfer window where nothing happens until the last moment and we get somebody we have never heard of!! Plenty of time to do some good business!!
This is the problem. Players don't have time to gel. We don't want to be playing catch up again.
Cant sign anyone till 01/07, players return after that usually so we are not losing out on too much. Considering we signed most of our players last season after we had returned it didnt seem to affect us too much as we started very well
Correct but then we lost our way for a few matches afterwards, that was very strange, 3 points out of 18 in September and including the match on 1st October, whatever happened then after the great start?
Definatel;y a dodgy spell after the international break but wouldnt put that down too new players as they had been with us for a month or so then. The only one who looked dodgy wes Stefan but he knickled down and came back with a massive bang
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 20, 2017, 07:33:34 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 05:37:28 AM
Window opened on June 9th,that's why lots of clubs have agreed terms and signed players,official signing is July 1st,which as usual is just cobblers as a lot of clubs have signed players already, some Championship clubs have signed 3 or more already
Just can't send details in till July 1st.
Players cannot move clubs until the 1st of July, they can talk and negotiate but not move clubs.

A lot are still away so for me, if after 3 weeks of July we have no one I may then start to be a little concerned, but I trust we have it all under control
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 07:41:52 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 20, 2017, 07:33:34 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 05:37:28 AM
Window opened on June 9th,that's why lots of clubs have agreed terms and signed players,official signing is July 1st,which as usual is just cobblers as a lot of clubs have signed players already, some Championship clubs have signed 3 or more already
Just can't send details in till July 1st.
Players cannot move clubs until the 1st of July, they can talk and negotiate but not move clubs.

A lot are still away so for me, if after 3 weeks of July we have no one I may then start to be a little concerned, but I trust we have it all under control

I'm not going to argue with you,as sometimes I think with me that's all you look for.
Players can sign for anyone at anytime when the window opens which was June 9th,hence you saw a picture in the paper the other day of Cummings signing for Forest,as I've stated its just the paperwork isn't accepted till July 1st...
Last comment on it from me as I can't be bothered by you and another mods dislike for me.Bye Bye.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 20, 2017, 07:48:45 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 07:41:52 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 20, 2017, 07:33:34 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 05:37:28 AM
Window opened on June 9th,that's why lots of clubs have agreed terms and signed players,official signing is July 1st,which as usual is just cobblers as a lot of clubs have signed players already, some Championship clubs have signed 3 or more already
Just can't send details in till July 1st.
Players cannot move clubs until the 1st of July, they can talk and negotiate but not move clubs.

A lot are still away so for me, if after 3 weeks of July we have no one I may then start to be a little concerned, but I trust we have it all under control

I'm not going to argue with you,as sometimes I think with me that's all you look for.
Players can sign for anyone at anytime when the window opens which was June 9th,hence you saw a picture in the paper the other day of Cummings signing for Forest,as I've stated its just the paperwork isn't accepted till July 1st...
Last comment on it from me as I can't be bothered by you and another mods dislike for me.Bye Bye.
I dont look for arguments at all, I was just clarifying for those that may not know that yes you can sign but it isnt official until the 1st.

As far as I am aware no mod has a dislike for you or anyone, if I have an issue I PM it to someone, and have I believe received PM's from yourself regarding matters and they and my responses have always been cordial, honest and open. But specifically between ourselves i think we have a good debate, which is what a forum is for, never once have i been offended by anything you have posted or have i tried to talk it down, just tried to take middle ground at times or make people aware of all the finer detaisl such as the transfer window.

If you are off sad to see you go but everyone has their own choice to make.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 20, 2017, 08:38:05 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 20, 2017, 08:31:01 AM
Sorry I'm with Mince on this one. Players can sign anytime; the only thing you can't do until the window opens is register them to play in a competitive match.  Just seen Huddersfield have agreed the mooy deal as well, admittedly that isn't a complete deal yet but that's the sort of thing we could have done re Kalas, piazon and maybe Cyriac

For what it's worth in my experience Westcliff always replies in a debate which I suppose could be perceived as argumentative but it's never personal or awkward and surely one of reasons you come on a forum is to debate back and forth with people


I try not to be argumentative, when I post it is as a Fan and not a mod. in this case as a fan I am saying nothin is offical until 01/07 as some people get confused.

I will at times take a middle ground and play devils advocate as I think it is important to see whole picture which I think sometimes we all (incldufing myself) do not do. Far easier to lay blame than to look for a reasoned answer.

If I am posting as  mod I always send a PM as well.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 20, 2017, 11:52:21 AM
http://www.kentlive.news/revealed-fulham-forward-will-not-be-joining-charlton-athletic-on-loan/story-30399880-detail/story.html

Charlton Athletic will not be signing Fulham forward George Williams.

There have been a host of interested parties vying for the Wales international's signature, with Charlton reported to be among them.

Burton Albion, Portsmouth and Plymouth Argyle were understood to be circling too but Fulham want the player to go out to another Championship club and not drop to League One.

Williams finds himself down the pecking order in Slavisa Jokanovic's first-team plans despite impressing since his arrival at Craven Cottage in August 2014.

Charlton boss Karl Robinson is in the market for at least one striker and is aware of Williams's attributes, the 21-year-old having spent the first half of this season out on loan at MK Dons.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 20, 2017, 02:53:24 PM
According to this Fulham, QPR, Bordeaux and St Etienne are interested in Alexander Djiku, 22 yo right back/central defender for Bastia.

http://www.actufoot.com/2a/alexander-djiku-depart
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 20, 2017, 02:59:26 PM
He is nowhere near big enough for a central defender, especially as we are thin on the ground for anyone over 5' 6" as it is.
That's why teams always win the physical battles against us, and why we concede far too many goals, especially at set pieces.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on June 20, 2017, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 20, 2017, 02:59:26 PM
He is nowhere near big enough for a central defender, especially as we are thin on the ground for anyone over 5' 6" as it is.
That's why teams always win the physical battles against us, and why we concede far too many goals, especially at set pieces.

From what I've seen online Alexander Djiku is 5,11 which for a RB isn't too bad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 20, 2017, 04:11:02 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham have identified another 4 striker possibilities if they do not land Mounie, all of these targets abroad. #FFC #FulhamFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 20, 2017, 04:13:58 PM
Robertproctor1.
He may have been standing on a box when you saw him, and you may have been standing in a hole without realising it.  so he probably looked taller.
But joking aside, I thought he was a centre back. But as you say a right back is ok.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 20, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 20, 2017, 05:37:28 AM

Window opened on June 9th,that's why lots of clubs have agreed terms and signed players,official signing is July 1st,which as usual is just cobblers as a lot of clubs have signed players already, some Championship clubs have signed 3 or more already
Just can't send details in till July 1st.

My Window was open all night due to the heat. But still not one player has agreed terms.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 20, 2017, 04:55:44 PM
Ryan O'Donovan @R_O_Donovan
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4m

Fulham have made a move for Braga's eleven goal forward Rui Fonte
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 04:57:56 PM
We've made a bid for Braga forward, Rui Fonte (yes it's Jose Fonte's brother before anyone asks) who scored 15 in 38 last season, according to GetWestLondon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Never seen Fonte play. Looks decent. We need a striker. If Slavisa thinks hes the right man then I trust him. Good news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 20, 2017, 06:22:38 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  38m38 minutes ago
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Ligue 1 defender in talks with us... that's all I know. #FFC #FulhamFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 07:54:50 PM
The GetWestLondon reporter who covers Fulham says that he understands a deal with a striker is close to completion and he'll tweet more information in the morning when he has it. Also confirmed that it is a different deal to the Fonte deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Never seen Fonte play. Looks decent. We need a striker. If Slavisa thinks hes the right man then I trust him. Good news.


Yeah but is it Slavisa who wants him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 20, 2017, 07:58:39 PM
Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account @R_O_Donovan  2h2 hours ago
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Fulham after another striker from the continent, will have more info in the morning
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on June 20, 2017, 08:01:45 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Never seen Fonte play. Looks decent. We need a striker. If Slavisa thinks hes the right man then I trust him. Good news.


Yeah but is it Slavisa who wants him?

Why would TK buy someone that SJ did not want and presumably would not pick to play?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 08:29:39 PM
Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account @R_O_Donovan  4h4 hours ago
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Fulham have made a move for Braga's eleven goal forward Rui Fonte

<reply> Leo‏ @LeoAlleway  3h3 hours ago
Is this the transfer thats nearly done?

<reply>Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account
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No, another one, trying to get confirmation on who

EDIT:

Reading through his tweets further, he claims the Fonte deal is quite likely but the other one he's getting info tomorrow on is almost a done deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 20, 2017, 08:32:55 PM
Things seem to be picking up. Looks like we want to get at least some of our business done earlier than is traditional.

A quote of Slavisa's from last summer sticks out - something about having at least 80% of his squad set before pre-season. Looks like we'll hopefully have that, which bodes very well for the beginning of the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 20, 2017, 09:05:42 PM
To be fair it's silly season and that ODonovan guy seems to be the main man fuelling these silly stories. He might be in the know but no story has any substance, the same player is recycled every two three days in a Player X/Y/Z will/ will not / may /may not be coming due to the club on a transfer/loan
Delete as appropriate
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 20, 2017, 09:08:27 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 20, 2017, 09:05:42 PM
To be fair it's silly season and that ODonovan guy seems to be the main man fuelling these silly stories. He might be in the know but no story has any substance, the same player is recycled every two three days in a Player X/Y/Z will/ will not / may /may not be coming due to the club on a transfer/loan
Delete as appropriate
He works for GetWestLondon and they are known to have direct links to the club because they're the local paper. If you didn't know, O'Donovan is a full time Fulham reporter, i.e. he goes to all the matches as media personnel and live tweets events of the match (usually much more accurately and quickly than the official account).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 09:22:56 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Never seen Fonte play. Looks decent. We need a striker. If Slavisa thinks hes the right man then I trust him. Good news.


Yeah but is it Slavisa who wants him?

Yes. May not have been his idea to sign him but we wouldn't sign a player Slavisa didn't want as signings have to get head coaches approval.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 20, 2017, 09:25:47 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Never seen Fonte play. Looks decent. We need a striker. If Slavisa thinks hes the right man then I trust him. Good news.


Yeah but is it Slavisa who wants him?

The club have repeated several times now that Slavisa has final say. The club can't force him to sign a player. They can deny him a player that he wants however.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 20, 2017, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 08:29:39 PM
Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account @R_O_Donovan  4h4 hours ago
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Fulham have made a move for Braga's eleven goal forward Rui Fonte

<reply> Leo‏ @LeoAlleway  3h3 hours ago
Is this the transfer thats nearly done?

<reply>Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account
Replying to @LeoAlleway
No, another one, trying to get confirmation on who

EDIT:

Reading through his tweets further, he claims the Fonte deal is quite likely but the other one he's getting info tomorrow on is almost a done deal.

Curious. Did O'Donovan indicate which of the signings, Fonte or the mystery striker, was the bigger deal - so to speak?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on June 20, 2017, 09:34:28 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 20, 2017, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 08:29:39 PM
Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account @R_O_Donovan  4h4 hours ago
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Fulham have made a move for Braga's eleven goal forward Rui Fonte

<reply> Leo‏ @LeoAlleway  3h3 hours ago
Is this the transfer thats nearly done?

<reply>Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account
Replying to @LeoAlleway
No, another one, trying to get confirmation on who

EDIT:

Reading through his tweets further, he claims the Fonte deal is quite likely but the other one he's getting info tomorrow on is almost a done deal.

Curious. Did O'Donovan indicate which of the signings, Fonte or the mystery striker, was the bigger deal - so to speak?

Bet it's Cyriac in on a year long loan. Wouldn't be the worst, especially if we secure a Mounie/Fonte type as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 20, 2017, 09:51:03 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 20, 2017, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 08:29:39 PM
Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account @R_O_Donovan  4h4 hours ago
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Fulham have made a move for Braga's eleven goal forward Rui Fonte

<reply> Leo‏ @LeoAlleway  3h3 hours ago
Is this the transfer thats nearly done?

<reply>Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account
Replying to @LeoAlleway
No, another one, trying to get confirmation on who

EDIT:

Reading through his tweets further, he claims the Fonte deal is quite likely but the other one he's getting info tomorrow on is almost a done deal.

Curious. Did O'Donovan indicate which of the signings, Fonte or the mystery striker, was the bigger deal - so to speak?

Not that I can see. Saw something knocking around that we have two 10M + offers on the table. Mounie probably one of them, no clue who the other is (I doubt Fonte is worth that much).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 20, 2017, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 20, 2017, 08:29:39 PM
Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account @R_O_Donovan  4h4 hours ago
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Fulham have made a move for Braga's eleven goal forward Rui Fonte

<reply> Leo‏ @LeoAlleway  3h3 hours ago
Is this the transfer thats nearly done?

<reply>Ryan O'Donovan‏Verified account
Replying to @LeoAlleway
No, another one, trying to get confirmation on who

EDIT:

Reading through his tweets further, he claims the Fonte deal is quite likely but the other one he's getting info tomorrow on is almost a done deal.

Curious. Did O'Donovan indicate which of the signings, Fonte or the mystery striker, was the bigger deal - so to speak?

No he wasn't sure who the player was and I presume he'll announce tomorrow morning at some stage, but clearly whoever is feeding him the info made it sound like it was more of a cert than Fonte based on his replies to people, and Font is someone who he seemed fairly confident on us trying to sign anyway, so it seems promising.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 10:04:58 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 20, 2017, 09:25:47 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Never seen Fonte play. Looks decent. We need a striker. If Slavisa thinks hes the right man then I trust him. Good news.


Yeah but is it Slavisa who wants him?

The club have repeated several times now that Slavisa has final say. The club can't force him to sign a player. They can deny him a player that he wants however.


Really? Have it on good authority he didnt want Cyriac. Took with a pinch of salt when told but he hardly featured so wouldn't surprise me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 21, 2017, 03:42:55 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 10:04:58 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 20, 2017, 09:25:47 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 20, 2017, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 20, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Never seen Fonte play. Looks decent. We need a striker. If Slavisa thinks hes the right man then I trust him. Good news.


Yeah but is it Slavisa who wants him?

The club have repeated several times now that Slavisa has final say. The club can't force him to sign a player. They can deny him a player that he wants however.


Really? Have it on good authority he didnt want Cyriac. Took with a pinch of salt when told but he hardly featured so wouldn't surprise me

Well, when Eibar screwed us on the Enrich deal at the last minute, I'm not sure anyone had much choice in the matter. You are probably right about Slavisa not wanting Cyriac and his playing time lends weight to your side. I still wouldn't say that the club forced Cyriac down Slavisa's throat....just that the timing and need for cover (at a minimum) forced everyone's hand. I doubt seriously that the club, TK and Kline wanted to spend loan fees and wages on a striker who wasn't going to contribute any more than Cyriac did.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 21, 2017, 10:06:33 AM
According to this Jozabed deal close.
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-just-e500k-away-transfer-agreement-looks-close/

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 21, 2017, 10:15:59 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 21, 2017, 10:06:33 AM
According to this Jozabed deal close.
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-just-e500k-away-transfer-agreement-looks-close/



If that happens, that will release more funds and more ammo to strengthen any incoming deals that are imminent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 10:53:31 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-submit-bid-bordeaux-striker-13215381

Anyone know much about him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 11:02:03 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 10:53:31 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-submit-bid-bordeaux-striker-13215381

Anyone know much about him?

Yes I have heard of him before. I remember he nearly joined Everton last summer but they were put off by the 17mill price tag. Wouldn't come cheap but if we got him would be a top signing. Highly rated in France. He's quick but his control of the ball is also impressive.

One of my mates just described him as 'If Sone Aluko could shoot'. Not sure how accurate that is but there you go.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 11:03:58 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 11:02:03 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 10:53:31 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-submit-bid-bordeaux-striker-13215381

Anyone know much about him?

Yes I have heard of him before. I remember he nearly joined Everton last summer but they were put off by the 17mill price tag. Wouldn't come cheap but if we got him would be a top signing. Highly rated in France. He's quick but his control of the ball is also impressive.

So another highly doubtful signing then I guess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 11:05:57 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 11:03:58 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 11:02:03 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 10:53:31 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-submit-bid-bordeaux-striker-13215381

Anyone know much about him?

Yes I have heard of him before. I remember he nearly joined Everton last summer but they were put off by the 17mill price tag. Wouldn't come cheap but if we got him would be a top signing. Highly rated in France. He's quick but his control of the ball is also impressive.

So another highly doubtful signing then I guess.

Negative way of looking at it. Positive is if IT DID come off. It would be brilliant.
Great to see the board are looking to spend big on a quality striker. It should be a priority.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n9RDJuoNP8

Take a look at this goal. Unreal finish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 11:09:23 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 11:05:57 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 11:03:58 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 11:02:03 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 10:53:31 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-submit-bid-bordeaux-striker-13215381

Anyone know much about him?

Yes I have heard of him before. I remember he nearly joined Everton last summer but they were put off by the 17mill price tag. Wouldn't come cheap but if we got him would be a top signing. Highly rated in France. He's quick but his control of the ball is also impressive.

So another highly doubtful signing then I guess.

Negative way of looking at it. Positive is if IT DID come off. It would be brilliant.
Great to see the board are looking to spend big on a quality striker. It should be a priority.

Sure, but realistically, a player who Utd and Everton looked at, at a club playing Europa league football. It would be amazing but it's hard not to be sceptical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 21, 2017, 11:22:41 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 10:53:31 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-submit-bid-bordeaux-striker-13215381

Anyone know much about him?
Someone had to do it so here it is, watching that I just kept thinking Louis Saha and he can take a penalty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JsmaTQdv3EA
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 21, 2017, 11:37:36 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 21, 2017, 11:22:41 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 10:53:31 AM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-submit-bid-bordeaux-striker-13215381

Anyone know much about him?
Someone had to do it so here it is, watching that I just kept thinking Louis Saha and he can take a penalty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JsmaTQdv3EA

Certainly looks the business.
Seems we are going shopping in France. Any of the three would be good.
Mounie would be tops to my mind. Predatory and of a size to dismay any of the Championship 'hard men'.
Rolan looks like Mounie's lunch but also looks pretty deadly in the box and has some skills. 25 caps for Uruguay is impressive.
Fonte's a bit different as he can play off the front man.

"Such stuff as dreams are made on." As Alec Stock said, or was it Shakespeare?
Title: Re: Diego Rolan
Post by: twang on June 21, 2017, 11:39:28 AM
Video blocked, at least here in Sweden.
Title: Re: Diego Rolan
Post by: Lighthouse on June 21, 2017, 11:41:28 AM
Blocked everywhere. The deal isn't close but we have made a bid allegedly. But like the video. The deal will no doubt be blocked. See what I did there?
Title: Re: Diego Rolan
Post by: FFC1987 on June 21, 2017, 11:41:36 AM
When you say deal close, do you mean bid submitted?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 11:44:08 AM
If anyone of you have twitter I can send you the video on there? Youtube not liking me using clips from Ligue 1.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on June 21, 2017, 12:08:36 PM
 
FULHAM LAUNCH BIDS FOR A TRIO OF EUROPEAN STRIKERS TO SOLVE PROBLEM POSITION

According to Get West London, Fulham have launched bids for three separate strikers over the last couple of days as they try to rush through a deal to solve their crisis position.

Fulham lacked a top goal scoring striker last year despite reaching the Championship play-offs.

Their main striker choice was Chris Martin, who was on loan from Derby County and does not seem keen to return.

Slavisa Jokanovic is actively looking for a striker to solve his problems up front and has now lodged bids for three strikers across Europe.

Firstly, Fulham launched a bid for prolific Montpellier forward Steve Mounie.

The 22-year-old scored 15 goals in Ligue 1 last season and has been linked with a Premier League move.

However, Fulham are keen to nip in ahead of their rivals by testing the water with an early bid for the target man.

Fulham also submitted a bid for Braga striker Rui Fonte.

The 27-year-old scored 11 goals in the Portuguese top flight this season and is highly rated.

Fonte is the brother of West Ham star Jose Fonte and he previously played for Arsenal and Crystal Palace so he could be tempted by a return to London.

Fulham's third bid is for Bordeaux attacker Diego Rolan.

The 24-year-old scored ten goals in Ligue 1 last season but could leave Bordeaux.

The Uruguayan international has French top flight experience as well as international caps and European games under his belt.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-launch-bids-for-a-trio-of-european-strikers-to-solve-problem-position/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 12:47:46 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/who-fulham-target-diego-rolan-13216051

Get west london also saying we bid 11.5 for Mounie. But Huddersfield matched it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 21, 2017, 01:17:21 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 12:47:46 PM

Get west london also saying we bid 11.5 for Mounie. But Huddersfield matched it.
Huddersfield have reportedly made a bid for F ulham target Steve Mounie.

The Craven Cottage outfit have submitted an offer for the Benin international , but face competition from the newly promoted club, according to the Daily Mail.

They say that Huddersfield have put in a bid of £11.5million for the 22-year-old, which is considerably less than the figure Montpellier have asked for and a similar amount to what Fulham have offered.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on June 21, 2017, 01:22:15 PM
Must. Not. Get. Drawn. Into. Believing. Rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 01:40:49 PM
Odoi update from Belgian news...fulham apparently declined the final offer for odoi, he had even passed his medical at Gent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HeinekenFFC on June 21, 2017, 02:08:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 01:40:49 PM
Odoi update from Belgian news...fulham apparently declined the final offer for odoi, he had even passed his medical at Gent

Where was this?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 02:13:33 PM
Quote from: HeinekenFFC on June 21, 2017, 02:08:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 01:40:49 PM
Odoi update from Belgian news...fulham apparently declined the final offer for odoi, he had even passed his medical at Gent

Where was this?
was speaking to a colleuge in Belgium, used to work there with him, he gave me the update from a newspapers internet site. was dated 06/06/17.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HeinekenFFC on June 21, 2017, 02:17:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 02:13:33 PM
Quote from: HeinekenFFC on June 21, 2017, 02:08:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 01:40:49 PM
Odoi update from Belgian news...fulham apparently declined the final offer for odoi, he had even passed his medical at Gent

Where was this?
was speaking to a colleuge in Belgium, used to work there with him, he gave me the update from a newspapers internet site. was dated 06/06/17.
Hmm... Assume then that the clubs couldn't agree on a fee. I'd like to keep Denis, ideally.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 02:19:27 PM
Quote from: HeinekenFFC on June 21, 2017, 02:17:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 02:13:33 PM
Quote from: HeinekenFFC on June 21, 2017, 02:08:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 01:40:49 PM
Odoi update from Belgian news...fulham apparently declined the final offer for odoi, he had even passed his medical at Gent

Where was this?
was speaking to a colleuge in Belgium, used to work there with him, he gave me the update from a newspapers internet site. was dated 06/06/17.
Hmm... Assume then that the clubs couldn't agree on a fee. I'd like to keep Denis, ideally.
Here is the story link.

http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20170605_02912484

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 21, 2017, 03:55:28 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-still-discussions-chelsea-over-13218314
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 21, 2017, 04:21:19 PM
Dean Jones‏Verified account @DeanJonesBR  35m35 minutes ago

Sounds like Hull are going to land a few Chelsea players this summer. Guess it makes sense when your manager is mates with Roman Abramovich

Dean Jones ‏Verified account @DeanJonesBR  1m1 minute ago
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Fulham impacted by this in terms of Piazon and Kalas
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WONKYTONKY on June 21, 2017, 05:37:23 PM
Not giving up-
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-still-discussions-chelsea-over-13218314
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 21, 2017, 05:51:47 PM
FL92Transfer‏ @FL92Transfer  10m10 minutes ago
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Tomas Kalas has told Chelsea that he wants to leave the club, the defender wants to join Fulham on a permanent deal #FFC #FulhamFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Fulham close to signing Marcelo Djalo despite reservations from coaching staff


Sky Sports News HQ understands that Djalo has been identified as a target by the Whites' statistical analysis team, which is led by director of football operations Tony Khan and his assistant Craig Kline.

And the club are pressing ahead with the move despite reservations from Fulham's coaching staff that Djalo would not be a worthwhile signing.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:57:45 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Fulham close to signing Marcelo Djalo despite reservations from coaching staff


Sky Sports News HQ understands that Djalo has been identified as a target by the Whites' statistical analysis team, which is led by director of football operations Tony Khan and his assistant Craig Kline.

And the club are pressing ahead with the move despite reservations from Fulham's coaching staff that Djalo would not be a worthwhile signing.



Just seen it would be a free transfer. Not much too lose then. Either A he turns out to be good and it's a bargain or B no money is wasted and hes probably on very small wages coming from the Spanish second division.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 21, 2017, 06:02:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Fulham close to signing Marcelo Djalo despite reservations from coaching staff


Sky Sports News HQ understands that Djalo has been identified as a target by the Whites' statistical analysis team, which is led by director of football operations Tony Khan and his assistant Craig Kline.

And the club are pressing ahead with the move despite reservations from Fulham's coaching staff that Djalo would not be a worthwhile signing.


Thought joka has final say on transfers!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 06:03:17 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 21, 2017, 06:02:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Fulham close to signing Marcelo Djalo despite reservations from coaching staff


Sky Sports News HQ understands that Djalo has been identified as a target by the Whites' statistical analysis team, which is led by director of football operations Tony Khan and his assistant Craig Kline.

And the club are pressing ahead with the move despite reservations from Fulham's coaching staff that Djalo would not be a worthwhile signing.


Thought joka has final say on transfers!

I believe they wouldn't sign someone Joka says he doesnt want. Coaching staff might mean some other areas ie scouts or first team coaches think hes not a worthwhile signing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 21, 2017, 06:10:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Fulham close to signing Marcelo Djalo despite reservations from coaching staff


Sky Sports News HQ understands that Djalo has been identified as a target by the Whites' statistical analysis team, which is led by director of football operations Tony Khan and his assistant Craig Kline.

And the club are pressing ahead with the move despite reservations from Fulham's coaching staff that Djalo would not be a worthwhile signing.



I swear every time we find some sort of hipster unknown signing, Sky feel obliged to include "the stats guy found him but Joka doesn't like him" line like they're trying to poo stir or something
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 21, 2017, 06:11:44 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 21, 2017, 06:02:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Fulham close to signing Marcelo Djalo despite reservations from coaching staff


Sky Sports News HQ understands that Djalo has been identified as a target by the Whites' statistical analysis team, which is led by director of football operations Tony Khan and his assistant Craig Kline.

And the club are pressing ahead with the move despite reservations from Fulham's coaching staff that Djalo would not be a worthwhile signing.


Thought joka has final say on transfers!
Probably Sky trying to make something out of nothing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 21, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
If it's a free transfer then I'm all for it, fills up our thin squad. However we do need another good CB and Kalas is hanging in the balance. Side note: How nice it is that someone actually really wants to join Fulham ahead of other options for once!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 21, 2017, 06:39:09 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 06:03:17 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 21, 2017, 06:02:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 21, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Fulham close to signing Marcelo Djalo despite reservations from coaching staff


Sky Sports News HQ understands that Djalo has been identified as a target by the Whites' statistical analysis team, which is led by director of football operations Tony Khan and his assistant Craig Kline.

And the club are pressing ahead with the move despite reservations from Fulham's coaching staff that Djalo would not be a worthwhile signing.


Thought joka has final say on transfers!

I believe they wouldn't sign someone Joka says he doesnt want. Coaching staff might mean some other areas ie scouts or first team coaches think hes not a worthwhile signing
Hope your right as that's what the club have said a few times, that both boxes have to be checked by stats and scouting, the SJ has his say. SJ is listed as head coach so can't blame people for being sceptical when it says coaching team have reservations
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 21, 2017, 09:55:49 PM
Scottish Sun Sport @scotsunsport

Aberdeen could move for Fulham attacker George Williams on loan to replace Celtic winger Jonny Hayes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 21, 2017, 10:01:41 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  25m25 minutes ago
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Fulham are in talks with Bastia over a transfer for Alexander Dijku - he would be a back up for Odoi & will cost around £1m. #FulhamFC #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 21, 2017, 10:05:01 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 21, 2017, 10:01:41 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  25m25 minutes ago
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Fulham are in talks with Bastia over a transfer for Alexander Dijku - he would be a back up for Odoi & will cost around £1m. #FulhamFC #FFC

Like I asked the Tweeter, why exactly does Odoi need a backup? He is the backup.

Edit: Talked with Curtis. And now I understand. This guy is the possible replacement should Odoi leave for greener pastures.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HeinekenFFC on June 22, 2017, 11:28:04 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 21, 2017, 10:01:41 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  25m25 minutes ago
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Fulham are in talks with Bastia over a transfer for Alexander Dijku - he would be a back up for Odoi & will cost around £1m. #FulhamFC #FFC
These twitter ITK's are just sh*t stirrers and have no contacts in the club. Besides, they just recycle info from what the papers are saying or say vague statements like "a defender is close to signing...". These fake news people shouldn't be given attention.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 22, 2017, 11:38:24 AM
Quote from: HeinekenFFC on June 22, 2017, 11:28:04 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 21, 2017, 10:01:41 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_heard4  25m25 minutes ago
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Fulham are in talks with Bastia over a transfer for Alexander Dijku - he would be a back up for Odoi & will cost around £1m. #FulhamFC #FFC
These twitter ITK's are just sh*t stirrers and have no contacts in the club. Besides, they just recycle info from what the papers are saying or say vague statements like "a defender is close to signing...". These fake news people shouldn't be given attention.

To be fair to Curtis, he's a fulham supporter and doesn't claim to be ITK, but he knows someone who is because he called the Piazon signing on deadline day last summer about 30 mins before it was announced, and printed screenshots to prove he knew about it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 22, 2017, 11:55:33 AM
According to Curtis:

-Kalas has refused to go to Hull
-Kalas will buy out his own contract to leave Chelsea
-Jokanovic and Khan work better without Kline
-Dijku will cost 1m and come as a back up to Odoi
-Huddersfield have bid for Mounie
-FFC have identified 4 strikers if Mounie doesn't sign, all based abroad
-McDonald is happy and doesn't want to leave
-Were in talks to sign Ole Sanaes
-Sunderland won't be a threat as they have no manager


Pick a player, pick a rumour, casually forget to based it on any source, fact or quote, boom, get replies and followers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on June 22, 2017, 12:00:16 PM
So going on that, Frederick's is leaving. And our back up will now be first choice. Not the great start to improving the squad I was hoping for
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bexhill Beast on June 22, 2017, 12:14:46 PM
I read it as back-up in case Odoi  leaves for Gent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 22, 2017, 12:16:53 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 22, 2017, 11:55:33 AM
According to Curtis:

-Kalas has refused to go to Hull
-Kalas will buy out his own contract to leave Chelsea
-Jokanovic and Khan work better without Kline
-Dijku will cost 1m and come as a back up to Odoi
-Huddersfield have bid for Mounie
-FFC have identified 4 strikers if Mounie doesn't sign, all based abroad
-McDonald is happy and doesn't want to leave
-Were in talks to sign Ole Sanaes
-Sunderland won't be a threat as they have no manager


Pick a player, pick a rumour, casually forget to based it on any source, fact or quote, boom, get replies and followers


I am afraid the Selnes roumor is one year old.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 22, 2017, 12:40:53 PM
Curtis @curtis_heard4
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7m

Had it on good authority that Dijku talks going well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on June 22, 2017, 12:42:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on June 22, 2017, 12:00:16 PM
So going on that, Frederick's is leaving. And our back up will now be first choice. Not the great start to improving the squad I was hoping for

no as mentioned earlier if its Odoi leaves he comes in as back up to Fred
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 12:42:53 PM
When it comes to Fulham rumors I tend to listen to Sky Sports and GetWestLondon and no one else
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 22, 2017, 12:55:51 PM
A 'Rumour' as defined in the English Oxford Collins Dictionary is defined as ..... Gossip, Hearsay, Truths and untruths.
No matter how many times we listen at keyholes or hide in bushes at MP.
We will never know for sure until Fulham FC announce an undisclosed fee for an incoming player nobody has heard of.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 22, 2017, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 12:42:53 PM
When it comes to Fulham rumors I tend to listen to Sky Sports and GetWestLondon and no one else

I dont trust Sky since they started Sky Bet; they say "according to sky sources", everyone lumps on the transfer with Sky Bet and then magically you get "sky understands the deal is off" a few days later, it's their latest cash cow technique. GetWestLondon are the only people who usually know stuff so I stick with them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: love4ffc on June 22, 2017, 01:35:50 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 22, 2017, 11:55:33 AM
According to Curtis:

-Kalas has refused to go to Hull
-Kalas will buy out his own contract to leave Chelsea
-Jokanovic and Khan work better without Kline
-Dijku will cost 1m and come as a back up to Odoi
-Huddersfield have bid for Mounie
-FFC have identified 4 strikers if Mounie doesn't sign, all based abroad
-McDonald is happy and doesn't want to leave
-Were in talks to sign Ole Sanaes
-Sunderland won't be a threat as they have no manager


Pick a player, pick a rumour, casually forget to based it on any source, fact or quote, boom, get replies and followers


Who is this Curtis and why has no one had this man join FoF  :023:  Someone sign him up I say so we can hear from him first hand  :clap_hands: 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 22, 2017, 01:58:21 PM
I have heard of tony curtis belut fulham curtis ,is he a real person?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on June 22, 2017, 02:29:06 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on June 22, 2017, 12:00:16 PM
So going on that, Frederick's is leaving. And our back up will now be first choice. Not the great start to improving the squad I was hoping for

2+2=?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 22, 2017, 02:34:49 PM
Quote from: Bexhill Beast on June 22, 2017, 12:14:46 PM
I read it as back-up in case Odoi  leaves for Gent.

:54: This is what Curtis intended to say.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on June 22, 2017, 03:14:51 PM
If we end up keeping our players, bringing back Kalas and paying good money for two new strikers then we should be singing love songs to Tony Khan and his dad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on June 22, 2017, 03:49:13 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on June 22, 2017, 03:14:51 PM
If we end up keeping our players, bringing back Kalas and paying good money for two new strikers then we should be singing love songs to Tony Khan and his dad.

:plus one:

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 22, 2017, 05:55:16 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on June 22, 2017, 03:14:51 PM
If we end up keeping our players, bringing back Kalas and paying good money for two new strikers then we should be singing love songs to Tony Khan and his dad.

Definitely need an understudy to McDonald as well. More than a second striker actually as Woodrow or one of the wingers can do a job there, but no one in the squad can step in and do what K-Mac does.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 22, 2017, 06:34:23 PM
If the Kalas to Hull rumour is true then it looks like we have lost Kalas and therefore we had best target a new central defender quickly.
Looking back at recent centre back signings including Sigurdsson and Spearman our chances of finding someone as good as Kalas are pretty low.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 22, 2017, 06:48:37 PM
Quote from: filham on June 22, 2017, 06:34:23 PM
If the Kalas to Hull rumour is true then it looks like we have lost Kalas and therefore we had best target a new central defender quickly.
Looking back at recent centre back signings including Sigurdsson and Spearman our chances of finding someone as good as Kalas are pretty low.

That's the worry, which is why I feel that Fulham have to step up with a fresh offer, to match what Hull are offering, or at least improve our offer, to give us a better chance of signing him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 22, 2017, 08:12:49 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 22, 2017, 06:48:37 PM
Quote from: filham on June 22, 2017, 06:34:23 PM
If the Kalas to Hull rumour is true then it looks like we have lost Kalas and therefore we had best target a new central defender quickly.
Looking back at recent centre back signings including Sigurdsson and Spearman our chances of finding someone as good as Kalas are pretty low.

That's the worry, which is why I feel that Fulham have to step up with a fresh offer, to match what Hull are offering, or at least improve our offer, to give us a better chance of signing him.

How much is Kalas worth for our promotion push? A darn sight more tham £5 mil.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 22, 2017, 08:24:41 PM
Curtis @curtis_heard4
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22m

In talks with  Mathias Jørgensen from Kopenhagen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:03:14 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 22, 2017, 08:24:41 PM
Curtis @curtis_heard4
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22m

In talks with  Mathias Jørgensen from Kopenhagen.
So we are now 'in talks' with: Mounié, Rolán, Djalo, Jørgensen, Fonte, Sanaes and Dijku. Do we even have that many negotiating staff?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe that Fredericks will leave. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 22, 2017, 09:11:31 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.

Jorgensen is a good player. Seen him play a few times in the Champions league and Champions League experience not to be snuffed at.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 22, 2017, 09:11:31 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.

Jorgensen is a good player. Seen him play a few times in the Champions league and Champions League experience not to be snuffed at.
sorry I meant Fredericks forgot to put it  090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 22, 2017, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe that Fredericks will leave. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.
who said he was leaving
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on June 22, 2017, 09:43:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 22, 2017, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe that Fredericks will leave. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.
who said he was leaving
me, because i read newry ffc post that said new boy was back up to odoi. ergo fredericks was leaving. but posts before it which i never read said he was a replacement if odoi leaves. either way im a little gutted as i like both odoi and freds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 22, 2017, 09:58:55 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 22, 2017, 09:11:31 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.

Jorgensen is a good player. Seen him play a few times in the Champions league and Champions League experience not to be snuffed at.
sorry I meant Fredericks forgot to put it  090.gif

Freddo isn't leaving, Odoi allegedly wants to go back to Belgium and the RB from Bastia is the replacement backup option.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 22, 2017, 10:13:11 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on June 22, 2017, 09:43:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 22, 2017, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe that Fredericks will leave. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.
who said he was leaving
me, because i read newry ffc post that said new boy was back up to odoi. ergo fredericks was leaving. but posts before it which i never read said he was a replacement if odoi leaves. either way im a little gutted as i like both odoi and freds
Ah got it, that makes sense now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 22, 2017, 10:15:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 22, 2017, 09:58:55 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 22, 2017, 09:11:31 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 22, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
Also, I find it hard to believe. Having had 3 clubs in 15-16 and last season being his only successful one, you'd have thought that he'd want some consistency in his career. It's not like he's that sought after anyway.

Jorgensen is a good player. Seen him play a few times in the Champions league and Champions League experience not to be snuffed at.
sorry I meant Fredericks forgot to put it  090.gif

Freddo isn't leaving, Odoi allegedly wants to go back to Belgium and the RB from Bastia is the replacement backup option.
Odoi wants to play so can understand that, he has an outside chance of getting into a provisional 28 or so for the Belgium squad, so a move home makes a lot of sense.

Like Ben though I like both our right backs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 22, 2017, 10:33:35 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 22, 2017, 08:24:41 PM
Curtis @curtis_heard4
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22m

In talks with  Mathias Jørgensen from Kopenhagen.

Really good replacement for Kalas if we don't re-sign him. Would add much needed strength and height that the Kalas & Ream combo lacks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 22, 2017, 10:57:27 PM
Quote from: twang on June 22, 2017, 10:33:35 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 22, 2017, 08:24:41 PM
Curtis @curtis_heard4
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22m

In talks with  Mathias Jørgensen from Kopenhagen.

Really good replacement for Kalas if we don't re-sign him. Would add much needed strength and height that the Kalas & Ream combo lacks.

He seems to be generally known as 'Zanka'. (Not sure how that might go down in England).
In his first season at Copenhagen he played alongside Brede Hangeland - also Niclas Jensen and William Kvist.
Seems a pretty decent CB. A slight reservation might be that at 23 he failed to hack it with PSV - there may be reasons for this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: valdeingruo on June 22, 2017, 11:17:01 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 22, 2017, 11:55:33 AM
According to Curtis:

-Kalas has refused to go to Hull
-Kalas will buy out his own contract to leave Chelsea
-Jokanovic and Khan work better without Kline
-Dijku will cost 1m and come as a back up to Odoi
-Huddersfield have bid for Mounie
-FFC have identified 4 strikers if Mounie doesn't sign, all based abroad
-McDonald is happy and doesn't want to leave
-Were in talks to sign Ole Sanaes
-Sunderland won't be a threat as they have no manager


Pick a player, pick a rumour, casually forget to based it on any source, fact or quote, boom, get replies and followers

v


Looks about 14 as well. Unless family work at the club. I can't imagine them being too pleased if information was leaked.  I've given up when it comes to Fulham transfers, I just wait and hope it's someone useful. Let's face it, most of the players that will be signed, most of us are going to go " who is that?". It's the way our scouting has been, it's more affordable this way. In fact look at how our most high profile signing in Ragnar has gone. I'm more worried about the timing of transfers more than anything.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on June 23, 2017, 12:06:56 AM
Quote from: cmg on June 22, 2017, 10:57:27 PM
Seems a pretty decent CB. A slight reservation might be that at 23 he failed to hack it with PSV - there may be reasons for this.
If this happens, what's the betting Sigurdsson travels in the opposite direction.  He hasn't cut it here and it would now be surprising if it did, but his best times on and off the pitch were at FC Copenhagen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 23, 2017, 09:10:21 AM
Quote from: b+w geezer on June 23, 2017, 12:06:56 AM
Quote from: cmg on June 22, 2017, 10:57:27 PM
Seems a pretty decent CB. A slight reservation might be that at 23 he failed to hack it with PSV - there may be reasons for this.
If this happens, what's the betting Sigurdsson travels in the opposite direction.  He hasn't cut it here and it would now be surprising if it did, but his best times on and off the pitch were at FC Copenhagen.


Got a bit of an attitude apparently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 23, 2017, 09:25:15 AM
Looks like Steve Mounie to Huddersfield a done deal. Reports from France say clubs agree on record fee of €13m plus a 3m bonus with a medical planned for Wednesday.
Pretty gutted about this although realistically couldn't see him coming to the championship
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 09:42:00 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 23, 2017, 09:25:15 AM
Looks like Steve Mounie to Huddersfield a done deal. Reports from France say clubs agree on record fee of €13m plus a 3m bonus with a medical planned for Wednesday.
Pretty gutted about this although realistically couldn't see him coming to the championship

We never even attempted a bid this summer, knowing he'd go for big money, and to a premiership team. Any reports saying we did, was rehashed from January unfortunately. Our time was then, but we failed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 23, 2017, 09:44:35 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 09:42:00 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 23, 2017, 09:25:15 AM
Looks like Steve Mounie to Huddersfield a done deal. Reports from France say clubs agree on record fee of €13m plus a 3m bonus with a medical planned for Wednesday.
Pretty gutted about this although realistically couldn't see him coming to the championship

We never even attempted a bid this summer, knowing he'd go for big money, and to a premiership team. Any reports saying we did, was rehashed from January unfortunately. Our time was then, but we failed.
Agree, we had our chance last summer, and the french team seemingly moved the goal posts after agreeing a deal, all rumoured no facts on that from me.

But he had a good season in Ligue 1 so realistically was not going to come to the championship.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
What worries me now, is that MBS Sport are reporting that we're operating under a budget, and, that negotiations for certain olayers, are still 'ongoing'. Obviously, as a club, we're not going to show our hand, but, after last seasons achievements, I'd be awfully disappointed, IF, we're doing things on the cheap, again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 23, 2017, 11:13:50 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
What worries me now, is that MBS Sport are reporting that we're operating under a budget, and, that negotiations for certain olayers, are still 'ongoing'. Obviously, as a club, we're not going to show our hand, but, after last seasons achievements, I'd be awfully disappointed, IF, we're doing things on the cheap, again.

They aren't ITK though, they just rehash transfer rumours like every other transfer account so they don't really have any way of knowing...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 23, 2017, 11:29:23 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on June 23, 2017, 11:13:50 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
What worries me now, is that MBS Sport are reporting that we're operating under a budget, and, that negotiations for certain olayers, are still 'ongoing'. Obviously, as a club, we're not going to show our hand, but, after last seasons achievements, I'd be awfully disappointed, IF, we're doing things on the cheap, again.

They aren't ITK though, they just rehash transfer rumours like every other transfer account so they don't really have any way of knowing...
Exactly, there's a reason why MBS Sport aren't a household name, I can't imagine they have correspondants all over the country.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 23, 2017, 11:38:01 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on June 22, 2017, 11:17:01 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 22, 2017, 11:55:33 AM
According to Curtis:

-Kalas has refused to go to Hull
-Kalas will buy out his own contract to leave Chelsea
-Jokanovic and Khan work better without Kline
-Dijku will cost 1m and come as a back up to Odoi
-Huddersfield have bid for Mounie
-FFC have identified 4 strikers if Mounie doesn't sign, all based abroad
-McDonald is happy and doesn't want to leave
-Were in talks to sign Ole Sanaes
-Sunderland won't be a threat as they have no manager


Pick a player, pick a rumour, casually forget to based it on any source, fact or quote, boom, get replies and followers

v


Looks about 14 as well. Unless family work at the club. I can't imagine them being too pleased if information was leaked.  I've given up when it comes to Fulham transfers, I just wait and hope it's someone useful. Let's face it, most of the players that will be signed, most of us are going to go " who is that?". It's the way our scouting has been, it's more affordable this way. In fact look at how our most high profile signing in Ragnar has gone. I'm more worried about the timing of transfers more than anything.

I don't know if we can trust this Curtis guy on Twitter. The Selnes rumour is one year old, no news of any interest from us since then. No talk of this in Norway.
Selnes would be a great signing, but just rumours it seems.

Same story with Jørgensen (FC Copenhagen). Great player with CL experience, but no news in Denmark or anywhere else that he is Fulham bound.

The others "news" from Curtis he might have seen on Twitter and just recycled. I don't know if he is 14 years old or what, but maybe he is just making this up and having a laugh.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 23, 2017, 01:15:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 23, 2017, 12:20:15 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
What worries me now, is that MBS Sport are reporting that we're operating under a budget, and, that negotiations for certain olayers, are still 'ongoing'. Obviously, as a club, we're not going to show our hand, but, after last seasons achievements, I'd be awfully disappointed, IF, we're doing things on the cheap, again.

I'd be more concerned if we didn't have a "budget". Not sure what business goes into any commercial situation without any idea how much it can spend.

My concern last year was whether Shahid khan was putting money into the club to the full extent permitted by FFP, but given the appointment of his son Tony Khan, turning down the £20m offer for Cairney, developing motspur park and buying the new land adjacent to it, I'm now confident that Shahid is supporting the club. So in my mind if we have a budget it will be purely because of ffp, not penny pinching.

Although I still don't trust macintosh to close a deal

That would be a different Mackintosh you are talking about to the one who closed 14 deals last summer we must assume.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 23, 2017, 01:52:44 PM
http://sportwitness.co.uk/portugal-fulham-offer-fonte-rejected-player-hard-get/

From Portugal: Fulham have offer for Fonte rejected, player hard to get

Fulham have reportedly had an offer for the Braga striker Rui Fonte turned down. According to O Jogo today, the Portuguese club have rejected several approaches for the player, and Fulham were the latest to make an attempt.

The newspaper claims that Fulham are working to build a strong team in order to get promotion next season, and Fonte was one of the main names on the list.

But Braga are pretty much focused on not selling the striker in this transfer window, and haven't even responded with a bigger price for the move to be completed.

The 27-year-old has scored 15 goals this season, and has been gaining much respect in the dressing room. After club legend Allan retired, Fonte is now being considered to be the  next captain.

That's why Braga will only sell the player for an offer they really can't refuse, although O Jogo doesn't seem to know how big this figure would have to be.

Fulham's Europe wide striker search continues.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on June 23, 2017, 02:14:51 PM
We all know that on deadline day we will still be without a striker and be trolling around the lower leagues looking to pick up somebody on loan. Going for unlikely strikers either shows ambition or stupidity. With our record of finding strikers I am not sure which it is.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 23, 2017, 02:26:48 PM
Another reason for cauleys exstention,think its the hardest position to fill.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 23, 2017, 03:29:07 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 23, 2017, 03:17:02 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 23, 2017, 01:15:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 23, 2017, 12:20:15 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
What worries me now, is that MBS Sport are reporting that we're operating under a budget, and, that negotiations for certain olayers, are still 'ongoing'. Obviously, as a club, we're not going to show our hand, but, after last seasons achievements, I'd be awfully disappointed, IF, we're doing things on the cheap, again.

I'd be more concerned if we didn't have a "budget". Not sure what business goes into any commercial situation without any idea how much it can spend.

My concern last year was whether Shahid khan was putting money into the club to the full extent permitted by FFP, but given the appointment of his son Tony Khan, turning down the £20m offer for Cairney, developing motspur park and buying the new land adjacent to it, I'm now confident that Shahid is supporting the club. So in my mind if we have a budget it will be purely because of ffp, not penny pinching.

Although I still don't trust macintosh to close a deal

That would be a different Mackintosh you are talking about to the one who closed 14 deals last summer we must assume.

Here we go... it's transfer season so you're getting in there early with your usual excuses, trying to convince us all that medicals take 2 days, that 14 is an above average number of transfers, that signing Chris Martin on a dodgy deal loan at 11pm on deadline day was an adequate solution to our dearth of strikers, etc etc...

Relax mate. This summer should be so easy for us, even Mackintosh will struggle to balls it up. So hopefully there won't be anything to argue about and you needn't get yourself into a state

Agree - thinking back to last summer, we needed strengthening all over the pitch - CB, LB, RM, LM, CDM, CM, CF. We signed 14 players and still didn't plug all of the gaps!

This summer, must haves are (assuming nobody leaves) CFx2, CBx2, and CM (as cover). Another GK would be nice, too. If we can get a great striker and Kalas (or replacement) in the next couple of weeks, we'll be in good shape.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 23, 2017, 04:14:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 23, 2017, 03:17:02 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 23, 2017, 01:15:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 23, 2017, 12:20:15 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on June 23, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
What worries me now, is that MBS Sport are reporting that we're operating under a budget, and, that negotiations for certain olayers, are still 'ongoing'. Obviously, as a club, we're not going to show our hand, but, after last seasons achievements, I'd be awfully disappointed, IF, we're doing things on the cheap, again.

I'd be more concerned if we didn't have a "budget". Not sure what business goes into any commercial situation without any idea how much it can spend.

My concern last year was whether Shahid khan was putting money into the club to the full extent permitted by FFP, but given the appointment of his son Tony Khan, turning down the £20m offer for Cairney, developing motspur park and buying the new land adjacent to it, I'm now confident that Shahid is supporting the club. So in my mind if we have a budget it will be purely because of ffp, not penny pinching.

Although I still don't trust macintosh to close a deal

That would be a different Mackintosh you are talking about to the one who closed 14 deals last summer we must assume.

Here we go... it's transfer season so you're getting in there early with your usual excuses, trying to convince us all that medicals take 2 days, that 14 is an above average number of transfers, that signing Chris Martin on a dodgy deal loan at 11pm on deadline day was an adequate solution to our dearth of strikers, etc etc...

Relax mate. This summer should be so easy for us, even Mackintosh will struggle to balls it up. So hopefully there won't be anything to argue about and you needn't get yourself into a state

You seem to have made it your life's purpose to get Mackintosh sacked but your arguments always fail.

We can never expect you to trust Mackintosh to close a deal because you are obsessed and beyond the scope of reasonable debate but just to say again 14 deals closed last summer plus the redevelopment of Motspur Park and the purchase of the BBC Sports ground.

You must be one of only a few on here who doesn't now the stories about MAF's 2 day medicals.

And again if you think it a good idea to skimp by having a 1 hour medical for no practical reason on a multi-million pound deal then you are not exercising due diligence.

Blaming Mackintosh for the signing of Martin is more of your nonsense of blaming Mackintosh for everything that goes wrong. Apparently SJ thought Martin was good. Presumably he passed Stats boy's tests and Khan/Son of Khan agreed to pay for him. Most on here thought getting a leading Championship goalscorer was a decent move.

Let me tell you that this summer won't be easy and that you suggest that it will be just illustrates how unrealistic your expectations are. The rest of us can see that it will be hard as a Championship club to secure the likes of Kalas or a quality replacement or any of the quality forwards that we have been linked to.

And we should all expect, as experience tells us for all comparable clubs, not just Fulham, that the key deals are quite likely to go down to the transfer deadline.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 23, 2017, 08:16:59 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 23, 2017, 06:24:48 PM
Blah blah blah zzzzzzzz can't be bothered reading all that sorry
I'd refer you to my last post
Wake up for the first game v norwich and chill out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 23, 2017, 10:00:18 PM
If the reports that we have  bids in for three strikers with no positive responses are true then while we are acting in good time it also indicates that that we are not confident of getting the best man and that getting even a third choice is not going to be easy.
Don't rule out a repeat of last season's final day panic with Martin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 23, 2017, 10:20:59 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 23, 2017, 06:24:48 PM
Blah blah blah zzzzzzzz can't be bothered reading all that sorry
I'd refer you to my last post
That's a shame, and I hate to see two posters (who I respect) disrespecting each other. On this occasion I agree with AFTM, but why can't you guys just unlock horns and debate things civilly?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on June 23, 2017, 10:58:20 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 23, 2017, 02:14:51 PM
We all know that on deadline day we will still be without a striker and be trolling around the lower leagues looking to pick up somebody on loan. Going for unlikely strikers either shows ambition or stupidity. With our record of finding strikers I am not sure which it is.
Don't panic Chris Martin might be available again!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 23, 2017, 10:59:26 PM
Huddersfield break their transfer record to sign a striker but it isn't  Mounie, it's DePoitre a Belgian.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 24, 2017, 01:04:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 23, 2017, 10:59:26 PM
Huddersfield break their transfer record to sign a striker but it isn't  Mounie, it's DePoitre a Belgian.


Out of curiosity I looked up Huddersfield's record transfer fee on Wikipedia which has it as £1.8m which is remarkably low these days. They supposedly have agreed a £10m fee for Mooy but that has not been completed as yet.

Depoitre apparently cost Porto 6m euros and only played 13 games for them so I imagine the fee is about that again.

Decent record in Belgium but little for Porto.

Sounds more like a back up striker so it may not mean that Huddersfield have lost interest in Mounie.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 24, 2017, 07:43:15 AM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 24, 2017, 01:04:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 23, 2017, 10:59:26 PM
Huddersfield break their transfer record to sign a striker but it isn't  Mounie, it's DePoitre a Belgian.


Out of curiosity I looked up Huddersfield's record transfer fee on Wikipedia which has it as £1.8m which is remarkably low these days. They supposedly have agreed a £10m fee for Mooy but that has not been completed as yet.

Depoitre apparently cost Porto 6m euros and only played 13 games for them so I imagine the fee is about that again.

Decent record in Belgium but little for Porto.

Sounds more like a back up striker so it may not mean that Huddersfield have lost interest in Mounie.
Fee rumoured for DePoitre is 8 million euros, I am trying to confirm that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 24, 2017, 08:27:36 AM
Now that Huddersfield have signed a striker, it is very unlikely they'll be signing Mounié. The've spent roughly 8m on Depoitre, trying to buy Mooy for 10m, Izzy Brown for about 3m, given their budget I doubt they can afford Mounié as well. They'll also need to sign Ward permanently, and sort out the defense.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on June 24, 2017, 08:54:18 AM
Huddersfield's fee for Depoitre is 'undisclosed', but let the gossip and speculation continue.  We need a decent defender, a decent midfielder, and a decent striker and they are out there. 

Let's just hope the incompetence and/or complacency demonstrated within Fulham last summer - Martin (who we didn't opt to 'keep' because he wasn't 'reliable') - and again in January doesn't spill over to this window.   I am hoping Fulham's methodology has been thoroughly discussed, analysed, mistakes identified, rectified and removed from any further harm doing.  We need signings in place before the season's matches kicks-off, and I am hoping our staff are fit for purpose.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 24, 2017, 09:44:15 AM
They signed Depoitre for 4.5mill. Not too much. Transfermarkt good source for transfer fees although takes a while to update.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on June 24, 2017, 10:14:22 AM
I think its fair to say that now the hierarchy within the club dealing with transfers has been explained to us the fans and we now know more about how the process works after what appears to be a confusing few seasons.

Its also fair to surmise that now everyone's working hard to ensure players higher up the list are secured and on time!

We are a more attractive destination compared to 12 months ago and while a budget is there for a reason some bold and exciting news is expected before we kick off.

But like the late arrival of shirt sponsors and availability of the new kit I won't hold my breath!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 24, 2017, 10:29:15 AM
Quote from: davew on June 23, 2017, 10:58:20 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 23, 2017, 02:14:51 PM
We all know that on deadline day we will still be without a striker and be trolling around the lower leagues looking to pick up somebody on loan. Going for unlikely strikers either shows ambition or stupidity. With our record of finding strikers I am not sure which it is.
Don't panic Chris Martin might be available again!!
Oh no Davew that is nonsense , that just could not happen , could it, could it. Someone please say no.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 10:31:31 AM
 :047:
Quote from: filham on June 24, 2017, 10:29:15 AM
Quote from: davew on June 23, 2017, 10:58:20 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 23, 2017, 02:14:51 PM
We all know that on deadline day we will still be without a striker and be trolling around the lower leagues looking to pick up somebody on loan. Going for unlikely strikers either shows ambition or stupidity. With our record of finding strikers I am not sure which it is.
Don't panic Chris Martin might be available again!!
Oh no Davew that is nonsense , that just could not happen , could it, could it. Someone please say no.

Ok.....NO  NO & THRICE NO ! 👎 ❌⛔️🔚
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: toshes mate on June 24, 2017, 08:54:18 AM
Huddersfield's fee for Depoitre is 'undisclosed', but let the gossip and speculation continue.  We need a decent defender, a decent midfielder, and a decent striker and they are out there. 

Let's just hope the incompetence and/or complacency demonstrated within Fulham last summer - Martin (who we didn't opt to 'keep' because he wasn't 'reliable') - and again in January doesn't spill over to this window.   I am hoping Fulham's methodology has been thoroughly discussed, analysed, mistakes identified, rectified and removed from any further harm doing.  We need signings in place before the season's matches kicks-off, and I am hoping our staff are fit for purpose.

That's the 64,000 💵💰 question, and yes we do need those three positions you mentioned strengthened and filled asap.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 24, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
John Terry to Fulham odds have dropped dramatically in the last 24 hours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 24, 2017, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 24, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
John Terry to Fulham odds have dropped dramatically in the last 24 hours
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tempest on June 24, 2017, 12:33:52 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 24, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
John Terry to Fulham odds have dropped dramatically in the last 24 hours
I cannot and will not support a match day team with him in it, but I cannot see it happening, he is just not good enough. I don't mind Chelsea and happy with their loan players, just not this piece of work.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 24, 2017, 12:34:34 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 24, 2017, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 24, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
John Terry to Fulham odds have dropped dramatically in the last 24 hours
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If horror of horrors he did come here I would make him kiss our badge every time he touched the ball.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 12:40:36 PM
 He lives near me, so I wouldn't mind picking him up on Match days, providing he goes halves with the fuel.   079.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 24, 2017, 12:41:18 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on June 24, 2017, 08:54:18 AM
Huddersfield's fee for Depoitre is 'undisclosed', but let the gossip and speculation continue.  We need a decent defender, a decent midfielder, and a decent striker and they are out there. 

Let's just hope the incompetence and/or complacency demonstrated within Fulham last summer - Martin (who we didn't opt to 'keep' because he wasn't 'reliable') - and again in January doesn't spill over to this window.   I am hoping Fulham's methodology has been thoroughly discussed, analysed, mistakes identified, rectified and removed from any further harm doing.  We need signings in place before the season's matches kicks-off, and I am hoping our staff are fit for purpose.
it is undisclosed you are correct, that's why I said I am still looking into it, used to work in the media over in Belgium and they told me this morning circa 6 million euros ot the 8 I was told last night, slight surprise there as a large fee for someone not really around their international set up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 01:16:20 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 24, 2017, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 24, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
John Terry to Fulham odds have dropped dramatically in the last 24 hours
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I cannot see him coming to Fulham for many different reasons. But that would be a turn up for the books. The reaction on the board I would imagine could break the record for most posts in one day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 24, 2017, 03:37:34 PM
Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip  10m10 minutes ago
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Interests coming from Danish Media, London Championship club ( Fulham ) interested in Kopenhagens captain Zanka (CB) for 5million£
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 24, 2017, 03:48:07 PM
From TIFF so take wth a pinch of salt,, although there was a genuine ITK on there using this name some time ago.

aiden flint -- mark, Saturday, June 24, 01:16:33pm (NoHost/85.255.235.120)
Just been told fulham are very close to signing aiden flint of Bristol city
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 24, 2017, 04:03:15 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 24, 2017, 03:48:07 PM
From TIFF so take wth a pinch of salt,, although there was a genuine ITK on there using this name some time ago.

aiden flint -- mark, Saturday, June 24, 01:16:33pm (NoHost/85.255.235.120)
Just been told fulham are very close to signing aiden flint of Bristol city


If true would be a terrific signing,great player.
But possibility not an exotic enough name for a certain poster. :022:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 05:29:43 PM
I like him mince, I like his name also, Flint is a good name for a centre back.
He is 27 years old, at least 6ft 5ins and has represented England at C level.
I think his first name is spelt Aden.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 24, 2017, 05:32:29 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 05:29:43 PM
I like him mince, I like his name also, Flint is a good name for a centre back.
He is 27 years old, at least 6ft 5ins and has represented England at C level.
Representing England at C Level as opposed to at 15000ft?  064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 24, 2017, 05:32:29 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 05:29:43 PM
I like him mince, I like his name also, Flint is a good name for a centre back.
He is 27 years old, at least 6ft 5ins and has represented England at C level.
Representing England at C Level as opposed to at 15000ft?  064.gif

Love it 👍⚽️  064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 24, 2017, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 12:40:36 PM
He lives near me, so I wouldn't mind picking him up on Match days, providing he goes halves with the fuel.   079.gif
Remember he parks on invalid parking spaces so you need to build in parking fines into your costs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 24, 2017, 05:58:30 PM
Flint has a hell of a good scoring record as a defender. Scored 28 goals with BC from 170 games.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 24, 2017, 06:01:02 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on June 24, 2017, 10:14:22 AM
I think its fair to say that now the hierarchy within the club dealing with transfers has been explained to us the fans and we now know more about how the process works after what appears to be a confusing few seasons.

Its also fair to surmise that now everyone's working hard to ensure players higher up the list are secured and on time!

We are a more attractive destination compared to 12 months ago and while a budget is there for a reason some bold and exciting news is expected before we kick off.

But like the late arrival of shirt sponsors and availability of the new kit I won't hold my breath!
I missed the explanation of the clubs transfer method and would be interested to hear it.
As everyone is saying we really need a new striker, a central defender and central midfield cover. The new season start is six weeks away , if our team is going to be up and running for the start date these new players need to be with us in three weeks time, do we think this will happen.
Last season key new players arrived late and their introduction into the side actually upset the balance of the team
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 06:02:22 PM
Quote from: filham on June 24, 2017, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 12:40:36 PM
He lives near me, so I wouldn't mind picking him up on Match days, providing he goes halves with the fuel.   079.gif
Remember he parks on invalid parking spaces so you need to build in parking fines into your costs.

Hmmm I never thought of that. He will have to make his own way there then, plus the bus service is fairly regular.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 24, 2017, 05:58:30 PM
Flint has a hell of a good scoring record as a defender. Scored 28 goals with BC from 170 games.

That is a phenomenal record for a CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 24, 2017, 06:30:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 24, 2017, 05:58:30 PM
Flint has a hell of a good scoring record as a defender. Scored 28 goals with BC from 170 games.

That is a phenomenal record for a CB.

He also scored shed loads with Alfreton Town
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 06:38:35 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 24, 2017, 06:30:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 24, 2017, 05:58:30 PM
Flint has a hell of a good scoring record as a defender. Scored 28 goals with BC from 170 games.

That is a phenomenal record for a CB.

He also scored shed loads with Alfreton Town

It would be interesting to find out the percentage of them scored from set pieces.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 24, 2017, 07:08:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 06:38:35 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 24, 2017, 06:30:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 24, 2017, 05:58:30 PM
Flint has a hell of a good scoring record as a defender. Scored 28 goals with BC from 170 games.

That is a phenomenal record for a CB.

He also scored shed loads with Alfreton Town

It would be interesting to find out the percentage of them scored from set pieces.

Will try & view some of his matches with BC.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 24, 2017, 10:06:59 PM
Girondins de Bordeaux (Rolán's club) have signed a new striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 24, 2017, 10:27:05 PM
Leonid Slutsky spotted at Scumford bridge https://twitter.com/harrysmithrfc/status/878658132758671361
Bye bye kalas
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on June 24, 2017, 11:29:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 24, 2017, 11:26:01 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 24, 2017, 10:27:05 PM
Leonid Slutsky spotted at Scumford bridge https://twitter.com/harrysmithrfc/status/878658132758671361
Bye bye kalas

Call it woman's intuition but I think the only place Kalas  is going is Fulham
is it the norm for chairman to meet over transfers. Especially reserve players, and even more so when the chairman in question  is roman
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on June 25, 2017, 12:06:37 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on June 24, 2017, 11:29:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 24, 2017, 11:26:01 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 24, 2017, 10:27:05 PM
Leonid Slutsky spotted at Scumford bridge https://twitter.com/harrysmithrfc/status/878658132758671361
Bye bye kalas
Call it woman's intuition but I think the only place Kalas  is going is Fulham
is it the norm for chairman to meet over transfers. Especially reserve players, and even more so when the chairman in question  is roman

back of some blokes head, why not just get a picture face on or ask for a selfie with him. smells a bit fishes to me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:39:32 AM
Fulham now look likely to progress talks with Copenhagen for captain, Zanka Jorgensen. Fee rumoured to be around 3.5m + bonuses. #FFC

We're unsure whether this will be the replacement target for Tomas Kalas, with Fulham still unable to agree a fee for him. #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on June 25, 2017, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:39:32 AM
Fulham now look likely to progress talks with Copenhagen for captain, Zanka Jorgensen. Fee rumoured to be around 3.5m + bonuses. #FFC

We're unsure whether this will be the replacement target for Tomas Kalas, with Fulham still unable to agree a fee for him. #FFC

missed the ole macintosh effect. Suppose we are 50 quid off of Chelseas demand
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:48:26 AM
Contracted until summer 2018, hence the lower fee. Would be a massive coup for Fulham if they get this over the line for £3.5m
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on June 25, 2017, 08:02:44 AM
Can anyone make a stab at the potential net spend we could be allowed under FFP ?
( I am convinced that this is our limitation as S Khan is spending elsewhere and will surely back T Khan )

Posters are happily saying we should cough up £5mn for Kalas and I think the view is upto £10mn for a CF .
Others incoming Free or Loan ?
I see us getting £3mn for Jozabed and maybe £1-£2mn for assorted others .
So net spend £10 mn . Can we do this ?

Or do we have to cash in on Sess - if we can - or Cairney to finance FFP  ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 25, 2017, 08:45:04 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on June 25, 2017, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:39:32 AM
Fulham now look likely to progress talks with Copenhagen for captain, Zanka Jorgensen. Fee rumoured to be around 3.5m + bonuses. #FFC

We're unsure whether this will be the replacement target for Tomas Kalas, with Fulham still unable to agree a fee for him. #FFC

missed the ole macintosh effect. Suppose we are 50 quid off of Chelseas demand
Not so sure this is him or FFC issue, reports / rumours are that Chelsea will sell to Hull at a discounted Price as Hull's new manager and Roman are good mates. The price they agreed with us has gone up again according to tumours so he is trying to help Hull out. Only thing in our favour is the fact Kalas apparently doesn't want to go to Hull.

Also reports / rumours the same applies too piazon.

Only rumours etc but who really knows.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 25, 2017, 01:35:18 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:48:26 AM
Contracted until summer 2018, hence the lower fee. Would be a massive coup for Fulham if they get this over the line for £3.5m

Let's hope so. Getting Sig was supposed to have been a coup for us. If we get him, i just hope he is able to translate his game to this league and Slavisa's requirements.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 25, 2017, 02:31:13 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 25, 2017, 01:35:18 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:48:26 AM
Contracted until summer 2018, hence the lower fee. Would be a massive coup for Fulham if they get this over the line for £3.5m

Let's hope so. Getting Sig was supposed to have been a coup for us. If we get him, i just hope he is able to translate his game to this league and Slavisa's requirements.
Sig has been a massive faliure ,had not taken to the english game at all but thats a problem coming into the english game for a lot of players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on June 25, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
One out of the blue, will Hughes has gone from derby to Watford for £8 mill. That should cover martins wages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 25, 2017, 03:01:19 PM
Another central defender rumour:

Lucas Tagliapietra, 26yo Brazilian. Joined Boavista from Hamilton last year. Would cost ~€2m.

http://www.abola.pt/nacional/ver.aspx?id=679433
http://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/boavista/noticias/interior/estao-a-chegar-ao-bessa-tres-propostas-por-lucas-8589228.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gerrys on June 25, 2017, 03:10:21 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:39:32 AM
Fulham now look likely to progress talks with Copenhagen for captain, Zanka Jorgensen. Fee rumoured to be around 3.5m + bonuses. #FFC

We're unsure whether this will be the replacement target for Tomas Kalas, with Fulham still unable to agree a fee for him. #FFC
we bought Brede from Copenhagen, didn't we!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 25, 2017, 03:23:45 PM
Quote from: gerrys on June 25, 2017, 03:10:21 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:39:32 AM
Fulham now look likely to progress talks with Copenhagen for captain, Zanka Jorgensen. Fee rumoured to be around 3.5m + bonuses. #FFC

We're unsure whether this will be the replacement target for Tomas Kalas, with Fulham still unable to agree a fee for him. #FFC
we bought Brede from Copenhagen, didn't we!!!

Just a made up story from Curtis on Twitter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 25, 2017, 03:58:59 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 25, 2017, 02:31:13 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 25, 2017, 01:35:18 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on June 25, 2017, 12:48:26 AM
Contracted until summer 2018, hence the lower fee. Would be a massive coup for Fulham if they get this over the line for £3.5m

Let's hope so. Getting Sig was supposed to have been a coup for us. If we get him, i just hope he is able to translate his game to this league and Slavisa's requirements.
Sig has been a massive faliure ,had not taken to the english game at all but thats a problem coming into the english game for a lot of players.

It's a historical problem but, one we all seem to forget from time to time. I remember when I first took to Fulham, folks here used to lightly chastise other for complaining that new players to the league weren't up to snuff. They'd ask patience, explaining that sometimes it took a full season to adapt to the game here. Now it seems it's fine to determine that they can't cut it if they're unable to adapt between January and season's end. Know that's not exactly the case with Sig but still.

He's the big body we need but he doesn't seem to have the passing ability and speed required for Slavisa's system.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 25, 2017, 05:10:01 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on June 25, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
One out of the blue, will Hughes has gone from derby to Watford for £8 mill. That should cover martins wages.
Wasn't out of the blue, was reported a couple of weeks before
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.

Almost certainly are however I suspect this is a low cost punt on developing a player who will become a star.  Louis Saha if you like type...now that was a game changer when we signed him for bugger all !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 09:33:41 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.

Almost certainly are however I suspect this is a low cost punt on developing a player who will become a star.  Louis Saha if you like type...now that was a game changer when we signed him for bugger all !

If only we could find another Saha.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 26, 2017, 09:34:23 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.

Almost certainly are however I suspect this is a low cost punt on developing a player who will become a star.  Louis Saha if you like type...now that was a game changer when we signed him for bugger all !



Saha didnt cost bugger all, he was £2.1m, pretty hefty outlay for a championship club in 1999. Far from unknown either, had spent a loan period in the prem in Newcastle & was highly rated in France.
This Spanish guy is nearly 24 & playing in a pony league, if he'd been half decent he'd be playing somewhere else. Take your point about unearthing a talent but everything points to this being a bit of a stats led pointless signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 26, 2017, 09:35:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 09:33:41 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.

Almost certainly are however I suspect this is a low cost punt on developing a player who will become a star.  Louis Saha if you like type...now that was a game changer when we signed him for bugger all !

If only we could find another Saga.

Saga ? That's for over 50s, I would imagine Fulham FC are looking for someone half that age.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 26, 2017, 09:38:09 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.

Exactly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 26, 2017, 09:49:33 AM
According to this Fulham and a host of other clubs are rumoured to be interested in Felix Wiedwald, 27yo GK at Werder Bremen. He's contracted until 2018 but has apparently asked to be released because he wants to move abroad.

http://footballnet.sportalsports.com/sportch/generated/v2/article/tnt_fussball/geruechte/2017/06/26/54543000000_00.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
We need at least two strikers, and two center backs before next season.

I read that Joka want this players to sign before the pre season starts. If this do not happen he (and many fans) will get frustrated again. I read that we have a "list of four strikers", but this is just rumors without a source.

I don't want us to have a panic deal in the last minute before transfer deadline. Give the manager a proper striker and at least two center backs.

Have anyone seen this Brazilian guy play? The CB that played in Scotland.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:55:53 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 26, 2017, 09:34:23 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.

Almost certainly are however I suspect this is a low cost punt on developing a player who will become a star.  Louis Saha if you like type...now that was a game changer when we signed him for bugger all !


Talk about pedantic mate, ok.. relatively bugger all and we sold him for what was it £12M a few years later.   He was rejected by Newcastle and if he was widely known to be such a great player and English football people thought he was that good, no way would Man U and the rest have not been in for him.   My point is that Tigana and the coaches made the most of his natural ability and turned him into a star, maybe that is the plan, all be it at a lower level, for Dejalo.

Saha didnt cost bugger all, he was £2.1m, pretty hefty outlay for a championship club in 1999. Far from unknown either, had spent a loan period in the prem in Newcastle & was highly rated in France.
This Spanish guy is nearly 24 & playing in a pony league, if he'd been half decent he'd be playing somewhere else. Take your point about unearthing a talent but everything points to this being a bit of a stats led pointless signing.

Sorry should have posted above here in response to above comment to my original reply.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 26, 2017, 10:04:53 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:55:53 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 26, 2017, 09:34:23 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on June 26, 2017, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 25, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
Marcello Dejelo (?) the centre half said not to be wanted by the coaching staff is in fact thought of as a replacement for Cameron Burgess in the u23 squad if he does come.

This is what I find hard to comprehend with this type of signing,someone coming from abroad to compensate for Burgess in the Under 23s,surely there are players in league's 1and 2 here that we can give a leg up to fill that position.

Almost certainly are however I suspect this is a low cost punt on developing a player who will become a star.  Louis Saha if you like type...now that was a game changer when we signed him for bugger all !


Talk about pedantic mate, ok.. relatively bugger all and we sold him for what was it £12M a few years later.   He was rejected by Newcastle and if he was widely known to be such a great player and English football people thought he was that good, no way would Man U and the rest have not been in for him.   My point is that Tigana and the coaches made the most of his natural ability and turned him into a star, maybe that is the plan, all be it at a lower level, for Dejalo.

Saha didnt cost bugger all, he was £2.1m, pretty hefty outlay for a championship club in 1999. Far from unknown either, had spent a loan period in the prem in Newcastle & was highly rated in France.
This Spanish guy is nearly 24 & playing in a pony league, if he'd been half decent he'd be playing somewhere else. Take your point about unearthing a talent but everything points to this being a bit of a stats led pointless signing.

Sorry mate wasnt being pedantic just merely pointing out that £2.1 million quid wasnt quite bugger all. Saha was very well thought of in France. He was tipped to be as good as Henry & Annelka who he went to Clarefontain with.
True he didnt set the world alight at Newcastle but Tigana rated him & as you say he got the best out of a very talented young player who had lost his way a bit.
Cant see Slav making a silk purse out a sows ear with this Spanish bloke though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on June 26, 2017, 10:21:53 AM
Quote from: filham on June 24, 2017, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 12:40:36 PM
He lives near me, so I wouldn't mind picking him up on Match days, providing he goes halves with the fuel.   079.gif
Remember he parks on invalid parking spaces so you need to build in parking fines into your costs.
Probably best to keep the wife away from him [emoji6]

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 26, 2017, 10:33:44 AM
Quote from: alexmur on June 26, 2017, 10:21:53 AM
Quote from: filham on June 24, 2017, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 12:40:36 PM
He lives near me, so I wouldn't mind picking him up on Match days, providing he goes halves with the fuel.   079.gif
Remember he parks on invalid parking spaces so you need to build in parking fines into your costs.
Probably best to keep the wife away from him [emoji6]

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Probably best he catches the bus in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on June 26, 2017, 10:35:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 26, 2017, 10:33:44 AM
Quote from: alexmur on June 26, 2017, 10:21:53 AM
Quote from: filham on June 24, 2017, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 24, 2017, 12:40:36 PM
He lives near me, so I wouldn't mind picking him up on Match days, providing he goes halves with the fuel.   079.gif
Remember he parks on invalid parking spaces so you need to build in parking fines into your costs.
Probably best to keep the wife away from him [emoji6]

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Probably best he catches the bus in.
Maybe wheel him in hanibal lecter style

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 26, 2017, 11:58:18 AM
What's the deal with the Djalo guy? Has someone just made that up that he's coming into be a Burgess replacement in the u 23 team?  Why or how would that even be leaked? That is just ridiculous made up nonsense.  We didn't even need Burgess, we sent him out on loan and played with Davies/Jenz/ Sheckleford / Kavanagh.   While some of those may not be world beaters, is it fair/ OK/ logical to stick them on the bench in favour of a 23 year old journeyman?

Even if it's true, why would we want a player who wants to agree to moving to England to play in a reserve team, and he'll be 24 a few months after the season starts?
Furthermore, how's about addressing priorities instead of replacing a guy who wasn't at the club most of the season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 26, 2017, 11:58:18 AM
What's the deal with the Djalo guy? Has someone just made that up that he's coming into be a Burgess replacement in the u 23 team?  Why or how would that even be leaked? That is just ridiculous made up nonsense.  We didn't even need Burgess, we sent him out on loan and played with Davies/Jenz/ Sheckleford / Kavanagh.   While some of those may not be world beaters, is it fair/ OK/ logical to stick them on the bench in favour of a 23 year old journeyman?

Even if it's true, why would we want a player who wants to agree to moving to England to play in a reserve team, and he'll be 24 a few months after the season starts?
Furthermore, how's about addressing priorities instead of replacing a guy who wasn't at the club most of the season
It's been reported by Ryan O'Donovan of GWL
Title: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: f321ffc on June 26, 2017, 02:31:31 PM
http://sports.orange.fr/football/ligue-1/montpellier/article/l1-montpellier-depart-confirme-pour-steve-mounie-CNT000000KfvOx.html

Google translation.
Laurent Nicollin, the delegate president of Montpellier, confirmed the departure of Steve Mounié at Huddersfield Town. Subject to the traditional medical examination.
Present on Monday at a press conference, Laurent Nicollin, the delegate president of Montpellier, confirmed the departure of his top scorer. In spite of the competition of Freiburg and WBA, Huddersfield Town has indeed reached an agreement for the transfer of the Montpellier striker Steve Mounié (22 years). The Terriers will pay thirteen million euros, plus bonuses (2.5 million euros), to recruit Benin international, which remains on a season with 14 achievements in Ligue 1 (+ two assists). A four-year lease awaits the former Nîmois.
Mounié with Depoitre
The dossier is to be quickly formalized and the training managed by David Wagner will double with Belgian Laurent Depoitre (28 years old, FC Porto) who has committed for a two-year term ( + An additional year optional). After finalizing the final transfer Elias Kachunga (25 years old, Ingolstadt), the promoted one continues to activate the transfer market. While waiting to learn more about the future of Ryad Boudebouz, which is in particular in the sight of the Bayer Leverkusen, it will be the biggest sale of the history of the MHSC (in front of Olivier Giroud in the Gunners).
Title: Re: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 02:35:11 PM
15.5 million eurois it seems, a lot more than we were quoted last season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 26, 2017, 02:48:38 PM
Orlando Sá about to join Marseille for €5m after a great season in Belgium (17 goals in 29 domestic matches).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:09:31 PM
Montpellier confirm Mounié's going to Huddersfield
Title: Re: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: hovewhite on June 26, 2017, 03:10:34 PM
Good strikers not cheap,the better they get then value increases.
Title: Re: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
As long as Huddersfield were involved, we never stood a chance. We move on, hopefully to Rolán.
Title: Re: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:13:46 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 26, 2017, 03:10:34 PM
Good strikers not cheap,the better they get then value increases.
totally agree, and his season in France enhanced his reputation
Title: Re: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:14:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
As long as Huddersfield were involved, we never stood a chance. We move on, hopefully to Rolán.
Couple of Bundesliga clubs interested in Rolan, along with Sunderland and another english club that I cant remember.
Title: Re: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:18:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:14:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
As long as Huddersfield were involved, we never stood a chance. We move on, hopefully to Rolán.
Couple of Bundesliga clubs interested in Rolan, along with Sunderland and another english club that I cant remember.
We have much more of a chance than Sunderland, however I agree we're gonna struggle against the BuLi clubs. Gonna be a long summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:20:59 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:18:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:14:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
As long as Huddersfield were involved, we never stood a chance. We move on, hopefully to Rolán.
Couple of Bundesliga clubs interested in Rolan, along with Sunderland and another english club that I cant remember.
We have much more of a chance than Sunderland, however I agree we're gonna struggle against the BuLi clubs. Gonna be a long summer.
Agree we should have more chance the Sunderland
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on June 26, 2017, 03:23:40 PM
Kachunga from Huddersfield now they have signed 2 forwards in front of him...just throwing it out there as an option?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:24:26 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on June 26, 2017, 03:23:40 PM
Kachunga from Huddersfield now they have signed 2 forwards in front of him...just throwing it out there as an option?
Pretty sure they just signed him on a permanent deal following a loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on June 26, 2017, 03:25:31 PM
granted, but cant imagine he would be starting many now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 26, 2017, 03:38:03 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 26, 2017, 11:58:18 AM
What's the deal with the Djalo guy? Has someone just made that up that he's coming into be a Burgess replacement in the u 23 team?  Why or how would that even be leaked? That is just ridiculous made up nonsense.  We didn't even need Burgess, we sent him out on loan and played with Davies/Jenz/ Sheckleford / Kavanagh.   While some of those may not be world beaters, is it fair/ OK/ logical to stick them on the bench in favour of a 23 year old journeyman?

Even if it's true, why would we want a player who wants to agree to moving to England to play in a reserve team, and he'll be 24 a few months after the season starts?
Furthermore, how's about addressing priorities instead of replacing a guy who wasn't at the club most of the season
It's been reported by Ryan O'Donovan of GWL

Yea but read his article .
....it is understood
....it can be seen that
....the club may
....Fulham are hoping

He's good at his job. He can make really good mountains out of make believe molehills
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:39:33 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 26, 2017, 03:38:03 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 26, 2017, 11:58:18 AM
What's the deal with the Djalo guy? Has someone just made that up that he's coming into be a Burgess replacement in the u 23 team?  Why or how would that even be leaked? That is just ridiculous made up nonsense.  We didn't even need Burgess, we sent him out on loan and played with Davies/Jenz/ Sheckleford / Kavanagh.   While some of those may not be world beaters, is it fair/ OK/ logical to stick them on the bench in favour of a 23 year old journeyman?

Even if it's true, why would we want a player who wants to agree to moving to England to play in a reserve team, and he'll be 24 a few months after the season starts?
Furthermore, how's about addressing priorities instead of replacing a guy who wasn't at the club most of the season
It's been reported by Ryan O'Donovan of GWL

Yea but read his article .
....it is understood
....it can be seen that
....the club may
....Fulham are hoping

He's good at his job. He can make really good mountains out of make believe molehills
Well he can't exactly say 'Fulham WILL sign this guy' 'He WILL DEFINITELY play for the U23s' otherwise he could end up with egg on his face. He's about as reliable as a source gets.
Title: Re: Looks like we missed out on Mounie
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 03:46:08 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:18:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:14:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
As long as Huddersfield were involved, we never stood a chance. We move on, hopefully to Rolán.
Couple of Bundesliga clubs interested in Rolan, along with Sunderland and another english club that I cant remember.
We have much more of a chance than Sunderland, however I agree we're gonna struggle against the BuLi clubs. Gonna be a long summer.

While I understand going for strikers of this ilk,  -  we might get lucky and sign him if no 1st division sides decide to get in as well - it seems we need to be a little less risk averse and look at players with more potential than experience. It's fun to be linked with successful Ligue 1 and La Liga strikers but, actually signing them is getting borderline unrealistic. Slavisa and stats man need to dig a bit deeper IMO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 26, 2017, 04:40:08 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 03:46:08 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:18:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:14:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
As long as Huddersfield were involved, we never stood a chance. We move on, hopefully to Rolán.
Couple of Bundesliga clubs interested in Rolan, along with Sunderland and another english club that I cant remember.
We have much more of a chance than Sunderland, however I agree we're gonna struggle against the BuLi clubs. Gonna be a long summer.

While I understand going for strikers of this ilk,  -  we might get lucky and sign him if no 1st division sides decide to get in as well - it seems we need to be a little less risk averse and look at players with more potential than experience. It's fun to be linked with successful Ligue 1 and La Liga strikers but, actually signing them is getting borderline unrealistic. Slavisa and stats man need to dig a bit deeper IMO.
Agree maybe ignore the stats and go for a couple of works in progress and hope at least one of them hits a run of form as getting the likes of mounie is unrealistic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on June 26, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Scott Malone leaving for Huddersfield according to a source on TIFF.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 26, 2017, 05:01:54 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 26, 2017, 04:40:08 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 03:46:08 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:18:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 26, 2017, 03:14:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 26, 2017, 03:11:34 PM
As long as Huddersfield were involved, we never stood a chance. We move on, hopefully to Rolán.
Couple of Bundesliga clubs interested in Rolan, along with Sunderland and another english club that I cant remember.
We have much more of a chance than Sunderland, however I agree we're gonna struggle against the BuLi clubs. Gonna be a long summer.

While I understand going for strikers of this ilk,  -  we might get lucky and sign him if no 1st division sides decide to get in as well - it seems we need to be a little less risk averse and look at players with more potential than experience. It's fun to be linked with successful Ligue 1 and La Liga strikers but, actually signing them is getting borderline unrealistic. Slavisa and stats man need to dig a bit deeper IMO.
Agree maybe ignore the stats and go for a couple of works in progress and hope at least one of them hits a run of form as getting the likes of mounie is unrealistic.

I doubt that it is the stats blocking 'works in progress' candidates. Rather it is the club trying to be ambitious at this stage of the window, as many on here would want, where we find ourselves in competition with clubs in higher leagues.

I imagine we have less ambitious targets in mind and they may come into play later as our top targets get picked off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on June 26, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Scott Malone leaving for Huddersfield according to a source on TIFF.

A few weeks ago he was rumoured to be leaving for Brighton, started by a friend of a friend who knew his milkman!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 26, 2017, 05:54:03 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on June 26, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Scott Malone leaving for Huddersfield according to a source on TIFF.

A few weeks ago he was rumoured to be leaving for Brighton, started by a friend of a friend who knew his milkman!
No chance of malone leaving !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 26, 2017, 06:50:33 PM

How's Huddersfield sound to you, Scotty?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDQksprXoAApMjb.jpg)

(today's picture)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:32:13 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on June 26, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Scott Malone leaving for Huddersfield according to a source on TIFF.

A few weeks ago he was rumoured to be leaving for Brighton, started by a friend of a friend who knew his milkman!

Its true honest,Bayern Munich have just tabled a 20 million bid for Ayite as well..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 26, 2017, 08:34:58 PM
RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prépare un contrat pour @mulumbuofficial dont le bail expire dans quelques semaines du côté de @NorwichCityFC

ENGDrc Afrique-Football @RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prepares a contract for @mulumbuofficial which the lease expires in a few weeks on the side of @NorwichCityFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 26, 2017, 08:34:58 PM
RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prépare un contrat pour @mulumbuofficial dont le bail expire dans quelques semaines du côté de @NorwichCityFC

ENGDrc Afrique-Football @RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prepares a contract for @mulumbuofficial which the lease expires in a few weeks on the side of @NorwichCityFC

Seems to say Mulumbu on a free. Is that how you read it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 26, 2017, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 26, 2017, 08:34:58 PM
RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prépare un contrat pour @mulumbuofficial dont le bail expire dans quelques semaines du côté de @NorwichCityFC

ENGDrc Afrique-Football @RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prepares a contract for @mulumbuofficial which the lease expires in a few weeks on the side of @NorwichCityFC

Seems to say Mulumbu on a free. Is that how you read it?

He's out of contract by the end of the week.



Another point regarding the Malone (non-)story. Sess will miss a chunk of pre-season as he is in Georgia, trying out for the Atlanta Falc....oops, wrong Georgia, playing for England u19.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:52:55 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 26, 2017, 08:34:58 PM
RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prépare un contrat pour @mulumbuofficial dont le bail expire dans quelques semaines du côté de @NorwichCityFC

ENGDrc Afrique-Football @RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prepares a contract for @mulumbuofficial which the lease expires in a few weeks on the side of @NorwichCityFC

Seems to say Mulumbu on a free. Is that how you read it?

Hope not, 18 appearances for Norwich since 2015,   goals Zero.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on June 26, 2017, 09:00:05 PM
Mulumbu has been liking and retweeting loads of tweets linking him with fulham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 09:38:32 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:52:55 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 26, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on June 26, 2017, 08:34:58 PM
RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prépare un contrat pour @mulumbuofficial dont le bail expire dans quelques semaines du côté de @NorwichCityFC

ENGDrc Afrique-Football @RDCAfrikFoot @FulhamFC prepares a contract for @mulumbuofficial which the lease expires in a few weeks on the side of @NorwichCityFC

Seems to say Mulumbu on a free. Is that how you read it?

Hope not, 18 appearances for Norwich since 2015,   goals Zero.

He'd be here to spell McDonald. I got no problem with him if he can provide that cover. Personally, don't care what Norwich do and don't value. If Slavisa sees him being a player we can leverage toward a few more results, then I'm happy to have him.....especially for free (wages aside of course).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 26, 2017, 09:54:07 PM
It seems we are getting close to the announcement of a first signing. Anyone want bet which page we are on when it gets announced?

Winner gets a pat on the back. I'm going with page 59.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 26, 2017, 10:10:43 PM
Mulumbu great player. Would definitely take him as backup to Mcdonald. Good defensive midfielder.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 10:17:15 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 26, 2017, 10:10:43 PM
Mulumbu great player. Would definitely take him as backup to Mcdonald. Good defensive midfielder.

Great player....lol
That's why he only managed 15 appearances for Norwich in 2 years.Good Player maybe but Great.
Mind you think Jozabed is world class.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 10:20:15 PM
I fear for us this season,with some of the 2nd raters were being mentioned with.Thank god there only rumours.. Kyle Lafferty anyone  064.gif
Just phoned a pal here in Newmarket who is a staunch Norwich fan,he says Mulumbu is lazy and has attitude, maybe that why he didn't have many games for them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 10:57:48 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:32:13 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on June 26, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Scott Malone leaving for Huddersfield according to a source on TIFF.


A few weeks ago he was rumoured to be leaving for Brighton, started by a friend of a friend who knew his milkman!















Its true honest,Bayern Munich have just tabled a 20 million bid for Ayite as well..

20 million what, Nectar points?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 10:59:54 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 10:57:48 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 08:32:13 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on June 26, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Scott Malone leaving for Huddersfield according to a source on TIFF.

20 million what, Nectar points?

A few weeks ago he was rumoured to be leaving for Brighton, started by a friend of a friend who knew his milkman!

Its true honest,Bayern Munich have just tabled a 20 million bid for Ayite as well..

Green Shield Stamps.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:02:19 PM
Rumour has it we are after a goalie from the Bundesliga.
Anyone heard anything?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on June 26, 2017, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 10:20:15 PM
I fear for us this season,with some of the 2nd raters were being mentioned with.Thank god there only rumours.. Kyle Lafferty anyone  064.gif
Just phoned a pal here in Newmarket who is a staunch Norwich fan,he says Mulumbu is lazy and has attitude, maybe that why he didn't have many games for them.

Lazy? He was immense for West Brom for a 3-4 years in the Prem and that folks over there don`t tolerate lazy players.

I don`t know what was wrong for him in Norwich buy he surely is a solid defensive mid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:06:34 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on June 26, 2017, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 10:20:15 PM
I fear for us this season,with some of the 2nd raters were being mentioned with.Thank god there only rumours.. Kyle Lafferty anyone  064.gif
Just phoned a pal here in Newmarket who is a staunch Norwich fan,he says Mulumbu is lazy and has attitude, maybe that why he didn't have many games for them.

Lazy? He was immense for West Brom for a 3-4 years in the Prem and that folks over there don`t tolerate lazy players.

I don`t know what was wrong for him in Norwich buy he surely is a solid defensive mid.

What he did at WBA is irrelevant, he been at Norwich for 2 years and my friend says his attitude is poor.
If he was immense at WBA why was he shipped out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:13:56 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 26, 2017, 11:06:41 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on June 26, 2017, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 10:20:15 PM
I fear for us this season,with some of the 2nd raters were being mentioned with.Thank god there only rumours.. Kyle Lafferty anyone  064.gif
Just phoned a pal here in Newmarket who is a staunch Norwich fan,he says Mulumbu is lazy and has attitude, maybe that why he didn't have many games for them.

Lazy? He was immense for West Brom for a 3-4 years in the Prem and that folks over there don`t tolerate lazy players.

I don`t know what was wrong for him in Norwich buy he surely is a solid defensive mid.

Yes totally disagree with you sorry, mince. It's not worked out for him at Norwich but that's football. Aluko was struggling to get in the Hull team the year before we signed him. I also remember being told Brendan Rodgers didn't rate Johansen. With 5 solid years in the premier league before Norwich, if we can get Mulumbu on a free, it must be worth giving him a chance to get that form back. 

Also this is not a position where we need more quality. We just need some backup.

The point is he has been poor at Norwich (hardly starting),yes a move might do him good,but on the other hand we might be acquiring a player past it,that's only my opinion,but my Norwich pal says he wasn't liked there..Maybe his attitude has to do with him thinking he better than Norwich or Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 26, 2017, 11:18:18 PM
Yeah but mince. West brom fans loved Mulumbu. He was class there.

Celtic fans didnt rate Johansen. Cardiff fans didnt rate Malone etc... To sign good players you will sometimes have to sign a player thats had a bad spell at another club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:21:02 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 26, 2017, 11:18:18 PM
Yeah but mince. West brom fans loved Mulumbu. He was class there.

Celtic fans didnt rate Johansen. Cardiff fans didnt rate Malone etc... To sign good players you will sometimes have to sign a player thats had a bad spell at another club.

But that was at WBA,he isn't there anymore Jols is he?
He hasn't done anything in 2 years at Norwich, if he had I doubt he'd be available on a free.
Might be he past it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:24:43 PM
Another thing I'm worried about is Some Aluko(I hope I'm wrong as I like him).
He had great first seasons at Aberdeen, Rangers and Hull,but doesn't seem to carry it forward into the next season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 27, 2017, 12:21:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:02:19 PM
Rumour has it we are after a goalie from the Bundesliga.
Anyone heard anything?

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/report-fulham-among-number-championship-13240614

Report: Fulham among a number of Championship clubs linked to Werder Bremen keeper

Fulham are among a number of Championship clubs that have been linked to Werder Bremen keeper Felix Wiedwald.

Reports in the German press have linked Fulham, along with QPR, with the German stopper who has reportedly asked to be released by Werder Bremen as he seeks a move abroad.

Leeds United, Norwich, Wolves and Nottingham Forest are also said to be interested, although it seems likely he will move to FC Nantes, according to the reports.

Bremen finished eight in the Bundesliga last season with Wiedwald playing 26 times in all competitions, with a contract extension being triggered which would keep him at the club for another season.

But with both David Button and Marcus Bettinelli at Fulham, it looks unlikely that the club would make a move for another goalkeeper at this time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aussierod on June 27, 2017, 07:15:11 AM
With Bastia SC being relegated twice in the space of a few months (firstly for finishing last in Ligue 1, and secondly for financial irregularities), surely the majority of their players would be available and on the cheap. We were linked with Alexander Djiku, the 22yr old RB/CB who has some fairly decent stats for Tony and his team to review (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/121711/Show/Alexander-Djiku), if he was to come cheap, considering Bastia are going to need to get rid of players, I'd be happy with him to come in as a 4th choice CB or RB back up option.

Also, perhaps we could look at their other players, eg someone like Lassana Coulibaly who's a Defensive minded midfielder, is only 21 and played most of Bastia's games last year. We could pinch him on the cheap perhaps and play him off the bench if McDonald needs a rest and provide some fresh legs. He's also already a Mali international player. (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/288894/Show/Lassana-Coulibaly)

Whilst looking at the rest of that side, some other young players worth a gamble perhaps are Enzo Crivelli or Allan Saint-Maximin.

Crivelli, a 22yr old striker who was on loan from Bordeaux, scored 10 goals, which seemed to be a decent return for a team who scored only 29 goals. He's only 22, and apparently good with flick ons, through balls etc (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/142017/Show/Enzo-Crivelli), so would be a good development player as a 2nd or perhaps 3rd striker

Saint-Maximin is a 20yr old winger / attacking midfielder, on loan from Monaco, and was apparently the best player in that Bastia squad (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135891/Show/Allan-Saint-Maximin).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 07:17:33 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:02:19 PM
Rumour has it we are after a goalie from the Bundesliga.
Anyone heard anything?
a keeper from weder bremen, but seems he is odds on to go to Nantes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 07:21:50 AM
Quote from: aussierod on June 27, 2017, 07:15:11 AM
With Bastia SC being relegated twice in the space of a few months (firstly for finishing last in Ligue 1, and secondly for financial irregularities), surely the majority of their players would be available and on the cheap. We were linked with Alexander Djiku, the 22yr old RB/CB who has some fairly decent stats for Tony and his team to review (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/121711/Show/Alexander-Djiku), if he was to come cheap, considering Bastia are going to need to get rid of players, I'd be happy with him to come in as a 4th choice CB or RB back up option.

Also, perhaps we could look at their other players, eg someone like Lassana Coulibaly who's a Defensive minded midfielder, is only 21 and played most of Bastia's games last year. We could pinch him on the cheap perhaps and play him off the bench if McDonald needs a rest and provide some fresh legs. He's also already a Mali international player. (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/288894/Show/Lassana-Coulibaly)

Whilst looking at the rest of that side, some other young players worth a gamble perhaps are Enzo Crivelli or Allan Saint-Maximin.

Crivelli, a 22yr old striker who was on loan from Bordeaux, scored 10 goals, which seemed to be a decent return for a team who scored only 29 goals. He's only 22, and apparently good with flick ons, through balls etc (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/142017/Show/Enzo-Crivelli), so would be a good development player as a 2nd or perhaps 3rd striker

Saint-Maximin is a 20yr old winger / attacking midfielder, on loan from Monaco, and was apparently the best player in that Bastia squad (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135891/Show/Allan-Saint-Maximin).
if they were on loan from other clubs (referring to the last 2 you mention) it doesn't necessarily mean they will be available to us on loan or to buy as their parent clubs may wish to keep them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aussierod on June 27, 2017, 07:36:17 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 07:21:50 AM
Quote from: aussierod on June 27, 2017, 07:15:11 AM
With Bastia SC being relegated twice in the space of a few months (firstly for finishing last in Ligue 1, and secondly for financial irregularities), surely the majority of their players would be available and on the cheap. We were linked with Alexander Djiku, the 22yr old RB/CB who has some fairly decent stats for Tony and his team to review (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/121711/Show/Alexander-Djiku), if he was to come cheap, considering Bastia are going to need to get rid of players, I'd be happy with him to come in as a 4th choice CB or RB back up option.

Also, perhaps we could look at their other players, eg someone like Lassana Coulibaly who's a Defensive minded midfielder, is only 21 and played most of Bastia's games last year. We could pinch him on the cheap perhaps and play him off the bench if McDonald needs a rest and provide some fresh legs. He's also already a Mali international player. (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/288894/Show/Lassana-Coulibaly)

Whilst looking at the rest of that side, some other young players worth a gamble perhaps are Enzo Crivelli or Allan Saint-Maximin.

Crivelli, a 22yr old striker who was on loan from Bordeaux, scored 10 goals, which seemed to be a decent return for a team who scored only 29 goals. He's only 22, and apparently good with flick ons, through balls etc (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/142017/Show/Enzo-Crivelli), so would be a good development player as a 2nd or perhaps 3rd striker

Saint-Maximin is a 20yr old winger / attacking midfielder, on loan from Monaco, and was apparently the best player in that Bastia squad (https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135891/Show/Allan-Saint-Maximin).
if they were on loan from other clubs (referring to the last 2 you mention) it doesn't necessarily mean they will be available to us on loan or to buy as their parent clubs may wish to keep them

Very true, and with the Monaco side currently being gutted due to their success last season I'd imagine the Saint-Maximin lad getting a good crack in their first side next season, and again, with Rolan possibly leaving Bordeaux for pastures new, Crivelli may also have a spot there now.

It does seem like there are a lot of good players coming out of the French league of late so perhaps we should be keeping a closer eye for talented players coming through the ranks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 27, 2017, 10:02:40 AM
Florentin Pogba is the latest central defender to be linked with us. According to this, we've had a bid rejected:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foot-sur7.fr%2F362110-asse-mercato-pogba-pourrait-rapporter-une-pus-value-aux-verts&edit-text=
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 10:06:02 AM
Quote from: twang on June 27, 2017, 10:02:40 AM
Florentin Pogba is the latest central defender to be linked with us. According to this, we've had a bid rejected:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foot-sur7.fr%2F362110-asse-mercato-pogba-pourrait-rapporter-une-pus-value-aux-verts&edit-text=
PLayed OK against united in the eurpoa league, Pauls brother of course
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 27, 2017, 10:08:31 AM
Aluko with some worrying quotes. Committed to getting Fulham promoted but wants to play in the prem  & aggressively exploring ? Would look at anything that came in
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 10:09:43 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 27, 2017, 10:08:31 AM
Aluko with some worrying quotes. Committed to getting Fulham promoted but wants to play in the prem  & aggressively exploring ? Would look at anything that came in
where were those comments?

and if thats the case why did he join a team that had been struggling when he was released from Hull
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 10:13:57 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 27, 2017, 10:12:37 AM
''I'm very happy at Fulham,'' Aluko told Goal.

''Yes, I played regular football and I only missed one game which for the last two years I've never had that level of play.

''I'm not in a rush to leave Fulham but like every player you want to play in the Premier League. So you'd never know in football.

''But now, I'm exploring aggressively right now. If it comes, I'll look at whatever comes. But my focus now is to get promoted with Fulham which I'm believe it's a possibility.''
Thanks Statto, strange last couple of sentences, in no rush to leave, but also exploring agressively.

He, for me anyway, will be with us next season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 27, 2017, 10:20:05 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 10:13:57 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 27, 2017, 10:12:37 AM
''I'm very happy at Fulham,'' Aluko told Goal.

''Yes, I played regular football and I only missed one game which for the last two years I've never had that level of play.

''I'm not in a rush to leave Fulham but like every player you want to play in the Premier League. So you'd never know in football.

''But now, I'm exploring aggressively right now. If it comes, I'll look at whatever comes. But my focus now is to get promoted with Fulham which I'm believe it's a possibility.''
Thanks Statto, strange last couple of sentences, in no rush to leave, but also exploring agressively.

He, for me anyway, will be with us next season


Exploring aggressively suggests to me he has his agent touting him about or at least putting out feelers.
Strange thing for an intelligent guy to come out with
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on June 27, 2017, 11:43:22 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 27, 2017, 11:25:04 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 27, 2017, 10:20:05 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 27, 2017, 10:13:57 AM
Quote from: Statto on June 27, 2017, 10:12:37 AM
''I'm very happy at Fulham,'' Aluko told Goal.

''Yes, I played regular football and I only missed one game which for the last two years I've never had that level of play.

''I'm not in a rush to leave Fulham but like every player you want to play in the Premier League. So you'd never know in football.

''But now, I'm exploring aggressively right now. If it comes, I'll look at whatever comes. But my focus now is to get promoted with Fulham which I'm believe it's a possibility.''
Thanks Statto, strange last couple of sentences, in no rush to leave, but also exploring agressively.

He, for me anyway, will be with us next season


Exploring aggressively suggests to me he has his agent touting him about or at least putting out feelers.
Strange thing for an intelligent guy to come out with

I agree. Given the publication, I really wouldn't be surprised if the word "not", before "aggressively exploring", has been erroneously left out of the quote. Otherwise he is almost contradicting himself

Does no one else think that's a mis-print.. If you read the line before, I think it is supposed to read 'not' aggressively exploring, but I'd obviously look at any offers.....

Actually Statto, i've just realised that you are saying the same thing 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 27, 2017, 12:24:31 PM
It's either been through some tabloid filter and come out all contradictory or they've translated it into Spanish and back again for no reason.

Aggressively exploring doesn't make sense. It HAS to be not aggressively exploring. Everybody who isn't playing in the premier league would of course be exploring. It's natural. Aggressively exploring means searching. Who are GOAL? Geniusly Omitting Appropriate Language???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 27, 2017, 02:21:04 PM
Ole Selnes (Norwegian midtfielder @ St Etienne) have been linked to Fulham. We had a bid last summer that was rejected. 

Today my local newspaper here in Norway (adressa.no) released a podcast where Ole Selnes talk about the interest from Fulham (among many other topics). He says he know that there has been interest from Fulham, but that's all he know. St Etienne really want him to stay and he got 3 years left of his contract. They also got a new manager (Oscar Garcia) that want Selnes to stay.

He says that he could play with Stefan Johansen and that their not to similar to play together. Selnes is more of a playmaker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 27, 2017, 03:07:48 PM
Has this rumour been covered already?

http://the72.co.uk/85293/bcfc-to-sell-star-defender/

Bristol City are prepared to sell centre back Aden Flint, according to the Daily Mail. Sky Bet Championship rivals Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Fulham are all keen on a deal for the goalscoring defender.

The 27-year-old has impressed in both boxes since making the move to Ashton Gate from Swindon Town for £300,000 back in 2013. He helped the Robins win the Sky Bet League One title and then consolidate back in the second tier over the last few years. He is rated at £4million by his current club, with Lee Johnson now seemingly prepared to let his in-demand player depart.

Johnson recently stated that he would be prepared to players to leave should they wish, rather than risk offering bigger wages to keep him on board but potentially upset the balance and morale in the squad. He has previously been linked with a move into the Premier League, but not he has proved himself in the Championship, there are three clubs who are particularly keen.

Steve Bruce clearly wishes to add to his defensive options at Aston Villa, especially given the issues he had in this department last season. In the case of Fulham, they are looking to replace Tomas Kalas, who returned to Chelsea following the end of a season-long loan at Craven Cottage. Garry Monk is looking to stamp his own authority at the Riverside Stadium since taking charge earlier this summer. He will have seen first hand of Flint's qualities when managing Leeds at this level last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 27, 2017, 03:13:26 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 27, 2017, 03:07:48 PM
Has this rumour been covered already?

http://the72.co.uk/85293/bcfc-to-sell-star-defender/

Bristol City are prepared to sell centre back Aden Flint, according to the Daily Mail. Sky Bet Championship rivals Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Fulham are all keen on a deal for the goalscoring defender.

The 27-year-old has impressed in both boxes since making the move to Ashton Gate from Swindon Town for £300,000 back in 2013. He helped the Robins win the Sky Bet League One title and then consolidate back in the second tier over the last few years. He is rated at £4million by his current club, with Lee Johnson now seemingly prepared to let his in-demand player depart.

Johnson recently stated that he would be prepared to players to leave should they wish, rather than risk offering bigger wages to keep him on board but potentially upset the balance and morale in the squad. He has previously been linked with a move into the Premier League, but not he has proved himself in the Championship, there are three clubs who are particularly keen.

Steve Bruce clearly wishes to add to his defensive options at Aston Villa, especially given the issues he had in this department last season. In the case of Fulham, they are looking to replace Tomas Kalas, who returned to Chelsea following the end of a season-long loan at Craven Cottage. Garry Monk is looking to stamp his own authority at the Riverside Stadium since taking charge earlier this summer. He will have seen first hand of Flint's qualities when managing Leeds at this level last season.

Love us to get him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 27, 2017, 05:55:45 PM
For Aluko to be demanding Premier League even though he's a bit average is a bit arrogant if you ask me. He's already had 2 seasons there with Hull anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3896100/youssouf-mulumbu-fulham-transfer-policy-players-over-28/

Not sure I agree with this, Assume this means Parker not getting new contract?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 27, 2017, 06:54:48 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3896100/youssouf-mulumbu-fulham-transfer-policy-players-over-28/

Not sure I agree with this, Assume this means Parker not getting new contract?

First I have heard of this .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 27, 2017, 07:22:33 PM
 
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 27, 2017, 03:13:26 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 27, 2017, 03:07:48 PM
Has this rumour been covered already?

http://the72.co.uk/85293/bcfc-to-sell-star-defender/

Bristol City are prepared to sell centre back Aden Flint, according to the Daily Mail. Sky Bet Championship rivals Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Fulham are all keen on a deal for the goalscoring defender.

The 27-year-old has impressed in both boxes since making the move to Ashton Gate from Swindon Town for £300,000 back in 2013. He helped the Robins win the Sky Bet League One title and then consolidate back in the second tier over the last few years. He is rated at £4million by his current club, with Lee Johnson now seemingly prepared to let his in-demand player depart.

Johnson recently stated that he would be prepared to players to leave should they wish, rather than risk offering bigger wages to keep him on board but potentially upset the balance and morale in the squad. He has previously been linked with a move into the Premier League, but not he has proved himself in the Championship, there are three clubs who are particularly keen.

Steve Bruce clearly wishes to add to his defensive options at Aston Villa, especially given the issues he had in this department last season. In the case of Fulham, they are looking to replace Tomas Kalas, who returned to Chelsea following the end of a season-long loan at Craven Cottage. Garry Monk is looking to stamp his own authority at the Riverside Stadium since taking charge earlier this summer. He will have seen first hand of Flint's qualities when managing Leeds at this level last season.

Love us to get him.

Yes he would ideal for us.
What happened to that player Saga you were discussing on another thread. Is he still available, although my information is that he has been snapped up by an over 50s team.   092.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 27, 2017, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 27, 2017, 07:22:33 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 27, 2017, 03:13:26 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 27, 2017, 03:07:48 PM
Has this rumour been covered already?

http://the72.co.uk/85293/bcfc-to-sell-star-defender/

Bristol City are prepared to sell centre back Aden Flint, according to the Daily Mail. Sky Bet Championship rivals Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Fulham are all keen on a deal for the goalscoring defender.

The 27-year-old has impressed in both boxes since making the move to Ashton Gate from Swindon Town for £300,000 back in 2013. He helped the Robins win the Sky Bet League One title and then consolidate back in the second tier over the last few years. He is rated at £4million by his current club, with Lee Johnson now seemingly prepared to let his in-demand player depart.

Johnson recently stated that he would be prepared to players to leave should they wish, rather than risk offering bigger wages to keep him on board but potentially upset the balance and morale in the squad. He has previously been linked with a move into the Premier League, but not he has proved himself in the Championship, there are three clubs who are particularly keen.

Steve Bruce clearly wishes to add to his defensive options at Aston Villa, especially given the issues he had in this department last season. In the case of Fulham, they are looking to replace Tomas Kalas, who returned to Chelsea following the end of a season-long loan at Craven Cottage. Garry Monk is looking to stamp his own authority at the Riverside Stadium since taking charge earlier this summer. He will have seen first hand of Flint's qualities when managing Leeds at this level last season.

Love us to get him.

Yes he would ideal for us.
What happened to that player Saga you were discussing on another thread. Is he still available, although my information is that he has been snapped up by an over 50s team.   092.gif

Think he has become lost in the Twilight Zone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 27, 2017, 08:06:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3896100/youssouf-mulumbu-fulham-transfer-policy-players-over-28/

Not sure I agree with this, Assume this means Parker not getting new contract?

I have real trouble believing it's because he's over 28 yrs old. What a strange notion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gerrys on June 27, 2017, 08:13:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3896100/youssouf-mulumbu-fulham-transfer-policy-players-over-28/

Not sure I agree with this, Assume this means Parker not getting new contract?
Well Parker wouldn't  be a new signing......just a renewal, already tried and trusted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 08:21:10 PM
Flint is a good CB but doesn't fit Fulham at all.
Not good on the ball and that is so pivotal to the way we play. Don't think hes a player we'd go for but am sure he would be a great success at a club like Villa
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 27, 2017, 09:36:27 PM
Quote from: gerrys on June 27, 2017, 08:13:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3896100/youssouf-mulumbu-fulham-transfer-policy-players-over-28/

Not sure I agree with this, Assume this means Parker not getting new contract?
Well Parker wouldn't  be a new signing......just a renewal, already tried and trusted.

Would that make a difference? Both are out of contract, tried and tested but also more of a risk being considerably older. Both are freebies, and Parker will be nowhere near the first team if he's given a one year deal, same can't be said of Mulumbu though .

Then again , has this story appeared anywhere other than The S*n?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on June 27, 2017, 09:51:17 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3896100/youssouf-mulumbu-fulham-transfer-policy-players-over-28/

Not sure I agree with this, Assume this means Parker not getting new contract?

means we not signing Messi
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 27, 2017, 09:55:28 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 08:21:10 PM
Flint is a good CB but doesn't fit Fulham at all.
Not good on the ball and that is so pivotal to the way we play. Don't think hes a player we'd go for but am sure he would be a great success at a club like Villa

Just have a look at his goal scoring record. Phenominal. Just what we need, a CB that can score from set pieces.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 10:12:51 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 27, 2017, 09:55:28 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 08:21:10 PM
Flint is a good CB but doesn't fit Fulham at all.
Not good on the ball and that is so pivotal to the way we play. Don't think hes a player we'd go for but am sure he would be a great success at a club like Villa

Just have a look at his goal scoring record. Phenominal. Just what we need, a CB that can score from set pieces.

I don't judge a CB on how many goals he scores.
He would not be effective in our current team where it is important for our CBs to be good on the ball so we can play from the back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 27, 2017, 11:33:13 PM
Totally disagree with this preconception that you can only play your way out of defence to be successful.
Ideally in a perfect world maybe the conasuirs way, which we all love, and enjoy watching as it's easy on the eye. But whether we like it or not, it will take more than that to Finish  in an automatic spot.
Let's not take for granted that we will keep all our key players, money talks very loudly on occasions. We have to be cute as well as realistic.
However, I don't buy this philosophy that every player has to be inch perfect in playing the ball out of the defence. We are not Barcelona, we are not Real Madrid, we are, we hope attempting to play and fight our way out of the Championship.
That in itself is a challenge, as every game is different, which requires different players, horses for courses. Last season we had too many of the same kind of players, lightweight physically and mentally.
A player that gets you promotion, can be different to a player that keeps you in the next level.
We lacked an edge last season, an edge that was evident in other teams frequently, but was missing a lot of the time at Fulham.
We could have done with an Aden Flint at times last season. It will take more than attempting to pass the ball accurately out of defence every game, all of the time to win matches.
First and foremost he is a towering defender, and he can defend, which is something our team failed to do on occasions, which was costly.
He has a massive presence, and I don't mean just physically either.
Scoring goals from set pieces is fundamentaly so important, it gives us another weapon in our armoury. It always has been an important part of football, and even more these days, it pushes the chance of winning a match and saving a match more in your favour.
So I for one would like to see Fulham secure him, before we lose him to another rival, and it comes back to haunt us.
Especially as there is no gaurentee the likes of Kalas or anyone else for that matter in that position will play for us next season, but even if they do, I would still like to see him playing in a Fulham shirt next season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 12:34:01 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 27, 2017, 11:33:13 PM
Totally disagree with this preconception that you can only play your way out of defence to be successful.
Ideally in a perfect world maybe the conasuirs way, which we all love, and enjoy watching as it's easy on the eye. But whether we like it or not, it will take more than that to Finish  in an automatic spot.
Let's not take for granted that we will keep all our key players, money talks very loudly on occasions. We have to be cute as well as realistic.
However, I don't buy this philosophy that every player has to be inch perfect in playing the ball out of the defence. We are not Barcelona, we are not Real Madrid, we are, we hope attempting to play and fight our way out of the Championship.
That in itself is a challenge, as every game is different, which requires different players, horses for courses. Last season we had too many of the same kind of players, lightweight physically and mentally.
A player that gets you promotion, can be different to a player that keeps you in the next level.
We lacked an edge last season, an edge that was evident in other teams frequently, but was missing a lot of the time at Fulham.
We could have done with an Aden Flint at times last season. It will take more than attempting to pass the ball accurately out of defence every game, all of the time to win matches.
First and foremost he is a towering defender, and he can defend, which is something our team failed to do on occasions, which was costly.
He has a massive presence, and I don't mean just physically either.
Scoring goals from set pieces is fundamentaly so important, it gives us another weapon in our armoury. It always has been an important part of football, and even more these days, it pushes the chance of winning a match and saving a match more in your favour.
So I for one would like to see Fulham secure him, before we lose him to another rival, and it comes back to haunt us.
Especially as there is no gaurentee the likes of Kalas or anyone else for that matter in that position will play for us next season, but even if they do, I would still like to see him playing in a Fulham shirt next season.

I don't think playing out the back is the only way to be successful but it is how we play and how Slavisa likes to play.
Ragnar Sigurdsson is a good defender but he looks shakey because he is not comfortable with the ball at his feet. If he went to Bristol City or a club where the CB's do not have to spend so much time on the ball, then I predict he would shine. Equally if Ream went their he would not look as good, as one of his main traits is his composure on the ball.
Flint is a good defender but is not the right fit for Fulham with how we currently play (in my opinion).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 07:21:02 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 08:21:10 PM
Flint is a good CB but doesn't fit Fulham at all.
Not good on the ball and that is so pivotal to the way we play. Don't think hes a player we'd go for but am sure he would be a great success at a club like Villa

I bet if he was called El Flinto and played in third tier of Spanish football you would say this guy is fantastic let's sign him up.... :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on June 28, 2017, 07:30:01 AM
Flint is an interesting one, we certainly lack Ariel presence and also some leadership at the back.  We were lacking as an attacking force from set pieces as well, how many corners do we score from ?   I would suggest we could tweak our passing style at the back slightly, which to be fir we did anyway when Bets came into the team and went slightly more direct.  A central striker who is decent in the air, poor mans Saha if you like and a player like Flint added to the 11 would surely be an improvement and give us more ways of winning.  Teams that win leagues can grind out 1-0 wins, not sure we can currently do that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on June 28, 2017, 07:33:13 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 07:21:02 AM


I bet if he was called El Flinto and played in third tier of Spanish football you would say this guy is fantastic let's sign him up.... :005:

Change the record
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 07:35:48 AM
Quote from: Wolf on June 28, 2017, 07:33:13 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 07:21:02 AM


I bet if he was called El Flinto and played in third tier of Spanish football you would say this guy is fantastic let's sign him up.... :005:

Change the record
Mince is entiteld to his view and hasnt crossed the line with his reply so no need for the comment really
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 28, 2017, 08:08:19 AM
Quote from: grandad on June 27, 2017, 09:55:28 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 27, 2017, 08:21:10 PM
Flint is a good CB but doesn't fit Fulham at all.
Not good on the ball and that is so pivotal to the way we play. Don't think hes a player we'd go for but am sure he would be a great success at a club like Villa

Just have a look at his goal scoring record. Phenominal. Just what we need, a CB that can score from set pieces.
And that's the problem, we don't deliver good set pieces so there's not much point. He's a good player, but won't work in our system.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 08:33:07 AM
Huddersfield in for the Bremen Goalie.
First Mounie now him and Flint apparently, using their premier status as a bargaining tool?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on June 28, 2017, 08:56:53 AM
In my opinion its nonsense this Flint not fitting in with our style thinking. You dont need two footballing centre halves, Flint apparently is right sided, Ream is left sided & an accomplished footballer, now im pretty sure Flint as a pro footballer is quite capable of playing a simple pass to MacDonald. He sits in front of the back four & most of our build up starts with him.
As long as he had adequate pace which tbh I dont know, I'd be more interested if he can defend?, & that would be my main concern. I'd rather have an uncompromising but solid lump than a showpony.
Admittedly Brighton were not as easy on the eye as us but they still played football & it didnt do them any harm playing with 2 Flint style units in Dunk & Duffy. They conceded less goals than anyone because they went for substance over style.
Having said all that I'd still prefer Kalas but thats starting to look a little unlikely now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 09:01:59 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on June 28, 2017, 08:56:53 AM
In my opinion its nonsense this Flint not fitting in with our style thinking. You dont need two footballing centre halves, Flint apparently is right sided, Ream is left sided & an accomplished footballer, now im pretty sure Flint as a pro footballer is quite capable of playing a simple pass to MacDonald. He sits in front of the back four & most of our build up starts with him.
As long as he had adequate pace which tbh I dont know, I'd be more interested if he can defend?, & that would be my main concern. I'd rather have an uncompromising but solid lump than a showpony.
Admittedly Brighton were not as easy on the eye as us but they still played football & it didnt do them any harm playing with 2 Flint style units in Dunk & Duffy. They conceded less goals than anyone because they went for substance over style.
Having said all that I'd still prefer Kalas but thats starting to look a little unlikely now.

Spot on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on June 28, 2017, 09:06:56 AM
I'd like us to sign Flint because I'm inclined to think that a team without a centre back who will win his individual physical battle is a team that will fall a bit short.  Maybe an acclimatised Sigurdsson can be that player, but for all the problems with the ball at his feet, the surprising thing about him last year is that he came off second best quite often.

Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I tend to think our passing out from the back, high possession  approach has been in part concocted to enable our American centre back to do things he is good at and shield his weaknesses.  If our manager feels obliged to stick with Ream, Flint might not be the best signing, but if we want to be able to do something else he might be just the ticket.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 28, 2017, 09:09:15 AM
At an asking price of £4 mil Flint would be a steal. Peanuts these days even in the Championship. With or without Kalas we must sign this player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on June 28, 2017, 09:24:40 AM
The 'system' of moving the ball around to move opponents around and thus get them out of position or making mistakes is really the whole game in a nutshell since most goals come that way rather than via a moment of genius from one player.   The 'system' has many layers and many ways of expressing itself.  The 'art' of playing the ball out of defence is likewise multi-faceted, from having defenders happy to retain possession to having those who can deliver a killer short or long pass.   The key is 'seeing the pass' and delivering it.  That is having two players on the same wavelength during a game and what I call 'spot partnerships'.   Players can be coached into developing those spot plays which is why regularity in a team is so important.

The more players we have who can play a possession game and pass accurately wherever they are on the pitch, the more likely our team is to develop spot partnerships and score regularly via several potential goalscorers and outlets.  That is what we did last season starting with a bunch of relative misfits who happened to gel into something more cohesive in a matter of a few months.  The key to transfers is how potential incoming players stack up on possession and passing accuracy or could/can be coached/trained into playing in such a way.  There are many otherwise gifted players who give the ball away far too cheaply too often and they must be avoided.  I still have faith that whoever our signings may be this summer they will not contain the panic death buy of last summer.   Recent history doesn't serve my faith as boldly as I'd like but I still have that belief that those who make mistakes should be given a fair chance to rectify them.  I am expecting a hat-trick of signings over the next fourteen days or so. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 28, 2017, 09:54:02 AM
Flint sounds just like the big tall strong tough ugly central defender we have needed since Hangeland departed.
Don't worry too much about his on the ball skills, Jocanovic can sort that out, remember what a good job Tigana did on Rufus Brevet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 28, 2017, 11:39:31 AM
Flint would be a great signing ,hope its not just paper talk!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on June 28, 2017, 11:50:07 AM
Famara Diedhiou: Bristol City sign Senegal striker in club record £5.3m deal

One can understand our frustrations. We have been looking for a forward since the departure of Ross and Dembele. Yet while other teams manage to conclude business. We still wait.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on June 28, 2017, 12:09:48 PM
It's still very early days, the signings will come!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 28, 2017, 12:12:26 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 28, 2017, 11:50:07 AM
Famara Diedhiou: Bristol City sign Senegal striker in club record £5.3m deal

One can understand our frustrations. We have been looking for a forward since the departure of Ross and Dembele. Yet while other teams manage to conclude business. We still wait.

The type of striker we need, with a good record, for a reasonable fee... Hopefully we have something really good lined up, otherwise we really missed an opportunity here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on June 28, 2017, 12:13:00 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 28, 2017, 11:50:07 AM
Famara Diedhiou: Bristol City sign Senegal striker in club record £5.3m deal

One can understand our frustrations. We have been looking for a forward since the departure of Ross and Dembele. Yet while other teams manage to conclude business. We still wait.
I'm not frustrated. I was happy Ross left and we were the leagues top scorers last season.

I don't want a player quickly. I want the right player. Diedhiou is a major gamble. I know a few clubs were talking about him but he is a french tier 2 player. Big jump to the championship.
I think we will look for a better bet than this
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 12:14:19 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on June 28, 2017, 12:13:00 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 28, 2017, 11:50:07 AM
Famara Diedhiou: Bristol City sign Senegal striker in club record £5.3m deal

One can understand our frustrations. We have been looking for a forward since the departure of Ross and Dembele. Yet while other teams manage to conclude business. We still wait.
I'm not frustrated. I was happy Ross left and we were the leagues top scorers last season.

I don't want a player quickly. I want the right player. Diedhiou is a major gamble. I know a few clubs were talking about him but he is a french tier 2 player. Big jump to the championship.
I think we will look for a better bet than this

He got 8 goals in Ligue 1 last season. Looks a good player. Still hoping we can get Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 28, 2017, 12:57:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 28, 2017, 12:50:56 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 12:14:19 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on June 28, 2017, 12:13:00 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 28, 2017, 11:50:07 AM
Famara Diedhiou: Bristol City sign Senegal striker in club record £5.3m deal

One can understand our frustrations. We have been looking for a forward since the departure of Ross and Dembele. Yet while other teams manage to conclude business. We still wait.
I'm not frustrated. I was happy Ross left and we were the leagues top scorers last season.

I don't want a player quickly. I want the right player. Diedhiou is a major gamble. I know a few clubs were talking about him but he is a french tier 2 player. Big jump to the championship.
I think we will look for a better bet than this

He got 8 goals in Ligue 1 last season. Looks a good player. Still hoping we can get Rolan.

8 goals? Only marginally more than Flint then... and in a weaker league  086.gif

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 02:28:54 PM
Retweeted by Jacob Murtagh

Mirror Football‏Verified account @MirrorFootball  17m17 minutes ago

Ryan Sessegnon snubs Liverpool and Tottenham to sign new deal at Fulham
http://bit.ly/2tkq7b5
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:30:45 PM
Terrific news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 28, 2017, 02:34:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:30:45 PM
Terrific news.

Foreign sounding name, though, Mince.   :58:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 02:38:23 PM
it is only in the mirror would much prefer official confirmation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 02:46:30 PM
Sky Sports News HQ‏Verified account @SkySportsNewsHQ  35s35 seconds ago

BREAKING: Former @England midfielder Scott Parker announces retirement from football. #SSNHQ
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 28, 2017, 02:47:59 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 28, 2017, 02:34:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:30:45 PM
Terrific news.

Foreign sounding name, though, Mince.   :58:

Sess came through the Academy and he is English.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 02:48:36 PM
Scotty P has retired, so a replacement will be needed i assume
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:51:50 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 28, 2017, 02:34:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:30:45 PM
Terrific news.

Foreign sounding name, though, Mince.   :58:

I posted the wrong reply to you it was meant for WW on the Mirror comment.
I get it..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on June 28, 2017, 02:51:59 PM
Really hope the Sess news is true, would be phenomenal for the club if so!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:52:52 PM
As I stated on the Sess topic,John Cross is normally on the money.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Too old,were not signing anyone over 28.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on June 28, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Too old,were not signing anyone over 28.
But on a free transfer there's little to lose. We need people happy to be on the bench yet raring to go when put on, and I see Mulumbu as a good back up to KMac

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 28, 2017, 02:56:56 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Too old,were not signing anyone over 28.

That blows that other player Saga you mentioned out the window, he is 50 plus.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 02:58:54 PM
Jozabed back in training with the squad.
Think good decision on Parker. Will remember him fondly as legend of the game but past his best no doubt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:58:57 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 28, 2017, 02:56:56 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Too old,were not signing anyone over 28.

That blows that other player Saga you mentioned out the window, he is 50 plus.

He's signed for Corinthian Casuals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 02:59:46 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Too old,were not signing anyone over 28.
But on a free transfer there's little to lose. We need people happy to be on the bench yet raring to go when put on, and I see Mulumbu as a good back up to KMac

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According to GWL the Malumbu thing is a non starter as we are not interested, they had some live q and a thing regarding FFC over lunch
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 03:22:48 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:52:52 PM
As I stated on the Sess topic,John Cross is normally on the money.

Murtagh is now the sports news editor at the mirror as well. Doubtful he'd retweet if they weren't pretty sure.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 03:25:35 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 02:58:54 PM
Jozabed back in training with the squad.

Though events of last season point more toward him leaving, I'd sure like to see him give Fulham a chance.....and, of course, Fulham give him one.

His loan back to La Liga last season was a confusing one.....if we wanted him to continue playing with us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 02:59:46 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Too old,were not signing anyone over 28.
But on a free transfer there's little to lose. We need people happy to be on the bench yet raring to go when put on, and I see Mulumbu as a good back up to KMac

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According to GWL the Malumbu thing is a non starter as we are not interested, thewy had ome live q and a thing regaridng FFc over lunch

Mate, I think you need to go and see a doctor about whatever just happened there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 03:30:47 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 02:59:46 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 02:54:08 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on June 28, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
Maybe that replacement is Mulumbu then. Makes sense why we're looking at him now

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Too old,were not signing anyone over 28.
But on a free transfer there's little to lose. We need people happy to be on the bench yet raring to go when put on, and I see Mulumbu as a good back up to KMac

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According to GWL the Malumbu thing is a non starter as we are not interested, thewy had ome live q and a thing regaridng FFc over lunch

Mate, I think you need to go and see a doctor about whatever just happened there.
lol thanks Toodles, corrected now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
Notes taken from Get West London Journo. Very interesting.

"Cyriac - no, Petsos - no, Kalas - club are hopeful, Piazon - club are interested but only for the right price."

"So the most realistic, so far, are definitely Djalo, while Rolan looks like it could be a go-er.
There's work to do on Fonte as Braga don't want to lose him, so it depends what Fulham come back with on him."

"Their was never any interest in Mulumbu"

"He's in London for his medical this week and they're looking at putting him into the first team, with the aim being he'll be playing for the first team this season. (Djalo)"

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on June 28, 2017, 04:02:04 PM
Telegraph now repeating news about Ryan Sessegnon's new deal with Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on June 28, 2017, 04:22:29 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on June 28, 2017, 04:02:04 PM
Telegraph now repeating news about Ryan Sessegnon's new deal with Fulham.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/june/28/sess-turns-pro
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
Notes taken from Get West London Journo. Very interesting.

"Cyriac - no, Petsos - no, Kalas - club are hopeful, Piazon - club are interested but only for the right price."

"So the most realistic, so far, are definitely Djalo, while Rolan looks like it could be a go-er.
There's work to do on Fonte as Braga don't want to lose him, so it depends what Fulham come back with on him."

"Their was never any interest in Mulumbu"

"He's in London for his medical this week and they're looking at putting him into the first team, with the aim being he'll be playing for the first team this season. (Djalo)"

Guessing Slavisa has said "no" to Cyriac (probably early on), Petsos just never seemed worthy, I'm betting we get Kalas now, Piazon sounds like no negotiation "it's our valuation or no deal".

Related to Djalo, was anything said about the supposed pushback from the coaching staff? Seems to be going to easy and no more reporting related to the coaching disagreement.

Sounds like there's a reasonable chance that we'll get one of Fonte or Rolan. Be happy days if we get one on a permanent - Cauley to be the backup????

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 04:41:08 PM
Quote from: Roberty on June 28, 2017, 04:22:29 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on June 28, 2017, 04:02:04 PM
Telegraph now repeating news about Ryan Sessegnon's new deal with Fulham.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/june/28/sess-turns-pro

Thru 2020 is wonderful for us. We'll get to keep him for another full season. If we falter late and miss promotion again, we'll be absolutely PAID when the big clubs come back in for him. If we get promoted, we get a chance to give him a raise and keep him a bit longer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 05:30:25 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
Notes taken from Get West London Journo. Very interesting.

"Cyriac - no, Petsos - no, Kalas - club are hopeful, Piazon - club are interested but only for the right price."

"So the most realistic, so far, are definitely Djalo, while Rolan looks like it could be a go-er.
There's work to do on Fonte as Braga don't want to lose him, so it depends what Fulham come back with on him."

"Their was never any interest in Mulumbu"

"He's in London for his medical this week and they're looking at putting him into the first team, with the aim being he'll be playing for the first team this season. (Djalo)"

Guessing Slavisa has said "no" to Cyriac (probably early on), Petsos just never seemed worthy, I'm betting we get Kalas now, Piazon sounds like no negotiation "it's our valuation or no deal".

Related to Djalo, was anything said about the supposed pushback from the coaching staff? Seems to be going to easy and no more reporting related to the coaching disagreement.

Sounds like there's a reasonable chance that we'll get one of Fonte or Rolan. Be happy days if we get one on a permanent - Cauley to be the backup????


I am hoping for 2 incoming forwards and having 3 with Cauley
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 28, 2017, 05:37:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 05:30:25 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
Notes taken from Get West London Journo. Very interesting.

"Cyriac - no, Petsos - no, Kalas - club are hopeful, Piazon - club are interested but only for the right price."

"So the most realistic, so far, are definitely Djalo, while Rolan looks like it could be a go-er.
There's work to do on Fonte as Braga don't want to lose him, so it depends what Fulham come back with on him."

"Their was never any interest in Mulumbu"

"He's in London for his medical this week and they're looking at putting him into the first team, with the aim being he'll be playing for the first team this season. (Djalo)"

Guessing Slavisa has said "no" to Cyriac (probably early on), Petsos just never seemed worthy, I'm betting we get Kalas now, Piazon sounds like no negotiation "it's our valuation or no deal".

Related to Djalo, was anything said about the supposed pushback from the coaching staff? Seems to be going to easy and no more reporting related to the coaching disagreement.

Sounds like there's a reasonable chance that we'll get one of Fonte or Rolan. Be happy days if we get one on a permanent - Cauley to be the backup????


I am hoping for 2 incoming forwards and having 3 with Cauley
Agree 100% with that,but would settle for 1 forward along with cauley ,2 would be great.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 28, 2017, 05:46:32 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 28, 2017, 05:37:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 05:30:25 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
Notes taken from Get West London Journo. Very interesting.

"Cyriac - no, Petsos - no, Kalas - club are hopeful, Piazon - club are interested but only for the right price."

"So the most realistic, so far, are definitely Djalo, while Rolan looks like it could be a go-er.
There's work to do on Fonte as Braga don't want to lose him, so it depends what Fulham come back with on him."

"Their was never any interest in Mulumbu"

"He's in London for his medical this week and they're looking at putting him into the first team, with the aim being he'll be playing for the first team this season. (Djalo)"

Guessing Slavisa has said "no" to Cyriac (probably early on), Petsos just never seemed worthy, I'm betting we get Kalas now, Piazon sounds like no negotiation "it's our valuation or no deal".

Related to Djalo, was anything said about the supposed pushback from the coaching staff? Seems to be going to easy and no more reporting related to the coaching disagreement.

Sounds like there's a reasonable chance that we'll get one of Fonte or Rolan. Be happy days if we get one on a permanent - Cauley to be the backup????


I am hoping for 2 incoming forwards and having 3 with Cauley
Agree 100% with that,but would settle for 1 forward along with cauley ,2 would be great.

IMHO we only need one new striker if we get a Zamora type as first choice.
But we'll need two new if we get a striker like Rolán as first choice, as we'd still need that physical presence up front as well.

I don't think it would be fair for Cauley to have him around as third choice. He either needs to be involved in the match day squad regularly or be sold.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
Steve Mounie hasn't signed for Huddersfield.
Come on Fulham get the chequebook out. Yes or No?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 06:42:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 05:30:25 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
Notes taken from Get West London Journo. Very interesting.

"Cyriac - no, Petsos - no, Kalas - club are hopeful, Piazon - club are interested but only for the right price."

"So the most realistic, so far, are definitely Djalo, while Rolan looks like it could be a go-er.
There's work to do on Fonte as Braga don't want to lose him, so it depends what Fulham come back with on him."

"Their was never any interest in Mulumbu"

"He's in London for his medical this week and they're looking at putting him into the first team, with the aim being he'll be playing for the first team this season. (Djalo)"

Guessing Slavisa has said "no" to Cyriac (probably early on), Petsos just never seemed worthy, I'm betting we get Kalas now, Piazon sounds like no negotiation "it's our valuation or no deal".

Related to Djalo, was anything said about the supposed pushback from the coaching staff? Seems to be going to easy and no more reporting related to the coaching disagreement.

Sounds like there's a reasonable chance that we'll get one of Fonte or Rolan. Be happy days if we get one on a permanent - Cauley to be the backup????


I am hoping for 2 incoming forwards and having 3 with Cauley

Be happy with 1 marquee permanent deal, 1 loaned in for cover and Cauley. Cauley off the bench early on to see if he's made the next step up the ladder. Humphreys leading the line for the U23's.

Not sure we can afford 2 transfer fees for strikers and maintain our pursuit of Kalas or an equal replacement.

Talk of our transfer intentions and progress does sound promising.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 28, 2017, 07:03:34 PM
All the right nioses coming from the club,with both sesses signing good news all round.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 28, 2017, 07:04:49 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
Steve Mounie hasn't signed for Huddersfield.
Come on Fulham get the chequebook out. Yes or No?

This bloke is quality, knows where the onion bag is. 6'3", fast, mobile, sharp and good on the ground and in the air.
He is most certainly worth the extra 50p the club are chewing over.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 28, 2017, 07:10:25 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 28, 2017, 07:04:49 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
Steve Mounie hasn't signed for Huddersfield.
Come on Fulham get the chequebook out. Yes or No?

This bloke is quality, knows where the onion bag is. 6'3", fast, mobile, sharp and good on the ground and in the air.
He is most certainly worth the extra 50p the club are chewing over.

I think when all is said and done the deal could be worth 20M. Missed our chance last summer, when we could've paid 6-7M... 20M is a massive risk.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 07:23:53 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on June 28, 2017, 07:10:25 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 28, 2017, 07:04:49 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 28, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
Steve Mounie hasn't signed for Huddersfield.
Come on Fulham get the chequebook out. Yes or No?

This bloke is quality, knows where the onion bag is. 6'3", fast, mobile, sharp and good on the ground and in the air.
He is most certainly worth the extra 50p the club are chewing over.

I think when all is said and done the deal could be worth 20M. Missed our chance last summer, when we could've paid 6-7M... 20M is a massive risk.

Thought I read somewhere Huddersfield paying 8.5 mill
rising to 11...Can't see it being 20 mill,if it is no way that far too much.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 07:30:45 PM
Quote from: twang on June 28, 2017, 05:46:32 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 28, 2017, 05:37:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2017, 05:30:25 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 28, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on June 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
Notes taken from Get West London Journo. Very interesting.

"Cyriac - no, Petsos - no, Kalas - club are hopeful, Piazon - club are interested but only for the right price."

"So the most realistic, so far, are definitely Djalo, while Rolan looks like it could be a go-er.
There's work to do on Fonte as Braga don't want to lose him, so it depends what Fulham come back with on him."

"Their was never any interest in Mulumbu"

"He's in London for his medical this week and they're looking at putting him into the first team, with the aim being he'll be playing for the first team this season. (Djalo)"

Guessing Slavisa has said "no" to Cyriac (probably early on), Petsos just never seemed worthy, I'm betting we get Kalas now, Piazon sounds like no negotiation "it's our valuation or no deal".

Related to Djalo, was anything said about the supposed pushback from the coaching staff? Seems to be going to easy and no more reporting related to the coaching disagreement.

Sounds like there's a reasonable chance that we'll get one of Fonte or Rolan. Be happy days if we get one on a permanent - Cauley to be the backup????


I am hoping for 2 incoming forwards and having 3 with Cauley
Agree 100% with that,but would settle for 1 forward along with cauley ,2 would be great.

IMHO we only need one new striker if we get a Zamora type as first choice.
But we'll need two new if we get a striker like Rolán as first choice, as we'd still need that physical presence up front as well.

I don't think it would be fair for Cauley to have him around as third choice. He either needs to be involved in the match day squad regularly or be sold.
I can see your point re 1 depending on the type but still think 2 personally, however I do not think it is about being fair ti anyone its about having a decent squad for promotion, and if your playing one up front you need 2 backups and if two you need at least one back up. so that's why I say 2 needed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on June 28, 2017, 08:02:14 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 28, 2017, 07:03:34 PM
All the right nioses coming from the club,with both sesses signing good news all round.
Yes, the Sess. signing has set us all in high spirits and hopefully could kick start moves for those other key signings needed,
However we must remember to keep a wary eye out for Premiership clubs sneaking up on our blind side and enticing away the likes of Cairney, 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 28, 2017, 08:04:55 PM
Amidst all the excitement right now, I'd like to add that both Odoi and Jozabed, who are supposedly leaving, can be seen in the videos and pictures of training on the offal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 28, 2017, 08:21:18 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 28, 2017, 08:04:55 PM
Amidst all the excitement right now, I'd like to add that both Odoi and Jozabed, who are supposedly leaving, can be seen in the videos and pictures of training on the offal.

Even if they are leaving, they are under contract and will both have to pass a medical so fitness is essential regardless if you're staying or going
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on June 29, 2017, 08:13:48 AM
I wonder where he's off to.


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on June 29, 2017, 08:47:46 AM
Swedish newspaper Expressen claims that Fulham are interested in Omar Eddhari, a midfielder for Swedish allsvenskan outfit AFC Eskilstuna. The club chairman can confirm that there are a couple of clubs scouting the player and that one of them is a club in the English Championship.

According to Expressen, Fulham will have scouts watching the upcoming match on saturday between Malmö and AFC.

As a follower of the Swedish premier divison Allsvenskan and supported Fulham for over 17 years- ive never understod why we've signed the Swedish players that we have. Really random and this is no different. This guy is not Championship material.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 08:58:02 AM
Probably iodentified by stats and now they scout him, hopefully Talbots team know what they are looking for and hopefully that stats team have their pieces correct too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on June 29, 2017, 11:11:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 08:58:02 AM
Probably iodentified by stats and now they scout him, hopefully Talbots team know what they are looking for and hopefully that stats team have their pieces correct too.
Lets hope so.

I mean, he could probably do a job in the league but not for a top team.

Hes 26, usually plays as a left wing who cuts in to the middle. Really technically gifted, likes to dribble and take on his defender.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 29, 2017, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: Deuce on June 29, 2017, 11:11:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 08:58:02 AM
Probably iodentified by stats and now they scout him, hopefully Talbots team know what they are looking for and hopefully that stats team have their pieces correct too.
Lets hope so.

I mean, he could probably do a job in the league but not for a top team.

Hes 26, usually plays as a left wing who cuts in to the middle. Really technically gifted, likes to dribble and take on his defender.

Yep, would be a cheap wild card replacement for Piazon. IMHO not a position we should be spending lots of money on as we already have good cover.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 29, 2017, 11:43:59 AM
Rhod Cannon (@RhodriCannon)
6/29/17, 5:14 AM
Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas set to complete permanent move to Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 29, 2017, 11:43:59 AM
Rhod Cannon (@RhodriCannon)
6/29/17, 5:14 AM
Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas set to complete permanent move to Fulham.
Hopefully true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 29, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: deano_632 on June 29, 2017, 12:21:52 PM
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Kalas will sign for Fulham FC very shortly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on June 29, 2017, 12:45:20 PM
Ooohh its all getting very exciting.Hopefully all true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on June 29, 2017, 02:10:30 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

No source to this roumor other then a Twitter quote.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
For a Ligue 2 striker those stats are a bit underwhelming
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on June 29, 2017, 02:16:04 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
For a Ligue 2 striker those stats are a bit underwhelming

2 goals and 1 assists worse than Mounié did in the same league the season before.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 02:16:04 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
For a Ligue 2 striker those stats are a bit underwhelming

2 goals and 1 assists worse than Mounié did in the same league the season before.
Fair enough I suppose. Strange then that we want to sign him given our stats system
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 02:16:04 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
For a Ligue 2 striker those stats are a bit underwhelming

2 goals and 1 assists worse than Mounié did in the same league the season before.
Fair enough I suppose. Strange then that we want to sign him given our stats system
Not sure its just based on goals and assists, probably includes, short, medium and long range passing stats as well as pass completion rations, drubbling success, crossing success and a shots on target ratio at least. Thats what I am guessing at anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on June 29, 2017, 02:37:11 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
According to Twitter is there a chap who got one. This not confirmed information.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on June 29, 2017, 02:47:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 02:16:04 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
For a Ligue 2 striker those stats are a bit underwhelming

2 goals and 1 assists worse than Mounié did in the same league the season before.
Fair enough I suppose. Strange then that we want to sign him given our stats system
Not sure its just base odn goals and assists, probably includes, short, medium and long range passing stats as well as pass completion rations, drubbling success, crossing success and a shots on target ratio at least. Thats what I am guessing at anyway
Looks a bit like Sone in speed and skill dribbling. Could be good cover should Sone's quote's of wanting to play with a PL team come true. Shot accuracy any better?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:57:31 PM
Quote from: G_Gribby on June 29, 2017, 02:37:11 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
According to Twitter is there a chap who got one. This not confirmed information.
A chap with one ball not comfirmed,what next:D
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 29, 2017, 03:27:42 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:57:31 PM
Quote from: G_Gribby on June 29, 2017, 02:37:11 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
According to Twitter is there a chap who got one. This not confirmed information.
A chap with one ball not comfirmed,what next:D

The bloke who tweeted it (Rhodri Cannon) is a reporter for IB Times. Not sure why he'd be the one to break this story, but also not sure why he would risk his own journalistic reputation on this one if he wasn't sure.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 03:29:33 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on June 29, 2017, 03:27:42 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:57:31 PM
Quote from: G_Gribby on June 29, 2017, 02:37:11 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
According to Twitter is there a chap who got one. This not confirmed information.
A chap with one ball not comfirmed,what next:D

The bloke who tweeted it (Rhodri Cannon) is a reporter for IB Times. Not sure why he'd be the one to break this story, but also not sure why he would risk his own journalistic reputation on this one if he wasn't sure.
Bu tthen the Irish Mirror broke the Sess story yesterday why would they be the first?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 29, 2017, 03:48:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 03:29:33 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on June 29, 2017, 03:27:42 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:57:31 PM
Quote from: G_Gribby on June 29, 2017, 02:37:11 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
According to Twitter is there a chap who got one. This not confirmed information.
A chap with one ball not comfirmed,what next:D

The bloke who tweeted it (Rhodri Cannon) is a reporter for IB Times. Not sure why he'd be the one to break this story, but also not sure why he would risk his own journalistic reputation on this one if he wasn't sure.
Bu tthen the Irish Mirror broke the Sess story yesterday why would they be the first?

Great question. No idea. Hopefully more information about the whole thing comes to light soon, either from him, from other journos, or better yet, the club itself.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?

Just a Football I would imagine.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 29, 2017, 04:03:44 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on June 29, 2017, 02:47:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 02:31:35 PM
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L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
For a Ligue 2 striker those stats are a bit underwhelming

2 goals and 1 assists worse than Mounié did in the same league the season before.
Fair enough I suppose. Strange then that we want to sign him given our stats system
Not sure its just base odn goals and assists, probably includes, short, medium and long range passing stats as well as pass completion rations, drubbling success, crossing success and a shots on target ratio at least. Thats what I am guessing at anyway
Looks a bit like Sone in speed and skill dribbling. Could be good cover should Sone's quote's of wanting to play with a PL team come true. Shot accuracy any better?

I like to think that Sone was talking as much about getting promoted as he was just playing on a team that is in the PL. Personally, I don't want a player who isn't frank about wanting to play in the PL. And if any player is asked about his own transfer possibilities, is there really a better answer than the one he gave - something along the lines of "we'll see" or "who knows what will happen?". The club could be looking to sell him for the right price just as easily as he could be looking for a move. As people like to say these days, there's little or no loyalty in football.

Not saying you are being critical of Aluko. Just more of a thought that I had when folks began discussing his quotes as a sign that he wants to leave us.

He's seemed very happy with us. Likely just not happy that we're in the Championship which is entirely understandable.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 04:05:07 PM
Bernard Cribbens is 88 and likes toasted muffins...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on June 29, 2017, 04:26:12 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 29, 2017, 04:03:44 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on June 29, 2017, 02:47:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2017, 02:31:35 PM
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Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 02:16:04 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on June 29, 2017, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
L'Equipe reports that Fulham are likely to sign Mamadou Thiam, 22, from Dijon. The striker spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot, bagging 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 appearances in Ligue 2 and the two cups.

Sounds like a decent low-risk backup striker, a tricky and pretty powerful player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_UkrZjaZE

http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-signing-22-year-old-striker-likely-not-expected-cost-much/
For a Ligue 2 striker those stats are a bit underwhelming

2 goals and 1 assists worse than Mounié did in the same league the season before.
Fair enough I suppose. Strange then that we want to sign him given our stats system
Not sure its just base odn goals and assists, probably includes, short, medium and long range passing stats as well as pass completion rations, drubbling success, crossing success and a shots on target ratio at least. Thats what I am guessing at anyway
Looks a bit like Sone in speed and skill dribbling. Could be good cover should Sone's quote's of wanting to play with a PL team come true. Shot accuracy any better?

I like to think that Sone was talking as much about getting promoted as he was just playing on a team that is in the PL. Personally, I don't want a player who isn't frank about wanting to play in the PL. And if any player is asked about his own transfer possibilities, is there really a better answer than the one he gave - something along the lines of "we'll see" or "who knows what will happen?". The club could be looking to sell him for the right price just as easily as he could be looking for a move. As people like to say these days, there's little or no loyalty in football.

Not saying you are being critical of Aluko. Just more of a thought that I had when folks began discussing his quotes as a sign that he wants to leave us.

He's seemed very happy with us. Likely just not happy that we're in the Championship which is entirely understandable.

Good analysis - I think a lot was lost in the not-so-direct translation of Sone's interview. He's a tricky footballer who we're lucky to have gotten on a free.

Just as an off thought -iIf I'm Slav, I'm running off balance shooting drills with Sone 8 hours a day until the season starts. If he can improve his shooting percentage by 2 - 3%, the bags of goals that we already scored would become ridiculous, especially if we manage to sign a Striker upgrade.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 04:30:35 PM
Spent last season on loan at Clermont Foot.
Sounds like a back alley in the Isle of Sheppey.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 04:32:34 PM
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Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
According to Twitter is there a chap who got one. This not confirmed information.
A chap with one ball not comfirmed,what next:D

some short Austrian bloke whose first name was Adolph also is aledged to have had only one of those as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 04:44:18 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 04:32:34 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 29, 2017, 02:57:31 PM
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Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on June 29, 2017, 02:04:30 PM
Where is everyone getting this information about Kalas if true great but nothing doing the rounds at the moment. Has someone got a link to this story.

Yes where are all these other rumours coming from that different people are reporting ?
Has some body got a crystal ball?
According to Twitter is there a chap who got one. This not confirmed information.
A chap with one ball not comfirmed,what next:D

some short Austrian bloke whose first name was Adolph also is aledged to have had only one of those as well.
Well you have only to look to see the damage he did.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on June 29, 2017, 04:53:52 PM
Quote from: Deuce on June 29, 2017, 08:47:46 AM
Swedish newspaper Expressen claims that Fulham are interested in Omar Eddhari, a midfielder for Swedish allsvenskan outfit AFC Eskilstuna. The club chairman can confirm that there are a couple of clubs scouting the player and that one of them is a club in the English Championship.

According to Expressen, Fulham will have scouts watching the upcoming match on saturday between Malmö and AFC.

As a follower of the Swedish premier divison Allsvenskan and supported Fulham for over 17 years- ive never understod why we've signed the Swedish players that we have. Really random and this is no different. This guy is not Championship material.

Says he's an attacker here....

http://sportwitness.co.uk/director-quizzed-fulhams-interest-forward-claims-championship-side-send-official-saturday/

Director quizzed on Fulham's interest in attacker, claims Championship side to send official on Saturday

AFC Eskilstuna sporting director Azad Budak has confirmed to the Swedish media clubs in England have been taking an interest in Omar Eddahri. The attacker has been linked with a move to Fulham in recent weeks.

Speaking to Expressen, Budak was quizzed directly about the interest from Fulham, and also Turkish side Eskisehirspor.

"What I can say is that there is interest from both Turkey and England. As well as a club in the Premier League," said the AFC director.

Budak will be out of contract at the end of the Swedish season, and he'll be able to speak to other clubs in the coming days about a pre-contract agreement. The player's contract with AFC expires at the end of December after three seasons with the club.

Expressen say Fulham have been showing an interest in the Swede as their search for a forward continues. It's been claimed a scout from the Championship side will watch him play on Saturday when AFC play Malmo. Eddahri can also play in the wide attacking areas.

It's been reported Fulham could face competition from Swedish clubs to sign the 26-year-old.

Another one to add to the never ending list.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 05:05:51 PM
Do we actually have a scouting system,or do we wait for all these clubs nobody has ever heard off sending out fliers about some 3rd rater they are trying to flog,and then putting a vid on him on you tube of the 6 goals they've scored in their lives...lol
Cloughie and Fergie wouldn't be takin in by half of it.
Maybe I'm old fashioned but parts of the game are changing for the worse IMO...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 05:07:39 PM
By the way Mounie still hasn't signed for Huddersfield get the bleedin cheque book out and hijack him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on June 29, 2017, 07:19:28 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 29, 2017, 07:14:01 PM
Based on the Shahid Khan message at the end of the Scott Parker video on the offal, we wish him well wherever he goes next etc etc, it doesn't sound like's staying at fulham in any capacity unfortunately
Rumour is he's going to Spurs to work in their academy. Can't compete with that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 29, 2017, 07:39:29 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 29, 2017, 07:14:01 PM
Based on the Shahid Khan message at the end of the Scott Parker video on the offal, we wish him well wherever he goes next etc etc, it doesn't sound like's staying at fulham in any capacity unfortunately

Not saying that Fulham doesn't hold a place in his heart but, I still often wondered if he was going to get into to coaching would he have more special feelings for Hammers or Spurs over us. Wouldn't fault him for it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on June 29, 2017, 07:46:38 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 05:05:51 PM
Do we actually have a scouting system,or do we wait for all these clubs nobody has ever heard off sending out fliers about some 3rd rater they are trying to flog,and then putting a vid on him on you tube of the 6 goals they've scored in their lives...lol
Cloughie and Fergie wouldn't be takin in by half of it.
Maybe I'm old fashioned but parts of the game are changing for the worse IMO...


You can say that again ⚽️🐌
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 29, 2017, 08:11:29 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 29, 2017, 07:58:47 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 29, 2017, 07:39:29 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 29, 2017, 07:14:01 PM
Based on the Shahid Khan message at the end of the Scott Parker video on the offal, we wish him well wherever he goes next etc etc, it doesn't sound like's staying at fulham in any capacity unfortunately

Not saying that Fulham doesn't hold a place in his heart but, I still often wondered if he was going to get into to coaching would he have more special feelings for Hammers or Spurs over us. Wouldn't fault him for it.

Not sure why though. he's played roughly as many games for us as he did for west ham and a lot more than he did for spurs. He's a south londoner so no more local to either of those clubs than he is to us. if he wants to work with youth, our academy must be at least as good as either of those clubs'. maybe we've only offered him a very junior role, or if he goes to west ham, you could say maybe our culture is just a bit too posh/soft for his liking

Further to your point, he lives in Surrey, where I'm sure he's settled and his kids are settled at school etc. His choice, though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on June 29, 2017, 08:14:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 05:07:39 PM
By the way Mounie still hasn't signed for Huddersfield get the bleedin cheque book out and hijack him.

Because the Montpellier President just passed away, that's presumed what the hold up has been.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 29, 2017, 08:32:15 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on June 29, 2017, 08:11:29 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 29, 2017, 07:58:47 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 29, 2017, 07:39:29 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 29, 2017, 07:14:01 PM
Based on the Shahid Khan message at the end of the Scott Parker video on the offal, we wish him well wherever he goes next etc etc, it doesn't sound like's staying at fulham in any capacity unfortunately

Not saying that Fulham doesn't hold a place in his heart but, I still often wondered if he was going to get into to coaching would he have more special feelings for Hammers or Spurs over us. Wouldn't fault him for it.

Not sure why though. he's played roughly as many games for us as he did for west ham and a lot more than he did for spurs. He's a south londoner so no more local to either of those clubs than he is to us. if he wants to work with youth, our academy must be at least as good as either of those clubs'. maybe we've only offered him a very junior role, or if he goes to west ham, you could say maybe our culture is just a bit too posh/soft for his liking

Further to your point, he lives in Surrey, where I'm sure he's settled and his kids are settled at school etc. His choice, though.

Are there any managers jobs that he might be considering?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 29, 2017, 09:10:41 PM
Bristol City have broken their transfer record to sign Senegal international striker Famara Diedhiou for £5.3m from French top flight club Angers.
This might pave the way for us bidding for Flint.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: In the Enclosure on June 29, 2017, 09:48:22 PM
Daughter has a pal who directed Scotty in the commercial he made when he was a 12 year old. He told the Director that every London club had tried to sign him except the one he supported -  Tottenham . Guess he will be gone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on June 29, 2017, 10:45:54 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 29, 2017, 09:10:41 PM
Bristol City have broken their transfer record to sign Senegal international striker Famara Diedhiou for £5.3m from French top flight club Angers.
This might pave the way for us bidding for Flint.
I did think that this is the second piece of business done by Bristol City early with Pisano joining as well from Verona. They seem to be well organized and funded of late. Johnson has said though that Flint can leave so lets see what happens next.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on June 29, 2017, 11:00:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 05:05:51 PM
Do we actually have a scouting system,or do we wait for all these clubs nobody has ever heard off sending out fliers about some 3rd rater they are trying to flog,and then putting a vid on him on you tube of the 6 goals they've scored in their lives...lol
Cloughie and Fergie wouldn't be takin in by half of it.
Maybe I'm old fashioned but parts of the game are changing for the worse IMO...

Fergie did sign Bebe, Djemba-Djemba and Manucho. Well known household names to be sure.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 06:18:46 AM
Quote from: Tabby on June 29, 2017, 11:00:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 29, 2017, 05:05:51 PM
Do we actually have a scouting system,or do we wait for all these clubs nobody has ever heard off sending out fliers about some 3rd rater they are trying to flog,and then putting a vid on him on you tube of the 6 goals they've scored in their lives...lol
Cloughie and Fergie wouldn't be takin in by half of it.
Maybe I'm old fashioned but parts of the game are changing for the worse IMO...

Fergie did sign Bebe, Djemba-Djemba and Manucho. Well known household names to be sure.

lol....Your first post and guess what...lol
You'll have to do better than that,why didn't you just answer as your norm self with over 1500 posts instead of coming on as a troll pretending to be Tabby... 064.gif
Or are you a WOLF pretending to be a Pussy?
Anyway your one of two posters.. 064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on June 30, 2017, 08:37:13 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 06:18:46 AM

lol....Your first post and guess what...lol
You'll have to do better than that,why didn't you just answer as your norm self with over 1500 posts instead of coming on as a troll pretending to be Tabby... 064.gif
Or are you a WOLF pretending to be a Pussy?
Anyway your one of two posters.. 064.gif

Not a wind up, just a reminder. Fergie signed Manucho, a player that had played in the prestigious Angolan league, for the first team of Manchester United. He played 2 games.

Pretending to be tabby? What you on about? Kind of hard to take you seriously when your first reaction to anyone disagreeing is insulting them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 08:40:18 AM
Quote from: Tabby on June 30, 2017, 08:37:13 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 06:18:46 AM

lol....Your first post and guess what...lol
You'll have to do better than that,why didn't you just answer as your norm self with over 1500 posts instead of coming on as a troll pretending to be Tabby... 064.gif
Or are you a WOLF pretending to be a Pussy?
Anyway your one of two posters.. 064.gif

Not a wind up, just a reminder. Fergie signed Manucho, a player that had played in the prestigious Angolan league, for the first team of Manchester United. He played 2 games.

Pretending to be tabby? What you on about? Kind of hard to take you seriously when your first reaction to anyone disagreeing is insulting them.

I'm not insulting you or your opinion,as you are correct.
But please....I know who you are...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on June 30, 2017, 08:51:47 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 08:40:18 AM

I'm not insulting you or your opinion,as you are correct.
But please....I know who you are...lol

I can assure you that you don't know me.

But, instead of clogging up the silly season thread, lets just drop it for now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bexhill Beast on June 30, 2017, 08:53:51 AM
Read an interesting account of Steven Caulker's troubled times this morning, though he seems to be putting his life back together. At or approaching his best would surely be an excellent Championship CB & QPR's hierachy want him out. Worth a risk in us going for him? Just wondered what others think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 08:56:14 AM
Quote from: Tabby on June 30, 2017, 08:51:47 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 08:40:18 AM

I'm not insulting you or your opinion,as you are correct.
But please....I know who you are...lol

I can assure you that you don't know me.

But, instead of clogging up the silly season thread, lets just drop it for now.

That remark shows you've posted on here many times as you know who...lol, not a first time poster.
Yes let's move on,You have a nice day now..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 09:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bexhill Beast on June 30, 2017, 08:53:51 AM
Read an interesting account of Steven Caulker's troubled times this morning, though he seems to be putting his life back together. At or approaching his best would surely be an excellent Championship CB & QPR's hierachy want him out. Worth a risk in us going for him? Just wondered what others think.

Good player,if he has sorted himself out a cracking signing for anyone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on June 30, 2017, 09:34:45 AM
Not even a single rumour linking us to anyone on Twitter, people have even given up making them up for us now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 30, 2017, 10:10:14 AM
That isn't me, which I'm guessing you are implying. But it is real about Fergie.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on June 30, 2017, 10:13:52 AM
Quote from: Bexhill Beast on June 30, 2017, 08:53:51 AM
Read an interesting account of Steven Caulker's troubled times this morning, though he seems to be putting his life back together. At or approaching his best would surely be an excellent Championship CB & QPR's hierachy want him out. Worth a risk in us going for him? Just wondered what others think.
The Guardians article is a thought provoking read about mental illness.  Ian Holloway sounds a thoroughly decent individual.  If Caulker has another year on his contract there, he could do a lot worse than see it out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 12:51:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.
I had the same view mince, same as Bournemouth. I worry for teams with small crowds, hence turnover. TV money won't cover everything, hopefully not troubled times ahead
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 30, 2017, 12:55:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.

He was a decent player for them last season except against us. They are still after Ince as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:56:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 12:51:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.
I had the same view mince, same as Bournemouth. I worry for teams with small crowds, hence turnover. TV money won't cover everything, hopefully not troubled times ahead

Mounie still hasn't signed though.
Let's get in there and pinch him,only need Kalas then and were up and running.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 12:56:37 PM
Quote from: grandad on June 30, 2017, 12:55:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.

He was a decent player for them last season except against us. They are still after Ince as well.
Don't forget mounie
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on June 30, 2017, 01:02:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:56:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 12:51:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.
I had the same view mince, same as Bournemouth. I worry for teams with small crowds, hence turnover. TV money won't cover everything, hopefully not troubled times ahead

Mounie still hasn't signed though.
Let's get in there and pinch him,only need Kalas then and were up and running.

And a keeper
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 30, 2017, 01:04:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 12:51:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.
I had the same view mince, same as Bournemouth. I worry for teams with small crowds, hence turnover. TV money won't cover everything, hopefully not troubled times ahead

According to this site:

  http://www.totalsportek.com/money/premier-league-prize-money/

every PL club received at least £100m so assuming that the small clubs will use about £50m to cover wages then they will have about £50m for transfers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 01:09:46 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 30, 2017, 01:04:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 12:51:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.
I had the same view mince, same as Bournemouth. I worry for teams with small crowds, hence turnover. TV money won't cover everything, hopefully not troubled times ahead

According to this site:

  http://www.totalsportek.com/money/premier-league-prize-money/

every PL club received at least £100m so assuming that the small clubs will use about £50m to cover wages then they will have about £50m for transfers.

Yep spot on, my fear is if they get relegated, they may the. Struggle both financially, and keeping the players the spent big on, 50/50 call if they get their investment back as they could be distressed sellers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on June 30, 2017, 01:36:16 PM
Quote from: Statto on June 30, 2017, 01:19:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 01:09:46 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 30, 2017, 01:04:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 30, 2017, 12:51:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 30, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Huddersfield just signed Aaron Mooy for 10 million.
They're splashing the cash.
I had the same view mince, same as Bournemouth. I worry for teams with small crowds, hence turnover. TV money won't cover everything, hopefully not troubled times ahead

According to this site:

  http://www.totalsportek.com/money/premier-league-prize-money/

every PL club received at least £100m so assuming that the small clubs will use about £50m to cover wages then they will have about £50m for transfers.

Yep spot on, my fear is if they get relegated, they may the. Struggle both financially, and keeping the players the spent big on, 50/50 call if they get their investment back as they could be distressed sellers

Agree with the general sentiment that £30m isn't a big amount in the context of £100m+ in TV money... plus FFP is relatively kind to relegated clubs now compared to what we had to deal with... but for the wage bill I think £80m - £100m is a lot more realistic. Clubs in the championship will be touching £50m soon

The 3 promoted clubs don´t get their windfall until the end of this coming season. However I am not sure if there are interim payments. All the 3 clubs get to start off their spending spree is their winnings from last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on June 30, 2017, 01:36:51 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/transfer-talk-fulham-brentford-express-13263029.amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on June 30, 2017, 03:06:58 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on June 30, 2017, 01:36:51 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/transfer-talk-fulham-brentford-express-13263029.amp

Some confusion here, I think.
I don't think this young man, who may (or may not) be a player of great potential, has ever played in Ligue 1.
At 17 he had 6 games for Evian (L2) who then folded.
If I read L'Equipe correctly, he played u19 for Rennes last season and signed a contract extension with Rennes until 2020. He says he 'dreams of playing in Ligue 1'.

I remember we once had an 18 year old left-footed winger who cut in from the right - wonder what happened to him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on June 30, 2017, 04:39:50 PM
Is there anything (other than sess) regarding FFC happening?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on June 30, 2017, 04:55:20 PM
Quote from: TerryR on June 30, 2017, 04:39:50 PM
Is there anything (other than sess) regarding FFC happening?

Incredibly quiet day by all accounts. Not a single update regarding any transfers etc. today. Hopefully the calm before the storm, but I'm not holding my breath.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on June 30, 2017, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: TerryR on June 30, 2017, 04:39:50 PM
Is there anything (other than sess) regarding FFC happening?

Not today. All the employees that work on transfers finished early today and have gone bowling then their heading up to Frankie & Benny's in Victoria.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 30, 2017, 05:59:38 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on June 30, 2017, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: TerryR on June 30, 2017, 04:39:50 PM
Is there anything (other than sess) regarding FFC happening?

Not today. All the employees that work on transfers finished early today and have gone bowling then their heading up to Frankie & Benny's in Victoria.

Preparing for the annual "We rid ourselves of those damned colonials." celebration?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on June 30, 2017, 10:00:44 PM
TVI24 reporting that Porto starlet Rúben Neves is on his way to Wolverhampton in a €20m+ shock deal to join former manager Nuno E. Santo.  :58:

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on June 30, 2017, 10:15:03 PM
Sorry but you'd need to question anyone with that much potential moving into the championship, especially with a World Cup next year. He would walk into any midtable league team or any top league in europe

Also, why is no one questioning the silly money Wolves have spent without selling anyone of value? Is there something I'm missing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on June 30, 2017, 11:16:53 PM
The transfer market this year is insane. Everyone is costing at least 3 times what they were worth last year. Championship teams will spend big money. If we want to go up, we will need to do the same
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on June 30, 2017, 11:41:46 PM
If Wolves get Ruben Neves that is the biggest transfer in the history of the Championship.

In terms of fee involved, reputation, quality of the player and sell on value.

He is the future of Portugese football and starts for the National team at the age of 20, Wanted by pretty much every big club in Europe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on June 30, 2017, 11:47:48 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 30, 2017, 10:15:03 PM
Sorry but you'd need to question anyone with that much potential moving into the championship, especially with a World Cup next year. He would walk into any midtable league team or any top league in europe

Also, why is no one questioning the silly money Wolves have spent without selling anyone of value? Is there something I'm missing

Their owners have said that they "don't like FFP" the other day, so they'll just go the QPR route I guess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 01, 2017, 12:08:16 AM
Quote from: Tabby on June 30, 2017, 11:47:48 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on June 30, 2017, 10:15:03 PM
Sorry but you'd need to question anyone with that much potential moving into the championship, especially with a World Cup next year. He would walk into any midtable league team or any top league in europe

Also, why is no one questioning the silly money Wolves have spent without selling anyone of value? Is there something I'm missing

Their owners have said that they "don't like FFP" the other day, so they'll just go the QPR route I guess.
didn't they promise silly money last year for players and it turned out to be bs. Funny how they keep doing it during the St renewal period
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 01, 2017, 12:11:16 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on June 27, 2017, 12:21:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 26, 2017, 11:02:19 PM
Rumour has it we are after a goalie from the Bundesliga.
Anyone heard anything?

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/report-fulham-among-number-championship-13240614

Report: Fulham among a number of Championship clubs linked to Werder Bremen keeper

Fulham are among a number of Championship clubs that have been linked to Werder Bremen keeper Felix Wiedwald.

Reports in the German press have linked Fulham, along with QPR, with the German stopper who has reportedly asked to be released by Werder Bremen as he seeks a move abroad.

Leeds United, Norwich, Wolves and Nottingham Forest are also said to be interested, although it seems likely he will move to FC Nantes, according to the reports.

Bremen finished eight in the Bundesliga last season with Wiedwald playing 26 times in all competitions, with a contract extension being triggered which would keep him at the club for another season.

But with both David Button and Marcus Bettinelli at Fulham, it looks unlikely that the club would make a move for another goalkeeper at this time.

going to leeds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 01, 2017, 10:50:20 AM
Quote from: Ordar on June 30, 2017, 11:16:53 PM
The transfer market this year is insane. Everyone is costing at least 3 times what they were worth last year. Championship teams will spend big money. If we want to go up, we will need to do the same
Is anyone asking where the money is coming from.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 01, 2017, 01:12:04 PM
http://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/chelsea-fulham-talks-defender/amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 01, 2017, 01:18:48 PM
Quote from: filham on July 01, 2017, 10:50:20 AM
Quote from: Ordar on June 30, 2017, 11:16:53 PM
The transfer market this year is insane. Everyone is costing at least 3 times what they were worth last year. Championship teams will spend big money. If we want to go up, we will need to do the same
Is anyone asking where the money is coming from.
Premier League clubs get more TV money now, making promotion more lucurative. Clubs are putting themselves in debt gambling on promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 01, 2017, 01:22:27 PM
White Noise (@WhiteNoise1879)
7/1/17, 8:17 AM
Fulham linked with interest in 23 yr old Standard Liege & Belgium U21 DM & RB Ibrahima Cissé. We bid in Jan. #ffc voetbal24.be/news/deze-stan...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 06:11:02 AM
Birmingham just signed Marc Roberts from Barnsley,top notch centre half imo, and someone we should have had a go at getting...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 08:40:53 AM
Benik Afobe to Wolves for 10 mill apparently, George Boyd to sign for Wednesday tomorrow from Burnley.
Come on Fulham(I know there's time) but all our challengers are getting in early.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on July 02, 2017, 09:15:00 AM
Josh Scowen signed for QPHaha..... Promising midfielder we were linked with and missed out on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 09:18:43 AM
Quote from: David I on July 02, 2017, 09:15:00 AM
Josh Scowen signed for QPHaha..... Promising midfielder we were linked with and missed out on.

Yes,we seem to be putting all our efforts at looking for bargains in the lower leagues on the continent of late.But like I said still time and the club might surprise us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 02, 2017, 09:41:13 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 09:18:43 AM
Quote from: David I on July 02, 2017, 09:15:00 AM
Josh Scowen signed for QPHaha..... Promising midfielder we were linked with and missed out on.

Yes,we seem to be putting all our efforts at looking for bargains in the lower leagues on the continent of late.But like I said still time and the club might surprise us.

We are waiting for Messi to get back from his honeymoon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on July 02, 2017, 10:45:18 AM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/02/reports-valued-at-17m-in-2016-fulham-close-in-on-bargain-3m-deal/

If this is to be believed then we are on the verge of signing Diego rolan for 3 million :yay:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 10:48:47 AM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on July 02, 2017, 10:45:18 AM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/02/reports-valued-at-17m-in-2016-fulham-close-in-on-bargain-3m-deal/

If this is to be believed then we are on the verge of signing Diego rolan for 3 million :yay:

His goal ratio has been good, we could do worse.
17million down to 3million,he isn't crocked is he?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 11:04:03 AM
Unless its  down payment.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 02, 2017, 11:07:47 AM
Good goal from him.

https://mobile.twitter.com/dorianfcgb/status/878928075270082560/video/1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 02, 2017, 11:18:54 AM
It makes some sense if he is running down his contract, but I'd imagine that the price would still be closer to 7 or 8 million at the very least.

Strange if clubs with bigger coffers haven't moved in at that price if he was chased by Everton last season, but I wouldn't complain if he joined for 3 million.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 02, 2017, 11:51:30 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 09:18:43 AM
Quote from: David I on July 02, 2017, 09:15:00 AM
Josh Scowen signed for QPHaha..... Promising midfielder we were linked with and missed out on.

Yes,we seem to be putting all our efforts at looking for bargains in the lower leagues on the continent of late.But like I said still time and the club might surprise us.

Surprise, you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 02, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on July 02, 2017, 10:45:18 AM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/02/reports-valued-at-17m-in-2016-fulham-close-in-on-bargain-3m-deal/

If this is to be believed then we are on the verge of signing Diego rolan for 3 million :yay:

A French twitter report (guess?) says that only Fulham are involved in discussions for this player, but that the deal is "loin du compte" which, I think, means "far from finalized".
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on July 02, 2017, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 02, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on July 02, 2017, 10:45:18 AM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/02/reports-valued-at-17m-in-2016-fulham-close-in-on-bargain-3m-deal/

If this is to be believed then we are on the verge of signing Diego rolan for 3 million :yay:

A French twitter report (guess?) says that only Fulham are involved in discussions for this player, but that the deal is "loin du compte" which, I think, means "far from finalized".
Yes. Could also mean a long way off in terms of fee.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 02, 2017, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 02, 2017, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 02, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on July 02, 2017, 10:45:18 AM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/02/reports-valued-at-17m-in-2016-fulham-close-in-on-bargain-3m-deal/

If this is to be believed then we are on the verge of signing Diego rolan for 3 million :yay:

A French twitter report (guess?) says that only Fulham are involved in discussions for this player, but that the deal is "loin du compte" which, I think, means "far from finalized".
Yes. Could also mean a long way off in terms of fee.


Reports coming out of France saying Fenerbache representatives set to travel to Bordeaux to talk to Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 02, 2017, 08:07:38 PM
Chris Martin seen shopping with Tom  Cairney today in Knightsbridge..... Oooo no he's coming back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 02, 2017, 10:46:24 PM
I don't think Hitler had much ball control either, but he was a lot more mobile.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 03, 2017, 06:03:48 AM
Not sure if its the genuine one but a guy posting as Mark on TIFF who has called stuff before reckons Malone & Fredericks both leaving. Malone with a medical at Huddersfield on tuesday.
Surely a clever WUM posting as him??, has to be. Just cantsee that happening
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on July 03, 2017, 07:18:47 AM
I am not sure where the hell the Martin - Hitler comparison came from as it is entirely inappropriate.  If Martin was anything he was a (black and) white elephant whose maintenance was much more costly than Matt Smith, a player with friends who don't need to shop in Knightsbridge to know they are alive.  Martin the Misguided is the nearest I can get to an aphorism. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
it was interesting that someone from FFC said all our loan players would like to stay, cant remember where I reads or heard that, could have been drunk at the time, but it was a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 03, 2017, 09:36:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
it wads interesting that someone from FFC said all our loan players would like to stay, cant remember where I reads or heard that, could have been drunk at the time, but it was a few weeks ago.

Cairney said it straight after the Reading defeat to Jim & Jamie
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 03, 2017, 09:37:16 AM
Translation from French report on twitter regarding Rolan.

"Bordeaux not aware of Fener's alleged interest. Only Fulham is in discussions"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 03, 2017, 09:49:20 AM
Djalo officially signs

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: callumc513 on July 03, 2017, 10:31:06 AM
Cairney extends his contract!




The Club is thrilled to announce that Tom Cairney has signed an extension to his Fulham contract.

The new deal keeps him at Craven Cottage until 2021, with a Club option to extend by a further 12 months.

In his first two seasons in SW6, Cairney established himself as one of the Sky Bet Championship's most consistent performers, and last term was the only player to reach double figures in both goals and assists.

After finishing runner-up in the Player of the Season vote for 2015/16, he went one better this time around and won the accolade by a substantial margin.

The recognition was nothing new, as he was also named the London Football Award's EFL Player of the Year, and chosen in the PFA Team of the Season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 03, 2017, 10:39:20 AM
Fantastic news!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 03, 2017, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 03, 2017, 06:03:48 AM
Not sure if its the genuine one but a guy posting as Mark on TIFF who has called stuff before reckons Malone & Fredericks both leaving. Malone with a medical at Huddersfield on tuesday.
Surely a clever WUM posting as him??, has to be. Just cantsee that happening

In fairness this isn't the end of the world - get a few million for him, move Odoi to LB which is his preferred position, so him and sess can share that, then just get in a backup to Freddo and we should be quids in and none the worse as a team. I like Malone dont get me wrong, he scored a fair few for a defender, bombed up and down the wings en masse, but his crossing left a little to be desired and sometimes he got caught out defensively.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on July 03, 2017, 11:22:55 AM
Marcello Djalo signing now official.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 03, 2017, 12:36:20 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 02, 2017, 11:18:54 AM
It makes some sense if he is running down his contract, but I'd imagine that the price would still be closer to 7 or 8 million at the very least.

Strange if clubs with bigger coffers haven't moved in at that price if he was chased by Everton last season, but I wouldn't complain if he joined for 3 million.
Could be a similar deal to that which we had with Martin last season, £3m loan with option to sign after 12 months.
If so I hope we have checked that he really wants to play for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 03, 2017, 12:45:21 PM
Scott Malone apparently off. Just told some fan on twitter he's leaving.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on July 03, 2017, 12:52:58 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on July 03, 2017, 10:39:20 AM
Fantastic news!

Great news...  doom and gloom merchants have been silenced

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 03, 2017, 12:56:54 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 03, 2017, 12:45:21 PM
Scott Malone apparently off. Just told some fan on twitter he's leaving.

I am not a member of Twitter but according to this public page the has not sent such a message:

https://mobile.twitter.com/scottymalone28?lang=en
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tomo on July 03, 2017, 01:00:52 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 03, 2017, 12:56:54 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 03, 2017, 12:45:21 PM
Scott Malone apparently off. Just told some fan on twitter he's leaving.

I am not a member of Twitter but according to this public page the has not sent such a message:

https://mobile.twitter.com/scottymalone28?lang=en

It was sent via Twitter DM (which I may add can be doctored with the right tools)

I will always say there is no smoke without fire!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 03, 2017, 01:15:24 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 03, 2017, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 03, 2017, 06:03:48 AM
Not sure if its the genuine one but a guy posting as Mark on TIFF who has called stuff before reckons Malone & Fredericks both leaving. Malone with a medical at Huddersfield on tuesday.
Surely a clever WUM posting as him??, has to be. Just cantsee that happening

In fairness this isn't the end of the world - get a few million for him, move Odoi to LB which is his preferred position, so him and sess can share that, then just get in a backup to Freddo and we should be quids in and none the worse as a team. I like Malone dont get me wrong, he scored a fair few for a defender, bombed up and down the wings en masse, but his crossing left a little to be desired and sometimes he got caught out defensively.

Why would anyone think the possibility of either Fredericks or Malone departing for a few million leaving us short of certain starters with just a few weeks to go to the start of the season something that would not be seriously worrying, particularly when the rumours suggest that Odoi will be leaving?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 03, 2017, 01:21:42 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 03, 2017, 01:15:24 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 03, 2017, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 03, 2017, 06:03:48 AM
Not sure if its the genuine one but a guy posting as Mark on TIFF who has called stuff before reckons Malone & Fredericks both leaving. Malone with a medical at Huddersfield on tuesday.
Surely a clever WUM posting as him??, has to be. Just cantsee that happening

In fairness this isn't the end of the world - get a few million for him, move Odoi to LB which is his preferred position, so him and sess can share that, then just get in a backup to Freddo and we should be quids in and none the worse as a team. I like Malone dont get me wrong, he scored a fair few for a defender, bombed up and down the wings en masse, but his crossing left a little to be desired and sometimes he got caught out defensively.

Why would anyone think the possibility of either Fredericks or Malone departing for a few million leaving us short of certain starters with just a few weeks to go to the start of the season something that would not be seriously worrying, particularly when the rumours suggest that Odoi will be leaving?


Because we're in talks with a full back from France to come in as a backup. Odoi wanted to leave as he didn't want to play second fiddle to Freddo but as LB is his preferred position he'll get more game time as the senior LB as we all know Sess is destined to play further forward. Freddo won't leave so we just need a backup to him and we dont notice a difference.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 03, 2017, 01:47:24 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on June 26, 2017, 05:54:03 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on June 26, 2017, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on June 26, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Scott Malone leaving for Huddersfield according to a source on TIFF.

A few weeks ago he was rumoured to be leaving for Brighton, started by a friend of a friend who knew his milkman!
No chance of malone leaving !

Looks like a few may have been a bit hasty with their replies 🤔

Slavisa said weeks ago that no player will be leaving Fulham without his consent, this at a time that the vultures were circling above for Cairney and Sessegnon, so few of us believed him, true to his word, Sess then Cairney signed new contracts,
So then , if it's true that Malone and possibly Fredericks are about to leave it can only be with the blessing of Slavisa as both players are under contract,
I like Malone and would love him to stay BUT there is no way that he is a Premier League player, maybe Huddersfield are forward planning for 2018/2019.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 03, 2017, 01:54:20 PM
I would be very surprised if Malone left. He's playing easily the best football of his career, and it would be a mistake for the club to let him go.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 03, 2017, 02:19:32 PM
Sky reporting that we've agreed a fee of £4.5m with celta Vigo for Jozabed.

Not so sure on this, as wasn't his clause at the end of his loan spell €4.5m and they thought that was too much??

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on July 03, 2017, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: callumc513 on July 03, 2017, 10:31:06 AM
Cairney extends his contract!




The Club is thrilled to announce that Tom Cairney has signed an extension to his Fulham contract.

The new deal keeps him at Craven Cottage until 2021, with a Club option to extend by a further 12 months.

In his first two seasons in SW6, Cairney established himself as one of the Sky Bet Championship's most consistent performers, and last term was the only player to reach double figures in both goals and assists.

After finishing runner-up in the Player of the Season vote for 2015/16, he went one better this time around and won the accolade by a substantial margin.

The recognition was nothing new, as he was also named the London Football Award's EFL Player of the Year, and chosen in the PFA Team of the Season.
Keeping Cairney even though he was probably assured of cracking the starting line up at Newcastle shows we are serious and he is serious about promotion this season.
I was almost sure Cairney and Sess would go in this window.
We have a great season ahead!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 03, 2017, 02:41:27 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on July 03, 2017, 02:19:32 PM
Sky reporting that we've agreed a fee of £4.5m with celta Vigo for Jozabed.

Not so sure on this, as wasn't his clause at the end of his loan spell €4.5m and they thought that was too much??

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Sky are so sloppy. The headline for that was "Fulham in for Jozabed." Their "sources" are usually correct, but they're normally late to the party.

Think it may have been a typo, either in currency (€4.5M instead of £4.5M) or a number typo (£3.5M instead of £4.5M). The latter more likely, as you said, they initially balked at €4.5. Mind you, there has been interest from other teams so price may have inflated a bit.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 03, 2017, 02:48:13 PM
Whether it is € or £ or 4.5 or 3.5 it is still good money for a player not likely to feature much for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 03, 2017, 03:17:38 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 03, 2017, 02:48:13 PM
Whether it is € or £ or 4.5 or 3.5 it is still good money for a player not likely to feature much for us.

Completely agree. Money towards the Kalas and Mr. 20-goal-a-season fund!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 03, 2017, 03:42:26 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on July 03, 2017, 09:36:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
it wads interesting that someone from FFC said all our loan players would like to stay, cant remember where I reads or heard that, could have been drunk at the time, but it was a few weeks ago.

Cairney said it straight after the Reading defeat to Jim & Jamie
also heard it more recently than that too, could have been on the offal in an interview with someone, its annoying me as I cant remember
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on July 03, 2017, 05:04:10 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 03, 2017, 01:21:42 PM
Because we're in talks with a full back from France to come in as a backup. Odoi wanted to leave as he didn't want to play second fiddle to Freddo but as LB is his preferred position he'll get more game time as the senior LB as we all know Sess is destined to play further forward. Freddo won't leave so we just need a backup to him and we dont notice a difference.

If Odoi were our best left-back, Jokanovic would have played him in the starting XI in that position last season. But he didn't.

If Malone departs - and he may not - it will be because either it is felt that Sessegnon can play a full season in that position as first choice or, more likely, Jokanovic wants to bring in an even better full-back than Scott.

To sell Malone and merely move Odoi to left-back will weaken us, not strengthen us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 03, 2017, 05:54:12 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 03, 2017, 05:04:10 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 03, 2017, 01:21:42 PM
Because we're in talks with a full back from France to come in as a backup. Odoi wanted to leave as he didn't want to play second fiddle to Freddo but as LB is his preferred position he'll get more game time as the senior LB as we all know Sess is destined to play further forward. Freddo won't leave so we just need a backup to him and we dont notice a difference.

If Odoi were our best left-back, Jokanovic would have played him in the starting XI in that position last season. But he didn't.

If Malone departs - and he may not - it will be because either it is felt that Sessegnon can play a full season in that position as first choice or, more likely, Jokanovic wants to bring in an even better full-back than Scott.

To sell Malone and merely move Odoi to left-back will weaken us, not strengthen us.

We had one RB at the club and 3 LB's, why do you think Odoi was backup RB? He said on the the day he signed he was a LB so how does it weaken us to play a perfectly good LB in his preferred position? Malone is better going forward and Odoi defensively, so its better in some ways and worse in others. I'm not advocating not getting a replacement LB as it's perfectly viable, just countering the points that some people are making about how much of a loss it will be.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 03, 2017, 07:22:32 PM
Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall)
7/3/17, 2:19 PM
Sky sources: #Huddersfield in talks to sign Scott Malone from #FulhamFC. Full stories to follow. #HTFC #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 03, 2017, 07:33:55 PM
Agree Fredericks the better of him and Malone. Would be sad if we lost him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 04, 2017, 10:18:38 AM
Bump
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 02:29:19 PM
Britt Asambolonga to Burnley 8million.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:31:41 PM
Andre Gray is wanted by Everton i think.

Big risk on Britt has had his injury issues
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 04, 2017, 02:34:12 PM
Kalas no longer included in the official player profiles. Means nothing I know, however, FFC and Chelsea still can't agree on fee and addons, but FFC gave timescales before they moved onto other targets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:35:26 PM
I noticed that as well, but i put it down to he has now officially returned to Chelsea as the end of June had passed. But then Martin was rmeoved as soon as the season was over, but there could be other reasons for that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:31:41 PM
Andre Gray is wanted by Everton i think.

Big risk on Britt has had his injury issues
Everton have spent £96m so far, surely they can't splash much more?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 04, 2017, 02:35:48 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 04, 2017, 02:34:12 PM
Kalas no longer included in the official player profiles. Means nothing I know, however, FFC and Chelsea still can't agree on fee and addons, but FFC gave timescales before they moved onto other targets.

Kalas and Piazon came off as their loans ended 30/06, that's literally all it means.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:39:46 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:31:41 PM
Andre Gray is wanted by Everton i think.

Big risk on Britt has had his injury issues
Everton have spent £96m so far, surely they can't splash much more?
Everton just got a lot of TV money and are about to get 80 odd million for Lukaku so I reckon they have a bit they can spend
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 02:43:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:39:46 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:31:41 PM
Andre Gray is wanted by Everton i think.

Big risk on Britt has had his injury issues
Everton have spent £96m so far, surely they can't splash much more?
Everton just got a lot of TV money and are about to get 80 odd million for Lukaku so I reckon they have a bit they can spend
Fair enough. They also have a new owner.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:47:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 02:43:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:39:46 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:31:41 PM
Andre Gray is wanted by Everton i think.

Big risk on Britt has had his injury issues
Everton have spent £96m so far, surely they can't splash much more?
Everton just got a lot of TV money and are about to get 80 odd million for Lukaku so I reckon they have a bit they can spend
Fair enough. They also have a new owner.
and he isnt short of a bob or two
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 02:52:17 PM
Everton going to stir up the top 4 boys I think...Good manager.
Title: Jonny Howson
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 04, 2017, 02:54:39 PM
Rejecting a new Norwich contract and about to sign for Middlesbrough. A clear rival strengthening their weak area

‪http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11709/10936443/middlesbrough-win-race-to-sign-jonny-howson-from-norwich

Out of our age range allegedly, and not a position we desperately need
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 04, 2017, 02:57:47 PM
Assombalonga and Charlie Taylor to Burnley
Howson to Boro

Things hotting up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Ince just signed for Huddersfield.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:09:28 PM
with mounie to come, they are making a good attempt at trying to stay up. Hopefully they have a way out if they are relegated as those salaries could cripple
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:09:28 PM
with mounie to come, they are making a good attempt at trying to stay up. Hopefully they have a way out if they are relegated as those salaries could cripple

Do premier clubs come under ffp.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:11:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:09:28 PM
with mounie to come, they are making a good attempt at trying to stay up. Hopefully they have a way out if they are relegated as those salaries could cripple

Do premier clubs come under ffp.
they have some form of it but a lot more relaxed than the EFL.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 04, 2017, 03:17:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:11:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:09:28 PM
with mounie to come, they are making a good attempt at trying to stay up. Hopefully they have a way out if they are relegated as those salaries could cripple

Do premier clubs come under ffp.
they have some form of it but a lot more relaxed than the EFL.
They also have a load more revenue
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:19:29 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:11:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 03:09:28 PM
with mounie to come, they are making a good attempt at trying to stay up. Hopefully they have a way out if they are relegated as those salaries could cripple

Do premier clubs come under ffp.
they have some form of it but a lot more relaxed than the EFL.
when i say they I mean the EPL have some form of FFpruloes but a lot more relaxed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:22:28 PM
The Ar$e are wanting to invoke the release clause of £174 mil for Neymar.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JakeFFC on July 04, 2017, 04:29:28 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 02:29:19 PM
Britt Asambolonga to Burnley 8million.
I know he has had his injuries but I would take Britt in a heartbeat. Powerful and quick, knows where the back of the goal is. If he can stay out of hospital for a season he is a 15-20 goal striker in my opinion.
Saying that would I pay 8million...no. But 5 and I wouldn't think twice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HeinekenFFC on July 04, 2017, 04:41:44 PM
Assombalonga bid by Burnley rejected by Forest
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 06:33:55 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?
Thats a wind up that comment? ****
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 06:35:26 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?

CB. I went all retro with Centre Half!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 04, 2017, 06:36:25 PM
Central heating
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:41:21 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 06:33:55 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?
Thats a wind up that comment? ****
No? Honestly hadn't a clue what he meant.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 04, 2017, 06:52:29 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:41:21 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 06:33:55 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?
Thats a wind up that comment? ****
No? Honestly hadn't a clue what he meant.

It's half a centre
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 04, 2017, 06:58:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?
Stands for Cold & Hot !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 07:21:53 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 04, 2017, 06:58:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?
Stands for Cold & Hot !
Or the Abbreviation for Switzerland
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on July 04, 2017, 08:08:02 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 06:35:26 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 03:52:07 PM
Huddersfield have signed Tom Ince from Derby. Wolves are still trying to spend mega millions. Redknapp , as usual, wants to buy a whole team.

Would you have wanted Ince at Fulham? Will he make a real difference to Derby? Or will Derby be worse overall of having lost Hughes?

Don't worry about our so called 'rivals'. We really only need to be concerned about bringing in a CF and a CH (assuming we are not going to lose anyone ourselves).
CH? What's that?

CB. I went all retro with Centre Half!
I'm showing my age but I knew exactly what you meant.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 08:13:25 PM
Centre half kalas needed no doubt and CF centre forward needed by us as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Absolutely that's a steal!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 04, 2017, 09:51:10 PM
Rolan back in training for Bordeaux
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 04, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Absolutely that's a steal!

With the exchange rate at €1,13 that really is a bargain. £4,369,154.23
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:00:22 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Absolutely that's a steal!

With the exchange rate at €1,13 that really is a bargain. £4,369,154.23
Or put it this way: less than what we just got for Jozabed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 04, 2017, 10:01:38 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 04, 2017, 09:51:10 PM
Rolan back in training for Bordeaux

Yes, Bordeaux just started back training. Most players in Europe are "back in training"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 04, 2017, 10:25:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:00:22 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Absolutely that's a steal!

With the exchange rate at €1,13 that really is a bargain. £4,369,154.23
Or put it this way: less than what we just got for Jozabed

May I ask according to what source?
I've seen figures between 3,2m and 5m € (2,8m - 4,4m £). My guess is that we got about what we paid for him: £3,5m / €4m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 04, 2017, 10:36:31 PM
We have to sign a forward and what are we likely to pay for a good one? The price shouldn't stop us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:52:48 PM
Quote from: twang on July 04, 2017, 10:25:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:00:22 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Absolutely that's a steal!

With the exchange rate at €1,13 that really is a bargain. £4,369,154.23
Or put it this way: less than what we just got for Jozabed

May I ask according to what source?
I've seen figures between 3,2m and 5m € (2,8m - 4,4m £). My guess is that we got about what we paid for him: £3,5m / €4m.
£4.5m according to Sky
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 10:53:58 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:52:48 PM
Quote from: twang on July 04, 2017, 10:25:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:00:22 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 04, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Absolutely that's a steal!

With the exchange rate at €1,13 that really is a bargain. £4,369,154.23
Or put it this way: less than what we just got for Jozabed

May I ask according to what source?
I've seen figures between 3,2m and 5m € (2,8m - 4,4m £). My guess is that we got about what we paid for him: £3,5m / €4m.
£4.5m according to Sky
Should be 4.5 million euros we made a small profit.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:56:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 10:53:58 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:52:48 PM
Quote from: twang on July 04, 2017, 10:25:33 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:00:22 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 04, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
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Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 04, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Fulham told to up their bid for Rolan.
yes 5 million euros up front with another 2.2 in add ons is what Bordeaux apparently seek
Pay the money fulham get the deal done!
Absolutely that's a steal!

With the exchange rate at €1,13 that really is a bargain. £4,369,154.23
Or put it this way: less than what we just got for Jozabed

May I ask according to what source?
I've seen figures between 3,2m and 5m € (2,8m - 4,4m £). My guess is that we got about what we paid for him: £3,5m / €4m.
£4.5m according to Sky
Should be 4.5 million euros we made a small profit.
Well probably breaking even minus the wages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 10:57:54 PM
Sivasspor have signed former Everton striker Arouna Koné.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 04, 2017, 11:01:11 PM
Huddersfield have bid £3.5m for Zanka Jørgensen
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 04, 2017, 11:04:44 PM
Huddersfield looking to sign Mathias Jorgensen, whom we were linked with, from FC Copenhagen. £3.5M. Absolute steal.

Also, Fenerbahce rumoured to be closing on a €5M deal for Rolan (though this is from a Turkish source that my not be reliable).

Hopefully with the ~8M from Malone and Jozabed we can get moving soon on some decent signings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 04, 2017, 11:29:29 PM
Apparently interested in this player - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidnei_(footballer,_born_1989)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 04, 2017, 11:49:28 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 04, 2017, 11:29:29 PM
Apparently interested in this player - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidnei_(footballer,_born_1989)

Need to sign him quickly because he is coming up to his 28th birthday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WONKYTONKY on July 05, 2017, 12:09:01 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 04, 2017, 11:29:29 PM
Apparently interested in this player - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidnei_(footballer,_born_1989)
Any links? this guy is immense! Big, fast, skillful and decent passer. One of my favourite defenders outside english leagues and perfect for current Fulham style.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 01:05:39 AM
http://services.pinkun.com/forums/pinkun-forums/cs/forums/2/3536898/ShowPost.aspx#3536898

Norwich lads bricking it over losing Jerome. 1.5m the rumoured fee. Agree with them on querying the logic of selling to strengthen a rival, which they're doing now with Howson
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:11:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:47:32 PM
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Quote from: westcliff white on July 04, 2017, 02:31:41 PM
Andre Gray is wanted by Everton i think.

Big risk on Britt has had his injury issues
Everton have spent £96m so far, surely they can't splash much more?
Everton just got a lot of TV money and are about to get 80 odd million for Lukaku so I reckon they have a bit they can spend
Fair enough. They also have a new owner.
and he isnt short of a bob or two

Looks like they're willing to sell Barkley too (quoting 50mill to Tottenham) to go with the sale of Lukaku, which could bring in roughly 130mill for the 2 of them and balancing that with some good additions across their entire squad. The purchase of Rooney on a free will be interesting, his wages sound extremely high, however the shirt sales could potentially cover a large amount of that, and rumours of bidding for Giroud as well suggests that they mean business this year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 05, 2017, 06:40:41 AM
Quote from: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:11:41 AM

Looks like they're willing to sell Barkley too (quoting 50mill to Tottenham) to go with the sale of Lukaku, which could bring in roughly 130mill for the 2 of them and balancing that with some good additions across their entire squad. The purchase of Rooney on a free will be interesting, his wages sound extremely high, however the shirt sales could potentially cover a large amount of that, and rumours of bidding for Giroud as well suggests that they mean business this year

Has their been a take over here??
I thought this was a Fulham FC Forum?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:44:43 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 05, 2017, 06:40:41 AM
Quote from: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:11:41 AM

Looks like they're willing to sell Barkley too (quoting 50mill to Tottenham) to go with the sale of Lukaku, which could bring in roughly 130mill for the 2 of them and balancing that with some good additions across their entire squad. The purchase of Rooney on a free will be interesting, his wages sound extremely high, however the shirt sales could potentially cover a large amount of that, and rumours of bidding for Giroud as well suggests that they mean business this year

Has their been a take over here??
I thought this was a Fulham FC Forum?
Fair point, I got a little distracted with the lack of activity here with any Fulham rumours and others had mentioned Everton and other clubs recent signings

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 06:58:31 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 05, 2017, 06:40:41 AM
Quote from: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:11:41 AM

Looks like they're willing to sell Barkley too (quoting 50mill to Tottenham) to go with the sale of Lukaku, which could bring in roughly 130mill for the 2 of them and balancing that with some good additions across their entire squad. The purchase of Rooney on a free will be interesting, his wages sound extremely high, however the shirt sales could potentially cover a large amount of that, and rumours of bidding for Giroud as well suggests that they mean business this year

Has their been a take over here??
I thought this was a Fulham FC Forum?

True,but it is the Silly Season thread and lots have commented on other transfer's which are taking place,mainly due to the fact we never have any.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 05, 2017, 07:01:22 AM
Quote from: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:44:43 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 05, 2017, 06:40:41 AM
Quote from: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:11:41 AM

Looks like they're willing to sell Barkley too (quoting 50mill to Tottenham) to go with the sale of Lukaku, which could bring in roughly 130mill for the 2 of them and balancing that with some good additions across their entire squad. The purchase of Rooney on a free will be interesting, his wages sound extremely high, however the shirt sales could potentially cover a large amount of that, and rumours of bidding for Giroud as well suggests that they mean business this year

Has their been a take over here??
I thought this was a Fulham FC Forum?
Fair point, I got a little distracted with the lack of activity here with any Fulham rumours and others had mentioned Everton and other clubs recent signings

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

So far teams in the Championship have mostly been leaking their best players and we have done well to avoid that - so far - otherwise there has been very little action
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 07:22:08 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 05, 2017, 06:40:41 AM
Quote from: aussierod on July 05, 2017, 06:11:41 AM

Looks like they're willing to sell Barkley too (quoting 50mill to Tottenham) to go with the sale of Lukaku, which could bring in roughly 130mill for the 2 of them and balancing that with some good additions across their entire squad. The purchase of Rooney on a free will be interesting, his wages sound extremely high, however the shirt sales could potentially cover a large amount of that, and rumours of bidding for Giroud as well suggests that they mean business this year

Has their been a take over here??
I thought this was a Fulham FC Forum?
think as long as it is about a transfer then this thread is what it is for, doesnt matter what team to me, lots of rumours mentioned around this thrread and lots of other clubs being mentioned onthis thread as well not just talk about everton
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 05, 2017, 08:52:22 AM

TFS Fulham @TFS_Fulham

Jokanovic is looking to sign Norwich frontman Cameron Jerome. #FFC

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 09:04:56 AM
Steve Mounié confirmed for Huddersfield
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 09:07:19 AM
Aiden McGeady off to Sunderland
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on July 05, 2017, 09:41:53 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 05, 2017, 08:52:22 AM

TFS Fulham @TFS_Fulham

Jokanovic is looking to sign Norwich frontman Cameron Jerome. #FFC

Should be FFS... Surely we can do better

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 09:46:01 AM
would suggest Jerome is one of two we will look to sign.

He does offer pace thorugh the middle and can play wide as well, not too bad an option to have. Maybe a plan b?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 05, 2017, 09:49:11 AM
Quote from: Texas White on July 05, 2017, 09:41:53 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 05, 2017, 08:52:22 AM

TFS Fulham @TFS_Fulham

Jokanovic is looking to sign Norwich frontman Cameron Jerome. #FFC

Should be FFS... Surely we can do better


I'd be extremely happy if our striking options this season are Rolán and Jerome, provided of course that Jerome comes pretty cheap.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on July 05, 2017, 09:50:41 AM
Gone from trying to sign a decent standard of player in Mounie to Jerome... really!?
We knew we needed 1 or 2 strikers and to bring players in early to gel..... same old same old.
And I be said it on another thread... We were lucky last year not to pick up many injuries. Can't see us being so luck this year and with a wafer thin squad....
Some tough games in August. I would have liked to see us more active in the market.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on July 05, 2017, 10:52:20 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 09:56:41 AM
If we were to sign Kalas and Rolan for the first XI, then Djalo and Jerome and a couple of others as squad players you'd have to be happy with that IMO.

I was mugging Jerome off in the other thread, but this situation would be extremely satisfactory.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 11:32:45 AM
NFR - Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to breaking their transfer record, with Portuguese international Ruben Neves expected to sign from Porto for around £15million in the next week, according to Sky sources

How are Wolves not breaching FFP? They constantly seem to be spending loads of money every transfer window (just checked and they spent 30m net last year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 05, 2017, 11:51:18 AM
All the best to Jack Grimmer who has signed a two-year deal with Coventry.

https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/signing-jack-grimmer-joins-coventry-city/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 05, 2017, 11:59:51 AM
Good Luck Jack. Off to a club who really ought to be much higher up the league pyramid, with whom we share the legend Jimmy Hill. I'm slightly surprised he hasn't gone to Shrewbury Town, but ho hum.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 12:43:01 PM
Quote from: twang on July 05, 2017, 11:51:18 AM
All the best to Jack Grimmer who has signed a two-year deal with Coventry.

https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/signing-jack-grimmer-joins-coventry-city/

Good move for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 05, 2017, 12:54:54 PM
Zouma  wants London loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 05, 2017, 12:58:11 PM
How much would you be happy with us spending this summer?

Selling Jozabed for 4.5 Mil and Malone for 3.5 mil brings in 8 mil. As well as taking Scott Parker off the wage bill We outlayed .8 mil for Djalo so how come we are not spending big and looking in the bargain bin for players like Cameron Jerome. If a fee of a couple of million stops us from getting our targets, such as Rolan maybe there is something in the Joka story. We should spend at least 15 mil this window I think
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 01:03:44 PM
Hull City make improved bid for Cardiff striker Kenneth Zohore, according to Sky sources.

Thats a shame, I thought he was brilliant against us, and wouldnt have minded us going for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 05, 2017, 01:04:59 PM
Sorry to disappoint, but, we will NOT be heavily investing this summer. The bulk of our spend will be tying down Cairney and Sess, possibly bringing in Kalas (if he comes) but, you'll find most of our business will be around the Djalo type level, or loans. If you're expecting the Club to spend 20M, forget it.   
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:07:07 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 05, 2017, 12:58:11 PM
How much would you be happy with us spending this summer?

Selling Jozabed for 4.5 Mil and Malone for 3.5 mil brings in 8 mil. As well as taking Scott Parker off the wage bill We outlayed .8 mil for Djalo so how come we are not spending big and looking in the bargain bin for players like Cameron Jerome. If a fee of a couple of million stops us from getting our targets, such as Rolan maybe there is something in the Joka story. We should spend at least 15 mil this window I think
the money for Jozabad is in euros and two who knows who we are looking at as well as the recently speculated Jerome.

The last few years we have been very coy on who we target and how much is leaked out in the press. if speculation is right then Jerome isnt a bad signing as a plan b and that maybe (if it is true) what the club are thinking
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 05, 2017, 01:10:36 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 01:03:44 PM
Hull City make improved bid for Cardiff striker Kenneth Zohore, according to Sky sources.

Thats a shame, I thought he was brilliant against us, and wouldnt have minded us going for him

Zohore tops my list of realistic striker targets. Would be very disappointing if he ends up at Hull instead of here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 05, 2017, 01:19:46 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 05, 2017, 12:54:54 PM
Zouma  wants London loan

The idea that a player like this is being touted as a loan just goes to show how screwed-up our game has become.
The only dispute seems to be whether he goes to France (manager's preference) or 'another London club' (player's preference).
He would walk into most PL teams and, despite his recent ACL injury, would be an enormous short-term asset to wherever he might go. As I see it (presumably Chelsea would take care of a percentage of his salary) the only drawback would be that he would be a dead-end for the loanee club. Unlike Kalas there would be no chance of affording him full time.
Let's get Kalas over the line.

...Unless this means that Chelsea are going to keep Kalas. With Terry gone they must be down to their last half-dozen CBs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 01:22:00 PM
I've got a feeling in my water,that we are going to go back in with an offer for Chris Martin.
Nothing surprises me anymore with our club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:22:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 01:20:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark

my word. if we paid £3m for him i'd say we'd overpaid. this tells me that notwithstanding the weak pound, we absolutely must do our striker shopping in europe rather than the ridiculously inflated championship market
my thoughts too base don the rumoured fee wanted. Can't believe that would be true even if it was some now and rest in add ons it is a huge fee. 5 million tops for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 05, 2017, 01:26:50 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 05, 2017, 01:04:59 PM
Sorry to disappoint, but, we will NOT be heavily investing this summer. The bulk of our spend will be tying down Cairney and Sess, possibly bringing in Kalas (if he comes) but, you'll find most of our business will be around the Djalo type level, or loans. If you're expecting the Club to spend 20M, forget it.   
But why would we listen to you? You are one of the front runners to be downbeat voice of FOF. I just don't understand why you would post this?
Do you have inside knowledge? I somehow doubt it. Fair enough if its your opinion but it is just that. It is not a statement of FACT but you make it sound like its a statement from the club.

I accept that I should probably just ignore negative posts that wind me up. I will try
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 01:38:43 PM
How can anyone say categorically that we won't spend big? The bulk of our spend on Cairney and Sess? As Sess' first contract I'm sure it doesn't break the bank and is affordable yet awards Sess a healthy wage, and for all intents, Cairneys contract was reported as a contract extension, not a new contract. If there's a rise there then surely Parker, Tunnicliffe and Jozabeds wages can pay for it in relation to last years wages

Just saying something negative doesn't make it more believable when you back it up with flawed logic.  There are plenty of options available this summer, and it's still 5th July, have as many opinions as you want but don't try to passs them on as fact. That's what the Sun and Mirror are for
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 05, 2017, 01:40:47 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 05, 2017, 01:38:43 PM
How can anyone say categorically that we won't spend big? The bulk of our spend on Cairney and Sess? As Sess' first contract I'm sure it doesn't break the bank and is affordable yet awards Sess a healthy wage, and for all intents, Cairneys contract was reported as a contract extension, not a new contract. If there's a rise there then surely Parker, Tunnicliffe and Jozabeds wages can pay for it in relation to last years wages

Just saying something negative doesn't make it more believable when you back it up with flawed logic.  There are plenty of options available this summer, and it's still 5th July, have as many opinions as you want but don't try to passs them on as fact. That's what the Sun and Mirror are for

Wasn't Parker on like £35k a week as well? He was one of our highest earners.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 01:42:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:22:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 01:20:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark

my word. if we paid £3m for him i'd say we'd overpaid. this tells me that notwithstanding the weak pound, we absolutely must do our striker shopping in europe rather than the ridiculously inflated championship market
my thoughts too base don the rumoured fee wanted. Can't believe that would be true even if it was some now and rest in add ons it is a huge fee. 5 million tops for me

Alluded to this in previous thread but with parachute money available at end of season, selling big name players like Maguire and Robertson maybe and getting rid of high earners like Davies and Maloney, it's not a question to Cardiff of how much Zohore is worth, it's a question of how trigger happy, desperate and eager Hull would be to buy, and therefore vastly increase the asking price . New manager / first impression/ bounceback

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:48:02 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 05, 2017, 01:42:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:22:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 01:20:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark

my word. if we paid £3m for him i'd say we'd overpaid. this tells me that notwithstanding the weak pound, we absolutely must do our striker shopping in europe rather than the ridiculously inflated championship market
my thoughts too base don the rumoured fee wanted. Can't believe that would be true even if it was some now and rest in add ons it is a huge fee. 5 million tops for me

Alluded to this in previous thread but with parachute money available at end of season, selling big name players like Maguire and Robertson maybe and getting rid of high earners like Davies and Maloney, it's not a question to Cardiff of how much Zohore is worth, it's a question of how trigger happy, desperate and eager Hull would be to buy, and therefore vastly increase the asking price . New manager / first impression/ bounceback


agree 100% but if someone is willing to pay it they wont take less form anyone else in the same window, doesnt make sense. BUt your logic is what i agree with
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 05, 2017, 01:48:41 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 05, 2017, 01:38:43 PM
How can anyone say categorically that we won't spend big? The bulk of our spend on Cairney and Sess? As Sess' first contract I'm sure it doesn't break the bank and is affordable yet awards Sess a healthy wage, and for all intents, Cairneys contract was reported as a contract extension, not a new contract. If there's a rise there then surely Parker, Tunnicliffe and Jozabeds wages can pay for it in relation to last years wages

Just saying something negative doesn't make it more believable when you back it up with flawed logic.  There are plenty of options available this summer, and it's still 5th July, have as many opinions as you want but don't try to passs them on as fact. That's what the Sun and Mirror are for

Because, I know otherwise, and, expect he majority of our new signings to be foreign. The Club, like it or not, has a policy in place, and that policy, is to deploy scouts Europe wide, and pick up gems, based on statistics. If you think we're going to go and spend 10M outright on a player, and make the headlines, then you're seriously going to be disappointed.

Also, 'self sustainable' football, quoted by the Khans, means that we will sell, every season, an asset, or assets, close to that 10M mark, to fund the first team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark
12 million pounds is a lot of money for a player who has been good for half a season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:04:06 PM
Also I can see Jerome being very similar to Chris Martin
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 02:11:08 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark
12 million pounds is a lot of money for a player who has been good for half a season.
indeed it is, as i said 5 million tops for me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 02:16:10 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark
12 million pounds is a lot of money for a player who has been good for half a season.

Patrick Roberts, Nathan Ake, Aaron Mooy, Jordan Pickford, Michael Keane, Christian Atsu, Jonathan Kodjia, Scott Hogan

All bought for silly money by silly clubs on the basis of one of 2 good years

It's the going rate and a growing trend
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:20:53 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 05, 2017, 02:16:10 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 01:17:33 PM
rumour is  cardiff looking for a deal around the 12 million mark
12 million pounds is a lot of money for a player who has been good for half a season.

Patrick Roberts, Nathan Ake, Aaron Mooy, Jordan Pickford, Michael Keane, Christian Atsu, Jonathan Kodjia, Scott Hogan

All bought for silly money by silly clubs on the basis of one of 2 good years

It's the going rate and a growing trend
2 years I think is fine, but anything less and you're taking a big risk.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:21:41 PM
Asamoah Gyan, who we *ahem* almost signed last year has gone to Kayserispor.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 02:21:48 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 09:04:56 AM
Steve Mounié confirmed for Huddersfield

Going rate was always 10m plus. They signed him for reported 11m. http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40503864

Guessing this was a pie in the sky offer by our club who need to look at ambitious but realistic signings.
Or a leak by the selling club faking our interest to raise the price
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:21:41 PM
Asamoah Gyan, who we *ahem* almost signed last year has gone to Kayserispor.

From China to Turkey via a loan in Dubai .... playing a bit of football along the way, what a guy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:25:27 PM
Fenerbahce are closing in on Rolán for 5m€ according to a Turkish site.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 02:33:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 02:25:27 PM
Fenerbahce are closing in on Rolán for 5m€ according to a Turkish site.
thats what they have offered but they also need to meat the 7.2 million euros in total
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 02:34:05 PM
GWL saying Malone to complete Huddersfield move in next 24 hours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:42:10 PM
Probably not a popular opinion, but as someone else said, we we bring in another striker, i'd love to see Cameron Jerome as a squad backup/competition for first spot. Strong, relatively quick, can finish when in form. Really think he'd fit our team well and would be a decent alternative and if hitting form, an asset for a team that create plenty of chances. Having said that, I'd still like more options, not just him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.

Wouldn't we all but we have to be realistic....
Title: Malone only 1 year left on contract ....
Post by: howitis on July 05, 2017, 03:04:51 PM
Cant see us getting anything north of £1.5/£2m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 05, 2017, 03:13:53 PM
Can´t see Malone in any pics from Poland. Looks a gonner.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 05, 2017, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 05, 2017, 03:13:53 PM
Can´t see Malone in any pics from Poland. Looks a gonner.

Not Bettinelli either. Or have I missed him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 05, 2017, 03:33:13 PM
Shame that Malone is going but this must mean Sess is now 1st choice so it will be fine. Don't want us anywhere near Jerome. Don't like the lack of links that we have going on a month away from the start of the season without a striker. Don't see Kalas joining unfortunately
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 03:40:30 PM
if we are to believe the Jerome rumour he has 34 goals in his last 81 championship games

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 05, 2017, 03:44:17 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 05, 2017, 03:13:53 PM
Can´t see Malone in any pics from Poland. Looks a gonner.

Malone has passed his medical at Huddersfield, and will be announced in the next 24 hours. Expected value is 3.5M, plus addons. Bettinelli has been told not to expect to be No.1 next season, as Slav wants an experienced keeper, and has handed in a transfer request.   
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 05, 2017, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 03:40:30 PM
if we are to believe the Jerome rumour he has 34 goals in his last 81 championship games



16  and 18 in  his last two Championship seasons. Struggled in the Prem but this is his level. Would be a welcomed addition for me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 05, 2017, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 03:40:30 PM
if we are to believe the Jerome rumour he has 34 goals in his last 81 championship games



16  and 18 in  his last two Championship seasons. Struggled in the Prem but this is his level. Would be a welcomed addition for me.
agree struggled in the prem, but past performance is no guarentee on future performances
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 04:05:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 05, 2017, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 03:40:30 PM
if we are to believe the Jerome rumour he has 34 goals in his last 81 championship games



16  and 18 in  his last two Championship seasons. Struggled in the Prem but this is his level. Would be a welcomed addition for me.
agree struggled in the prem, but past performance is no guarentee on future performances

So we shouldn't write him off immediately either then?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 05, 2017, 04:29:34 PM
Quote from: twang on July 05, 2017, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 05, 2017, 03:13:53 PM
Can´t see Malone in any pics from Poland. Looks a gonner.

Not Bettinelli either. Or have I missed him?
Someone on another forum saying Bettinelli off to Bristol City with Flint coming our way
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 04:42:56 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.

Wouldn't we all but we have to be realistic....

Why is that unrealistic?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 05, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 04:42:56 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.

Wouldn't we all but we have to be realistic....

Why is that unrealistic?

Ings is on 60k a week, Austin is on 55k a week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on July 05, 2017, 04:52:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 05, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 04:42:56 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.

Wouldn't we all but we have to be realistic....

Why is that unrealistic?

Ings is on 60k a week, Austin is on 55k a week

In certain cases I believe parent clubs pay wages (or part) especially if they want to get a player fit. I stand to be corrected tho'
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 05:23:38 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 05, 2017, 04:52:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 05, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 04:42:56 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.

Wouldn't we all but we have to be realistic....

Why is that unrealistic?

Ings is on 60k a week, Austin is on 55k a week

In certain cases I believe parent clubs pay wages (or part) especially if they want to get a player fit. I stand to be corrected tho'

That's perfectly correct, we would only pay a part of his wages,
Don't see either Austin or Ings getting a start at their parent club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 05:23:38 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 05, 2017, 04:52:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 05, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 04:42:56 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.

Wouldn't we all but we have to be realistic....

Why is that unrealistic?

Ings is on 60k a week, Austin is on 55k a week

In certain cases I believe parent clubs pay wages (or part) especially if they want to get a player fit. I stand to be corrected tho'

That's perfectly correct, we would only pay a part of his wages,
Don't see either Austin or Ings getting a start at their parent club.
And I don't see them wanting to drop down to the Championship.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 05:41:45 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 05:23:38 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 05, 2017, 04:52:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 05, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 04:42:56 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 05, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Not interested in Cameron Jerome at all , would much rather we went for either Charlie Austin or Danny Ings on a season long loan.

Wouldn't we all but we have to be realistic....

Why is that unrealistic?

Ings is on 60k a week, Austin is on 55k a week

In certain cases I believe parent clubs pay wages (or part) especially if they want to get a player fit. I stand to be corrected tho'

That's perfectly correct, we would only pay a part of his wages,
Don't see either Austin or Ings getting a start at their parent club.
And I don't see them wanting to drop down to the Championship.

Its not impossible granted, but really unlikely that those players will both take a drop AND the parent club paying the majority of wages. Stranger things have happened but call me cynical, I think its unlikely. Plenty of bottom half of EPL teams would likely take Austin on too (or according to wives family who are Saints STH, think he has a future there still).....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 05:43:48 PM
Emmanuel Emenike has signed for Olimpiacos.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 05, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
At what point do we start panicking as fans if there are no stand out signings soon.Im watching our rivals sign players and and one of our stand out performers from last season is about to join Huddersfield.I do hope Slav's feathers are not being ruffled.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 05:56:25 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on July 05, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
At what point do we start panicking as fans if there are no stand out signings soon.Im watching our rivals sign players and and one of our stand out performers from last season is about to join Huddersfield.I do hope Slav's feathers are not being ruffled.

Well after last seasons transfer activity in January. I would say now would be a good time. Losing players but not yet bringing any in bar one. Something to be concerned about. In January people kept saying wait, it will happen and it never did.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 05, 2017, 06:00:07 PM
Will we have enough players to field a team, or are we joining a five a side League.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 05, 2017, 06:00:59 PM
"There's nothing to worry about - we'll be fine": M. Jol.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 05, 2017, 06:01:27 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 05:56:25 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on July 05, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
At what point do we start panicking as fans if there are no stand out signings soon.Im watching our rivals sign players and and one of our stand out performers from last season is about to join Huddersfield.I do hope Slav's feathers are not being ruffled.

Well after last seasons transfer activity in January. I would say now would be a good time. Losing players but not yet bringing any in bar one. Something to be concerned about. In January people kept saying wait, it will happen and it never did.

How many players did we bring in during the pre season transfer window though?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 05, 2017, 06:31:27 PM
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/05/malone-joins-terriers?utm_source=Hoot&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Social-geoff

Malone Joins Terriers
Wednesday 5 July 2017 18:30
The Club can confirm that Scott Malone has joined Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

Malone arrived at Fulham last summer in a swap deal that saw Jazz Richards go the other way to Cardiff City.

He shared the left-back berth with the emerging Ryan Sessegnon as the Whites reached the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs.

Everyone at Fulham would like to thank Scott for his efforts in the 2016/17 season, and wish him the best of luck in the Premier League.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 05, 2017, 06:33:19 PM
Malone gone, confirmed on Huddersfield site.

https://mobile.twitter.com/htafcdotcom/status/882652765490745344/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownatthemac.proboards.com%2Fthread%2F106183%2Fscott-malone%3Fpage%3D5
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 05, 2017, 06:35:00 PM
Big Mistake!
I thought we were told we would keep our best players as we have NO need to sell?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 05, 2017, 06:37:03 PM
So we've lost malone jozzabed kalas piano and Martin. Need a big window just to stay at the level we were at
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 05, 2017, 06:38:15 PM
Jim White‏Verified account
@JimWhite
PL new boys @htafcdotcom have signed Fulham left-back Scott Malone - three year deal, could be worth £5million.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 05, 2017, 06:38:41 PM
And parker
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 06:39:04 PM
I'll take £5m for Malone any day
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on July 05, 2017, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 05, 2017, 06:37:03 PM
So we've lost malone jozzabed kalas piano and Martin. Need a big window just to stay at the level we were at
But we've signed Djalo.... What's to worry about? We missed the opportunity in January to push on by not signing a striker. It appears the recruitment team have not learned....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 05, 2017, 06:42:50 PM
Not happy at all with this window so far. Need players in for depth and they need time to settle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 05, 2017, 06:51:04 PM
Quote from: David I on July 05, 2017, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 05, 2017, 06:37:03 PM
So we've lost malone jozzabed kalas piano and Martin. Need a big window just to stay at the level we were at
But we've signed Djalo.... What's to worry about? We missed the opportunity in January to push on by not signing a striker. It appears the recruitment team have not learned....

come on its not like we needed a forward for at least a year, these things take time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 06:51:11 PM
Benik Afobe Bournemouth to Wolves looks on,8 million bid.
John Walters Stoke to Burnley 3 million.
Forest sign Barrie McKay from Rangers,Cardiff set to get another signing that's 8 between them.
Title: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Allestree andy on July 05, 2017, 06:53:49 PM
MALONE SIGNS

Huddersfield Town have signed Fulham left-back Scott Malone for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old has initially signed a three-year contact to complete a deal which we understand could be worth up to around £5m.

comments anyone
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: MikeW on July 05, 2017, 07:00:15 PM
Sorry but this is pretty poor judgement by Fulham.  Malone was way more than a squad player and with Sess playing in front him gave us good defensive cover while the youngster marauded forward.  I cannot believe the manager rubber stamped this.  Whatever the fee, we don't need the money do we?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 07:00:39 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 05, 2017, 06:38:41 PM
And parker

And Hilda the tealady gone to Corinthian Casuals.
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 05, 2017, 07:01:09 PM
A strange decision. Unless they have something up their sleeve.
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 07:03:22 PM
5m is a figure just plucked from the air. It's undisclosed and likely to be less than that. Whatever the figure, going by the wording of the Fulham statement , him staying on would be in the way of Sessegnons progression.
We accepted a bid , and I'm sure it wasn't an earth shattering bid, so I hope there's a proper plan in place to use the funds because I seriously doubt Sess can do 46 games at a high consistent level. He's great but he should be allowed the chance to make mistakes or have an off day and for that he needs proper competition and rotation for his spot.

I don't even see his spot as being left back in future, and Odoi for 46 games at left back isn't enough in my opinion
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Arthur on July 05, 2017, 07:04:14 PM
My guess is that Malone asked to leave. My hunch is that he wasn't happy sharing so much game time with Sessegnon and could see that the balance would only tip further towards Ryan this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 05, 2017, 07:04:57 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 07:00:39 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 05, 2017, 06:38:41 PM
And parker

And Hilda the tealady gone to Corinthian Casuals.
I will miss her more than I will Parker, to be fair 😉
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Were getting his brother Bugsy to replace him.. fp.gif
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Holders on July 05, 2017, 07:07:09 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 05, 2017, 07:04:14 PM
My guess is that Malone asked to leave. My hunch is that he wasn't happy sharing so much game time with Sessegnon and could see that the balance would only tip further towards Ryan this season.

My thoughts entirely. Now we just have to bring in an upgrade.
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: bobbo on July 05, 2017, 07:09:06 PM
Not impressed with this decision , he was very good for us last season. Definately one of the cogs in our excellent wheel.
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: f321ffc on July 05, 2017, 07:11:47 PM
From the ITK on TIFF who broke the news some days ago, "basically they would not discuss a new contact after season ended with him and when Huddersfield made a bid for him he told club he wanted to go then it was just about agreeing a fee but they didn't even try and keep him"
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Tom_FFC on July 05, 2017, 07:14:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmQkPTe4EDk

Malones interview @ Huddersfield
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: AlexW132 on July 05, 2017, 07:18:09 PM
If true, £5m is quality
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Tabby on July 05, 2017, 07:22:10 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 05, 2017, 07:11:47 PM
From the ITK on TIFF who broke the news some days ago, "basically they would not discuss a new contact after season ended with him and when Huddersfield made a bid for him he told club he wanted to go then it was just about agreeing a fee but they didn't even try and keep him"

Would indicate that Slavisa didn't rate him very highly if true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 05, 2017, 07:23:10 PM
Malone will get roasted alive in the Prem & spat out for breakfast.
Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: EastEndWhite on July 05, 2017, 07:26:24 PM
Sorry to see him go but hope he does well in the Premiership.

Title: Re: MALONE SIGNS
Post by: Artful Dodger on July 05, 2017, 07:29:12 PM
To be fair to Malone,  it's probably his last, if not only, chance to play in the premier league given his age. He was excellent for us last year but hopefully we can get someone equally as good to replace him.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 05, 2017, 07:48:49 PM
Quote from: Artful Dodger on July 05, 2017, 07:29:12 PM
To be fair to Malone,  it's probably his last, if not only, chance to play in the premier league given his age. He was excellent for us last year but hopefully we can get someone equally as good to replace him.

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Plus he 26and it's his pay day probably at least double his wages the 5m could be his contract over the 3 years, 32k a week cant blame the lad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on July 05, 2017, 07:51:16 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 05, 2017, 07:07:09 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 05, 2017, 07:04:14 PM
My guess is that Malone asked to leave. My hunch is that he wasn't happy sharing so much game time with Sessegnon and could see that the balance would only tip further towards Ryan this season.

My thoughts entirely. Now we just have to bring in an upgrade.
Agree 100%, its a good move for Malone and for the club. As much as he was great in terms of his attitude and contributed a couple of really key goals, he worked hard to get into many great overlapping positions but then was more often than not let down by his crossing being very poor. Bringing in someone else to spell Sessignon will be a goal or it just may persuade them to keep Odoi, as he can play either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 05, 2017, 07:54:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 07:37:19 PM
Going into this window my personal concern was we needed a good striker, good CB (such as kalas) and a few squad players, which might cost £15m+ so we might have to sell Sessegnon or Cairney to fund part of that...

Now in the last few days we've got Sessegnon and Cairney to sign contract extensions and raised the best part of £10m by selling someone who was even getting in the team (Jozabed) and probably the weakest player who was (Malone).

I agree we need to move quickly now and sign a striker but so far IMO this window has been bloody fantastic for us!!

049:gif
:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St Eve on July 05, 2017, 08:01:46 PM
Sorry to lose Malone. Swapping him for Richards was a master stroke and hopefully we got a good fee for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 05, 2017, 08:03:52 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

The squad is also far stronger than it was last summer. This summer we have to be right about recruits in a few key positions. Last, we had to be right all over the pitch pretty much. We've got at least 80% or so of our 1st team in for pre-season this go 'round which should set us up fairly well going into early season. No time to panic (not saying you are). We just have to trust the club to get those right few in the door.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 08:18:29 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 05, 2017, 08:03:52 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

The squad is also far stronger than it was last summer. This summer we have to be right about recruits in a few key positions. Last, we had to be right all over the pitch pretty much. We've got at least 80% or so of our 1st team in for pre-season this go 'round which should set us up fairly well going into early season. No time to panic (not saying you are). We just have to trust the club to get those right few in the door.

We need a keeper, a centre half and a forward minimum. That hasn't changed from last Summer. We tried a few defenders but as yet haven't found the right ones. We tried a new keeper but he hasn't impressed enough. Yes it is early but then trusting the club has never been a great idea. :012:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

Can you point to a single team that has all of their business done with a full 31 Days until the season start? The best bit of business we could've done this summer was extending Cairney's deal and that's already done. Start panicking at the start of August, not the start of July.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 05, 2017, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 05, 2017, 07:23:10 PM
Malone will get roasted alive in the Prem & spat out for breakfast.

Totally agree. although he got goals for us his defensive play was awful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
I'm very unhappy with the sale of Malone, and highly doubt that in the current transfer climate that we can replace him with an equal replacement, let alone an improvement. It baffles me that people think this was a good sale. He was unbelievably good for us last year, and good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 08:26:59 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

Can you point to a single team that has all of their business done with a full 31 Days until the season start? The best bit of business we could've done this summer was extending Cairney's deal and that's already done. Start panicking at the start of August, not the start of July.

But it is not panicking. We were saying the same thing this time last year. So as of today we are a weaker  squad. We can all say it is early days. But this time last Summer we had fans saying what you are saying. Still need a keeper, a centre half and a forward. Same as this time last Summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 05, 2017, 08:37:07 PM
Let's put it this way. Whatever the fee for Malone, it is far more than we would have got for Richards.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 05, 2017, 08:46:47 PM
Quote from: YoungsBitter on July 05, 2017, 07:51:16 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 05, 2017, 07:07:09 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 05, 2017, 07:04:14 PM
My guess is that Malone asked to leave. My hunch is that he wasn't happy sharing so much game time with Sessegnon and could see that the balance would only tip further towards Ryan this season.

My thoughts entirely. Now we just have to bring in an upgrade.
Agree 100%, its a good move for Malone and for the club. As much as he was great in terms of his attitude and contributed a couple of really key goals, he worked hard to get into many great overlapping positions but then was more often than not let down by his crossing being very poor. Bringing in someone else to spell Sessignon will be a goal or it just may persuade them to keep Odoi, as he can play either.

Agree with this.   Had we gone up then I would have been looking at a new LB.  So this seems to work for everyone.  Scott gets a tilt at the top flight and we get money to put towards a no9 and a CB.  I hope.

"Thanks" for a fantastic season for us Scott and best wishes to you in the Premiership
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on July 05, 2017, 09:00:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 08:32:42 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find

really? the only bad full-back i can remember us having in the last decade or more was garbutt
That's quite the nicest thing said about Zverotic, Voser or Jazz on this board in a long while!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 09:01:14 PM
I personally thought the clubs wish you well message about Malone leaving was a different sort of tone to usual
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 05, 2017, 09:09:07 PM
Oudi and sess to cover malones berth.
Enjoy the P.L scott malone and thanks for a great season last season..
Hope we pay the money for kalas and a striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 05, 2017, 09:09:11 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
I'm very unhappy with the sale of Malone, and highly doubt that in the current transfer climate that we can replace him with an equal replacement, let alone an improvement. It baffles me that people think this was a good sale. He was unbelievably good for us last year, and good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find
Agree, left back has been a problem position for a long while, it will be difficult to replace Malone.
Sess.can play there of course but t is going to put pressure on a young player whose interests may have best been served playing in another position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 05, 2017, 09:11:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 09:01:14 PM
I personally thought the clubs wish you well message about Malone leaving was a different sort of tone to usual

It wasn't Sarah though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 05, 2017, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 09:01:14 PM
I personally thought the clubs wish you well message about Malone leaving was a different sort of tone to usual

Would that be the "he shared the LB berth with the emerging Ryan" looking forward comment?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 09:15:18 PM
Quote from: filham on July 05, 2017, 09:09:11 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
I'm very unhappy with the sale of Malone, and highly doubt that in the current transfer climate that we can replace him with an equal replacement, let alone an improvement. It baffles me that people think this was a good sale. He was unbelievably good for us last year, and good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find
Agree, left back has been a problem position for a long while, it will be difficult to replace Malone.
Sess.can play there of course but t is going to put pressure on a young player whose interests may have best been served playing in another position.
was his choice and not the clubs, wanted to play in the prem, rumoured fee will be upto 5 million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 09:15:54 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 08:26:59 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

Can you point to a single team that has all of their business done with a full 31 Days until the season start? The best bit of business we could've done this summer was extending Cairney's deal and that's already done. Start panicking at the start of August, not the start of July.

But it is not panicking. We were saying the same thing this time last year. So as of today we are a weaker  squad. We can all say it is early days. But this time last Summer we had fans saying what you are saying. Still need a keeper, a centre half and a forward. Same as this time last Summer.

Last summer we signed Button, Sigurdsson and then Kalas and Martin on loan. Who were all good enough on paper. If we hadn't have signed anyone then I'd get your point, but it's not like we didn't sign players last summer. In fact last summer was probably our best window in god knows how long.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 05, 2017, 09:16:22 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 05, 2017, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 05, 2017, 09:01:14 PM
I personally thought the clubs wish you well message about Malone leaving was a different sort of tone to usual

Would that be the "he shared the LB berth with the emerging Ryan" looking forward comment?

I think that is an odd way of phrasing it when Malone played twice as much as Ryan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on July 05, 2017, 09:35:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 09:23:17 PM
Quote from: Carborundum on July 05, 2017, 09:00:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 08:32:42 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find

really? the only bad full-back i can remember us having in the last decade or more was garbutt
That's quite the nicest thing said about Zverotic, Voser or Jazz on this board in a long while!

Zverotic and Voser played what, 5 games between them?!
You have a point with Jazz
But still, even in the crappest times we've generally been ok at full-back. By far the Easiest and cheapest position to replace especially when the outgoing player was nothing special
I agree.  The way we play tends to flatter full backs and expose centre backs.  Kevin McDonald does a heck of a job keeping the wheels on it all and even then we concede more than rivals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 05, 2017, 09:51:06 PM
Good luck Scott, thanks for an excellent season and I'm personally sorry to see you leave.
I hope you don't read this, though, because it would mean that you've probably seen all the previous bs posted about you - by people who sang your praises during last season, no less!
I hope. You do really well lad - all the best.

All I can say is: if this was Slavisias decision then fine,because I trust in him explicitly - he must have a plan?
I see no reason to attempt to suggest he is not a good player though!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 05, 2017, 10:10:58 PM
Watch the reaction of Scott Malone when he was taken off vs Villa home and Reading away 2nd leg. His attitude towards Jokanovic and being subbed says it all about their relationship.

Obviously I don't know that as a fact but body language says alot about 2 people's relationship.

This move makes sense 1) because it's good business 2) Because by selling Jozabed & Malone who are replaceable instead of Cairney makes us stronger 3) if the club didn't even put up a fight to keep him that imo helps my theory that Joka wasn't that keen on him anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 05, 2017, 10:17:16 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
I'm very unhappy with the sale of Malone, and highly doubt that in the current transfer climate that we can replace him with an equal replacement, let alone an improvement. It baffles me that people think this was a good sale. He was unbelievably good for us last year, and good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find

I agree entirely, another error of judgement by the club.
The Exit gate needs oiling due to the over use. Whereas the incoming gate is covered with cobwebs and tumbleweed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on July 05, 2017, 10:30:10 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 05, 2017, 09:51:06 PM
Good luck Scott, thanks for an excellent season and I'm personally sorry to see you leave.
I hope you don't read this, though, because it would mean that you've probably seen all the previous bs posted about you - by people who sang your praises during last season, no less!
I hope. You do really well lad - all the best.

All I can say is: if this was Slavisias decision then fine,because I trust in him explicitly - he must have a plan?
I see no reason to attempt to suggest he is not a good player though!
I think he will be missed, 1 of our best players last season and also 1 of the guys who showed the most commitment. Some of the comments posted on here about him are very sad and people have very short memories!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: J.Perkins on July 05, 2017, 10:30:21 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 05, 2017, 10:17:16 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
I'm very unhappy with the sale of Malone, and highly doubt that in the current transfer climate that we can replace him with an equal replacement, let alone an improvement. It baffles me that people think this was a good sale. He was unbelievably good for us last year, and good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find

I agree entirely, another error of judgement by the club.
The Exit gate needs oiling due to the over use. Whereas the incoming gate is covered with cobwebs and tumbleweed.

No one even thought of Malone before we bought him. We found him out of nowhere, and he did a job above our expectations. You think our transfer policy has got that bad we'll fail to replace him? I disagree.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on July 05, 2017, 10:31:02 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 05, 2017, 10:17:16 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
I'm very unhappy with the sale of Malone, and highly doubt that in the current transfer climate that we can replace him with an equal replacement, let alone an improvement. It baffles me that people think this was a good sale. He was unbelievably good for us last year, and good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find

I agree entirely, another error of judgement by the club.
The Exit gate needs oiling due to the over use. Whereas the incoming gate is covered with cobwebs and tumbleweed.
About the time you became extinct then?? (lol)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on July 05, 2017, 10:32:40 PM
Quote from: J.Perkins on July 05, 2017, 10:30:21 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 05, 2017, 10:17:16 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 05, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
I'm very unhappy with the sale of Malone, and highly doubt that in the current transfer climate that we can replace him with an equal replacement, let alone an improvement. It baffles me that people think this was a good sale. He was unbelievably good for us last year, and good full backs, especially those who can play in a system like ours are hard to find

I agree entirely, another error of judgement by the club.
The Exit gate needs oiling due to the over use. Whereas the incoming gate is covered with cobwebs and tumbleweed.

No one even thought of Malone before we bought him. We found him out of nowhere, and he did a job above our expectations. You think our transfer policy has got that bad we'll fail to replace him? I disagree.
We will all have to watch this space then. We won't fail to replace him, but whether we replace him with somebody as good, as I said we will have to wait and see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on July 05, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 09:15:54 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 08:26:59 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

Can you point to a single team that has all of their business done with a full 31 Days until the season start? The best bit of business we could've done this summer was extending Cairney's deal and that's already done. Start panicking at the start of August, not the start of July.

But it is not panicking. We were saying the same thing this time last year. So as of today we are a weaker  squad. We can all say it is early days. But this time last Summer we had fans saying what you are saying. Still need a keeper, a centre half and a forward. Same as this time last Summer.

Last summer we signed Button, Sigurdsson and then Kalas and Martin on loan. Who were all good enough on paper. If we hadn't have signed anyone then I'd get your point, but it's not like we didn't sign players last summer. In fact last summer was probably our best window in god knows how long.
This might turn out to be a better window, disposing of a lot of the deadwood we brought in last year!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 05, 2017, 10:42:00 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Striker?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 05, 2017, 10:43:02 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

You mates with mystic meg?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 10:43:05 PM
Quote from: davew on July 05, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 09:15:54 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 08:26:59 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

Can you point to a single team that has all of their business done with a full 31 Days until the season start? The best bit of business we could've done this summer was extending Cairney's deal and that's already done. Start panicking at the start of August, not the start of July.

But it is not panicking. We were saying the same thing this time last year. So as of today we are a weaker  squad. We can all say it is early days. But this time last Summer we had fans saying what you are saying. Still need a keeper, a centre half and a forward. Same as this time last Summer.

Last summer we signed Button, Sigurdsson and then Kalas and Martin on loan. Who were all good enough on paper. If we hadn't have signed anyone then I'd get your point, but it's not like we didn't sign players last summer. In fact last summer was probably our best window in god knows how long.
This might turn out to be a better window, disposing of a lot of the deadwood we brought in last year!!

We signed 17 people last season including loans. To expect all of them to be a hit is simply not realistic. I'd say the only complete busts were Jozabed who we got our money back on, Cyriac, Petsos and Sigurdsson who I'd expect to get 1 or 2 Million for.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on July 05, 2017, 10:48:39 PM
"Thanks" for a fantastic season for us Scott and best wishes to you in the Premiership
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 05, 2017, 11:34:07 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 11:18:42 PM
Huddersfield's transfer policy seems just to involve signing the best players from the 16/17 championship season. Ince, Malone, Danny Williams, making the Mooy, Kachunga and Izzy Brown deals permanent, and taking Mounie from under another championship club's (ie our) nose. Someone needs to tell them they've been promoted and the standard is going to be a bit higher next year.

I agree with this, and they're in for a big shock. It's not a case of sour grapes, I wish them all the best, decent club, however, buying up all the best Champ players won't cut it, and I don't class them as a the best either.

For me, they're on a hiding to nothing, and if they're only there to yo-yo for a couple of seasons, they'll have a good Champ side to bounce back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 05, 2017, 11:47:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

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Can't wait..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 11:50:42 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 10:43:05 PM
Quote from: davew on July 05, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 09:15:54 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 08:26:59 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

Can you point to a single team that has all of their business done with a full 31 Days until the season start? The best bit of business we could've done this summer was extending Cairney's deal and that's already done. Start panicking at the start of August, not the start of July.

But it is not panicking. We were saying the same thing this time last year. So as of today we are a weaker  squad. We can all say it is early days. But this time last Summer we had fans saying what you are saying. Still need a keeper, a centre half and a forward. Same as this time last Summer.

Last summer we signed Button, Sigurdsson and then Kalas and Martin on loan. Who were all good enough on paper. If we hadn't have signed anyone then I'd get your point, but it's not like we didn't sign players last summer. In fact last summer was probably our best window in god knows how long.
This might turn out to be a better window, disposing of a lot of the deadwood we brought in last year!!

We signed 17 people last season including loans. To expect all of them to be a hit is simply not realistic. I'd say the only complete busts were Jozabed who we got our money back on, Cyriac, Petsos and Sigurdsson who I'd expect to get 1 or 2 Million for.

You are missing my point. I didn't say we didn't sign anybody. I said we are still missing a spine to the side. The same problem we had this time last season. Yes we signed players and had a great season. But by January we all said the same thing about the lack of defence and forwards.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 06, 2017, 12:15:33 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 11:50:42 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 10:43:05 PM
Quote from: davew on July 05, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 09:15:54 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 08:26:59 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 05, 2017, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 05, 2017, 07:54:05 PM
As of this moment the squad is weaker than it was at the end of the season. Early days but we have said that before. Last season and January to be precise. We wait and see.

Can you point to a single team that has all of their business done with a full 31 Days until the season start? The best bit of business we could've done this summer was extending Cairney's deal and that's already done. Start panicking at the start of August, not the start of July.

But it is not panicking. We were saying the same thing this time last year. So as of today we are a weaker  squad. We can all say it is early days. But this time last Summer we had fans saying what you are saying. Still need a keeper, a centre half and a forward. Same as this time last Summer.

Last summer we signed Button, Sigurdsson and then Kalas and Martin on loan. Who were all good enough on paper. If we hadn't have signed anyone then I'd get your point, but it's not like we didn't sign players last summer. In fact last summer was probably our best window in god knows how long.
This might turn out to be a better window, disposing of a lot of the deadwood we brought in last year!!

We signed 17 people last season including loans. To expect all of them to be a hit is simply not realistic. I'd say the only complete busts were Jozabed who we got our money back on, Cyriac, Petsos and Sigurdsson who I'd expect to get 1 or 2 Million for.

You are missing my point. I didn't say we didn't sign anybody. I said we are still missing a spine to the side. The same problem we had this time last season. Yes we signed players and had a great season. But by January we all said the same thing about the lack of defence and forwards.

We're missing a Keeper, a Centre-Back and a Striker and maybe a Left-Back depending on how much faith Slavisa has in Odoi/Sessegnon to play there in-terms of what's needed for our Starting XI and there's a full month before the season starts. As I said, there's no use in panicking now when we've only been back for just over a week and we've arguably got the most important bit of business done already with Cairney and Sessegnon's new deals.

And I'd argue the spine to our side given the way we play is Ream, the Midfield three and Aluko.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 06, 2017, 01:54:43 AM
Bristol City forum and their fans on the twitter saying there's a deal of Bettinelli plus cash for Flint.

And they're laughing about how bad a deal that is for us


----I don't see why they'd want Flint, they play total football and Flint can't play with his feet. Bettinelli be a huge upgrade on our keepers

----Yeah, Seems strange! Bettinelli is underrated imo. Massive upgrade

----Not on their pre-season tour mate seems he's coming here, someone on our forum reckons they want to offer him plus cash for Flint though...

----
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 06:13:11 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 05, 2017, 11:34:07 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 11:18:42 PM
Huddersfield's transfer policy seems just to involve signing the best players from the 16/17 championship season. Ince, Malone, Danny Williams, making the Mooy, Kachunga and Izzy Brown deals permanent, and taking Mounie from under another championship club's (ie our) nose. Someone needs to tell them they've been promoted and the standard is going to be a bit higher next year.

I agree with this, and they're in for a big shock. It's not a case of sour grapes, I wish them all the best, decent club, however, buying up all the best Champ players won't cut it, and I don't class them as a the best either.

For me, they're on a hiding to nothing, and if they're only there to yo-yo for a couple of seasons, they'll have a good Champ side to bounce back.

I wouldn't look into that too much they might gel as a side,and top of Championship I believe is as good as bottom 10 of Premier.
Remember start of last season about 6 Pundits on TV and papers said Huddersfield would go down to
League 1.
Its a funny old game..(Leicester City).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WONKYTONKY on July 06, 2017, 06:59:35 AM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3950226/antonio-conte-marseille-lyon-nice-kurt-zouma/
now this'd be a ridiculous signing. highly unlikely i know but can you imagine?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2017, 07:00:37 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 05, 2017, 10:42:00 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Striker?

Tea Lady
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 06, 2017, 08:22:06 AM
Ibrahimovic Cisse ?

ENGThe standard should enacted in the next few hours the departure of Ibrahima Cissé. According SudPresse, at the outcome of the friendly match played in the face of Dudelange in Virton, the median Belgian has taken the direction of London. It will bind to Fulham which is evolving in Championship. He will join another Belgian, Denis Odoi which plays to Fulham since 2016. Last January, the English Club had already tried to attract Cissé but had not found in agreement with the standard, training with which he is under contract until 2020.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 06, 2017, 08:31:56 AM
Re: Malone sale, I am positive we will sign another full-back, be it right or left one.. We have so far been linked with Alexander Djiku (right back from Bastia) and Florentin Pogba (left back, can also play as cb, from St-Etienne). Selling Scotty Malone for 3.5m and buying one of those players above for 2m would be a good bit of business.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on July 06, 2017, 08:32:39 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 11:18:42 PM
Someone needs to tell Huddersfield they've been promoted and the standard is going to be a bit higher next year.
They played pretty well throughout in the Championship last time around and I would see them as finishing lower mid table with the 'embellishments' they have made so far.  It isn't just the 'quality' of an individual  player that matters, it is how they 'all' bind into a team.  We may see them holding a few in demand players by January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 06, 2017, 08:35:31 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 11:18:42 PM
Huddersfield's transfer policy seems just to involve signing the best players from the 16/17 championship season. Ince, Malone, Danny Williams, making the Mooy, Kachunga and Izzy Brown deals permanent, and taking Mounie from under another championship club's (ie our) nose. Someone needs to tell them they've been promoted and the standard is going to be a bit higher next year.

Spot on.

They are given off the impression that they are accepting they will be relegated and are preparing for the season after
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 08:46:23 AM
I wouldn't say a club just promoted would be planning for the following season already back in the Championship, these players are what their budget restricts them to buying.
And some of you are forgetting one thing,they got a superb manager who will be looking to manage at the top level all the time now.
Huddersfield will be fine you'll see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 08:52:28 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 05, 2017, 11:18:42 PM
Huddersfield's transfer policy seems just to involve signing the best players from the 16/17 championship season. Ince, Malone, Danny Williams, making the Mooy, Kachunga and Izzy Brown deals permanent, and taking Mounie from under another championship club's (ie our) nose. Someone needs to tell them they've been promoted and the standard is going to be a bit higher next year.

Top half is of course better standard, bottom half isn't imo, we'd live with them so think Huddersfield might do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on July 06, 2017, 08:54:16 AM
Agree with you, Mince.  They have a good manager who has got the team finely tuned.  I think they'll be okay and I don't think they lack ambition.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 08:54:20 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:54:43 AM
Bristol City forum and their fans on the twitter saying there's a deal of Bettinelli plus cash for Flint.

And they're laughing about how bad a deal that is for us


----I don't see why they'd want Flint, they play total football and Flint can't play with his feet. Bettinelli be a huge upgrade on our keepers

----Yeah, Seems strange! Bettinelli is underrated imo. Massive upgrade

----Not on their pre-season tour mate seems he's coming here, someone on our forum reckons they want to offer him plus cash for Flint though...

----

Better hurry he 28 in a few days...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on July 06, 2017, 09:35:40 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 05, 2017, 08:37:07 PM
Let's put it this way. Whatever the fee for Malone, it is far more than we would have got for Richards.

Agreed.

Malone was a decent player.
Worked hard.
Created goals and scored them too.
A professional who always gave 100%.
And cost us buttons
What's not to like?

imo, shame on those slagging him down on here.

I for one  thoroughly enjoyed watching him last season.

Good Luck in the future Scott!
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 06, 2017, 09:42:43 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 08:46:23 AM

Huddersfield will be fine you'll see.

I'd say I disagree.
-They've brought in a keeper who's played the whole season in the bundesliga and managed 5 clean sheets. 3rd or 4th choice Danish keeper. I'm no scout but an average keeper can only survive behind a great defence

-We weren't happy with the amount we conceded last season, and they let in more than us, and the only repair work they've done here is to bring Malone in, who, as we know, is better going forward than he is at defending

-whilst the strikers they've brought in are young and on paper decent, recent records Of Depoitre (1 goal in 7 last season; but is proven in the Belgian league) and Mounie (1 in 3 in the French league; only played 70 senior games) shows than you get little for 22m in the premier league. I'm not trying to down play them but when fellow strugglers can turn out a Benteke, Rondon, Gayle or Deeney, you're going to need something special.


-I might be too pro Fulham here but I don't see anything that they have that is two steps above what we have here. The new strikers are obviously better than Humphrys, Aluko, Williams and Woodrow so they win that one but throughout the rest of the team it just screams average, and while I'd love to be looking forward to us taking 6 points off them the following season, more likely the two of us will wave as we swap divisions with each other
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 06, 2017, 11:04:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 08:54:20 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:54:43 AM
Bristol City forum and their fans on the twitter saying there's a deal of Bettinelli plus cash for Flint.

And they're laughing about how bad a deal that is for us


----I don't see why they'd want Flint, they play total football and Flint can't play with his feet. Bettinelli be a huge upgrade on our keepers

----Yeah, Seems strange! Bettinelli is underrated imo. Massive upgrade

----Not on their pre-season tour mate seems he's coming here, someone on our forum reckons they want to offer him plus cash for Flint though...

----

Better hurry he 28 in a few days...

This would be a terrible deal, we'd be left with Button as #1 again...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 11:08:48 AM
if Betts went I would expect a replacement probably ecperienced to be bought in, I also dont have an issue with Butts in goal, he and Betts were very evenly matched and both have plus points against the other.

Rumour is that Betts has asked for a move as he was told we would be bringing in an expericened keeper to be number 1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 06, 2017, 11:18:33 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 06, 2017, 08:22:06 AM

ENGThe standard should enacted in the next few hours the departure of Ibrahima Cissé. According SudPresse, at the outcome of the friendly match played in the face of Dudelange in Virton, the median Belgian has taken the direction of London. It will bind to Fulham which is evolving in Championship. He will join another Belgian, Denis Odoi which plays to Fulham since 2016. Last January, the English Club had already tried to attract Cissé but had not found in agreement with the standard, training with which he is under contract until 2020.

Might be something in this one. A DM and quite a good one.
Palermo, who thought they had got him, are reportedly unhappy at his change of direction.
Now, it's one thing to upset Derby County but a bunch of irate Sicilians is quite another matter. Mr Khan wants to check his bed for Jaguar's heads.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 11:30:35 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 06, 2017, 11:18:33 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 06, 2017, 08:22:06 AM

ENGThe standard should enacted in the next few hours the departure of Ibrahima Cissé. According SudPresse, at the outcome of the friendly match played in the face of Dudelange in Virton, the median Belgian has taken the direction of London. It will bind to Fulham which is evolving in Championship. He will join another Belgian, Denis Odoi which plays to Fulham since 2016. Last January, the English Club had already tried to attract Cissé but had not found in agreement with the standard, training with which he is under contract until 2020.

Might be something in this one. A DM and quite a good one.
Palermo, who thought they had got him, are reportedly unhappy at his change of direction.
Now, it's one thing to upset Derby County but a bunch of irate Sicilians is quite another matter. Mr Khan wants to check his bed for Jaguar's heads.

He was set to join Palermo on a 1 year loan deal with a €2m purchase option if they get promoted, €1,5m if they stay in Serie B. So if he joins us permanently, I'm guessing we're paying somewhere along those lines.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 11:34:14 AM
From a Belgian journalist who doesn't seem to know how long our medicals usually take...

Sacha Tavolieri  ⚽️‏ @sachatavolieri
Confirmation de mon côté : Ibrahima Cissé signe aujourd'hui à #Fulham. Il a effectué le voyage ce matin. #Standard #rscl

Confirmation from my side: Ibrahima Cissé signs today at #Fulham. He made the trip this morning
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 11:40:26 AM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 11:34:14 AM
From a Belgian journalist who doesn't seem to know how long our medicals usually take...

Sacha Tavolieri  ⚽️‏ @sachatavolieri
Confirmation de mon côté : Ibrahima Cissé signe aujourd'hui à #Fulham. Il a effectué le voyage ce matin. #Standard #rscl

Confirmation from my side: Ibrahima Cissé signs today at #Fulham. He made the trip this morning

Remember him being linked a year ago as well. Or that might have been some other Cissé, fairly common name.

Have no idea if he is good, but he is a large defensive mid according to what I can find. Will probably be competition for Kmac.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 06, 2017, 11:45:33 AM
Hmmm. Interesting this news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 11:49:12 AM
Quote from: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 11:40:26 AM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 11:34:14 AM
From a Belgian journalist who doesn't seem to know how long our medicals usually take...

Sacha Tavolieri  ⚽️‏ @sachatavolieri
Confirmation de mon côté : Ibrahima Cissé signe aujourd'hui à #Fulham. Il a effectué le voyage ce matin. #Standard #rscl

Confirmation from my side: Ibrahima Cissé signs today at #Fulham. He made the trip this morning

Remember him being linked a year ago as well. Or that might have been some other Cissé, fairly common name.

Have no idea if he is good, but he is a large defensive mid according to what I can find. Will probably be competition for Kmac.

We had at least two bids rejected for him in January, think the final offer was €2,5m. Isn't the biggest but a CDM/CM who will add much needed cover in midfield. Haven't seen him play but he used to play for the Belgium U21's, considering the players they have coming through in and around his age group that's quite impressive.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 11:50:37 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 06, 2017, 11:18:33 AM

Palermo, who thought they had got him, are reportedly unhappy at his change of direction.
Now, it's one thing to upset Derby County but a bunch of irate Sicilians is quite another matter. Mr Khan wants to check his bed for Jaguar's heads.

Maybe they're what got Al Fayed out of the game after poaching Kasami from them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 11:51:39 AM
The scum are close to signing Antonio Rüdiger, CB from Roma, pushing Kalas even further down the pecking order. Surely they want him gone. I'm clutching at straws I know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 11:54:26 AM
dont think its that they dont want him gone they clearly do, however I think Roman prefers him to go to his mate at Hull.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 11:59:04 AM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 11:49:12 AM
Quote from: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 11:40:26 AM

Remember him being linked a year ago as well. Or that might have been some other Cissé, fairly common name.

Have no idea if he is good, but he is a large defensive mid according to what I can find. Will probably be competition for Kmac.

We had at least two bids rejected for him in January, think the final offer was €2,5m. Isn't the biggest but a CDM/CM who will add much needed cover in midfield. Haven't seen him play but he used to play for the Belgium U21's, considering the players they have coming through in and around his age group that's quite impressive.

That was it. Knew I recognized the name.

And yeah, it seems that Belgium's main exports are beer and central midfielders these days. So getting capped there is impressive in itself.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 06, 2017, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 11:54:26 AM
dont think its that they dont want him gone they clearly do, however I think Roman prefers him to go to his mate at Hull.

Probably no secret they want him gone, but we obviously want him because he done well, and they want a return on that. To be fair, the youth are going for silly money so surely that's what's holding this up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 12:32:41 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 11:54:26 AM
dont think its that they dont want him gone they clearly do, however I think Roman prefers him to go to his mate at Hull.

Probably no secret they want him gone, but we obviously want him because he done well, and they want a return on that. To be fair, the youth are going for silly money so surely that's what's holding this up
I odnt believe it is, we were quited a price while he was on loan and that has increased slightly, the issue is i believe Roman wants him to go to Hull, HUll want to loan him but Chelsea want to sell. Chelesea will accept less from Hull as well apparently due to the friendship between RA and LS
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 12:35:28 PM
Apparently we have enquired about Martin Braithwaite of Toulouse(striker)...Any good?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Solid player nothing spectacular. Works hard, runs the channels.

Brigthon and Bournemouth also interested I believe, rated around the 10 million pounds mark would be my guess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on July 06, 2017, 12:40:56 PM
All I know about Braithwaite is Toulouse were my team on Fifa because he was so fast
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: deano_632 on July 06, 2017, 12:42:16 PM
Fredericks to Watford.... http://m.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/transfer-talk-fulham-full-back-ryan-fredericks-linked-with-watford-switch/story-30427033-detail/story.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 06, 2017, 12:45:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 12:35:28 PM
Apparently we have enquired about Martin Braithwaite of Toulouse(striker)...Any good?

No idea how good he is.

As can be easily guessed from his typically Scandinavian name he is Danish with 16 full caps for the national side.
His strike rate isn't that impressive for a centre-forward but he is captain at Toulouse (11 Ligue 1 goals last season) and virtually ever present, so he must have something to offer. 26 years old.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 12:55:38 PM
Stearman apparently joining Sheffield United. Hope we get some kind of fee for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 12:57:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Solid player nothing spectacular. Works hard, runs the channels.

Brigthon and Bournemouth also interested I believe, rated around the 10 million pounds mark would be my guess

He will go to one of them then Premier Pull.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 06, 2017, 12:59:17 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 12:57:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Solid player nothing spectacular. Works hard, runs the channels.

Brigthon and Bournemouth also interested I believe, rated around the 10 million pounds mark would be my guess

He will go to one of thfm then Premier Pull.
just did the ole obligatory watch of him on YouTube (yes I know) and I like what I saw. Looks like a decent poacher. Likes to steal a yard on defenders in the box, would be ideal for the way we play, or did last year as it seems we want to get rid of all our players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:07:01 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 11:40:26 AM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 11:34:14 AM
From a Belgian journalist who doesn't seem to know how long our medicals usually take...

Sacha Tavolieri  ⚽️‏ @sachatavolieri
Confirmation de mon côté : Ibrahima Cissé signe aujourd'hui à #Fulham. Il a effectué le voyage ce matin. #Standard #rscl

Confirmation from my side: Ibrahima Cissé signs today at #Fulham. He made the trip this morning

Remember him being linked a year ago as well. Or that might have been some other Cissé, fairly common name.

Have no idea if he is good, but he is a large defensive mid according to what I can find. Will probably be competition for Kmac.
Just checking with a former collegue of mine but I always thought Ibrahima was predominantly a right back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Stearman has gone to Sheff United. More wages freed up for someone more useful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2017, 01:12:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Stearman has gone to Sheff United. More wages freed up for someone more useful.

Yes indeed, the exit door is hanging off its hinges, but they must have lost the key to the incoming door.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
From Blades' official site:

The Blades have paid a substantial undisclosed fee to secure the services of an experienced Championship defender, who also has played in the Premier League.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 01:13:38 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-talk-fulham-offered-hope-13290987.amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 01:14:09 PM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
From Blades' official site:

The Blades have paid a substantial undisclosed fee to secure the services of an experienced Championship defender, who also has played in the Premier League.
Quite a weird thing to say, do they mean it's a big portion of their transfer budget or something?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:14:23 PM
I'd imagine then based off that sale that Djalo is Stearman/Sig replacement and the sale of Stearman probably goes towards getting Kalas back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 01:16:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2017, 01:12:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Stearman has gone to Sheff United. More wages freed up for someone more useful.

Yes indeed, the exit door is hanging off its hinges, but they must have lost the key to the incoming door.

Have enough mediocre CH with Madl, Ream and Sigurdsson already. Can't see how anyone would be disappointed with this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 01:17:06 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 01:14:09 PM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
From Blades' official site:

The Blades have paid a substantial undisclosed fee to secure the services of an experienced Championship defender, who also has played in the Premier League.
Quite a weird thing to say, do they mean it's a big portion of their transfer budget or something?

Not sure how much would be considered substantial by Utd standards. Don't think they could have paid more than a million.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 01:18:14 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 01:17:06 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 01:14:09 PM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
From Blades' official site:

The Blades have paid a substantial undisclosed fee to secure the services of an experienced Championship defender, who also has played in the Premier League.
Quite a weird thing to say, do they mean it's a big portion of their transfer budget or something?

Not sure how much would be considered substantial by Utd standards. Can't see them having paid more than a million.
Doesn't sound very 'substantial' to me. If you read the article on their website Chris Wilder says that he was his number one target. Could mean he overpaid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 06, 2017, 01:20:30 PM
You're in big trouble if Stearman is your #1 target.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 06, 2017, 01:21:24 PM
The Club can confirm that Richard Stearman has joined Sheffield United on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

The centre-back signed for Fulham on deadline day of the 2015 transfer window from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and made 30 appearances in his debut campaign.

After a couple of run-outs in 2016/17, he returned to Wolves on loan for the remainder of the season.

Everyone at Fulham would like to thank Richard for his contributions during his time at the Club, and wish him all the best at Bramall Lane.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 06, 2017, 01:24:56 PM
Reports from Belgium suggest that Fulham could finally conclude a deal to sign the Standard Liege midfielder Ibrahima Cisse today.

The 23 year-old, who was the subject of a number of Fulham bids during the January transfer window, has reportedly travelled to London this morning to finalise the details of a permanent move to England. Cisse, who can also play at right back, would join compatriot Denis Odoi at Craven Cottage should he complete the permanent transfer that has been widely trailed in the Belgian media today. The Whites appear to have seen off serious interest from Italian top flight side Palermo, who were hoping to add Cisse to their squad this week.

The former Belgium under-21 international, who starred in Standard's Europa League campaign last season, would be another recruit from that neck of the woods for Fulham, who have successfully brought in both Odoi and winger Neeksens Kebano from Belgian football over the past year. Cisse has made 52 appearances for Liege, having impressed previously with KV Mechelen in domestic football, and would provide tough-tackling cover for the likes of Kevin McDonald at the base of the Fulham midfield following the retirement of Scott Parker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 01:25:59 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 06, 2017, 01:24:14 PM
Stearman going for a fee... more good recycling of dead wood So more good news IMO

Sheffield Utd's "big" fees in the last few seasons have been around the £500k mark, doubt we got any more than that, but considering we only paid £1m for him and how damaged and (relatively) old he is now, you have to say getting a bit of cash and his wages off the books is tidy business
Agreed, I was concerned Fulham's loan fetish would strike again and we'd send him off to Burton or something
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 06, 2017, 01:33:17 PM
So Stearman has officially gone to Sheffield United. We are freeing up a lot of cash, hopefully some new recruits soon
Title: Stearman DepartsThursday 6 July 2017 13:05
Post by: Allestree andy on July 06, 2017, 01:33:55 PM
Stearman DepartsThursday 6 July 2017 13:05
The Club can confirm that Richard Stearman has joined Sheffield United on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

The centre-back signed for Fulham on deadline day of the 2015 transfer window from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and made 30 appearances in his debut campaign.

After a couple of run-outs in 2016/17, he returned to Wolves on loan for the remainder of the season.

Everyone at Fulham would like to thank Richard for his contributions during his time at the Club, and wish him all the best at Bramall Lane.

thought on this anyone. No great loss IMO
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Where did you hear this from?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 06, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
Are we right to think then , that anyone not in Poland is unwanted and negotiating transfer or loan?
I.e. Betts, Cauley, Humphrys
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Where did you hear this from?
He didnt say which Premier
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 01:42:33 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
Are we right to think then , that anyone not in Poland is unwanted and negotiating transfer or loan?
I.e. Betts, Cauley, Humphrys

Cauley just signed a new contract, so he might just be given some extra leave after the u21 Euros.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:47 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
Are we right to think then , that anyone not in Poland is unwanted and negotiating transfer or loan?
I.e. Betts, Cauley, Humphrys

Cauley is still on holiday due to u21 finals, he'll probably be back in the fold soon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:51 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
Are we right to think then , that anyone not in Poland is unwanted and negotiating transfer or loan?
I.e. Betts, Cauley, Humphrys
Cauley is on HOliday as he only just finished the U21 tournament
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Where did you hear this from?
He didnt say which Premier

Premier Inn !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 06, 2017, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:51 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
Are we right to think then , that anyone not in Poland is unwanted and negotiating transfer or loan?
I.e. Betts, Cauley, Humphrys
Cauley is on HOliday as he only just finished the U21 tournament

Cauley was knocked out 3 days after LVC and a week after Rodak. I'm sure it's just extended holiday but just comparing the present and absent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:51:38 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:51 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
Are we right to think then , that anyone not in Poland is unwanted and negotiating transfer or loan?
I.e. Betts, Cauley, Humphrys
Cauley is on HOliday as he only just finished the U21 tournament

Cauley was knocked out 3 days after LVC and a week after Rodak. I'm sure it's just extended holiday but just comparing the present and absent
cant disagree with your timings but he is on holiday, or should I say was on holiday when they left for Poland.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: zander on July 06, 2017, 02:24:31 PM
CISSE SET FOR FULHAM

Ibrahima Cisse is set to undergo a medical at Fulham ahead of a move from Standard Liege, according to Sky sources.

Sky Sports News HQ understands the 23-year-old former Belgium U21 international is in London after a deal was agreed between the clubs.

Sky sources reported back in January that Fulham were interested in Cisse and had two bids, the highest being £2.2m, rejected by the Belgian club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 02:35:36 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Where did you hear this from?
He didnt say which Premier

Premier Inn !
:yay:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 02:37:13 PM
Bristol Press confirming Bettenelli rumour,also wanted
by 2 other clubs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 06, 2017, 02:50:26 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Where did you hear this from?
He didnt say which Premier

Premier Inn !

Lenny Henry elder brother of Thierry?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 02:56:13 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 06, 2017, 02:50:26 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 05, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Major signing Tomorrow... From the Premier - - -

Where did you hear this from?
He didnt say which Premier

Premier Inn !

Lenny Henry elder brother of Thierry?

lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on July 06, 2017, 03:36:25 PM
Cisse now being reported on Sky, so must have some legitimacy to the rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Cisse is a DM right? I wonder if we're altering the formation. Can't see KMac being dropped, and can't see us spending 2.5m on a back up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 03:43:25 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Cisse is a DM right? I wonder if we're altering the formation. Can't see KMac being dropped, and can't see us spending 2.5m on a back up

Apparently able to play at right back as well. Might be to give the team more options, because the only central midfielder other than the three is LVC. Don't think Slavisa is quite ready to trust Adernian or Edun in case of injury or suspension.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 06, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
Anyone got an idea about the fee for Stearman or what wages he was on? Surely a few signings to come this week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 06, 2017, 03:48:00 PM
Dean Jones. Verified twitter account and Bleacher report worker just tweeted

The Jokanovic issues at Fulham are getting worse. Hopeful he will stay but I'm not convinced he will anymore.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on July 06, 2017, 03:52:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 06, 2017, 03:48:00 PM
Dean Jones. Verified twitter account and Bleacher report worker just tweeted

The Jokanovic issues at Fulham are getting worse. Hopeful he will stay but I'm not convinced he will anymore.
this just plan old can't happen. We will be a shell of a team without Joka and his team. Might have a mini fan revolt as well if this were the case.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:55:07 PM
Someone send Tony Kahn a tweet or something. Maybe we can get some clarity on this
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 03:57:12 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:55:07 PM
Someone send Tony Kahn a tweet or something. Maybe we can get some clarity on this
I very much doubt Khan actually runs his Twitter account himself
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Cisse is a DM right? I wonder if we're altering the formation. Can't see KMac being dropped, and can't see us spending 2.5m on a back up

More likely to be £1,3 - 1,75m as that's what Palermo's accepted bid. And we desperately need quality cover in midfield so why shouldn't we be preapred to pay a couple of millions for it? As things stand LVC is the only first team player that can cover any of the trio in midfield.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 06, 2017, 03:59:53 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 03:57:12 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:55:07 PM
Someone send Tony Kahn a tweet or something. Maybe we can get some clarity on this
I very much doubt Khan actually runs his Twitter account himself

I once emailed Rigg at [email protected] and got a reply from him. Maybe emailing [email protected] would work?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 06, 2017, 04:02:22 PM
Like it all to be sorted out by now. If it isn't then only the fans will suffer. Just wish the manager would either go or shut up. Or the owners say something or sod off. Just sort it out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Cisse is a DM right? I wonder if we're altering the formation. Can't see KMac being dropped, and can't see us spending 2.5m on a back up

More likely to be £1,3 - 1,75m as that's what Palermo's accepted bid. And we desperately need quality cover in midfield so why shouldn't we be preapred to pay a couple of millions for it? As things stand LVC is the only first team player that can cover any of the trio in midfield.
that was the fee after a seaosn loan, loan fee circa 500,000 euros?

remember also the fees beingf stated on the Palemro deal are in Euros
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 06, 2017, 04:09:44 PM
This posturing by joka,kline n co it needs to be sorted and starting to annoy.
Wish they just got on with there individual jobs and shut up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 06, 2017, 04:11:46 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 06, 2017, 04:09:44 PM
This posturing by joka,kline n co it needs to be sorted and starting to annoy.
Wish they just got on with there individual jobs and shut up.

I wonder what is actually going on. Sess and Cairney were given new contracts, we are only 6 days into a transfer window and he is on the verge of walking?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 04:14:58 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 06, 2017, 04:11:46 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 06, 2017, 04:09:44 PM
This posturing by joka,kline n co it needs to be sorted and starting to annoy.
Wish they just got on with there individual jobs and shut up.

I wonder what is actually going on. Sess and Cairney were given new contracts, we are only 6 days into a transfer window and he is on the verge of walking?
it doesnt make sense to me either, no wat would Cairney have signe dif Joka was having issues or on the verge of walking. I also think similar of Sess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 06, 2017, 04:18:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 04:14:58 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 06, 2017, 04:11:46 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 06, 2017, 04:09:44 PM
This posturing by joka,kline n co it needs to be sorted and starting to annoy.
Wish they just got on with there individual jobs and shut up.

I wonder what is actually going on. Sess and Cairney were given new contracts, we are only 6 days into a transfer window and he is on the verge of walking?
it doesnt make sense to me either, no wat would Cairney have signe dif Joka was having issues or on the verge of walking. I also think similar of Sess

If it's a control issue, we had the best "hit" rate with signings than arguably ever before. The only real "misses" were Sigurdsson and Jozabed, and I'd argue that the latter would've probably come good.

The only thing I can think of is that he's been told we won't spend big money on CBs or CFs. Some clarity from the club on this would be great.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on July 06, 2017, 04:41:03 PM
Is Dean Jones normally reliable?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 04:42:18 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-target-ibrahima-cisse-london-13293540
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Dirk Lehmann on July 06, 2017, 04:49:38 PM
It is boring that Jokanovic continues to moan about the transfer system. A transfer system that proved very successful last season and he knew was in place when signing a new contract.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 06, 2017, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 06, 2017, 04:42:50 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 06, 2017, 04:02:22 PM
Just wish the manager would either go or shut up. Or the owners say something or sod off.

So the manager, who hasn't actually said anything, gets told to shut up.
But the owners, who've also kept their mouths shut, get told to say something.
Confused? Yeah me too

All an overreaction anyway. Kline is a bit of a nob. We all know that now. Old news. Joka, like most of us, will have to live with not getting on with every one of his colleagues. Which I'm sure he's also accepted by now. Move along people


Well said.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 06, 2017, 04:53:48 PM
Quote from: Dirk Lehmann on July 06, 2017, 04:49:38 PM
It is boring that Jokanovic continues to moan about the transfer system. A transfer system that proved very successful last season and he knew was in place when signing a new contract.
Where. Is the evidence that Jok is moaning? Or is this just some sh1te journalist making up  a story or rehashing on old one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 06, 2017, 05:00:42 PM
Awwwwww God, none of us know anything about anything within Fulham FC, it's all rumour and conjecture. As said in a previous thread why would Sess and Cairny sign if they thought the manager was walking out.

It's all a bit  :handbags:,  079.gif,  :doh:,  fp.gif,  S001.gif etc etc etc.

Although it might all be true.................................... :dead horse: 093.gif 086.gif 090.gif 064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 05:11:01 PM
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/10939181/ibrahima-cisse-having-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move-from-standard-liege
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 06, 2017, 05:13:45 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 06, 2017, 04:02:22 PM
Like it all to be sorted out by now. If it isn't then only the fans will suffer. Just wish the manager would either go or shut up. Or the owners say something or sod off. Just sort it out.

I agree with this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 06:06:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 12:35:28 PM
Apparently we have enquired about Martin Braithwaite of Toulouse(striker)...Any good?

Where did you hear this, he'd be as good a signing as Rolan I think but I'd be surprised if we pulled it off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 06:18:26 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 06:06:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 12:35:28 PM
Apparently we have enquired about Martin Braithwaite of Toulouse(striker)...Any good?

Where did you hear this, he'd be as good a signing as Rolan I think but I'd be surprised if we pulled it off.

Boro now in for him,its funny once a player gets linked to a club,the rest crawl out the woodwork.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 06:19:06 PM
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/26744/exclusive-nottingham-forest-interested-fulham-keeper/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 06, 2017, 06:27:04 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 06:18:26 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 06, 2017, 06:06:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 12:35:28 PM
Apparently we have enquired about Martin Braithwaite of Toulouse(striker)...Any good?

Where did you hear this, he'd be as good a signing as Rolan I think but I'd be surprised if we pulled it off.

Boro now in for him,its funny once a player gets linked to a club,the rest crawl out the woodwork.

Gary monk was on chatshite earlier and they asked him about brit assombalonga or however it's spelt and he said they have their eye on a few players but won't go public until it's sorted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 06, 2017, 06:28:40 PM
Don't like the Jokanovic rumors. Just trash talk IMO. Seven days into the transfer period and Slav's supposedly already upset?? I don't buy it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 06:33:48 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 06:19:06 PM
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/26744/exclusive-nottingham-forest-interested-fulham-keeper/

He knows Button who was excellent for them when he was there,makes sense.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 06, 2017, 06:37:39 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 06:33:48 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 06:19:06 PM
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/26744/exclusive-nottingham-forest-interested-fulham-keeper/

He knows Button who was excellent for them when he was there,makes sense.

So now we're supposedly selling both Button and Betts? Hope not. Would like to work something out with Betts and get a backup for him. When we get promoted, then we can worry about upgrading at keeper. Didn't feel like that was a position where we let ourselves down last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 06, 2017, 06:57:11 PM
When we're looking revenue generation, seems pointless having two first team goalkeepers with a stack of youth keepers. Rodak as second choice or a freebie behind one of these. Both impressed enough to attract bids, sell one and reinvest. Preferably Button out but that's my personal opinion not based on facts or stats
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 06, 2017, 06:57:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 06:33:48 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 06:19:06 PM
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/26744/exclusive-nottingham-forest-interested-fulham-keeper/

He knows Button who was excellent for them when he was there,makes sense.
I wouldn't say excellent, he let in nearly as many as lonergan in his last season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 07:20:05 PM
Who is Dean Jones?
As talk nonsense are now saying Slava looks odds on to walk they been told,does he work for that station?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 07:28:02 PM
West Spam to offload Snodgrass.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 07:52:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 06, 2017, 07:31:26 PM
Seems like a good time to mention some of Joka's most recent "outbursts"...

5 months ago [signs contract extension]
"I have made no secret of my desire to stay at Fulham and to continue the project that we have started."

4 months ago
"I am very happy where I am, with Fulham, with the city, with my professional and personal life... if I am successful then I expect to stay beyond the contract I have. I could stay here 10 years."

2 months ago
"Actually where I am right now I am very happy and my desire is to try to be a long time in this place."


As the saying goes though.
!Talk is Cheap!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 07:53:16 PM
Well......Who is this Dean Jones....Anybody?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 06, 2017, 07:57:07 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 07:53:16 PM
Well......Who is this Dean Jones....Anybody?

He is a journalist for Bleacher Report, but also a Fulham fan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: antiguawhite on July 06, 2017, 07:58:17 PM
Ex Sunday People now Bleachers Report. Lifelong Fulham supporter.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 06, 2017, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 06, 2017, 07:31:26 PM
Seems like a good time to mention some of Joka's most recent "outbursts"...

5 months ago [signs contract extension]
"I have made no secret of my desire to stay at Fulham and to continue the project that we have started."



4 months ago
"I am very happy where I am, with Fulham, with the city, with my professional and personal life... if I am successful then I expect to stay beyond the contract I have. I could stay here 10 years."

2 months ago
"Actually where I am right now I am very happy and my desire is to try to be a long time in this place."


That says it all in a nutshell, so no more posts on Joka please, it's getting boring. Let's concentrate on transfer rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 06, 2017, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: antiguawhite on July 06, 2017, 07:58:17 PM
Ex Sunday People now Bleachers Report. Lifelong Fulham supporter.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It doesn't imply he has any inside information or any source to back up his concern of the whole Kline/Slav thing. He said the issues are gettsing worse but only getting info off a rehashed Mirror article then every so called expert having their opinion aired in an instant with perennial sh*t stirrers in there to make it ten times worse . But hey ho , that's the bubble gum mixed up headline hungry scaremongering world we live in.

There's a difference between people being concerned and people actively looking to cause divisions for a story
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 06, 2017, 08:15:36 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 06, 2017, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: antiguawhite on July 06, 2017, 07:58:17 PM
Ex Sunday People now Bleachers Report. Lifelong Fulham supporter.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It doesn't imply he has any inside information or any source to back up his concern of the whole Kline/Slav thing. He said the issues are gettsing worse but only getting info off a rehashed Mirror article then every so called expert having their opinion aired in an instant with perennial sh*t stirrers in there to make it ten times worse . But hey ho , that's the bubble gum mixed up headline hungry scaremongering world we live in.

There's a difference between people being concerned and people actively looking to cause divisions for a story

Sounds like the guy may have taken a step sideways or down moving from Sunday People to Bleacher report... Either way none are known for being very realiable/newsworthy/credible... I'd imagine he's working for them over other top tabloids because his contacts and information aren't actually very good... if he was very reputable/good at collating information/had good sources, he'd be in the bigger more reputable papers.

That's simply how professional industry works...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 08:38:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Cisse is a DM right? I wonder if we're altering the formation. Can't see KMac being dropped, and can't see us spending 2.5m on a back up

More likely to be £1,3 - 1,75m as that's what Palermo's accepted bid. And we desperately need quality cover in midfield so why shouldn't we be preapred to pay a couple of millions for it? As things stand LVC is the only first team player that can cover any of the trio in midfield.
that was the fee after a seaosn loan, loan fee circa 500,000 euros?

remember also the fees beingf stated on the Palemro deal are in Euros

The figures above are converted from the reported Euro fee Palermo were to pay. Also no mention of any loan fee.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 08:46:49 PM
I don't believe what the media are saying but IF it is true then to be honest Jokanovic needs to make a straightforward decision, stay or go. As much as we love him, we can't let him hold the club to ransom. It's our system, it works, we're (for the most part) happy with it. If he has a problem with it, either resign or suck it up. We don't need effectively an employee trying to coerce the owner.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on July 06, 2017, 08:52:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 08:46:49 PM
I don't believe what the media are saying but IF it is true then to be honest Jokanovic needs to make a straightforward decision, stay or go. As much as we love him, we can't let him hold the club to ransom. It's our system, it works, we're (for the most part) happy with it. If he has a problem with it, either resign or suck it up. We don't need effectively an employee trying to coerce the owner.

This whole story is all a load of nonsense.  As for those promoting it it's just a case of  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif  086.gif.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 06, 2017, 09:00:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 07:52:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 06, 2017, 07:31:26 PM
Seems like a good time to mention some of Joka's most recent "outbursts"...

5 months ago [signs contract extension]
"I have made no secret of my desire to stay at Fulham and to continue the project that we have started."

4 months ago
"I am very happy where I am, with Fulham, with the city, with my professional and personal life... if I am successful then I expect to stay beyond the contract I have. I could stay here 10 years."

2 months ago
"Actually where I am right now I am very happy and my desire is to try to be a long time in this place."


As the saying goes though.
!Talk is Cheap!

Funny how, when it comes to Slav, it's the cheap talk - often baseless - coming from the journo that folks tend to believe or buy into. Yet, when we have quotes attributed to the man in question giving evidence otherwise, that bit is forgotten and folks look toward Kline or The Khans as a problem.

Not pointing a finger at you Mr. Mince. Just seems many prefer the story that creates the most turmoil.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 06, 2017, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 08:46:49 PM
I don't believe what the media are saying but IF it is true then to be honest Jokanovic needs to make a straightforward decision, stay or go. As much as we love him, we can't let him hold the club to ransom. It's our system, it works, we're (for the most part) happy with it. If he has a problem with it, either resign or suck it up. We don't need effectively an employee trying to coerce the owner.

It takes so many assumptions to come to that view: that there is any truth in the rumours, how many and which players were chosen purely by stats, which were chosen by Jokanovic alone (if any), that Jokanovic might be holding the club to ransom (whatever that means), etc..

Best to leave it until we know more.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 09:26:29 PM
Just looked at Day 3 gallery pics,and Slava is a smiling happy chappy by the looks of it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 06, 2017, 09:29:01 PM
Slav signed a new deal even though all the pointers suggested that he would leave and he's stated more than once how happy he is here.

Until we here something very credible (not a someone at Bleacher Report, of all places), I'm not paying any attention. Even if Slav publicly criticizes the way the club does its business again. Becuase a few months after he did that the last time - he signed a new deal!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on July 06, 2017, 09:43:17 PM
I actually thought after the number of new pages added to this thread today, there might have been something interesting to read e.g we have made a major signing or better still 2, sadly I was wrong! Time to borrow my wife's Kindle!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 06, 2017, 09:47:39 PM
Well I just watched todays training video, and you can actually see slav smiling in it. Hardly looking like a man that's on the edge of quiting
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 06, 2017, 09:52:49 PM
Quote from: davew on July 06, 2017, 09:43:17 PM
I actually thought after the number of new pages added to this thread today, there might have been something interesting to read e.g we have made a major signing or better still 2, sadly I was wrong! Time to borrow my wife's Kindle!!
Same here Dave!
What a waste of pages - the Sun, Mirror, Bleacher - really people?
Complete nonsense and my ol mans 81 and panicky over this poo!
As Dave said, isn't this thread for transfers ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 06, 2017, 10:22:28 PM
Bristol Post saying City on verge of signing Want Away Fulham keeper Bettinelli.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 10:32:33 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/06/por-sunderland-close-on-ruddy-deal/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 06, 2017, 10:43:56 PM
Leeds business so far, just for the general Reading:

Anita, Felix Wiedwald, Mateusz Klich, Hadi Sacko, Pontus Jansson and Madger Gomes.

Building a nice decent team with intent there.. How did Djalo look the other day?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 06, 2017, 10:47:24 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 06, 2017, 04:42:50 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 06, 2017, 04:02:22 PM
Just wish the manager would either go or shut up. Or the owners say something or sod off.

So the manager, who hasn't actually said anything, gets told to shut up.
But the owners, who've also kept their mouths shut, get told to say something.
Confused? Yeah me too

All an overreaction anyway. Kline is a bit of a nob. We all know that now. Old news. Joka, like most of us, will have to live with not getting on with every one of his colleagues. Which I'm sure he's also accepted by now. Move along people

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 10:49:26 PM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 08:38:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 06, 2017, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: twang on July 06, 2017, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 06, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Cisse is a DM right? I wonder if we're altering the formation. Can't see KMac being dropped, and can't see us spending 2.5m on a back up

More likely to be £1,3 - 1,75m as that's what Palermo's accepted bid. And we desperately need quality cover in midfield so why shouldn't we be preapred to pay a couple of millions for it? As things stand LVC is the only first team player that can cover any of the trio in midfield.
that was the fee after a seaosn loan, loan fee circa 500,000 euros?

remember also the fees beingf stated on the Palemro deal are in Euros

The figures above are converted from the reported Euro fee Palermo were to pay. Also no mention of any loan fee.
Let and usually have a fee for lesser clubs so they can get a replacement otherwise why loan a first team player out. The buying team gets a year to look and the selling team can get a player in its win win
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 10:51:20 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 06, 2017, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 08:46:49 PM
I don't believe what the media are saying but IF it is true then to be honest Jokanovic needs to make a straightforward decision, stay or go. As much as we love him, we can't let him hold the club to ransom. It's our system, it works, we're (for the most part) happy with it. If he has a problem with it, either resign or suck it up. We don't need effectively an employee trying to coerce the owner.

It takes so many assumptions to come to that view: that there is any truth in the rumours, how many and which players were chosen purely by stats, which were chosen by Jokanovic alone (if any), that Jokanovic might be holding the club to ransom (whatever that means), etc..

Best to leave it until we know more.
What I meant by holding us to ransom is that he says 'right it's Kline or me. I want full control or I'm sodding off'. The club know that if he leaves then there'll be a major sh*tstorm within the fanbase and the Khans will be forever despised. They also know that they'd be losing the best manager/head coach we've had since Hodgson. However, they have had success with their stats system, and although it isn't popular it has, at least taking part responsibility, taken us from 20th to 6th and playing some of the best football in the league, and they're also mindful of what happens when the manager gets full control of transfers, see Kit Symons with Jazz, Stearman etc. and Felix "Quälix" Magath. But as I said, I do believe it's just media 💩   086.gif but if not then the hierarchy have a decision to make.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on July 06, 2017, 11:16:26 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 06, 2017, 09:52:49 PM
Quote from: davew on July 06, 2017, 09:43:17 PM
I actually thought after the number of new pages added to this thread today, there might have been something interesting to read e.g we have made a major signing or better still 2, sadly I was wrong! Time to borrow my wife's Kindle!!
Same here Dave!
What a waste of pages - the Sun, Mirror, Bleacher - really people?
Complete nonsense and my ol mans 81 and panicky over this poo!
As Dave said, isn't this thread for transfers ?
Why would you want to borrow my wife's Kindle (lol) unless you know the sort of stuff she reads, it doesn't include this forum! (lol) Come on guys we know it is a forum, but let's keep on track as to the real things that matter i.e. FFC!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 06, 2017, 11:17:55 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 10:51:20 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 06, 2017, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 08:46:49 PM
I don't believe what the media are saying but IF it is true then to be honest Jokanovic needs to make a straightforward decision, stay or go. As much as we love him, we can't let him hold the club to ransom. It's our system, it works, we're (for the most part) happy with it. If he has a problem with it, either resign or suck it up. We don't need effectively an employee trying to coerce the owner.

It takes so many assumptions to come to that view: that there is any truth in the rumours, how many and which players were chosen purely by stats, which were chosen by Jokanovic alone (if any), that Jokanovic might be holding the club to ransom (whatever that means), etc..

Best to leave it until we know more.
What I meant by holding us to ransom is that he says 'right it's Kline or me. I want full control or I'm sodding off'. The club know that if he leaves then there'll be a major sh*tstorm within the fanbase and the Khans will be forever despised. They also know that they'd be losing the best manager/head coach we've had since Hodgson. However, they have had success with their stats system, and although it isn't popular it has, at least taking part responsibility, taken us from 20th to 6th and playing some of the best football in the league, and they're also mindful of what happens when the manager gets full control of transfers, see Kit Symons with Jazz, Stearman etc. and Felix "Quälix" Magath. But as I said, I do believe it's just media 💩   086.gif but if not then the hierarchy have a decision to make.

Well we have a Head Coach who has made the team (however the players were brought together) gel and has improved our performances and status.

Under the Khans that is a unique situation so I would suggest in the medium term that they should back Jokanovic.

Then about the statistics it should be possible to test their effectiveness. Kline should be required to assess Fulham's and, say, all PL clubs' acquisitions in this transfer window and predict who will and who won't be a success overall.  Maybe they could also get the opinions of some scouts, managers and others. Then they could assess the predictions for overall accuracy and the accuracy of the individual statistics such as passing accuracy or whatever.

If the stats do show that the stats do offer an advantage then it should be possible to convince Jokanovic and relations could be smoother in future. Vice-versa if they don't improve predictions then they should not have a veto over purchases until they have improved so far that they do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 06, 2017, 11:38:27 PM
Looks like we've agreed a fee of €10m for Diego Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 11:38:36 PM
http://www.girondins4ever.com/breves/20170707/200595-un-accord-entre-bordeaux-et-fulham-pour-le-transfert-de-diego-rolan

Diego Rolan gets closer to Fulham according to the team's edition of the day . The sports daily explained that "Bordeaux and Fulham were finalizing the transfer of Diego Rolan , last night, around a compensation of 10 million euros." On the other hand, it is specified that "the London club did not reach an agreement with the Uruguayan international striker". Diego Rolan would be hesitant to join an English D2 club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 11:43:47 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 11:38:36 PM
http://www.girondins4ever.com/breves/20170707/200595-un-accord-entre-bordeaux-et-fulham-pour-le-transfert-de-diego-rolan

Diego Rolan gets closer to Fulham according to the team's edition of the day . The sports daily explained that "Bordeaux and Fulham were finalizing the transfer of Diego Rolan , last night, around a compensation of 10 million euros." On the other hand, it is specified that "the London club did not reach an agreement with the Uruguayan international striker". Diego Rolan would be hesitant to join an English D2 club.
All it takes is a bid from the PL and it's over. Come on Fulham do the business.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 06, 2017, 11:55:54 PM
Come on, get in there Rolan. With him on board we only need Kalas, a fullback and another backup for the attacking line. Cisse seems coming, so that'd be enough cover for the central midfield.

Might need a keeper as well, seeing as Bettinelli is being touted around and isn't with the training camp and Button seems to be getting attention as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 07, 2017, 12:01:22 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 06, 2017, 11:43:47 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 06, 2017, 11:38:36 PM
http://www.girondins4ever.com/breves/20170707/200595-un-accord-entre-bordeaux-et-fulham-pour-le-transfert-de-diego-rolan

Diego Rolan gets closer to Fulham according to the team's edition of the day . The sports daily explained that "Bordeaux and Fulham were finalizing the transfer of Diego Rolan , last night, around a compensation of 10 million euros." On the other hand, it is specified that "the London club did not reach an agreement with the Uruguayan international striker". Diego Rolan would be hesitant to join an English D2 club.
All it takes is a bid from the PL and it's over. Come on Fulham do the business.


To be fair it looks like they're trying, if hes reluctant to drop to this level not much we can do.
Had a question for South American football expert Tim Vickery read out on Talksports Hawksbee & Jacobs show yesterday. He said hes a very good player who would be a massive coup for Fulham. Did say though he was a smallish but very strong support?? striker.
Reckon someone is going to gazump us here
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 07, 2017, 12:06:10 AM
Our best buys have come as a surprise. This one feels too public. If we have agreed a 10M fee then I suspect that Joka cannot suggest that he is not being backed. Come on Fulham get him in. We have always been successful with our 8 figure purchases.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 12:22:09 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 07, 2017, 12:06:10 AM
Our best buys have come as a surprise. This one feels too public. If we have agreed a 10M fee then I suspect that Joka cannot suggest that he is not being backed. Come on Fulham get him in. We have always been successful with our 8 figure purchases.


Cant agree terms, as it stands, he doesn't want to come, or drop down
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 12:48:55 AM
Jermaine pennant on trial at Hibs
Gael Clichy joins Istanbul basaksekhir
Darlow rumoured to head to Reading with Al Habsi leaving
Independiente want Amorebieta

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3153715/arsenals-alexis-sanchez-makes-400k-a-week-contract-demands
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 07, 2017, 01:08:20 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 07, 2017, 01:01:29 AM

So Pontus Janssen and a bunch of foreigners no one's heard of signed for peanuts. In other words Janssen and 5 Djalos. If we done that there'd be nothing but bile and gloom on here but when Leeds do it they're "building a nice decent team with intent"
Hadi Sacko was also there on loan last season.

Vurnon Anita has been playing for Newcastle since 2012. And they needed to get him with Taylor leaving. Not overly impressed with their other signings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 07, 2017, 01:31:45 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 07, 2017, 01:01:29 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 06, 2017, 10:43:56 PM
Leeds business so far, just for the general Reading:

Anita, Felix Wiedwald, Mateusz Klich, Hadi Sacko, Pontus Jansson and Madger Gomes.

Building a nice decent team with intent there.. How did Djalo look the other day?

So Pontus Janssen and a bunch of foreigners no one's heard of signed for peanuts. In other words Janssen and 5 Djalos. If we done that there'd be nothing but bile and gloom on here but when Leeds do it they're "building a nice decent team with intent"
I'm glad that I'm not the only one who hasn't heard of most of these
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 05:20:27 AM
If Athletico Madrid buy Diego Costa from the scum, he cannot play until the New Year because of their transfer embargo

Maybe we can borrow him until then?

He would certainly add some fire to our front line and he is not over the age of 28
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:17:33 AM
Rolan is still a long way off, Fenerbache are interested as is an unknown Gemran club. He doesnt want to drop (if avoidable) from top league football it seems, so we seem to be at a disadvantage. It should be noted that we are the only club to have agreed a fee with Bordeaux though

If the club pull this off then it would be something of an acheivement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 07:23:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:17:33 AM
Rolan is still a long way off, Fenerbache are interested as is an unknown Gemran club. He doesnt want to drop (if avoidable) from top league football it seems, so we seem to be at a disadvantage. It should be noted that we are the only club to have agreed a fee with Bordeaux though

If the club pull this off then it would be something of an acheivement.

It will be the same for everyone we want to sign - they will need to be convinced that a top club do not want them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:27:13 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 07:23:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:17:33 AM
Rolan is still a long way off, Fenerbache are interested as is an unknown Gemran club. He doesnt want to drop (if avoidable) from top league football it seems, so we seem to be at a disadvantage. It should be noted that we are the only club to have agreed a fee with Bordeaux though

If the club pull this off then it would be something of an acheivement.

It will be the same for everyone we want to sign - they will need to be convinced that a top club do not want them
I disagree to a level. We are a top of the table (after last season) london based club, that in itself is an attaction, the championship is a high a standard or better than some countries in europes top division, one thing that we cannot offer is european coimpetition football but then we would not be looking at players in those competitions unless they were in one of the weaker leagues such as Belgium, Netherlands etc.

So think we have a good chance and odnt need to beg players to join or belittle other clubs by saying they dont want you, we have a lot to promote ourselves for and to give to players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 07:45:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:27:13 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 07:23:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:17:33 AM
Rolan is still a long way off, Fenerbache are interested as is an unknown Gemran club. He doesnt want to drop (if avoidable) from top league football it seems, so we seem to be at a disadvantage. It should be noted that we are the only club to have agreed a fee with Bordeaux though

If the club pull this off then it would be something of an acheivement.

It will be the same for everyone we want to sign - they will need to be convinced that a top club do not want them
I disagree to a level. We are a top of the table (after last season) london based club, that in itself is an attaction, the championship is a high a standard or better than some countries in europes top division, one thing that we cannot offer is european coimpetition football but then we would not be looking at players in those competitions unless they were in one of the weaker leagues such as Belgium, Netherlands etc.

So think we have a good chance and odnt need to beg players to join or belittle other clubs by saying they dont want you, we have a lot to promote ourselves for and to give to players.

I agree that we have a lot going for us and we should be grateful for that and I'm sure TK only talks about the positives to them and their agents

I didn't mean that we should be convincing them - what I had in mind was their agents - they are employed to tout them to every man and his dog - they need reassurance from them that we are the real deal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Perhaps, when looking at our recent history, we should be less complacent about claiming to be a 'top club in London' and start to show we mean business in the transfer market by at least inspiring players and their agents we have learned many lessons about panic buying at inflated prices and now know quality when we see it and what it is worth.   Our transfer team need to not only be statistically clever they need to know the way human beings operate too, which is a totally different kind of logic that computers simply cannot and will not replicate.  Time to change the way we negotiate or the people who do the negotiating perhaps.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 08:02:36 AM
Quote from: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Perhaps, when looking at our recent history, we should be less complacent about claiming to be a 'top club in London' and start to show we mean business in the transfer market by at least inspiring players and their agents we have learned many lessons about panic buying at inflated prices and now know quality when we see it and what it is worth.   Our transfer team need to not only be statistically clever they need to know the way human beings operate too, which is a totally different kind of logic that computers simply cannot and will not replicate.  Time to change the way we negotiate or the people who do the negotiating perhaps.
We didnt do to bad last summer with signings, I know we use stats and scouting and alledgedly both boxes have to be ticked. I do feel though that none of us can say one way or the other that either side is failing, as we truly do not know what goes on. It also leads to all these press reports that SJ and whoever dont get on and he wants to leave, and again no one other than those inside the club know whats going on. I am happy to give the stats ago if it means we keep signing like we did last summer and of course Tom Cairney the season before that.

If you mean my coimment i never said top club in london ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 08:14:26 AM
My point was not selling Fulham as 'this or that' (any kind of London club included) but as an ambitious football club playing good football with a coach we believe in, an owner who wants us in the PL, and with a policy and facility for looking after players from kids through to when it is time to hang the boots up.   I am just wondering if our negotiating team is actually up to that task.  Last summer was born out of necessity.  This summer is no different in respect of quality required even if the numbers required are much less.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 08:19:14 AM
I can see that Tosh but I htink using London as a selling point is a good idea, players, for me at least, would prefer a move to London to an upcoming ambiotus club than say going to Hull or Sunderland.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 07, 2017, 08:34:18 AM
I think it looks increasingly obvious we're being played to get Rolan a move to a club in a bigger league. You see this all the time - club tries to sneak in when others don't know he's available, agent says 'hang on, we might get a better deal here', story comes out in press, weeks of delay.... player signs for a PL team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 08:40:15 AM
Unknown arrived at Motspur Park,do they do the medicals there?
Or the interviews for new tealady...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 08:57:33 AM
London is a selling point if (and, perhaps,  only 'if') all other things are equivalently equal.  Money is the loudest talker in far too many cases for comfort and I respect Fulham for not being open to blackmail if the problem gets to be silly numbers.  The opposite of the money equation is being too mean and miserly which I feel is disrespectful to players and their agents.   Have we got that balance correct?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 08:58:37 AM
Quote from: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 08:57:33 AM
London is a selling point if (and, perhaps,  only 'if') all other things are equivalently equal.  Money is the loudest talker in far too many cases for comfort and I respect Fulham for not being open to blackmail if the problem gets to be silly numbers.  The opposite of the money equation is being too mean and miserly which I feel is disrespectful to players and their agents.   Have we got that balance correct?
totally agree, although I would not want us paying silly wages to players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 08:59:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 08:40:15 AM
Unknown arrived at Motspur Park,do they do the medicals there?
Or the interviews for new tealady...Coyw
Probably Cisse, or the new assistant to the tea lady.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 07, 2017, 09:02:31 AM
Zanka Jørgensen has signed for Huddersfield confirmed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 07, 2017, 09:04:09 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 08:40:15 AM
Unknown arrived at Motspur Park,do they do the medicals there?
Or the interviews for new tealady...Coyw

Was it a 6ft tall black guy, as that's Cisse if so.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 09:05:00 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 07, 2017, 09:02:31 AM
Zanka Jørgensen has signed for Huddersfield confirmed
nice to see we identify some good players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 07, 2017, 09:09:51 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 08:40:15 AM
Unknown arrived at Motspur Park,do they do the medicals there?
Or the interviews for new tealady...Coyw
Probably the premier player you alluded to a couple of days ago :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
So are Huddersfield just going to buy everyone we're linked with?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 09:12:45 AM
Quote from: sarnian on July 07, 2017, 09:09:51 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 08:40:15 AM
Unknown arrived at Motspur Park,do they do the medicals there?
Or the interviews for new tealady...Coyw
Probably the premier player you alluded to a couple of days ago :005:

lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 09:14:11 AM
Quote from: Ordar on July 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
So are Huddersfield just going to buy everyone we're linked with?

They definitely got it in for us for thrashing them twice last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 07, 2017, 09:16:36 AM
Quote from: Ordar on July 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
So are Huddersfield just going to buy everyone we're linked with?

We did pip them to Djalo to be fair.................
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on July 07, 2017, 09:17:33 AM
Fair play to Huddersfield. Working hard to strengthening - you never know they may stay up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 07, 2017, 09:28:05 AM
I hope Rolan isn't the next number on our shortlist, or he's off to Huddersfield.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 07, 2017, 09:39:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 07, 2017, 08:34:18 AM
I think it looks increasingly obvious we're being played to get Rolan a move to a club in a bigger league. You see this all the time - club tries to sneak in when others don't know he's available, agent says 'hang on, we might get a better deal here', story comes out in press, weeks of delay.... player signs for a PL team.

There has just been the one article hasn't it? Being hesitant can also mean that the agent knows that there are other teams interested. Having two teams offering contracts makes their positions a lot stronger.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 07, 2017, 09:44:40 AM
Quote from: Tabby on July 07, 2017, 09:39:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 07, 2017, 08:34:18 AM
I think it looks increasingly obvious we're being played to get Rolan a move to a club in a bigger league. You see this all the time - club tries to sneak in when others don't know he's available, agent says 'hang on, we might get a better deal here', story comes out in press, weeks of delay.... player signs for a PL team.

There has just been the one article hasn't it? Being hesitant can also mean that the agent knows that there are other teams interested. Having two teams offering contracts makes their positions a lot stronger.

Of course, yes. I'm just looking at the similarities with this happening to other clubs in every transfer window. It happens all the time and it always seems to be the transfers that seem to go on for a long time. It's been a couple of weeks since the first Rolan talk happened now isn't it?

The agent knowing other clubs are interested - is that because he's spent the last fortnight making sure there are other clubs?

Maybe I'm just being cynical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 07, 2017, 11:13:36 AM
Don't think Rolan will happen. All it takes is one bid from a prem club to see us out of the running. Hope we can get it over the line
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 07, 2017, 11:56:19 AM
Club just tweeted they're about to announce a signing - judging from the cropped photo they included, it's Cisse.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 07, 2017, 11:59:48 AM
Would love a double bluff and it to be a white player
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 07, 2017, 12:00:44 PM
Cisse confirmed CONFIRMED: We are delighted to announce the arrival of Ibrahima Cisse for an undisclosed fee ✍️⚫️⚪️ #WelcomeIbra

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on July 07, 2017, 12:01:13 PM
Betts is off ins't he? They posted a video today with keepers in and no sign of him. Makes me wonder if based on his lack of clean sheets the stats guy has said he needs to be moved on. Would be a real shame as he's a couple of seasons off being a brilliant keeper. It's basically the Stockdale situation all over again. Just hope we get good money for him as his current deal expires in 2019 and he's young still and I'd say proven at this level.

Surely Button won't be number 1? Must be a more experienced keeper coming in right?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 07, 2017, 12:03:28 PM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 07, 2017, 12:01:13 PM
Betts is off ins't he? They posted a video today with keepers in and no sign of him. Makes me wonder if based on his lack of clean sheets the stats guy has said he needs to be moved on. Would be a real shame as he's a couple of seasons off being a brilliant keeper. It's basically the Stockdale situation all over again. Just hope we get good money for him as his current deal expires in 2019 and he's young still and I'd say proven at this level.

Surely Button won't be number 1? Must be a more experienced keeper coming in right?
I doubt it was stats based as Button let's in more per game. And yes now way will Button be number 1 this year. He had his shot and was found wanting. Would surprise me if we moved him on too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 07, 2017, 12:09:49 PM
I believe we will sign a new No1 goalie. Betts cannot pass the ball which is important for Joka`s system and Button wasn`t good enough last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 12:14:26 PM
everybody needs to get looking at the Belgian league for a keeper or two.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 07, 2017, 12:17:20 PM
We are interested in PSG midfielder Christopher Nkunku
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 07, 2017, 12:17:24 PM
Vincent Enyeama has been told he has no future at Lille, it's unrealistic but he'd be a top signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on July 07, 2017, 12:50:52 PM
I'm so sick of Hudds: Mounie, Malone, Ince and now Jorgensen...

https://www.htafc.com/news/2017/july/transfer-mathias-jorgensen-joins-town/

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 12:54:24 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 07, 2017, 12:50:52 PM
I'm so sick of Hudds: Mounie, Malone, Ince and now Jorgensen...

https://www.htafc.com/news/2017/july/transfer-mathias-jorgensen-joins-town/



Their only source of scouting must be this thread. Sky sources can announce their next target is Craig Kline
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 07, 2017, 12:55:12 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 07, 2017, 12:50:52 PM
I'm so sick of Hudds: Mounie, Malone, Ince and now Jorgensen...

https://www.htafc.com/news/2017/july/transfer-mathias-jorgensen-joins-town/



I'd be more worried f I was a Huddersfield fan. I didn't make any comments on it as I don't like putting players down but Malone as a full back in the premiership is absolutely crazy. He will be so targeted. I'd be surprised if he played more than 6 or 7 games.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 07, 2017, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
So are Huddersfield just going to buy everyone we're linked with?

Think Kilne and Talbot must me doing a job share with Huddersfield
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 07, 2017, 01:48:39 PM
Another central defender being linked: William Rémy, 26. According to L'Equipe, Montpellier's recent signing of Johan Djourou could pave the way for Rémy to Fulham.

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Johan-djourou-signe-a-montpellier/816511
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 02:01:04 PM
Middlesbrough have signed Jonny Howson and Cyrus Christie. Two great players for this division.  But promotion quality ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 07, 2017, 02:15:07 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 07, 2017, 02:01:04 PM
Middlesbrough have signed Jonny Howson and Cyrus Christie. Two great players for this division.  But promotion quality ?
Derby fans are over the moon they've got rid of Christie. Apparently he was 3rd choice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 02:23:36 PM
looks like Brentford's Jota is off to the prem, not playing in a friendly and 4 prem clubs interested. Fee will reportedly be around 8 million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 07, 2017, 02:25:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 02:23:36 PM
looks like Brentford's Jota is off to the prem, not playing in a friendly and 4 prem clubs interested. Fee will reportedly be around 8 million

I make that a good deal for someone. Brentford will be a lot weaker without Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 07, 2017, 02:54:16 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 07, 2017, 02:51:44 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 07, 2017, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
So are Huddersfield just going to buy everyone we're linked with?

Think Kilne and Talbot must me doing a job share with Huddersfield

Others have said there's an overlap between the top half of the championship and bottom half of the championship but you can't be happy if you're a Huddersfield fan and you're scrapping around with championship clubs for championship players. clearly they've no ambition to finish much above 17th. Last time we were in that position we bought Van Der Sar (even then we only finished 13th)
They're accepting the fact that they're likely to be relegated, so they can't exactly hope for anything more than 15th.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 07, 2017, 02:56:59 PM
Regarding players leaving the club, we've seen Stearman and Malone absent from the training camp in Poland and quickly know why so who else is missing and therefore likely to be on the way out?

Woodrow missing? probably due to recent international duty.
Kavanagh missing? is he still with us?
Bettinelli missing? next to leave?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on July 07, 2017, 03:02:55 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 07, 2017, 02:56:59 PM
Regarding players leaving the club, we've seen Stearman and Malone absent from the training camp in Poland and quickly know why so who else is missing and therefore likely to be on the way out?

Woodrow missing? probably due to recent international duty.
Kavanagh missing? is he still with us?
Bettinelli missing? next to leave?

Kavanagh is our 2nd choice LB (remember how bad he was last time he was second choice with Mad Magath?)
Bett's I could see being off.

You make a find point of looking for people in the pictures. Wonder if the club are doing us a favor and keeping us informed in this manner. If he's not in the pictures, he's off!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 03:07:21 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on July 07, 2017, 03:02:55 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 07, 2017, 02:56:59 PM
Regarding players leaving the club, we've seen Stearman and Malone absent from the training camp in Poland and quickly know why so who else is missing and therefore likely to be on the way out?

Woodrow missing? probably due to recent international duty.
Kavanagh missing? is he still with us?
Bettinelli missing? next to leave?

Kavanagh is our 2nd choice LB (remember how bad he was last time he was second choice with Mad Magath?)
Bett's I could see being off.

You make a find point of looking for people in the pictures. Wonder if the club are doing us a favor and keeping us informed in this manner. If he's not in the pictures, he's off!
I don't see Kav as second choice elet back at all, Think Odoi and Sess may well be that side and Fred and Cisse (who apparently started as a right back and can now play midfield) or posisbly Djiku (think thats his name) who we have been linked with on the right side
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 03:22:31 PM
Don't think you can write anyone off like that. He's not fantastic by any stretch but maybe a decent preseason and a test of Slavs coaching skills or something?
We have plenty of players at the club who just aren't developing, they're stagnating. The limbo ones , i.e. Not youth team but not first team seem to have been ignored and surely a decent bit of coaching and motivating can sort him, LVC, Woodrow et al out .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 05:52:48 PM
Were being mentioned along with Derby for Max Gradel.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 06:05:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 05:52:48 PM
Were being mentioned along with Derby for Max Gradel.

Err - he's 29
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 06:19:15 PM
There's a bit of buzz brought about by Gary Lineker about transfers, rumours, exclusives etc

Gary: Always baffled why journalists feel need to be 1st with a transfer story? What's the difference? Throw enough darts, you'll get a bullseye.
I agree it's harmless fun, and we all love a rumour, but this need to take credit for getting the odd one right is a tad juvenile.

Richard Osman: I'm hearing from sources that Tad Juvenile is signing for Stoke.

Piers Morgan: Fans love transfer scoops just as much as they loved your 6ft tap-ins.

Gary: They love the transfers. They don't give a monkeys who breaks the story.

Piers: Most people don't care who cooks their food in restaurants but the chefs do & are rightly proud of beating rivals to Michelin stars etc.

Gary: That's not a very good analogy. It's about the quality of the food not who gets it on the table the quickest.




There's a whole heap more there but a lot is waffle. But I dunno what it is, whether the quality of journalism is at the standard of love island or big brother, or the need for 24/7 news has reduced the quality of reporting to a great deal of nonsense. A lot made up and a fraction the truth, just so the quantity of news put out is greater than the quality and the probability that if you write 100 reports all with no shred of credibility, one is bound to hit the bullseye, bang on the money, and that's how journalists are viewed, quantified and evaluated.

Gary's first comment of throwing enough darts and eventually hitting a bullseye seem to be correct. Whether it's Slav leaving, Cairney leaving , sessegnon leaving, we've had it all and all have bee without concrete credibility. You can guarantee if any of them actually wanted to leave , they wouldn't be here .
I'd love actual football reporting to go back to credible sources, articles based on interviews And quotes etc. See all this nonsense about Lukaku , not one article carry a single quote from himself, agent, or either team. Leave the speculation for forums and twitter conversations, but the journalists passing themselves off as in the know super agents really add nothing to their own credibility or to a football conversation in general by the sheer amount of guesswork going on.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 07, 2017, 06:21:39 PM
Sorry if this has been mentioned earlier but a couple of the other forums saying Watford are keen on Fredericks.
Hope this isn't true as would be disappointed if he goes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 06:31:26 PM
Transfer talk: Fulham full-back Ryan Fredericks linked with Watford switch

By Hertfordshire Mercury  |  Posted: July 06, 2017

By Matt Storey
Getty ImagesRyan Fredericks
LINKED: Ryan Fredericks is supposedly on Watford's radar

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Fulham's Ryan Fredericks is the latest in a long-line of full-backs to be linked with Watford this summer.

The 24-year-old played 27 times for the Cottagers in the Championship last season, including starting both of legs of their play-off semi final defeat to Reading.

He's been at Craven Cottage for two seasons now, after coming through the academy at Tottenham Hotspur. Fredericks never played for Spurs, though, and spent much of his time out on loan.

Read more: Transfer talk: Chelsea's Chalobah in talks with Watford over permanent move


Watford's desire to strengthen their options defensively on both flanks is no secret, but Fredericks is a right-sided player, first and foremost, and the Hornets have already secured the signature of Kiko Femenia to provide Daryl Janmaat with competition.

He can play on the left-side, too, where the Hornets do still need to strengthen, but it would be an odd move.

Prior to their play-off semi-final defeat, Fredericks had spoken of the need to go up to make sure that Fulham kept their best players, saying: "It is very important that we go up, because then we have a better chance of keeping our best players."

He was referring to Tom Cairney and Ryan Sessegnon, then, but if the rumours are to be believed, Fredericks could be the man on the move.

http://m.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/transfer-talk-fulham-full-back-ryan-fredericks-linked-with-watford-switch/story-30427033-detail/story.html

Even the headline goes for ...supposedly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 07, 2017, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 07, 2017, 06:19:15 PM
There's a bit of buzz brought about by Gary Lineker about transfers, rumours, exclusives etc

Gary: Always baffled why journalists feel need to be 1st with a transfer story? What's the difference? Throw enough darts, you'll get a bullseye.
I agree it's harmless fun, and we all love a rumour, but this need to take credit for getting the odd one right is a tad juvenile.

Richard Osman: I'm hearing from sources that Tad Juvenile is signing for Stoke.

Piers Morgan: Fans love transfer scoops just as much as they loved your 6ft tap-ins.

Gary: They love the transfers. They don't give a monkeys who breaks the story.

Piers: Most people don't care who cooks their food in restaurants but the chefs do & are rightly proud of beating rivals to Michelin stars etc.

Gary: That's not a very good analogy. It's about the quality of the food not who gets it on the table the quickest.




There's a whole heap more there but a lot is waffle. But I dunno what it is, whether the quality of journalism is at the standard of love island or big brother, or the need for 24/7 news has reduced the quality of reporting to a great deal of nonsense. A lot made up and a fraction the truth, just so the quantity of news put out is greater than the quality and the probability that if you write 100 reports all with no shred of credibility, one is bound to hit the bullseye, bang on the money, and that's how journalists are viewed, quantified and evaluated.

Gary's first comment of throwing enough darts and eventually hitting a bullseye seem to be correct. Whether it's Slav leaving, Cairney leaving , sessegnon leaving, we've had it all and all have bee without concrete credibility. You can guarantee if any of them actually wanted to leave , they wouldn't be here .
I'd love actual football reporting to go back to credible sources, articles based on interviews And quotes etc. See all this nonsense about Lukaku , not one article carry a single quote from himself, agent, or either team. Leave the speculation for forums and twitter conversations, but the journalists passing themselves off as in the know super agents really add nothing to their own credibility or to a football conversation in general by the sheer amount of guesswork going on.



its all down to the physical number of actual papers sold dwindling they need to get the money in some other way so click bait it is run half a made up story get 10k fans to click on it say to advertisers our pages get 250k hits per month advertise on our website for 5k a month
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 07, 2017, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.


Disappointing news if true. That may firm up the Bettinelli to Bristol City, Flint to us rumour
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:52:34 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 07, 2017, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.


Disappointing news if true. That may firm up the Bettinelli to Bristol City, Flint to us rumour

Not to say that something may change later down the line, however, it's felt that Chelsea are hanging out for the best possible deal, maybe from a Prem club. However, if we've any chance, it's not likely that a deal can be struck later in the window, and Fulham won't risk it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:08:44 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 06:05:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 07, 2017, 05:52:48 PM
Were being mentioned along with Derby for Max Gradel.

Err - he's 29
All rumour and speculation from media about the 28 thing so until stated by the club I will tskenwith a pinch of salt
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 07, 2017, 07:11:33 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:52:34 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 07, 2017, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.


Disappointing news if true. That may firm up the Bettinelli to Bristol City, Flint to us rumour

Not to say that something may change later down the line, however, it's felt that Chelsea are hanging out for the best possible deal, maybe from a Prem club. However, if we've any chance, it's not likely that a deal can be struck later in the window, and Fulham won't risk it.

That's disappointing. Any idea of what the desired/offered fee was? Hopefully it wasn't a small discrepancy...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:15:31 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 07, 2017, 07:11:33 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:52:34 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 07, 2017, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.


Disappointing news if true. That may firm up the Bettinelli to Bristol City, Flint to us rumour

Not to say that something may change later down the line, however, it's felt that Chelsea are hanging out for the best possible deal, maybe from a Prem club. However, if we've any chance, it's not likely that a deal can be struck later in the window, and Fulham won't risk it.

That's disappointing. Any idea of what the desired/offered fee was? Hopefully it wasn't a small discrepancy...
Last I heard was we were quoted a price during the season that then increased by around 50%, motndure exact numbers by maybe wearethewhites can assist there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 07, 2017, 07:20:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 07, 2017, 07:15:31 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 07, 2017, 07:11:33 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:52:34 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 07, 2017, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.


Disappointing news if true. That may firm up the Bettinelli to Bristol City, Flint to us rumour

Not to say that something may change later down the line, however, it's felt that Chelsea are hanging out for the best possible deal, maybe from a Prem club. However, if we've any chance, it's not likely that a deal can be struck later in the window, and Fulham won't risk it.

That's disappointing. Any idea of what the desired/offered fee was? Hopefully it wasn't a small discrepancy...
Last I heard was we were quoted a price during the season that then increased by around 50%, motndure exact numbers by maybe wearethewhites can assist there

Can't blame the club not going for that, if true.....especially if we have other affordable irons in the fire. Perhaps, like with many transfers, Chelsea prefer to wait until the end of the window to see what the market will bring. Would imagine that, with his stated desire to leave, they'd be more willing to negotiate if he's still available.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 07, 2017, 07:23:14 PM
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-hull-qpr-and-sunderland-to-battle-for-ligue-1-midfield-sensation/

FULHAM, HULL, QPR, AND SUNDERLAND TO BATTLE FOR LIGUE 1 MIDFIELD SENSATION

The Championship quartet of Fulham, Hull City, Queens Park Rangers, and Sunderland are expressing an interest in Paris Saint-German starlet Christopher Nkunku, according to Get West London.

The 19-year-old midfielder came up through the youth ranks at the French giants before making his first team debut back in 2015 in a Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.

And the France youth international has since gone on to add a further 21 appearances for the side, including 16 in all competitions last term as Unai Emery's side came up short in their quest to win a fifth successive Ligue 1 title, finishing eight points behind champions Monaco.

And with Nkunku unlikely to command a regular starting berth at PSG next term, he has reportedly been attracting interest from a whole host of clubs around the continent, not least the Championship quartet of Fulham, Hull, QPR, and Sunderland.

Leonid Slutsky's Hull and Simon Grayson's Sunderland will be looking for an immediate return to the Premier League following relegation last term, and as such will want talent like Nkunku in their ranks to aid in that quest.

Fulham reached the top six last season but fell to Reading in the semi-finals, and will hope to bolster their attacking options ahead of another promotion push, while Ian Holloway's QPR finished just two points clear of the bottom three, and thus need reinforcements to climb the division next time round.

However, with Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne reportedly having made a loan move for the 19-year-old, it very much remains to be seen whether any of the aforementioned Championship quartet can get a deal done for the Frenchman this summer.

Fulham, Hull, QPR, and Sunderland fans... what do you make of the news? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 07:32:01 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.

If Kalas is not sold in this or the next transfer window he will be out of contract and can walk for free - so if Chelsea do not see him as a replacement for John Terry they are under pressure to sell - so in this instance Kalas has them by the b*lls and if he squeezes he can go where he wants to go no matter who offers what for him

So in this instance softly softly catchy monkey - I would be sure SJ knows this and is in no rush for the club to spend more money on Kalas than they absolutely need to

I believe that Lucas Piazon may well be in the same situation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WONKYTONKY on July 07, 2017, 07:40:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 07, 2017, 07:23:14 PM
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-hull-qpr-and-sunderland-to-battle-for-ligue-1-midfield-sensation/

FULHAM, HULL, QPR, AND SUNDERLAND TO BATTLE FOR LIGUE 1 MIDFIELD SENSATION

The Championship quartet of Fulham, Hull City, Queens Park Rangers, and Sunderland are expressing an interest in Paris Saint-German starlet Christopher Nkunku, according to Get West London.

The 19-year-old midfielder came up through the youth ranks at the French giants before making his first team debut back in 2015 in a Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.

And the France youth international has since gone on to add a further 21 appearances for the side, including 16 in all competitions last term as Unai Emery's side came up short in their quest to win a fifth successive Ligue 1 title, finishing eight points behind champions Monaco.

And with Nkunku unlikely to command a regular starting berth at PSG next term, he has reportedly been attracting interest from a whole host of clubs around the continent, not least the Championship quartet of Fulham, Hull, QPR, and Sunderland.

Leonid Slutsky's Hull and Simon Grayson's Sunderland will be looking for an immediate return to the Premier League following relegation last term, and as such will want talent like Nkunku in their ranks to aid in that quest.

Fulham reached the top six last season but fell to Reading in the semi-finals, and will hope to bolster their attacking options ahead of another promotion push, while Ian Holloway's QPR finished just two points clear of the bottom three, and thus need reinforcements to climb the division next time round.

However, with Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne reportedly having made a loan move for the 19-year-old, it very much remains to be seen whether any of the aforementioned Championship quartet can get a deal done for the Frenchman this summer.

Fulham, Hull, QPR, and Sunderland fans... what do you make of the news? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

Good young player. Scored a few screamers as well. Definitely a player that would work in that Aluko, Ayite, Kebano kind of mold. Interchangeable attacking mid/wing type. Would suite us I think and a solid player already for such a young age. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 07, 2017, 07:41:01 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 07:32:01 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.
If Kalas is not sold in this or the next transfer window he will be out of contract and can walk for free - so if Chelsea do not see him as a replacement for John Terry they are under pressure to sell - so in this instance Kalas has them by the b*lls and if he squeezes he can go where he wants to go no matter who offers what for him

So in this instance softly softly catchy monkey - I would be sure SJ knows this and is in no rush for the club to spend more money on Kalas than they absolutely need to

I believe that Lucas Piazon may well be in the same situation

Good points, there is always more than one way to skin a cat.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 07:42:58 PM
Not wanting to speak highly of Chelsea, I doubt a reserve youth player can ever have them by the balls.
He's got his own career to think about. They can let him rot in the reserves if he tries that carry on, and his reputation and ability to attract a decent contract in a year will be in tatters surely.

He was loaned to us last year. If he was ever viewed as any kind of replacement for Terry, the only solution would have been a premier league loan last season after his Boro loan.

And I doubt they are under pressure to sell, he's 24 and 1 yr left while they can sell other academy players Ake, Traore and Atsu for 35m. One lost for free is a drop in the ocean
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 07:56:23 PM
Jonny Walters going from Stoke to Burnley.
Darren Fletcher. WBA to Stoke.

Some boring transfers going on up in that league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 07, 2017, 08:05:18 PM
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Quote from: spikey norman on July 07, 2017, 06:21:39 PM
Sorry if this has been mentioned earlier but a couple of the other forums saying Watford are keen on Fredericks.
Hope this isn't true as would be disappointed if he goes.

Looks like we may be outsiders for his signiture as a few Prem clubs after him
Nkunku that is not Fred
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 08:36:33 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 07, 2017, 07:42:58 PM
Not wanting to speak highly of Chelsea, I doubt a reserve youth player can ever have them by the balls.
He's got his own career to think about. They can let him rot in the reserves if he tries that carry on, and his reputation and ability to attract a decent contract in a year will be in tatters surely.

He was loaned to us last year. If he was ever viewed as any kind of replacement for Terry, the only solution would have been a premier league loan last season after his Boro loan.

And I doubt they are under pressure to sell, he's 24 and 1 yr left while they can sell other academy players Ake, Traore and Atsu for 35m. One lost for free is a drop in the ocean

My point in respect of John Terry was that he was never going to play for them and was therefore not needed

Chelsea have a history of getting the last penny for their unwanted youth team players and it is part of their business model to bring them in and sell them on if their face does not fit.

So although they could afford it, it would go against the grain to let him go for free. In which case he can choose exactly where he wants to go and there is nothing they can do about it. I also doubt that a years gardening leave is going to damage his prospects.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 07, 2017, 08:51:05 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 07, 2017, 07:32:01 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 06:31:06 PM
Kalas deal pretty much dead, both clubs can't agree on a fee. Expected not to go through, unless something changes. Jokanovic had put a timeline on the situation, before we started to pursue other targets, with that timeline being this Friday.

If Kalas is not sold in this or the next transfer window he will be out of contract and can walk for free - so if Chelsea do not see him as a replacement for John Terry they are under pressure to sell - so in this instance Kalas has them by the b*lls and if he squeezes he can go where he wants to go no matter who offers what for him

So in this instance softly softly catchy monkey - I would be sure SJ knows this and is in no rush for the club to spend more money on Kalas than they absolutely need to

I believe that Lucas Piazon may well be in the same situation

The dilemma is that if we play the waiting game and get Kalas on 31 August he will wish the pre-season with the squad and we will have already played 5 league games, 11% of the season.  He would then probably disappear on international duty and we would not see him much before 9 September.  We all know how badly we did last September following the last minute additions and first international break.  I has (forlornly? ) hoping we would get our business done early to avoid a repeat.

Got to keep positive.  Thats what I keep telling myself.  Only one week into the transfer window and still 4 weeks to Norwich. Cairney, Sess signed contracts, new CB and DM + money received for Burgess, Stearman and Jozabed.  Ok.  Malone going was disappointing but not earth shattering IMO.  On the whole a positive week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on July 07, 2017, 09:13:02 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Perhaps, when looking at our recent history, we should be less complacent about claiming to be a 'top club in London' and start to show we mean business in the transfer market by at least inspiring players and their agents we have learned many lessons about panic buying at inflated prices and now know quality when we see it and what it is worth.   Our transfer team need to not only be statistically clever they need to know the way human beings operate too, which is a totally different kind of logic that computers simply cannot and will not replicate.  Time to change the way we negotiate or the people who do the negotiating perhaps.

Class
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 07, 2017, 09:34:25 PM
http://talksport.com/football/transfer-news-fulham-eyeing-deal-montpellier-defender-william-remy-170707245839
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 07, 2017, 10:07:16 PM
https://m.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Alexander-djiku-bastia-vers-saint-etienne/816453?xtref=https://t.co/8zs9lOFc3s¤amp§1

Djiku off to St Etienne
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 07, 2017, 10:12:20 PM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on July 07, 2017, 09:13:02 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Perhaps, when looking at our recent history, we should be less complacent about claiming to be a 'top club in London' and start to show we mean business in the transfer market by at least inspiring players and their agents we have learned many lessons about panic buying at inflated prices and now know quality when we see it and what it is worth.   Our transfer team need to not only be statistically clever they need to know the way human beings operate too, which is a totally different kind of logic that computers simply cannot and will not replicate.  Time to change the way we negotiate or the people who do the negotiating perhaps.

Class

Different Class, you speak with both eyes open.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Andy S on July 07, 2017, 11:15:33 PM
It's early days yet but I believe that clubs only want the best for players who have served them an will le him go if a fair offer comes in. That offer is only likely to come from  a desperate premier league club if they have exhausted other avenues.  Championship clubs only have a certain amount to spend. That may not be what Chelsea want but it may well be all they get
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 08, 2017, 12:05:09 AM
Quote from: Andy S on July 07, 2017, 11:15:33 PM
It's early days yet but I believe that clubs only want the best for players who have served them an will le him go if a fair offer comes in. That offer is only likely to come from  a desperate premier league club if they have exhausted other avenues.  Championship clubs only have a certain amount to spend. That may not be what Chelsea want but it may well be all they get
I'm sorry but the ethics of Chelsea football club are messed up. They're basically imprisoning Kalas and Piazon because they know they can always price clubs out, even if the players themselves are desperate to leave and actually revive their careers. I don't get why they need to be so stingy, they have a billionaire owner who has a habit of throwing money at whatever he pleases so surely a couple of million isn't a lot to be losing sleep over, especially since by keeping him they'll probably be losing more in wages anyway. I know we hate them as fans but we do have a relationship as clubs, and although there's Roman's pal Slutskiy up in Hull Kalas doesn't seem to be going there either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 08, 2017, 12:31:21 AM
I think people are being most unfair to poor old Chelsea. A glance at their current squad list shows that they only have 8 centre-backs available, all full internationals. I mean it's a risky position; you can't take too many chances, can you?
In fact, perhaps that's Conte's master-plan. He wants to out-catenaccio the great Italian defensive line-ups of the past and put out a team consisting of a goalkeeper and 10 centre-backs - he's got another 7 in the u23s, some of them pretty good, so he won't be short of numbers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 08, 2017, 11:18:02 AM
Ruben Neves now signed for Wolves.

If there is anything to FFP, they should get an embargo next window now. Don't think they'll sell enough to balance it before the end of the window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 08, 2017, 11:38:20 AM
And Willy boly aswell
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 08, 2017, 11:52:52 AM
Quote from: Tabby on July 08, 2017, 11:18:02 AM
Ruben Neves now signed for Wolves.

If there is anything to FFP, they should get an embargo next window now. Don't think they'll sell enough to balance it before the end of the window.

Unless they go up, in which case all gets forgiven.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 08, 2017, 12:22:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 08, 2017, 12:00:14 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 08, 2017, 11:18:02 AM
Ruben Neves now signed for Wolves.

If there is anything to FFP, they should get an embargo next window now. Don't think they'll sell enough to balance it before the end of the window.

Not worried about this.

The lad's value is inflated by his youth, which is useless to Wolves because they want an immediate impact, and he'll be be far too ambitious to stay with them for more than a year or two. And how will a young Portuguese lad adapt to the Championship? Could well be another Jozabed.

As to FFP, it's one transfer, for less than we spent last summer, and not much more than the amount a club is permitted to lose each season. No idea what their wage bill is (could be very low) or the income (could be very high) so you can't make judgements now, but I agree on the face of it you'd expect this to catch up with them.

I can see it all ending in tears... reckon they'll finish about 12th, eventually get an embargo, the owners lose interest... etc etc

Not overly worried either, they signed for £30m last year and a fat load of good that did them. Their new manager is also very much an unknown for the English game. Vilas Boas has completely disappeared, and he was much better at Porto than Santo.

The interesting point now is if the FL will actually stomp down on the clubs that flout FFP openly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on July 08, 2017, 12:25:41 PM
Still awaiting ffp decision on the hahas so no wonder lots are taking no notice
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 08, 2017, 12:36:48 PM
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/ruben-neves-wolves-fc-wolverhampton-wanderers-porto-a7828671.html

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Why does Ruben Neves' transfer to Wolves sit so uncomfortably?

This is the kind of Championship-blitzing deal that Wolves fans will have been dreaming of since Fosun's takeover, but Jorge Mendes is clearly exerting a strong degree of influence at Molineux

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Ruben Neves is talented but will have to adapt quickly to English football's second tier Getty
If you take away the identities of the major protagonists, it sounds like the perfect deal. Club A is ambitious, and wants to sign XXL-sized talent to fire its promotion push. Club B is a traditional behemoth, but needs money (quickly), and can get it for a top-quality academy product they can't find a place for. Well-connected agent C puts the move together.

So why does the imminent transfer of Ruben Neves sit so uncomfortably? There's no doubt that Wolverhampton Wanderers have got themselves an eye-catching coup in the shape of Porto's much-talked-about midfielder, even for the suggested €18 million price tag. This time last year, the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal were being linked with the 20-year-old, who has just returned from the Euro Under-21s in Poland. At that point, the Portuguese giants were not encouraging suitors, and it would have taken an offer of around double what Wolves are slated to be paying to even get them to the negotiating table.

When Chinese owners Fosun took over Wolves last year, with their involvement with super-agent Jorge Mendes clear from the beginning, this is the kind of Championship-blitzing deal that their supporters probably had in mind, with the hope of management putting together a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Many of those same fans have expressed their indignation at outside criticism of the Neves deal, attributing it to jealousy. It's true that not every player that the Fosun regime have brought in has been from the Mendes stable, but that has never been the suggestion from any serious commentators – that was so at Valencia too, with Shkodran Mustafi an example of an arrival from outside the circle.




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It's clear, however, that Valencia have to be brought into the conversation, especially with Nuno – Mendes' first-ever client, of course, ever since the goalkeeper persuaded his friend and then-nightclub boss to negotiate his move to Deportivo La Coruña in late 1996 – now into the fold. There is enough player traffic from Mendes' favoured spots to see that he is exerting a strong degree of influence over Wolves' transfer policy. Such an arrangement worked well enough initially at Valencia, with the club qualifying for the Champions League in 2014-15, before the positive recruitment dried up.

The books show Valencia spending €138 million on transfer fees in the summer of 2015, but the devil is in the detail. Rather than building on a successful side, the majority (including André Gomes, Álvaro Negredo and Rodrigo) were already there on loan, with the club fulfilling obligatory purchase options. Nuno was hamstrung, and didn't last the calendar year.

When Gary Neville arrived at Mestalla in December 2015 as the eventual replacement, he was welcomed in some quarters of the local media simply because he was perceived as not part of the Mendes clique. This, of course, was before they understood the existing link between club majority shareholder Peter Lim – good friend and long-time business partner of Mendes – and Neville via Salford City.

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Fosun have clear links to super-agent Mendes (Getty)
By this point, it was already clear to the majority of fans that their club was just being used to park player collateral. It is hard to see the Neves deal being any different. His ability is clear and as Nuno has pointed out, he wore the Porto captain's armband as a teenager. He also broke Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the youngest Portuguese to play in the Champions League, and he is his nation's youngest goalscorer in the competition.

Neves has an enviable range of passing, good vision and is sharp in the tackle. He is not, however, a transformative player who can turn a side's fortunes on his own (as even Talisca, who eventually joined Besiktas instead of Wolves last summer, is to a point), but a good player for a good team. He will need lots of help around him.

Neves should at least get some games at Molineux. Nuno only started him in six Liga games last season, though he did give the midfielder the nod for his XI in the Champions League last 16 first leg against Juventus in February. It was a tough campaign.

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When Nuno used Evandro – now at Hull City – as his third and final substitute in the first leg of the Champions League playoff against Roma, Neves was spotted crying on the bench. He later underlined on his Instagram account that it was "a spontaneous reaction," and that no disrespect was intended to either his coach or his teammates. It was, however, only the beginning of his frustrations last season, the highlight of which was probably when he was spotted watching the away game at Belenenses from the stands with some of the club's hardcore supporters. A long season in the Championship will be a test of his physical, as well as mental, fortitude.

This deal has presumably been sold to Neves as a bridge to the Premier League with the best case for Wolves, having offered ready cash below market value, selling on to a top-flight English club at a handsome profit – something which is expected in Portugal.

"Ruben has the talent for any league," wrote O Jogo's Hugo Sousa last week, "and certainly for the second tier in England. For this reason, the move isn't strange. It's just sad." From the sake of Neves, one of Portugal's brightest talents, one hopes that he brings his quality to bear regardless.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 08, 2017, 01:44:26 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 07, 2017, 10:12:20 PM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on July 07, 2017, 09:13:02 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on July 07, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Perhaps, when looking at our recent history, we should be less complacent about claiming to be a 'top club in London' and start to show we mean business in the transfer market by at least inspiring players and their agents we have learned many lessons about panic buying at inflated prices and now know quality when we see it and what it is worth.   Our transfer team need to not only be statistically clever they need to know the way human beings operate too, which is a totally different kind of logic that computers simply cannot and will not replicate.  Time to change the way we negotiate or the people who do the negotiating perhaps.

Class

Different Class, you speak with both eyes open.

I completely agree to one degree in regards to having to approach things on an empathetic people centric approach - some players who don't have the highest statistics could blossom in the right environment/league/club under the right psychological guidance. It's a huge issue with our value system as is currently in my opinion... that said though, in order to show value in a reasoned way which makes an impact you have to acknowledge that there will be elements of the statistical approach that will work... Quantative data over time, will allow you to draw some accurate patterns but it works best with quantifiable data, which includes is 1/3rd of a footballer... the mental game counts for so much more.

Anyway - to the point - Data does work, needs to be taken in to account - speed/heigh/physical attributes are all things that can arguably be judged for face value and so can info like tackles made/% pass completion... but the last two are more erratic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 08, 2017, 02:36:00 PM
Historically a lot of transfers are based on respect &/or previous working relationships. That is not uncommon in other work environments.  Keegan, Bracewell, Sanchez, Hodgson and Jol all had hits & misses in bringing players in on that basis. And Tigana. Would Saha have got a "yes" from the computer?  Equally would Saha have come to us without Tigana at the helm?

Lots of factors in recruitment. Stats just one element.  Getting the right mix is key
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 08, 2017, 04:38:57 PM
Couple of Turkish clubs interested in
Rolan now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 08, 2017, 05:06:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 08, 2017, 04:38:57 PM
Couple of Turkish clubs interested in
Rolan now.

He's not coming to us.

He/his agent are using us to get a better deal at a bigger club. I'm not sure he'll find what he's looking for in turkey but unlikely he'll be a fulham player next season in my opinion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 08, 2017, 05:11:13 PM
Cant see it myself a good CF is difficult to get for our team very difficult.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: deano_632 on July 08, 2017, 10:28:47 PM
Deal agreed for Rolan.........
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/08/por-fulham-agree-deal-for-rolan/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 08, 2017, 10:36:22 PM
10 in 31 equates to around 15 in 46. Anyone know the quality of the French league other than Monaco and psg? I'd welcome any striker and if true this is great news. The report seems too accurate to be completely fabricated.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 08, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
The article tells us no more than we already knew. The clubs have agreed terms but the player remains to be convinced to come to a Championship outfit.

Bordeaux were 6th in Ligue 1 last year, reckoned by UEFA to be the 5th strongest league in Europe.
He has a decent scoring rate and played his 25th international for Uruguay in their latest match (v Italy).

I'd say he would be a valuable acquisition if only he could be persuaded to come...if only!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 08, 2017, 11:03:19 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 08, 2017, 10:36:22 PM
10 in 31 equates to around 15 in 46. Anyone know the quality of the French league other than Monaco and psg? I'd welcome any striker and if true this is great news. The report seems too accurate to be completely fabricated.

The French league is usually fairly low scoring and defensive. Only teams to buck the trend are basically Monaco and PSG. Bordeaux scored 53 goals in 38 games for example.

The quality is about equal to championship outside of the top half. Better in the top half.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Walsh on July 08, 2017, 11:10:30 PM
If that article is accurate then I'm not happy about it being Kline and Khans decisions to sign him. Need to let Slav pick the players he wants.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 08, 2017, 11:12:02 PM
Article slightly behind, talks have already taken place, and gone well by all accounts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 08, 2017, 11:12:19 PM
Quote from: Walsh on July 08, 2017, 11:10:30 PM
If that article is accurate then I'm not happy about it being Kline and Khans decisions to sign him. Need to let Slav pick the players he wants.

Slav isn't a scout. He has a veto on any player signed though, according to reports, so I doubt they'd force him to play Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 08, 2017, 11:56:39 PM
The two Turkish. Labs for Rolan have made no bids only one bid and that's ours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 09, 2017, 12:08:58 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 09, 2017, 12:04:59 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 08, 2017, 11:12:02 PM
Article slightly behind, talks have already taken place, and gone well by all accounts.

"By all accounts".... except your own account yesterday...

Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 12:22:09 AM
Cant agree terms, as it stands, he doesn't want to come, or drop down

If you're going to claim an ITK source at least be consistent in what you claim they've told you

Sorry, yes, it's all made up rubbish, please forgive me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 09, 2017, 12:23:01 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 09, 2017, 12:04:59 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 08, 2017, 11:12:02 PM
Article slightly behind, talks have already taken place, and gone well by all accounts.

"By all accounts".... except your own account yesterday...

Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 07, 2017, 12:22:09 AM
Cant agree terms, as it stands, he doesn't want to come, or drop down

If you're going to claim an ITK source at least be consistent in what you claim they've told you
Things move on and change quickly, fingers crossed right now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 09, 2017, 12:46:36 AM
Really hope this guy signs quickly and its done and dusted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 09, 2017, 12:57:51 PM
Rumoured late interest from Newcastle in Rolan, no bid and it is just a rumour
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 09, 2017, 01:14:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 09, 2017, 12:57:51 PM
Rumoured late interest from Newcastle in Rolan, no bid and it is just a rumour
Your on the right topic,its all rumour!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 09, 2017, 01:14:46 PM
Fulham interested in Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles. #ffc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:17:36 PM
Fulham offer QPR 2 million for Matt Smith. :022:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 09, 2017, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 09, 2017, 01:14:46 PM
Fulham interested in Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles. #ffc
Seems to have a mistake in him, and they got Stekelenburg to replace him.

Not sure about how good that would be.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 09, 2017, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 09, 2017, 01:14:46 PM
Fulham interested in Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles. #ffc
Seems to have a mistake in him, and they got Stekelenburg to replace him.

Not sure about how good that would be.

I'd have Steklenburg back anyday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 09, 2017, 01:23:57 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:17:36 PM
Fulham offer QPR 2 million for Matt Smith. :022:
Ha ha"s
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 09, 2017, 01:24:24 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 09, 2017, 01:14:46 PM
Fulham interested in Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles. #ffc

This seems to cover all bases, including the inevitable Yorkshiremen. Mixed fan reaction, too.
The Pickford arrival would seem to mean his inevitable departure. And you know how much Stek loved it here!

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/08/everton-fans-react-on-twitter-to-joel-robles-rumours/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/08/everton-fans-react-on-twitter-to-joel-robles-rumours/)

Spain or Huddersfirld, eh? If any of our Spanish speakers also have an interest in whippet racing and Tetley's Ales we might be in business.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 09, 2017, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 09, 2017, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 09, 2017, 01:14:46 PM
Fulham interested in Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles. #ffc
Seems to have a mistake in him, and they got Stekelenburg to replace him.

Not sure about how good that would be.

They played almost same number of games last season (Robles - 20 games, Stekelenburg - 19). I believe Joka is interesting in him because he can pass and can play sweeper keeper position for us better than Button and Betts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
Robles good keeper. 20 starts for Everton last season. Good with the ball at his feet. Better than the 2 keepers we have now atleast.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 09, 2017, 01:41:03 PM
The Robles roumor come from the same guy who made up the Z. Jørgensen roumor.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:41:21 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
Robles good keeper. 20 starts for Everton last season. Good with the ball at his feet. Better than the 2 keepers we have now atleast.

Are you Diane Abbot?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 09, 2017, 01:43:31 PM
And then 'Filip Wall' blocked me on Twitter.
Robles roumor just made up I guess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on July 09, 2017, 01:48:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:17:36 PM
Fulham offer QPR 2 million for Matt Smith. :022:
Plus add ons.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:51:10 PM
Quote from: davew on July 09, 2017, 01:48:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:17:36 PM
Fulham offer QPR 2 million for Matt Smith. :022:
Plus add ons.

lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 09, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
and we missed out on Wayne Rooney ⚽️
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 09, 2017, 02:39:42 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 09, 2017, 01:43:31 PM
And then 'Filip Wall' blocked me on Twitter.
Robles roumor just made up I guess.
To be fair he was ITK with Malone leaving.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on July 09, 2017, 04:46:08 PM
I must admit I really don't see what all the fuss is about with Stekelenberg.

Imo, He's just not that good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 09, 2017, 07:02:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:41:21 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
Robles good keeper. 20 starts for Everton last season. Good with the ball at his feet. Better than the 2 keepers we have now atleast.

Are you Diane Abbot?
cup games?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 09, 2017, 07:06:51 PM
...and now Chelsea add a ninth CB to their 1st team squad:

Antonio Rudiger from Roma - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40550502 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40550502)

I think Kalas could just slip away now and they wouldn't even notice.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 09, 2017, 07:09:45 PM
Football League Zone‏ @TheFLZone  37s38 seconds ago
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Fulham are poised to sign Bordeaux striker Diego Rolan. #ffc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 09, 2017, 07:10:20 PM
It's obvious Kalas is surplus to their squad, we just need to pay the asking price . We gave him the platform to show how good he can be and now the price to pay is dearer than it would have been last year, and a loan is out of the question as he's out of contract next summer .

Chelsea have already seen the silly money they can get from reserves like Ake and Traore
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 09, 2017, 07:49:04 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 09, 2017, 07:09:45 PM
Football League Zone‏ @TheFLZone  37s38 seconds ago
More
Fulham are poised to sign Bordeaux striker Diego Rolan. #ffc

These sites just keep updating with old news a couple of days after the first postings occur. Regurgitated rumours, no more no less.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 09, 2017, 07:51:13 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 09, 2017, 07:10:20 PM
It's obvious Kalas is surplus to their squad, we just need to pay the asking price . We gave him the platform to show how good he can be and now the price to pay is dearer than it would have been last year, and a loan is out of the question as he's out of contract next summer .

Chelsea have already seen the silly money they can get from reserves like Ake and Traore

It is not as simple as paying the asking price. We have an overall budget to bring in a CF, a CB and any other players we feel we need. If we pay over what we consider the market value for Kalas and what we might pay for an player of equal quality then we are taking away money for our other targets, particularly the centre forward.

Yes, Kalas has proved himself in our system but we must not be held to ransom.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 09, 2017, 08:07:53 PM
Yea I get where you're coming from but from Chelsea's point of view, it's their asking price . If we don't meet it , I'm sure they will find someone who will.
Whether it's a newly promoted cash happy team, or another one of kalas' former loan teams, or a team Roman apparently has a bit of leverage with like Hull, or even be used as a makeweight in a future transfer. They have plenty of options, even keep him and flog him in January
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 09, 2017, 08:12:38 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 09, 2017, 07:51:13 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 09, 2017, 07:10:20 PM
It's obvious Kalas is surplus to their squad, we just need to pay the asking price . We gave him the platform to show how good he can be and now the price to pay is dearer than it would have been last year, and a loan is out of the question as he's out of contract next summer .

Chelsea have already seen the silly money they can get from reserves like Ake and Traore

It is not as simple as paying the asking price. We have an overall budget to bring in a CF, a CB and any other players we feel we need. If we pay over what we consider the market value for Kalas and what we might pay for an player of equal quality then we are taking away money for our other targets, particularly the centre forward.

Yes, Kalas has proved himself in our system but we must not be held to ransom.

Unless Chelsea are short of three or four million - which they're not - there is no hurry for them to complete a deal

As I understand it Roman wanted his best friend at Hull to have him but Kalas said no, so for the time being there will be no movement

Ultimately players choose the club they want to go to and high bidders do not always win the prize, so we are still in with a chance - unless we find someone better first !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 08:51:41 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 09, 2017, 07:02:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:41:21 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
Robles good keeper. 20 starts for Everton last season. Good with the ball at his feet. Better than the 2 keepers we have now atleast.

Are you Diane Abbot?
cup games?

20 league starts. With cup games probably more.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 09, 2017, 09:21:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 08:51:41 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 09, 2017, 07:02:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:41:21 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
Robles good keeper. 20 starts for Everton last season. Good with the ball at his feet. Better than the 2 keepers we have now atleast.

Are you Diane Abbot?
cup games? T



20 league starts. With cup games probably more.
Quote from: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 08:51:41 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 09, 2017, 07:02:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 09, 2017, 01:41:21 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
Robles good keeper. 20 starts for Everton last season. Good with the ball at his feet. Better than the 2 keepers we have now atleast.

Are you Diane Abbot?
cup games?

20 league starts. With cup games probably more.

Both Everton keepers made terrible howlers at various times last season, that's why they were swapped around
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 09, 2017, 09:46:55 PM
James Husband left out of Boros pre-season training camp. Would probably be available on the cheap. Would anyone have him?

Adlene Guedioura also left out. He would be a good pick up if only to challenge Cairney/Johansen. Slavisa worked with him at Watford where he had one of his better seasons. Good player at this level.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 09, 2017, 11:01:05 PM
Being reported by a few that Rolan deal is on, including a couple of fairly reliable accounts
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 09, 2017, 11:30:51 PM
Boro have 444 pages of transfer rumours , I'd get bored reading all that. Last 2 pages contain a lot about firming up interest in Kalas; and suggesting Slavs uncertainty as a way of getting ahead of us

https://www.oneboro.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=8577&page=441
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 09, 2017, 11:45:55 PM
tom‏ @thomasosulli  1h1 hour ago
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Spoke to Peter Grant yesterday after the Wealdstone match, said to expect a few new signings... #ffc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 10, 2017, 09:06:35 AM
Jesse Joronen has joined AC Horsens in Denmark. I think he was out of contract?

http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/horsens-henter-fulham-keeper/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 09:12:55 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 09, 2017, 11:45:55 PM
tom‏ @thomasosulli  1h1 hour ago
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Spoke to Peter Grant yesterday after the Wealdstone match, said to expect a few new signings... #ffc


On that basis I would imagine that best is yet to come. 🙏🤞
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 10, 2017, 09:46:26 AM
Quote from: twang on July 10, 2017, 09:06:35 AM
Jesse Joronen has joined AC Horsens in Denmark. I think he was out of contract?

http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/horsens-henter-fulham-keeper/

Blimey is it Open Season on goalkeepers?

Another young man departs with style and grace. Every reason to expect his future to be successful.:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEW9jq9XkAQ20Vh.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Sgt Fulham on July 10, 2017, 10:12:36 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 09:46:26 AM
Quote from: twang on July 10, 2017, 09:06:35 AM
Jesse Joronen has joined AC Horsens in Denmark. I think he was out of contract?

http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/horsens-henter-fulham-keeper/


Blimey is it Open Season on goalkeepers?

Another young man departs with style and grace. Every reason to expect his future to be successful.:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEW9jq9XkAQ20Vh.jpg)

Wow, that's class. Good luck Jesse!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 10:25:01 AM
That is class from Jesse. Hope he goes on to have a fine career.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 12:10:47 PM
I know it hasn't been mentioned before, but that is Class from Jessie.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 10, 2017, 12:14:12 PM
Ola Aina from Chelski youth is joining Hull on loan. No idea but wiki says he's a right back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: CincyFulham1 on July 10, 2017, 12:52:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.

I have a dentist appointment in a couple of hours, does that count
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 12:54:03 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.

Hmm any ideas on position or anything?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 12:56:27 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.
Indeed they are
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 10, 2017, 01:01:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 12:56:27 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.
Indeed they are
For Fulham?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 10, 2017, 01:07:23 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 10, 2017, 01:01:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 12:56:27 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.
Indeed they are
For Fulham?

I'd bloody hope so if it's on our transfer page.

On another note John ruddy has joined wolves. Smart move by them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:08:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 12:56:27 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.
Indeed they are

Does their name rhyme with Miego Polan?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 01:20:17 PM
Is this ITK stuff or is there anyway reliable here?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 01:23:20 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 01:20:17 PM
Is this ITK stuff or is there anyway reliable here?

*shrug*

Would really like it i people got into the habit of posting their sources more often.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:27:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:08:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 12:56:27 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.
Indeed they are

Does their name rhyme with Miego Polan?
That's not my info
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 01:27:47 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 01:23:20 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 01:20:17 PM
Is this ITK stuff or is there anyway reliable here?

*shrug*

Would really like it i people got into the habit of posting their sources more often.

Or at least state 'its from a source I consider credible' or anything. Hard to identify when its trolling at times...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 01:31:05 PM
As I said above, 'name and shame' mentality, no but offer something. Even if someones at the ground and seen something. Just pointless info otherwise isnt it...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: H3Matt on July 10, 2017, 01:33:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Someone's having a medical.

Please be Kalas. Please be Kalas. Please be Kalas. Please be Kalas. Please be Kalas.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.

That's not always true, if the club have gone under the radar to sign someone and only club officials know then fairly easy to figure out where that info come from and could cost them their jobs.

It is frustrating that's for sure and I am guilty of saying some things myself, but I like the info I get and would never lie on here. I share if I think there is a chance of the deal if not I wouldn't say anything.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.

That's not always true, if the club have gone under the radar to sign someone and only club officials know then fairly easy to figure out where that info come from and could cost them their jobs.

It is frustrating that's for sure and I am guilty of saying some things myself, but I like the info I get and would never lie on here. I share if I think there is a chance of the deal if not I wouldn't say anything.

Fair enough

What's the position of this particular player?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.

That's not always true, if the club have gone under the radar to sign someone and only club officials know then fairly easy to figure out where that info come from and could cost them their jobs.

It is frustrating that's for sure and I am guilty of saying some things myself, but I like the info I get and would never lie on here. I share if I think there is a chance of the deal if not I wouldn't say anything.

That's fair. And I'll bite - is it someone we would've heard of?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 10, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
Twitter suggesting Roland has a agreed personal terms with Newcastle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 10, 2017, 01:57:40 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 10, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
Twitter suggesting Roland has a agreed personal terms with Newcastle
Nothing on twitter other than Fulham when you search latest tweets on Diego Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 02:04:27 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.

That's not always true, if the club have gone under the radar to sign someone and only club officials know then fairly easy to figure out where that info come from and could cost them their jobs.

It is frustrating that's for sure and I am guilty of saying some things myself, but I like the info I get and would never lie on here. I share if I think there is a chance of the deal if not I wouldn't say anything.

Fair enough

What's the position of this particular player?
As of right now no other bids for him, if a prem club or team offering euro competition then we are up against it, but our talks with him went well. Didn't need to sell the club, liked the football we play and the project we have.

Now it's a case of waiting
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 10, 2017, 02:00:43 PM
Weren't we supposed to be announcing a signing from the premier league one day last week according to this ITK?

I'm still waiting for this one too...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 02:07:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 02:04:27 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.

That's not always true, if the club have gone under the radar to sign someone and only club officials know then fairly easy to figure out where that info come from and could cost them their jobs.

It is frustrating that's for sure and I am guilty of saying some things myself, but I like the info I get and would never lie on here. I share if I think there is a chance of the deal if not I wouldn't say anything.

Fair enough

What's the position of this particular player?
As of right now no other bids for him, if a prem club or team offering euro competition then we are up against it, but our talks with him went well. Didn't need to sell the club, liked the football we play and the project we have.

Now it's a case of waiting

Exciting signing? Position? Can you reveal anything more like what league, how old etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?     
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 02:09:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 02:04:27 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.

That's not always true, if the club have gone under the radar to sign someone and only club officials know then fairly easy to figure out where that info come from and could cost them their jobs.

It is frustrating that's for sure and I am guilty of saying some things myself, but I like the info I get and would never lie on here. I share if I think there is a chance of the deal if not I wouldn't say anything.

Fair enough

What's the position of this particular player?
As of right now no other bids for him, if a prem club or team offering euro competition then we are up against it, but our talks with him went well. Didn't need to sell the club, liked the football we play and the project we have.

Now it's a case of waiting
Just for clarity I was talking about Rolan as that's what i assumed you were asking.

Re reading that seems to be a mistake on my part. Oops sorry
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 02:11:19 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 02:07:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 02:04:27 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 10, 2017, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
I wish people would, too... but if people reveal their sources, those sources are far less likely to feed info. Catch 22...

It's easy enough to say who the player is though, without giving their sources away.

That's not always true, if the club have gone under the radar to sign someone and only club officials know then fairly easy to figure out where that info come from and could cost them their jobs.

It is frustrating that's for sure and I am guilty of saying some things myself, but I like the info I get and would never lie on here. I share if I think there is a chance of the deal if not I wouldn't say anything.

Fair enough

What's the position of this particular player?
As of right now no other bids for him, if a prem club or team offering euro competition then we are up against it, but our talks with him went well. Didn't need to sell the club, liked the football we play and the project we have.

Now it's a case of waiting

Exciting signing? Position? Can you reveal anything more like what league, how old etc
I assumed I was being asked about Rolan, I just apologised on another post
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 02:14:57 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?   

Its partly sour grapes, its partly, airing something so vague that when something does happen you'd go 'See, im ITK' and when it doesn't its 'transfers change constantly'. Saying 'someones having a medical' is essentially trolling, offering no real info, no sources, nothing. In regards to source, no ones saying out a source, more say something like 'quite a reliable source' anything other such a vague statement that no one knows anything about other than an infamous medical for, for all we know, an under 18 player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on July 10, 2017, 02:19:05 PM
Fenerbahce in talks to sign Arsenal striker Lucas Petez who Arsenal bought for £17m last summer. I think this is why they are not in for Rolan in a bigger way. Journalist in Bordeaux said this morning that  Rolan still 'hesitant', decision should be made either way this week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:21:51 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 02:14:57 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?   

Its partly sour grapes, its partly, airing something so vague that when something does happen you'd go 'See, im ITK' and when it doesn't its 'transfers change constantly'. Saying 'someones having a medical' is essentially trolling, offering no real info, no sources, nothing. In regards to source, no ones saying out a source, more say something like 'quite a reliable source' anything other such a vague statement that no one knows anything about other than an infamous medical for, for all we know, an under 18 player.

Not at all, I knew Jokanovic was signing weeks before it happened, but never claimed fame to it, just quietly collected my winnings from the bookies, at very good odds. I'm sorry, but the majority on here have a serious case of sour grapes when it comes to people ITK. So much so, that I won't be doing it any more.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on July 10, 2017, 02:23:11 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?     

I tend to agree with this so keep my council. A couple of years ago I met with a friend on the staff who shared a piece of information with me, and I re-told it here and was more less ridiculed as I wouldn't say specifically who told me... and for obvious reasons I couldn't.  It's a MB for opinions and 'rumour' and conspiracy theory, not a court of law.

I enjoy the speculation, if people are willing and able to reveal sources wonderful, if not, no big deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 02:23:15 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on July 10, 2017, 02:19:05 PM
Fenerbahce in talks to sign Arsenal striker Lucas Petez who Arsenal bought for £17m last summer. I think this is why they are not in for Rolan in a bigger way. Journalist in Bordeaux said this morning that  Rolan still 'hesitant', decision should be made either way this week.
He wants to play European competition or top flight as his preference, although is open to a move to us and has spoken to us (went well) as has his agent (also went well apparently). Hesitant as to maybe waiting for one of his preferences but knows a decision has to be made, we have other targets if this doesn't come off
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 02:25:24 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:21:51 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 02:14:57 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?   

Its partly sour grapes, its partly, airing something so vague that when something does happen you'd go 'See, im ITK' and when it doesn't its 'transfers change constantly'. Saying 'someones having a medical' is essentially trolling, offering no real info, no sources, nothing. In regards to source, no ones saying out a source, more say something like 'quite a reliable source' anything other such a vague statement that no one knows anything about other than an infamous medical for, for all we know, an under 18 player.

Not at all, I knew Jokanovic was signing weeks before it happened, but never claimed fame to it, just quietly collected my winnings from the bookies, at very good odds. I'm sorry, but the majority on here have a serious case of sour grapes when it comes to people ITK. So much so, that I won't be doing it any more.

Fair enough. You can't really blame people for having sour grapes though when, as someone who knows all the facts, decides to offer a morsel rather than the main course. in this case, the most unappealing part of the information, is the medical happening as opposed to hearing who/position/source/former club etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 10, 2017, 02:31:04 PM
I can understand any player not rushing as they have 1 career and want to play at the best level.
If anyone gas a source they should be respected not to give it up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:03:20 PM
But they should also expect to be called out when the rumour that they are spreading turns out to be utter horse shat.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes. Ths is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:05:47 PM
Exactly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:10:25 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:03:20 PM
But they should also expect to be called out when the rumour that they are spreading turns out to be utter horse shat.
Doesn't have to be a rumour, the transfer may just not happen for a multitude of reasons.

I am happy not to share info I get, will just keep it to myself
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 03:11:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:10:25 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:03:20 PM
But they should also expect to be called out when the rumour that they are spreading turns out to be utter horse shat.
Doesn't have to be a rumour, the transfer may just not happen for a multitude of reasons.

I am happy not to share info I get, will just keep it to myself

if its as vague as 'someone is having a medical' then I don't think people will mind....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:12:58 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes this is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.
Does that apply if a player turns down the club because he got a better offer? As what I know and have said isn't rumour but if you wish it treated as such I will refrain from posting the info I get.

Happy to do so, no skin of my nose for me, just thought I was sharing and informing with fellow FoF members, don't come online to be called out or subject to abuse if a transfer doesn't go thru
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:14:43 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 03:11:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:10:25 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:03:20 PM
But they should also expect to be called out when the rumour that they are spreading turns out to be utter horse shat.
Doesn't have to be a rumour, the transfer may just not happen for a multitude of reasons.

I am happy not to share info I get, will just keep it to myself

if its as vague as 'someone is having a medical' then I don't think people will mind....
But then no one maybe  having a medical what then. That could just be an attempt at a wind up. I've gone into detail but then maybe I am, according to some deserve to be abused and called out if a player doesn't sign and goes elsewhere.

As I say fair enough, I won't update anymore if that's what people want, only want everyone to enjoy the forum
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 10, 2017, 03:14:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?   

I always looked at this kind of ITK stuff with skepticism, as anyone is able to say they've got info and not really be held to account for it. But I also understand that even if a person is ITK, transfers can change so rapidly that you can have your knees cut off for saying something is definitely happening. All in good fun just like this thread. It makes the day more interesting to know that something is near happening for us.

Sucks that some treat it as more than just "fun and games" since that's all it is really until the player puts pen to paper. Sorry you feel like it's no longer fun to share.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:18:35 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 10, 2017, 03:14:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?   

I always looked at this kind of ITK stuff with skepticism, as anyone is able to say they've got info and not really be held to account for it. But I also understand that even if a person is ITK, transfers can change so rapidly that you can have your knees cut off for saying something is definitely happening. All in good fun just like this thread. It makes the day more interesting to know that something is near happening for us.

Sucks that some treat it as more than just "fun and games" since that's all it is really until the player puts pen to paper. Sorry you feel like it's no longer fun to share.
Spot on toodles
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 10, 2017, 03:25:29 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 10, 2017, 03:14:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?   

I always looked at this kind of ITK stuff with skepticism, as anyone is able to say they've got info and not really be held to account for it. But I also understand that even if a person is ITK, transfers can change so rapidly that you can have your knees cut off for saying something is definitely happening. All in good fun just like this thread. It makes the day more interesting to know that something is near happening for us.

Sucks that some treat it as more than just "fun and games" since that's all it is really until the player puts pen to paper. Sorry you feel like it's no longer fun to share.


+1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:26:53 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 10, 2017, 03:14:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Makes me laugh, as soon as you get someone in the know, or someone that has a bit of inside info, they are automatically shot down, and branded as a complete phoney. Whats even more laughable, is that you're expected to give up your source, before anyone even believes you. For me, its just a case of sour grapes, because they're not that person in the know.

"You said this last time, but are saying that now, you need to be more consistent"  - Nope, things change in transfers, information changes quickly,

"If it's true, then you shouldn't have a problem giving up your source" - Nope, not on your Nelly, why would I get my source into trouble?   

I always looked at this kind of ITK stuff with skepticism, as anyone is able to say they've got info and not really be held to account for it. But I also understand that even if a person is ITK, transfers can change so rapidly that you can have your knees cut off for saying something is definitely happening. All in good fun just like this thread. It makes the day more interesting to know that something is near happening for us.

Sucks that some treat it as more than just "fun and games" since that's all it is really until the player puts pen to paper. Sorry you feel like it's no longer fun to share.

+1

It's not life or death, and I'd much rather hear snippets of stuff that might be happening from someone with a bit of insider info, even if it's not guaranteed.

Westcliff and wearethewhites - you are both credible in this community, and I know the silent majority appreciate your info, even if it has to remain limited.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:27:12 PM
I think that the problem is that there are some folk who are genuine and may sometimes get it wrong but have integrity and are believable. Then (as as been mentioned above) there are other posters/people that quite simply are not believable and appear to make stuff for some form of weird ego boost. 

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 03:27:34 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:12:58 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes this is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.
Does that apply if a player turns down the club because he got a better offer? As what I know and have said isn't rumour but if you wish it treated as such I will refrain from posting the info I get.

Happy to do so, no skin of my nose for me, just thought I was sharing and informing with fellow FoF members, don't come online to be called out or subject to abuse if a transfer doesn't go thru
We all come here hopeing  for transfer news and big thanks to those who are able to give such info, please don't let those who criticise stop you from doing so.
Even genuine info  is sometimes proved worthless when players or agents change their minds or are just useing us for a better deal elsewhere.
Westcliff on the info you have has your source told you the name of the player concerned? I am not asking you to name him just curious if you know.
Keep posting the info. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:27:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:12:58 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes this is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.
Does that apply if a player turns down the club because he got a better offer? As what I know and have said isn't rumour but if you wish it treated as such I will refrain from posting the info I get.

Happy to do so, no skin of my nose for me, just thought I was sharing and informing with fellow FoF members, don't come online to be called out or subject to abuse if a transfer doesn't go thru

No, your posts about Rolan are an example of what I would hope such items would be.

We understand that posters cannot always give full details but a post ought to have some identifiable substance to it such as it a player who we have had rumours about before, their position or the expected timing of an announcement.

Your posts give a lot of detail about the state of the negotiations and can also be read in two ways, either as insider knowledge or reasonable supposition about why there are delays in completing a deal and why we might lose out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes. Ths is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.

What an absolute load of waffle, as per, from yourself.

'It is just like journalists and newspaper' - Nothing even close, this is a football forum

'So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing' - Quite a few ITK's, weeks, months before it happened actually.

'And what are we punters getting?' - Please, don't make yourself sound any more stupid than you are, 'punters' this is a free footballing forum.

'click bait' - So every time someone reads or clicks an ITK's post on here, they're making money out it? Again rubbish.

You are a prime example of whats been classed as sour grapes.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 03:35:18 PM
Hmm this has turned into 'I wont offer insider info anymore' when, from what I saw, the argument was 'someone having a medical' is just non info compared to what the apparent person knows that you might as well have said nothing. Its dangling a hook and offering nothing. If someone said 'have it on good authority, 'x' is having a medical but its not certain', people would far more respect than 'someone having a medical.' Its literally a nothing comment and offers nothing and only prompts peoples interest but frustrates because they don't know who/why/what position/previous team/likelihood and more. Theres a difference between posting good/interesting insider info which everyone appreciates, and that....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 03:36:23 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:27:12 PM
I think that the problem is that there are some folk who are genuine and may sometimes get it wrong but have integrity and are believable. Then (as as been mentioned above) there are other posters/people that quite simply are not believable and appear to make stuff for some form of weird ego boost. 

I believe this too be true and I can't understand why people must question others and demand their source.  If someone in the know has a good source then they should keep that source a secret.  If people continue to question every little bit of news or gossip that is posted then there will nothing to discuss.  People just need to take everything they hear and or read with a healthy little bit of skepticism and not try to over interpret what a poster is saying or from where they got their info.   
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:39:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes. Ths is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.

What an absolute load of waffle, as per, from yourself.

'It is just like journalists and newspaper' - Nothing even close, this is a football forum

'So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing' - Quite a few ITK's, weeks, months before it happened actually.

'And what are we punters getting?' - Please, don't make yourself sound any more stupid than you are, 'punters' this is a free footballing forum.

'click bait' - So every time someone reads or clicks an ITK's post on here, they're making money out it? Again rubbish.

You are a prime example of whats been classed as sour grapes.




Wow! It is all about ego for you, isn't it, and not about sharing information.

And the post that prompted this discussion wasn't even put up by you!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 03:41:19 PM
Believe nothing but enjoy those who are in the know and those that say they are but aren't. That after all is what this transfer thread is all about. I never believe anyone unless its bad news. Then is bound to be accurate.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 10, 2017, 03:42:13 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 03:36:23 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:27:12 PM
I think that the problem is that there are some folk who are genuine and may sometimes get it wrong but have integrity and are believable. Then (as as been mentioned above) there are other posters/people that quite simply are not believable and appear to make stuff for some form of weird ego boost. 

I believe this too be true and I can't understand why people must question others and demand their source.  If someone in the know has a good source then they should keep that source a secret.  If people continue to question every little bit of news or gossip that is posted then there will nothing to discuss.  People just need to take everything they hear and or read with a healthy little bit of skepticism and not try to over interpret what a poster is saying or from where they got their info.   

Again, the main criticisms aren't 'who is the source' as opposed to 'what kind of insight is "someone is having a medical"'. I'm criticising people who say they know the full story but can't release the source, thats fine and dandy, but offer something more poultry than 'someone is having a medical' that's just nothing...The gripe isn't the revealing of the source, but the detail of the news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:43:34 PM
That outburst by We are the Whites was quite spectacular.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 03:44:14 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 03:36:23 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 03:27:12 PM
I think that the problem is that there are some folk who are genuine and may sometimes get it wrong but have integrity and are believable. Then (as as been mentioned above) there are other posters/people that quite simply are not believable and appear to make stuff for some form of weird ego boost. 

I believe this too be true and I can't understand why people must question others and demand their source.  If someone in the know has a good source then they should keep that source a secret.  If people continue to question every little bit of news or gossip that is posted then there will nothing to discuss.  People just need to take everything they hear and or read with a healthy little bit of skepticism and not try to over interpret what a poster is saying or from where they got their info.   

I don't want people to name their sources. I want to know if it is from someone on twitter or someone they know or something like that. I've seen twitter rumors posted as absolute facts with nothing else stated.

People that are ITK, feel free to be as cryptic and smug as possible, but say if it is from your personal sources or somewhere else.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 10, 2017, 03:45:03 PM
Now that everyone's had their gripe for the day, can we just go ahead and say that Rolan's in town having his bells and whistles checked and will be announced Friday? We really need another striker thru the door so that we can get back to getting a good CB in as well.

Oh and who else is rubbing their greedy little hands together thinking about the chunk of money that Levy is going to have to offer up for Sess after his performance vs Germany this weekend? I hope and pray we get promoted this season so that I can see the kid play on the regular and on the big screen for once.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 03:49:43 PM
Right time to draw a line under this squabbling, those who have info keep posting  please,
Those who don't believe what they are Reading carry on not believing but keep it to yourself please. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:55:15 PM
My info is that Rolan is not having a medical today, I had heard someone was but that's not confirmed news unlike my Rolan news.

Also the last I will say on the matter for the time being
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?

Westcliff suggests it is not Rolan. The Curtis guy on Twitter seems to think it is.

Also (and this part is potentially completely immaterial), someone asked Tony Khan if Rolan ticks both boxes, and Tony Khan liked the tweet. Read into that what you wish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:59:01 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?

Westcliff suggests it is not Rolan. The Curtis guy on Twitter seems to think it is.

Also (and this part is potentially completely immaterial), someone asked Tony Khan if Rolan ticks both boxes, and Tony Khan liked the tweet. Read into that what you wish.
I will contact my ex colleague and ask him, last I heard medical Hadn't been set, will update in a while and then that will be the last
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on July 10, 2017, 03:59:07 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 03:49:43 PM
Right time to draw a line under this squabbling, those who have info keep posting  please,
Those who don't believe what they are Reading carry on not believing but keep it to yourself please. 049:gif
Yes, if someone have heard anything, the majority of us would rather hear it, and can decide for ourselves whether it is worthy of taking on board.

Please carry on and ignore the snipers...

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?

Westcliff suggests it is not Rolan. The Curtis guy on Twitter seems to think it is.

Also (and this part is potentially completely immaterial), someone asked Tony Khan if Rolan ticks both boxes, and Tony Khan liked the tweet. Read into that what you wish.
Out of interest who is the "Curtis" guy on twitter
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 04:00:21 PM
Question for Westcliff, I asked this earlier but was probably lost amongst all the bickering.
Do you have a name for the player having medical today? Not asking you to name him just curious if your source has told you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 04:00:40 PM
I put that up as a friend whose son works for Daily Express text me about medical.
He did tell us about Martin which I put up week before he came...Medical could be anybody,kids that are joining the club,so I havn't hassled him for anymore info...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 04:04:15 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 04:00:21 PM
Question for Westcliff, I asked this earlier but was probably lost amongst all the bickering.
Do you have a name for the player having medical today? Not asking you to name him just curious if your source has told you.

Said he had heard we had someone in today didn't give a name, I have tried to find out. My main source in Belgium (for French, belge and Dutch leads) said yesterday no medical date set, but I am chasing him now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 04:07:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 04:04:15 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 04:00:21 PM
Question for Westcliff, I asked this earlier but was probably lost amongst all the bickering.
Do you have a name for the player having medical today? Not asking you to name him just curious if your source has told you.

Said he had heard we had someone in today didn't give a name, I have tried to find out. My main source in Belgium (for French, belge and Dutch leads) said yesterday no medical date set, but I am chasing him now

👍🏿
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 04:13:32 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?

Westcliff suggests it is not Rolan. The Curtis guy on Twitter seems to think it is.

Also (and this part is potentially completely immaterial), someone asked Tony Khan if Rolan ticks both boxes, and Tony Khan liked the tweet. Read into that what you wish.

Curtis said something along the lines of it being tomorrow which sort of lines up with what everyone else is saying, I'm just shocked about this unknown having one which sort of intrigues me more as it's a surprise (if it turns out to be true!)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 04:15:12 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:39:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes. Ths is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.

What an absolute load of waffle, as per, from yourself.

'It is just like journalists and newspaper' - Nothing even close, this is a football forum

'So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing' - Quite a few ITK's, weeks, months before it happened actually.

'And what are we punters getting?' - Please, don't make yourself sound any more stupid than you are, 'punters' this is a free footballing forum.

'click bait' - So every time someone reads or clicks an ITK's post on here, they're making money out it? Again rubbish.

You are a prime example of whats been classed as sour grapes.




Wow! It is all about ego for you, isn't it, and not about sharing information.

I'd say its all about your ego actually, because people won't share information with you, when you think its your given right. Like I said, people like yourself, and Keysham, just come across as sour grapes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 04:16:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?

Westcliff suggests it is not Rolan. The Curtis guy on Twitter seems to think it is.

Also (and this part is potentially completely immaterial), someone asked Tony Khan if Rolan ticks both boxes, and Tony Khan liked the tweet. Read into that what you wish.
Out of interest who is the "Curtis" guy on twitter

@curtis_heard4

He is a youngster who claims to know multiple people at the club. Been bang on about a few things, missed the mark on others. Gets a hard time from others about being ITK. Seems to be a theme...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 04:16:53 PM
Back to speculation, rumours and Twitter.

Filip Wall🌐 @WalleFilip
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11m

Diego Rolan and Slavisa have had a really good conversation yesterday, and the deal is set to be finalized. #ffc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 04:23:45 PM
Another guy with a friend who works for the club. Positive noises, and none of them really conflicting... fingers crossed!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 04:30:21 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 04:15:12 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:39:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes. Ths is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.

What an absolute load of waffle, as per, from yourself.

'It is just like journalists and newspaper' - Nothing even close, this is a football forum

'So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing' - Quite a few ITK's, weeks, months before it happened actually.

'And what are we punters getting?' - Please, don't make yourself sound any more stupid than you are, 'punters' this is a free footballing forum.

'click bait' - So every time someone reads or clicks an ITK's post on here, they're making money out it? Again rubbish.

You are a prime example of whats been classed as sour grapes.




Wow! It is all about ego for you, isn't it, and not about sharing information.

I'd say its all about your ego actually, because people won't share information with you, when you think its your given right. Like I said, people like yourself, and Keysham, just come across as sour grapes.

Again you get it completely wrong.

The point is not about sharing information with me but that your motivation seems to be more about being recognised for being ITK than for sharing information on transfers with fellow FoF posters and Fulham supporters.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on July 10, 2017, 04:31:34 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 04:15:12 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:39:55 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2017, 03:04:09 PM
It is just like journalists and newspaper claiming an exclusive only for the news to be on every other channel within minutes. Ths is all about the ego of the poster. So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing new contracts or Djalo or Cisse signing and who apart from those posters cares?

And what are we punters getting? That someone may or may not be having a medical? That's not news without further detail, that's click bait and is just winding readers up. As such the posters should expect abuse and it is not undeserved.

What an absolute load of waffle, as per, from yourself.

'It is just like journalists and newspaper' - Nothing even close, this is a football forum

'So who can remember who on here broke Cairney or Sessegnon signing' - Quite a few ITK's, weeks, months before it happened actually.

'And what are we punters getting?' - Please, don't make yourself sound any more stupid than you are, 'punters' this is a free footballing forum.

'click bait' - So every time someone reads or clicks an ITK's post on here, they're making money out it? Again rubbish.

You are a prime example of whats been classed as sour grapes.




Wow! It is all about ego for you, isn't it, and not about sharing information.

I'd say its all about your ego actually, because people won't share information with you, when you think its your given right. Like I said, people like yourself, and Keysham, just come across as sour grapes.

That doesn't even make any sense?

Not that I care.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 10, 2017, 04:36:47 PM
As the saying goes "throw enough darts and eventually you will hit the bullseye ", with the management squad being in London this week, this was always going to be an opportunity to make signings before we set off for Germany,
So very easy to make a statement along the lines of "medical today" , notice the lack of any hard facts like position etc
FWIW I'm going to say that we will sign TWO players this week, not based on ITK but purely on law of averages, which is what the original poster was doing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 04:40:28 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 04:16:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?

Westcliff suggests it is not Rolan. The Curtis guy on Twitter seems to think it is.

Also (and this part is potentially completely immaterial), someone asked Tony Khan if Rolan ticks both boxes, and Tony Khan liked the tweet. Read into that what you wish.
Out of interest who is the "Curtis" guy on twitter

@curtis_heard4

He is a youngster who claims to know multiple people at the club. Been bang on about a few things, missed the mark on others. Gets a hard time from others about being ITK. Seems to be a theme...
he has been hit and miss but that's the same with transfers.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 04:42:07 PM
Must be something in the name. 064.gif

Partick Thistle FC @ThistleTweet
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8m

CONTRACT EXTENSION: Tomáš Černý signs a contract extension until the summer of 2019.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 04:46:41 PM
Well this could be a cause for celebration, we could certainly do with celebrating, even if it's the new tea lady, it's somebody new.
Too much source on here at times.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 04:40:28 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 04:16:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 10, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
So to come slightly back on topic; is someone actually having a medical today, and is it a different person to Rolan or is it believed to be him for those who wish to divulge whatever information they can without revealing their source?

Westcliff suggests it is not Rolan. The Curtis guy on Twitter seems to think it is.

Also (and this part is potentially completely immaterial), someone asked Tony Khan if Rolan ticks both boxes, and Tony Khan liked the tweet. Read into that what you wish.
Out of interest who is the "Curtis" guy on twitter

@curtis_heard4

He is a youngster who claims to know multiple people at the club. Been bang on about a few things, missed the mark on others. Gets a hard time from others about being ITK. Seems to be a theme...
he has been hit and miss but that's the same with transfers.

Agree. I welcome any updates from him, with the expectation that some may or may not come to fruition.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 10, 2017, 04:51:28 PM
This 'Filip Wall' guy blocked me on Twitter when I asked him for a source. 🙈
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Logicalman on July 10, 2017, 04:52:53 PM
Lets please not let this thread degenerate into a squabbling match between posters.

Keep it light, keep it informative, keep it friendly, and most of all, keep it respectful, yes?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on July 10, 2017, 05:01:04 PM
I would like to remind everyone, that this is the Silly Season Transfer thread. Silly by name, silly being the nature, so we welcome ALL types of speculation, rumours, in regards to FFC transfers.

If you do not agree with anything within this thread, then please pass it on by, it's meant to be a bit of fun, not a place for schoolboy arguments, or for people to point the finger.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on July 10, 2017, 05:01:52 PM
Quote from: Logicalman on July 10, 2017, 04:52:53 PM
Lets please not let this thread degenerate into a squabbling match between posters.

Keep it light, keep it informative, keep it friendly, and most of all, keep it respectful, yes?

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 10, 2017, 05:05:16 PM
Inside a football club must be a horrible working environment. Literally not having a clue who you can trust, who you can talk to, wondering who's doing what on the sly to leak a bit of information, not knowing who's genuine, and then still having to go and represent the club in whatever capacity they are in.

I know people are hungry for information but i reckon 99% of fans are happy speculating about what might come to fruition rather than the fame hungry, information hungry, 24/7 environment where people are fighting among each other just to have their information verified and validated to the point they know what conversations managers have with new signings, or when medicals take place. There must be no privacy in a club at all.

I'm not insulting the people who do that kind of thing, obviously there's a demand for it created by this Big Brother, Love Island, Sky Sports News 24/7 fakery environment we live in! I for one couldn't care if Rolan is having a medical, I know there's rumours about him signing and that's more than enough until he signs or the boss says we're in for someone else
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 10, 2017, 05:06:35 PM
ANyway ... that Aina boy has gone to Hull, who was their right back last season? I know they had Odubajo in the championship but he didn't play in the premier ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 10, 2017, 05:13:54 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 10, 2017, 05:06:35 PM
ANyway ... that Aina boy has gone to Hull, who was their right back last season? I know they had Odubajo in the championship but he didn't play in the premier ?

They didn't have one for the whole season really because of injuries. Meyler played there for a while, they signed Elabdellaoui in January on loan from Olympiakos and Elmohamady before that. Odubajo would've started if he was fit.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 10, 2017, 05:18:12 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 04:46:41 PM
Well this could be a cause for celebration, we could certainly do with celebrating, even if it's the new tea lady, it's somebody new.
Too much source on here at times.

New tea lady has been hijacked by Huddersfield with the promise of Yorkshire Tea bags and parkin
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: keithh on July 10, 2017, 05:38:45 PM
Just a big thank you to all those that contribute information & opinions. I don't know anyone in the know & enjoy reading the forum every day for bits of data that sometimes come to fruition. I know folk get a bit excited at times but as long as it's moderated I embrace it all. So once again, many thanks to you all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 10, 2017, 05:43:08 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 10, 2017, 05:18:12 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 04:46:41 PM
Well this could be a cause for celebration, we could certainly do with celebrating, even if it's the new tea lady, it's somebody new.
Too much source on here at times.

New tea lady has been hijacked by Huddersfield with the promise of Yorkshire Tea bags and parkin

I haven't had a Parkin in years.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 05:48:43 PM
There could be a misunderstanding here, regarding the alleged medical.
The Head Groundsman is due his Annual Wellman  MOT, for men of a certain age today. That should  explain it, and you will be pleased to hear that he passed with flying colours.
Just needs to keep an eye on the gout.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 10, 2017, 05:51:35 PM
NITK medical room at MP apparently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 06:05:47 PM
Quote from: e4b on July 10, 2017, 05:51:35 PM
NITK medical room at MP apparently.
??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 10, 2017, 06:06:16 PM
Does anyone who is ITK - WhiteJC, Westcliffe - this Curtis guy or Woolley mammoth or anyone else who seems consistent and honorable with the info they give have any updates on Kalas or Piazon?

Do you know how many players the club is in talks with now and what positions? The Curtis_Heard poster on twitter does also seem in the know and has mentioned that Rolan has seemingly progressed further than initial expectations and if something is to happen it could be in the next couple of days.

I assume he knows the club well (if his picture is him) because his family have ties to the club as employees...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 10, 2017, 06:15:33 PM
Quote from: General on July 10, 2017, 06:06:16 PM
Does anyone who is ITK - WhiteJC, Westcliffe - this Curtis guy or Woolley mammoth or anyone else who seems consistent and honorable with the info they give have any updates on Kalas or Piazon?

Do you know how many players the club is in talks with now and what positions? The Curtis_Heard poster on twitter does also seem in the know and has mentioned that Rolan has seemingly progressed further than initial expectations and if something is to happen it could be in the next couple of days.

I assume he knows the club well (if his picture is him) because his family have ties to the club as employees...

Curtis is a friendly guy, but a few days ago, he could guarantee 100% that Rolan should not sign for Fulham. When he says that he will surely sign now, It's easy to say 'I was right' afterwards.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 06:33:24 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 10, 2017, 06:15:33 PM
Quote from: General on July 10, 2017, 06:06:16 PM
Does anyone who is ITK - WhiteJC, Westcliffe - this Curtis guy or Woolley mammoth or anyone else who seems consistent and honorable with the info they give have any updates on Kalas or Piazon?

Do you know how many players the club is in talks with now and what positions? The Curtis_Heard poster on twitter does also seem in the know and has mentioned that Rolan has seemingly progressed further than initial expectations and if something is to happen it could be in the next couple of days.

I assume he knows the club well (if his picture is him) because his family have ties to the club as employees...

Curtis is a friendly guy, but a few days ago, he could guarantee 100% that Rolan should not sign for Fulham. When he says that he will surely sign now, It's easy to say 'I was right' afterwards.

Think that was his immaturity shining through there - shouldn't ever guarantee something 100% in the fickle and dynamic world of transfers!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on July 10, 2017, 07:01:33 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 10, 2017, 06:36:23 PM
I would urge those with genuine ITK contacts to keep posting. I comment on a lot of topics on here but what I actually come for is the gossip and inside info, particularly regarding transfers. Always has been.

I can also understand why ITK posters can't give full details sometimes.

That's not to say I won't call out inconsistencies. It's not necessarily a dig at the poster, just a geuine, fact- and/or reason-based observation from me on the source. If the info is spurious then surely the poster should be angry with the source for giving them false info, not with other posters for pointing it out.

Of course I've no time for WUMs... and the most reliable indicator that someone's on a WUM rather than quoting a genuine ITK is they get all precious and defensive when anyone challenges them. So challenge is also good for that reason too IMO, weeding out the WUMs.

You are not here to weed out the WUMs, that is our job, you are here to enjoy the Forum, along with all the other members. By all means, challenge people, but please do it in a respectful, non-patronising way.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 10, 2017, 07:04:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches
Fantastic news and hope your source is good,as dont want a loan striker in a FFC shirt again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.


agree hope it does, there is late interest but nothing firm right now, hence the hitches comment
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 10, 2017, 07:16:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.


agree hope it does, there is late interest but nothing firm right now, hence the hitches comment

So he's open to the Championship now?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:18:38 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 10, 2017, 07:16:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.


agree hope it does, there is late interest but nothing firm right now, hence the hitches comment

So he's open to the Championship now?
He has been for a while, his preference is a team in European competition or top flight that's for sure however he was impressed by our project and vision. He also realises and accepts the championship is a high standard and competitive, as competitive as some countries top divisions
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 10, 2017, 07:20:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:18:38 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 10, 2017, 07:16:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.


agree hope it does, there is late interest but nothing firm right now, hence the hitches comment

So he's open to the Championship now?
He has been for a while, his preference is a team in European competition or top flight that's for sure however he was impressed by our project and vision. He also realises and accepts the championship is a high standard and competitive, as competitive as some countries top divisions

Also why no medical until Wednesday!! We need to get this done before anyone else bids!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:21:46 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 10, 2017, 07:20:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:18:38 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 10, 2017, 07:16:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.


agree hope it does, there is late interest but nothing firm right now, hence the hitches comment

So he's open to the Championship now?
He has been for a while, his preference is a team in European competition or top flight that's for sure however he was impressed by our project and vision. He also realises and accepts the championship is a high standard and competitive, as competitive as some countries top divisions

Also why no medical until Wednesday!! We need to get this done before anyone else bids!!!
I said completed by Wednesday, I don't know the start date, but the delay could be to do with logistics etc. I don't have that info sorry

and for the record I am not saying he will sign, just passing on the info I have been given. So have a pop if you want
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 10, 2017, 07:22:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.


agree hope it does, there is late interest but nothing firm right now, hence the hitches comment
According to another forum it is Brighton.
Oh well if true and they get him we could always go for Glen Murray though he is over 28
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 10, 2017, 07:33:17 PM
Ulloas still at Leicester perhaps we can get him on loan on the 31st August once all our other targets have gone to Premier League clubs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 10, 2017, 07:38:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:18:38 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 10, 2017, 07:16:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 10, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Thanks for that.
Among all the heavy flak that's flying about here that's a real piece of encouraging news.
Hopefully all turns out OK.


agree hope it does, there is late interest but nothing firm right now, hence the hitches comment

So he's open to the Championship now?
He has been for a while, his preference is a team in European competition or top flight that's for sure however he was impressed by our project and vision. He also realises and accepts the championship is a high standard and competitive, as competitive as some countries top divisions

Thanks Westcliff - appreciate you giving the info you have. I think it's naive for anyone to take anything completely for granted. I appreciate a player can be close to signing only to have their head turned last minute and go somewhere else - it's happened with us before.. That said though, it's always nice and appreciated to have a measured but informed approach to what's going on re transfers and that what I really value you giving us. If you ever feel you can give more or can't , I'll respect there are reasons.

Promising noises re Rolan - let's keep our fingers crossed. Sounds like from what others are saying it'd be a coup for the club, although his goalscoring record wasn't prolific at Bordeaux, under the right management and with the amount of opportunities created, his extra pace and height too could do well for us. I would like to have more than just him as a new option up front though.

Was wondering - any news on Kalas or Piazon - feel free to send me a private message if there is information you feel you can't say publicly but would be happy to tell me if you feel you can trust me to keep it schtum.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:46:40 PM
I have no news re kalas or piazon as it stands
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 10, 2017, 07:51:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:46:40 PM
I have no news re kalas or piazon as it stands

Shame. Would be good to get them back - they both added value to the league and with that extra bit of familiarity with the manager and team would, one hopes, do better for us in their second season. Plus they both seemed to love the club and played a key role in getting us into the top half of the league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:53:48 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Not questioning your info mate. In fact quite the opposite, the fact it's you makes me think it could be on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 10, 2017, 07:58:23 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:53:48 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Not questioning your info mate. In fact quite the opposite, the fact it's you makes me think it could be on.
Apart from rumoured Brighton interest which could put a spoke in the wheels if true.
Did speak to a friend who is a Brighton fan and she says nothing on any of their forums though has heard that all staff at Brighton have been told not to talk to any one outside of the club about possible targets having lost out on a few in recent weeks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 10, 2017, 08:09:03 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 10, 2017, 07:58:23 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:53:48 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Not questioning your info mate. In fact quite the opposite, the fact it's you makes me think it could be on.
Apart from rumoured Brighton interest which could put a spoke in the wheels if true

I just read on Twitter that the Brighton ruomour is one year old.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 10, 2017, 08:18:30 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 10, 2017, 08:09:03 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 10, 2017, 07:58:23 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:53:48 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Not questioning your info mate. In fact quite the opposite, the fact it's you makes me think it could be on.
Apart from rumoured Brighton interest which could put a spoke in the wheels if true

I just read on Twitter that the Brighton ruomour is one year old.
That's correct , quick Google shows this from Birmingham Mail August last year.
"Aston Villa fans' lips, but he is the latest in a long line of strikers to be linked with a switch to B6 this summer.
Such is Rolan's ability, he has also been linked with European giants Bayern Munich and Manchester United for the Uruguayan's signature.
As well as the two aforementioned clubs, Premier League side Everton and Championship rivals Brighton and Norwich City are also thought to be keen on the forward.
But what could Rolan bring to Villa Park?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:21:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Thanks Westcliff - any update on the medical earlier? Did you get confirmation that it was happening?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 08:22:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:21:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Thanks Westcliff - any update on the medical earlier? Did you get confirmation that it was happening?
all I have is that medical to be done by Wednesday unless there are any unforeseen hitches
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gerrys on July 10, 2017, 08:35:16 PM
Quote from: keithh on July 10, 2017, 05:38:45 PM
Just a big thank you to all those that contribute information & opinions. I don't know anyone in the know & enjoy reading the forum every day for bits of data that sometimes come to fruition. I know folk get a bit excited at times but as long as it's moderated I embrace it all. So once again, many thanks to you all.
:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:37:10 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 08:22:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:21:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Thanks Westcliff - any update on the medical earlier? Did you get confirmation that it was happening?
all I have is that medical to be done by Wednesday unless there are any unforeseen hitches

Sorry, don't think I worded that clearly - you said earlier today that you got word there was someone at MP having a medical that wasn't Rolan. Was wondering if you got confirmation on it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 08:38:52 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:37:10 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 08:22:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:21:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Thanks Westcliff - any update on the medical earlier? Did you get confirmation that it was happening?
all I have is that medical to be done by Wednesday unless there are any unforeseen hitches

Sorry, don't think I worded that clearly - you said earlier today that you got word there was someone at MP having a medical that wasn't Rolan. Was wondering if you got confirmation on it.
no news on that at all
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:40:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 08:38:52 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:37:10 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 08:22:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 08:21:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 10, 2017, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 10, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
I have heard Rolan Medical to be done this week completed by Wednesday unless any hitches

Oh stop it mate. I might just start to believe.
AS I said on other posts on this thread it is info passed to me and I have passed on, not saying it will or wont happen just relaying info

Thanks Westcliff - any update on the medical earlier? Did you get confirmation that it was happening?
all I have is that medical to be done by Wednesday unless there are any unforeseen hitches

Sorry, don't think I worded that clearly - you said earlier today that you got word there was someone at MP having a medical that wasn't Rolan. Was wondering if you got confirmation on it.
no news on that at all

Ok - cheers pal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 10, 2017, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

How some people haven't realised this is a parody account yet is beyond me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:53:29 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 10, 2017, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

How some people haven't realised this is a parody account yet is beyond me.

I thought it was funny and would lighten the tension on here. But as you have shown. Best to go back to asking about sources and being rude to each other.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 10, 2017, 09:02:19 PM
Check out @knowledge_agent

More of the same type , all Fulham centred. I think It's trying to be funny but maybe too hard

Best twitter account is @OptaFulhamJoke. (Think it's by @slavisasmate)

It's hilarious and ideal if you want a bit of humour

78- Ryan Sessegnon was just 78 days old when he nutmegged someone for the first time. Promise.

3- Number of times a game on average Scott Malone will get mugged off in the PL next season. Eriksen.

6.5- In theory, 6 and a half Neeskens Kebanos occupy the same amount of space as 1 Marceló Djalo. Grande.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 09:08:51 PM
If Fulham can get this Rolan deal over the line, it could kick start a domino effect whereupon other players who have been targeted, will see that Fulham are showing real intent, it could be just the breakthrough we need.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MrD1879 on July 10, 2017, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

He's only got about 9 pics on there and can't see any cannabis think it's a wind up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 09:22:26 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on July 10, 2017, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

He's only got about 9 pics on there and can't see any cannabis think it's a wind up
He may have removed said offensive photos. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 09:22:26 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on July 10, 2017, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

He's only got about 9 pics on there and can't see any cannabis think it's a wind up
He may have removed said offensive photos.

Another of this guys tweets.

"Fulham gaffer alleged to have called Kline and Khan "statistician c***s" and threw a calculator at Khan's head."

It is clearly a parody account.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 09:26:22 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 09:22:26 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on July 10, 2017, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
More
Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

He's only got about 9 pics on there and can't see any cannabis think it's a wind up
He may have removed said offensive photos.

Another of this guys tweets.

"Fulham gaffer alleged to have called Kline and Khan "statistician c***s" and threw a calculator at Khan's head."

It is clearly a parody account.

Must admit I laughed when I saw that on Twitter the other day
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 10, 2017, 09:37:16 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 10, 2017, 09:26:22 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 09:22:26 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on July 10, 2017, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
More
Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

He's only got about 9 pics on there and can't see any cannabis think it's a wind up
He may have removed said offensive photos.

Another of this guys tweets.

"Fulham gaffer alleged to have called Kline and Khan "statistician c***s" and threw a calculator at Khan's head."

It is clearly a parody account.

Must admit I laughed when I saw that on Twitter the other day

and thays probably where the sun got there slavs says back me or sack me story
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 10, 2017, 09:45:36 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

Good news.
At 5ft 9in it was thought he might be insufficiently high for the rigours of the Championship. This probably ticks the last box.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St Eve on July 10, 2017, 11:19:08 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 09:08:51 PM
If Fulham can get this Rolan deal over the line, it could kick start a domino effect whereupon other players who have been targeted, will see that Fulham are showing real intent, it could be just the breakthrough we need.
Agreed. It will also kick start the cricism about his weight, speed , height, lack of goals, no Engish experience, language barrier, inconsistency, attitude, hair style, cost, salary and of course the fact that he doesn't even know what a pork pie is
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 10, 2017, 11:29:45 PM
My worry, is that Leeds are really doing the business this summer, and easily. I know buying lots of players means nothing, but, they seem to have the pulling power under this new coach, and, are adding good, quality additions. Add those to the likes of Woods, Pontus etc, and they're going to be a bloody good outfit. Going by social media, they have another 3 on their way within 48 hours.

Us, on the other hand, are struggling to get Rolan over the line and can't even agree a fee with Chelsea for Kalas.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 11:35:51 PM
Quote from: St Eve on July 10, 2017, 11:19:08 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 09:08:51 PM
If Fulham can get this Rolan deal over the line, it could kick start a domino effect whereupon other players who have been targeted, will see that Fulham are showing real intent, it could be just the breakthrough we need.
Agreed. It will also kick start the cricism about his weight, speed , height, lack of goals, no Engish experience, language barrier, inconsistency, attitude, hair style, cost, salary and of course the fact that he doesn't even know what a pork pie is
That does it, if he doesn't know what a pork pie is, he is no use to us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 11, 2017, 01:16:57 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 11:35:51 PM
Quote from: St Eve on July 10, 2017, 11:19:08 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 09:08:51 PM
If Fulham can get this Rolan deal over the line, it could kick start a domino effect whereupon other players who have been targeted, will see that Fulham are showing real intent, it could be just the breakthrough we need.
Agreed. It will also kick start the cricism about his weight, speed , height, lack of goals, no Engish experience, language barrier, inconsistency, attitude, hair style, cost, salary and of course the fact that he doesn't even know what a pork pie is
That does it, if he doesn't know what a pork pie is, he is no use to us.

Pork Pie? Surely it's a hat?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 11, 2017, 07:49:29 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 11, 2017, 01:16:57 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 11:35:51 PM
Quote from: St Eve on July 10, 2017, 11:19:08 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 10, 2017, 09:08:51 PM
If Fulham can get this Rolan deal over the line, it could kick start a domino effect whereupon other players who have been targeted, will see that Fulham are showing real intent, it could be just the breakthrough we need.
Agreed. It will also kick start the cricism about his weight, speed , height, lack of goals, no Engish experience, language barrier, inconsistency, attitude, hair style, cost, salary and of course the fact that he doesn't even know what a pork pie is
That does it, if he doesn't know what a pork pie is, he is no use to us.

Pork Pie? Surely it's a hat?

That is correct, and every player should wear one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 11, 2017, 09:08:26 AM
All this speculation and burning the midnight oil is just causing us all to go round in circles and different opinions clashing as though the end of the world was nigh.
Yes of course I understand how frustrating it is, but apart from one or two people, we cannot hide in the bushes at Motspur Park 24/7.
Movement through the incoming door is imminent, but who will it be, and how many reinforcements will we have compared to the amount of players who have left or who are leaving.
Anyway in four weeks time we should have a better idea.
I have decided to wait, as there could be some pleasant surprises. Even though at the moment, the indications are that all staff at the club are on holiday on the Chairmans Yacht.
If by the end of the window, and I can imagine it stretching that far, we come up short of the players we feel we need, and by the end of the window we have had some results on the field of play.
Then if you feel like it, give the club and/ or individuals dogs abuse.
However, with about 4 weeks to Ko and 7 weeks to the closure of the window, I reckon quite a bit of business will be completed by the end of this month, if advanced negotiations are completed satisfactory.
So please relax.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on July 11, 2017, 10:15:34 AM
have faith
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on July 11, 2017, 10:26:08 AM
I love an early morning twitter search for "Fulham" to see who we are linked with, only to be met with "Marylouise Fulham" posting a bunch of disgusting photos.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 11, 2017, 10:30:08 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 11, 2017, 10:26:08 AM
I love an early morning twitter search for "Fulham" to see who we are linked with, only to be met with "Marylouise Fulham" posting a bunch of disgusting photos.

Well now, we do live in a non-gender specific world. And many of our past signings have been pretty disgusting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 11, 2017, 10:44:21 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 11, 2017, 10:26:08 AM
I love an early morning twitter search for "Fulham" to see who we are linked with, only to be met with "Marylouise Fulham" posting a bunch of disgusting photos.

Haha I feel your pain. A tip for you: Make an advance search containing the word "Fulham" and not containing the word "Marylouise".
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on July 11, 2017, 10:45:04 AM
Quote from: twang on July 11, 2017, 10:44:21 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 11, 2017, 10:26:08 AM
I love an early morning twitter search for "Fulham" to see who we are linked with, only to be met with "Marylouise Fulham" posting a bunch of disgusting photos.

Haha I feel your pain. A tip for you: Make an advance search containing the word "Fulham" and not containing the word "Marylouise".

Lifesaver!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 11, 2017, 10:48:04 AM
Quote from: twang on July 11, 2017, 10:44:21 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 11, 2017, 10:26:08 AM
I love an early morning twitter search for "Fulham" to see who we are linked with, only to be met with "Marylouise Fulham" posting a bunch of disgusting photos.

Haha I feel your pain. A tip for you: Make an advance search containing the word "Fulham" and not containing the word "Marylouise".

But don't forget to bookmark the 'Marylouise' site......oh, OK, you've done that already.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 11, 2017, 10:50:33 AM
James Husband, ex FFC , has joined Norwich
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 11, 2017, 10:50:56 AM
Quote from: twang on July 11, 2017, 10:44:21 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 11, 2017, 10:26:08 AM
I love an early morning twitter search for "Fulham" to see who we are linked with, only to be met with "Marylouise Fulham" posting a bunch of disgusting photos.

Haha I feel your pain. A tip for you: Make an advance search containing the word "Fulham" and not containing the word "Marylouise".

I have just googled her up, and she can be reached Via her House Mom, at the Basement Flat, 69f, Greek Street, Soho.
Knock three times and ask for Bubbles.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 11, 2017, 11:14:18 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 11, 2017, 10:50:33 AM
James Husband, ex FFC , has joined Norwich

That's a shame, he would have been a decent addition for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 11:23:40 AM
I really like Husband, shame about his injury record.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 11, 2017, 12:10:08 PM
If this google translate is somewhat correct then the Bordeaux Chairman has said that he has received many enquires for Rolán (but only one offer, from us?), and that he doesn't expect a deal to be done soon because Rolán wants to take his time deciding his next destination.

For Diego Rolan, who is potential for one year from the end of his contract and for whom the club has received an offer from Fulham (D2 English), the ball is (for now) in the hands of the Uruguayan.  "We're not going to spend hours talking to clubs as long as he has not positioned himself." Many clubs, from different countries, inquired, he takes his time, he comes back from vacation, he breaks Where he did not take care of that, he's in a World Cup year and we let him do the sorting, of course we'd prefer to go fast in one direction or the other but I'm not shocked Let him think it over. It will not happen in three days.

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sudouest.fr%2F2017%2F07%2F11%2Fgirondins-pour-nicolas-pallois-les-negociations-ont-commence-3608582-766.php&edit-text=
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 11, 2017, 12:14:29 PM
Quote from: twang on July 11, 2017, 12:10:08 PM
If this google translate is somewhat correct then the Bordeaux Chairman has said that he has received many enquires for Rolán (but only one offer, from us?), and that he doesn't expect a deal to be done soon because Rolán wants to take his time deciding his next destination.

For Diego Rolan, who is potential for one year from the end of his contract and for whom the club has received an offer from Fulham (D2 English), the ball is (for now) in the hands of the Uruguayan.  "We're not going to spend hours talking to clubs as long as he has not positioned himself." Many clubs, from different countries, inquired, he takes his time, he comes back from vacation, he breaks Where he did not take care of that, he's in a World Cup year and we let him do the sorting, of course we'd prefer to go fast in one direction or the other but I'm not shocked Let him think it over. It will not happen in three days.

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sudouest.fr%2F2017%2F07%2F11%2Fgirondins-pour-nicolas-pallois-les-negociations-ont-commence-3608582-766.php&edit-text=

Have a listen to the Fofcast and you'll hear the HUGE breaking news that says there's no other offers on the table. Without offers there, interest means nothing. This guys been offered a wage and a certain future so he'll take some time but I'm sure Fulham won't let it drag out


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 11, 2017, 12:19:09 PM
Google doesnt take the tense in whch the sentence is said into account. It isnt  that he doesn't expect a deal to be done soon, it is more  that Rolan wanted time to think any deal / offer he received through.

For info he returned from his holiday a week or so ago the weekend just gone, and has since then been mulling over any offers received, of which there is only one as we are the only club to have made a bid.

Bordeaux need to sell as he only has a year left i his deal so are open to offers, although wont be fleeced on him. So basicallly now down to Rolan and his agent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 11, 2017, 12:20:07 PM
Quote from: therealjaybee on July 11, 2017, 12:14:29 PM
Quote from: twang on July 11, 2017, 12:10:08 PM
If this google translate is somewhat correct then the Bordeaux Chairman has said that he has received many enquires for Rolán (but only one offer, from us?), and that he doesn't expect a deal to be done soon because Rolán wants to take his time deciding his next destination.

For Diego Rolan, who is potential for one year from the end of his contract and for whom the club has received an offer from Fulham (D2 English), the ball is (for now) in the hands of the Uruguayan.  "We're not going to spend hours talking to clubs as long as he has not positioned himself." Many clubs, from different countries, inquired, he takes his time, he comes back from vacation, he breaks Where he did not take care of that, he's in a World Cup year and we let him do the sorting, of course we'd prefer to go fast in one direction or the other but I'm not shocked Let him think it over. It will not happen in three days.

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sudouest.fr%2F2017%2F07%2F11%2Fgirondins-pour-nicolas-pallois-les-negociations-ont-commence-3608582-766.php&edit-text=

Have a listen to the Fofcast and you'll hear the HUGE breaking news that says there's no other offers on the table. Without offers there, interest means nothing. This guys been offered a wage and a certain future so he'll take some time but I'm sure Fulham won't let it drag out


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We have other targets up fornt as well, so not the onnly iron in the fire, maybe the hottest iron but not the only one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on July 11, 2017, 12:25:06 PM
Slav needs to build the first team for the first game.  I guess a striker is the easiest to integrate and we certainly have today an excellent first 11.  Kalas would also be easy to integrate as well but getting most players in before the end of friendly games would allow a fast start which is important.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 11, 2017, 12:49:26 PM
https://www.facebook.com/BBCMOTD/posts/10155751116395982

Just seen this, gives me a bit of faith that Kalas will sign as Hull seemed to be the only other option on the table for him. We've heard about their links to Chelsea through their manager so seeing them pick up one Chelsea defender makes me think they won't pick up a second


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 11, 2017, 01:13:24 PM
Quote from: therealjaybee on July 11, 2017, 12:49:26 PM
https://www.facebook.com/BBCMOTD/posts/10155751116395982

Just seen this, gives me a bit of faith that Kalas will sign as Hull seemed to be the only other option on the table for him. We've heard about their links to Chelsea through their manager so seeing them pick up one Chelsea defender makes me think they won't pick up a second


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Where theres hope.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 01:42:56 PM
Rolan's in London. Posted on Snapchat that he's at Wimbledon today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 11, 2017, 01:43:46 PM
Not sure if posted, but Diego Rolan is currently at Wimbledon watching tennis. Very close to mp, go get him slav
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 11, 2017, 01:52:35 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 01:42:56 PM
Rolan's in London. Posted on Snapchat that he's at Wimbledon today.

I wonder if FFC bought the tickets as a little sweetener?! Come and see what life's like in London.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 11, 2017, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

So someone none of us have seen in real life is instantly recognisable at Wimbledon to a supporter. Dream on. 079.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 11, 2017, 02:07:09 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 11, 2017, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

So someone none of us have seen in real life is instantly recognisable at Wimbledon to a supporter. Dream on. 079.gif
Posted it on his Snapchat apparently!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 11, 2017, 02:07:39 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

I remember Andy Johnson being dubbed 'F5' because of all the pressing refresh for about a week straight.

Looks like we have a new contender.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 11, 2017, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

So someone none of us have seen in real life is instantly recognisable at Wimbledon to a supporter. Dream on. 079.gif

https://twitter.com/FulhamishPod/status/884754917361147904
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 11, 2017, 02:10:40 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 11, 2017, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

So someone none of us have seen in real life is instantly recognisable at Wimbledon to a supporter. Dream on. 079.gif

https://twitter.com/FulhamishPod/status/884754917361147904
Was just about to post the same thing!


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 11, 2017, 02:13:55 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 11, 2017, 02:10:40 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 02:10:03 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 11, 2017, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

So someone none of us have seen in real life is instantly recognisable at Wimbledon to a supporter. Dream on. 079.gif

https://twitter.com/FulhamishPod/status/884754917361147904
Was just about to post the same thing!


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i dont think thats an image someone took of Rolan, more an image Rolan posted on instagram or snapchat. So he isnt in the photo he is taking so to speak
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 02:14:52 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 11, 2017, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

So someone none of us have seen in real life is instantly recognisable at Wimbledon to a supporter. Dream on. 079.gif

It's on his official Instagram.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 11, 2017, 02:22:44 PM
It's not on instagram, but he's posted on his snapchat (d.r9)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 11, 2017, 02:28:17 PM
It's encouraging that he's in the locality.
But Wimbledon? Is he signing on for the Uruguayan Davies Cup team?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 11, 2017, 02:31:29 PM
Haha, poor guy. All of his recent instagram posts are just spammed with Fenerbache and Fulham supporters urging him to sign.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 02:33:49 PM
It's on his Instagram story.
Title: diego rolan spotted in London
Post by: southwest6 on July 11, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
supposedly at Wimbledon and has a meeting with the club today. If we do manage to buy him I think this would show real intent from Fulham.. I've done a bit of research on him and he looks to be a good player. Perhaps he is too good for second division football although as we know this is indeed a tough league; I hope slavisa and the board can convince him. If he's made aware that Premier league football is a real possibility next season - in combination with living in one of the greatest cities of the world, the mecca of football, I don't see why he wouldn't sign. Hopefully it'll be announced tomorrow
Title: Re: diego rolan spotted in London
Post by: rweller86 on July 11, 2017, 02:42:19 PM
In the transfer thread. It's on his Instagram and Snapchat
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 11, 2017, 03:34:55 PM
It is him I played him on the outside court...6-2 6-1 6-3 to me....And he is signing for Wimbledon.
Title: ISLAM SLIMANI ???
Post by: garyclashcityrocker on July 11, 2017, 03:39:11 PM
Leicester apparently looking to offload cheap to fund move for City's Iheanacho.

Didn't get a lot of game time with the foxes but at 29 is at his peak and has always scored goals.
I have always been impressed with him for Algeria and Sporting.
Big strong old fashioned, dare I say English centre-forward.
Strong, good in the air - great hold play, eye for goal.

Decent goal scoring stats

Senior career*
Years
Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 JSM Chéraga 38 (19)
2009–2013 CR Belouizdad 96 (32)
2013–2016 Sporting CP 82 (48)
2016– Leicester City 23 (7)

National team‡
2012–Algeria 49 (25)
2013-Algeria A' 1 (1)

worth a gamble?  Think he'd do well in the Championship.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 11, 2017, 03:40:41 PM
He wont be dropping to the championship, has too high an opinion of himself. I also do not think he would adjust to the physical side of the game in the championship, he struggled with that in the prem.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 11, 2017, 03:41:40 PM
Quote from: garyclashcityrocker on July 11, 2017, 03:39:11 PM
Leicester apparently looking to offload cheap to fund move for City's Iheanacho.

Didn't get a lot of game time with the foxes but at 29 is at his peak and has always scored goals.
I have always been impressed with him for Algeria and Sporting.
Big strong old fashioned, dare I say English centre-forward.
Strong, good in the air - great hold play, eye for goal.

Decent goal scoring stats

Senior career*
Years
Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 JSM Chéraga 38 (19)
2009–2013 CR Belouizdad 96 (32)
2013–2016 Sporting CP 82 (48)
2016– Leicester City 23 (7)

National team‡
2012–Algeria 49 (25)
2013-Algeria A' 1 (1)

worth a gamble?  Think he'd do well in the Championship.
They paid around £29m and he's on massive wages, so we haven't got a hope financially of landing him. Couple that with the fact we want a more mobile forward and he's 29 years old. We can but dream

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Title: Re: ISLAM SLIMANI ???
Post by: garyclashcityrocker on July 11, 2017, 03:48:57 PM
Quote from: garyclashcityrocker on July 11, 2017, 03:39:11 PM
Leicester apparently looking to offload cheap to fund move for City's Iheanacho.

Didn't get a lot of game time with the foxes but at 29 is at his peak and has always scored goals.
I have always been impressed with him for Algeria and Sporting.
Big strong old fashioned, dare I say English centre-forward.
Strong, good in the air - great hold play, eye for goal.

Decent goal scoring stats

Senior career*
Years
Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 JSM Chéraga 38 (19)
2009–2013 CR Belouizdad 96 (32)
2013–2016 Sporting CP 82 (48)
2016– Leicester City 23 (7)

National team‡
2012–Algeria 49 (25)
2013-Algeria A' 1 (1)

worth a gamble?  Think he'd do well in the Championship.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 03:50:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 11, 2017, 03:40:41 PM
He wont be dropping to the championship, has too high an opinion of himself. I also do not think he would adjust to the physical side of the game in the championship, he struggled with that in the prem.

Slimani would destroy the Championship if he ever ended up in it, but there's literally 0 chance of that. Unless we fancy spending 20-25 Million quid on him. Only Leicester Striker we could probably get is Ulloa, and even that would be doubtful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 11, 2017, 03:53:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 03:50:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 11, 2017, 03:40:41 PM
He wont be dropping to the championship, has too high an opinion of himself. I also do not think he would adjust to the physical side of the game in the championship, he struggled with that in the prem.

Slimani would destroy the Championship if he ever ended up in it, but there's literally 0 chance of that. Unless we fancy spending 20-25 Million quid on him. Only Leicester Striker we could probably get is Ulloa, and even that would be doubtful.
I think Ulloa has just signed an extension too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on July 11, 2017, 04:05:10 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 11, 2017, 02:42:19 PM
In the transfer thread. It's on his Instagram and Snapchat

Can I have his tickets is he leaves early
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 11, 2017, 04:19:10 PM
Surely not.

Championship side Fulham says they will not sell Belgian-born Ghanaian defender Denis Odoi for less than 4 million Euros.

Belgian Pro League side Gent submitted a 3million Euros offer for the versatile defender but the Craven Cottage outfit have turned it down saying they will not sell Odoi below 4 million Euros.

The Buffaloes are keen on signing the 29-year-old and will come back with an improved bid after selling one of their best players.

"We are looking forward to sell midfielder Thomas Foket to Italian Serie A side Atalanta and we will use part of the money to sign Odoi," Manager Michael Louwagie stated.

Odoi was signed by Fulham from Lokeren last season and netted twice in 27 league appearances.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 11, 2017, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 11, 2017, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: Tomo on July 11, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Rolan is at Wimbledon - Slav was there yesterday..

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's await the announcement - get ready to abuse F5.

So someone none of us have seen in real life is instantly recognisable at Wimbledon to a supporter. Dream on. 079.gif

Assuming makes an ass out of U and Me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on July 11, 2017, 04:34:46 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 11, 2017, 04:19:10 PM
Surely not.

Championship side Fulham says they will not sell Belgian-born Ghanaian defender Denis Odoi for less than 4 million Euros.

Belgian Pro League side Gent submitted a 3million Euros offer for the versatile defender but the Craven Cottage outfit have turned it down saying they will not sell Odoi below 4 million Euros.

The Buffaloes are keen on signing the 29-year-old and will come back with an improved bid after selling one of their best players.

"We are looking forward to sell midfielder Thomas Foket to Italian Serie A side Atalanta and we will use part of the money to sign Odoi," Manager Michael Louwagie stated.

Odoi was signed by Fulham from Lokeren last season and netted twice in 27 league appearances.

Feels like the back 4 will be a  back "2" by the end of the week. Hopefully with Malone, Kalas, and Odoi all gone, the 3 replacements will be of better quality - just feels like this won't be the case.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 11, 2017, 04:36:52 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 11, 2017, 04:19:10 PM
Surely not.

Championship side Fulham says they will not sell Belgian-born Ghanaian defender Denis Odoi for less than 4 million Euros.

Belgian Pro League side Gent submitted a 3million Euros offer for the versatile defender but the Craven Cottage outfit have turned it down saying they will not sell Odoi below 4 million Euros.

The Buffaloes are keen on signing the 29-year-old and will come back with an improved bid after selling one of their best players.

"We are looking forward to sell midfielder Thomas Foket to Italian Serie A side Atalanta and we will use part of the money to sign Odoi," Manager Michael Louwagie stated.

Odoi was signed by Fulham from Lokeren last season and netted twice in 27 league appearances.

By surely not do you mean that Fulham will sell for 4 million as surely not or that Fulham rejected a 3 million offer?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 11, 2017, 04:39:25 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 11, 2017, 04:36:52 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 11, 2017, 04:19:10 PM
Surely not.

Championship side Fulham says they will not sell Belgian-born Ghanaian defender Denis Odoi for less than 4 million Euros.

Belgian Pro League side Gent submitted a 3million Euros offer for the versatile defender but the Craven Cottage outfit have turned it down saying they will not sell Odoi below 4 million Euros.

The Buffaloes are keen on signing the 29-year-old and will come back with an improved bid after selling one of their best players.

"We are looking forward to sell midfielder Thomas Foket to Italian Serie A side Atalanta and we will use part of the money to sign Odoi," Manager Michael Louwagie stated.

Odoi was signed by Fulham from Lokeren last season and netted twice in 27 league appearances.

By surely not do you mean that Fulham will sell for 4 million as surely not or that Fulham rejected a 3 million offer?
Surely we won't sell seeing as Malone has already gone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 11, 2017, 04:41:09 PM
Yeah, I think it is unlikely, unless we already have a fullback pretty much signed.

Odoi has been featured in a couple of videos on the site, so I think he is up for more first team action next year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 11, 2017, 04:45:16 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-talk-fulham-birmingham-city-13316185

Fulham have expressed an interest in French midfielder Valentin Rongier, according to GWL sources.

The defensive midfielder, who is currently contracted to French Ligue 1 side Nantes, is attracting the attention of a number of English clubs including Birmingham City and Derby County.

Rongier suffered a career-threatening anterior cruciate ligament injury in October 2015, meaning he missed the majority of the 2015-16 season, but played an instumental part in the French side's campaign last year, making 31 appearances for the club.

At just 22 years of age, Rongier has his best years ahead of him and is thought to be keen on an opportunity to challenge for promotion to the Premier League.

It's thought that a fee in the region of £3m would be required to convince Nantes to part with one of their prized assets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on July 11, 2017, 05:02:42 PM
Anyone know if there is any truth to the possibility of joka walking, or is it just more fake news

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 11, 2017, 05:12:49 PM
Hope its fake news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 11, 2017, 06:25:48 PM
There is no smoke 🌪 without fire 🔥, said the Arsonist💥 to the Fireman💦💧.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 11, 2017, 06:52:53 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 01:42:56 PM
Rolan's in London. Posted on Snapchat that he's at Wimbledon today.

So all this time I am thinking he is a footballer, and it transpires that he is in fact a Tennis Player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: love4ffc on July 11, 2017, 08:15:40 PM
Not sure if this has been discusseded yet but Football League World are saying that Stephen Kingsley is the perfect replacement for Malone. 

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-premier-league-full-back-would-be-the-ideal-replacement-for-scott-malone-at-fulham/

What does anyone know of him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 11, 2017, 08:22:33 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 11, 2017, 08:15:40 PM
Not sure if this has been discusseded yet but Football League World are saying that Stephen Kingsley is the perfect replacement for Malone. 

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-premier-league-full-back-would-be-the-ideal-replacement-for-scott-malone-at-fulham/

What does anyone know of him?

He's certainly young enough, but this is just speculation rather than rumour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 11, 2017, 08:28:48 PM
Does anyone literally get to make up anything they want to on that site? They openly claim to not be in the know, but still keep linking random players to random clubs #scattergun
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 11, 2017, 08:30:36 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 11, 2017, 08:28:48 PM
Does anyone literally get to make up anything they want to on that site? They openly claim to not be in the know, but still keep linking random players to random clubs #scattergun

Hear, hear! An absolute joke.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 11, 2017, 09:05:22 PM
I think the website is just some football people venting their opinions and what is said on there is no reflection of the true going on's.They just say who they think would be good to sign for what club.They do it with all the football clubs.Very amateurish really.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
 Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 11, 2017, 09:15:58 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.

Where he going Huddersfield.. :023:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MaidenheadMick on July 11, 2017, 09:19:58 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.

Who told you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 11, 2017, 09:20:03 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.
told by whom?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on July 11, 2017, 09:21:08 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.
Ok, so who told you? Do tell.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 11, 2017, 09:29:31 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.

Considering this guy had to buy restricted seats for the playoff game at home I don't think he's that connected to the club!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2017, 09:38:23 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 11, 2017, 09:29:31 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.

Considering this guy had to buy restricted seats for the playoff game at home I don't think he's that connected to the club!

perhaps hes a ballboy at Wimbledon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 11, 2017, 09:38:59 PM
Lets wait and see!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 11, 2017, 09:43:44 PM
Leeds just signed Caleb Ekuban striker from Verona 4 mill..That's there 7th signing,Wolves 6,Cardiff 7,Wednesday 5, Norwich 6,Brentford 5, a few others the same....I know long time to go,but come on Fulham let's get them bedded in..
All on Transfer market Championship, ourselves and Derby at 2 each are the slowest to sign so far.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cookieg on July 11, 2017, 10:48:16 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 09:22:26 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on July 10, 2017, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

He's only got about 9 pics on there and can't see any cannabis think it's a wind up
He may have removed said offensive photos.
Quote from: Tabby on July 10, 2017, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: love4ffc on July 10, 2017, 09:22:26 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on July 10, 2017, 09:15:12 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM
Tony‏ @Overmind_AGENT  1h1 hour ago
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Fulham are debating whether or not to go ahead with the signing of Diego Rolan due to photos on his instagram of cannabis use. #FFC

He's only got about 9 pics on there and can't see any cannabis think it's a wind up
He may have removed said offensive photos.

Another of this guys tweets.

"Fulham gaffer alleged to have called Kline and Khan "statistician c***s" and threw a calculator at Khan's head."

It is clearly a parody account.
Another of this guys tweets.

"Fulham gaffer alleged to have called Kline and Khan "statistician c***s" and threw a calculator at Khan's head."

It is clearly a parody account.

He threw a calculator? Well that just doesn't add up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 11, 2017, 11:12:12 PM
KLASSIK FOOTBALL‏ @KLASSIKFOOTBALL  4m4 minutes ago
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KLASSIK FOOTBALL Retweeted KLASSIK FOOTBALL
My friends i apologise I have found information, Diego rolan will not be joining Fulham sadly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 11, 2017, 11:15:35 PM
Championship promotion chasers Fulham reportedly wanted Eibar striker Sergi Enrich in each of the last two transfer windows.

When you are the smallest club in the history of the Spanish top flight, it helps if you know your way around the free-agents list. Fortunately, Eibar know how to spot a bargain.

After capping their third straight season in La Liga with a remarkable tenth place finish, the team from a town of just 27,000 people has completed the signing of Brazilian forward Charles on a free transfer.

The 33-year-old may have been released by Malaga at the end of last season but he remains a reliable, proven La Liga goalscorer. He hit 30 league goals in the last four seasons, including 12 in an impressive 2015/16 campaign.

And, with strength in the air and an impressive poacher's instinct, Charles could be a readymade replacement for Sergi Enrich. The journeyman forward has found a home at Eibar, developing into one of La Liga's most potent Spaniards

After playing second fiddle to Swansea's record signing Borja Baston in 2015/16, Enrich took centre stage last season and netted 11 goals while producing another seven assists. It's little wonder, then, that Fulham have long held an admiration for the 27-year-old.

Sky Sports claim they made a £3.5 million bid last summer while AS reported in January that the Championship high-flyers, along with West Ham and Marseille, remained interested.

The report adds that Enrich has a £6.8 million release clause in his contract, well within budget for Fulham. And now that Chris Martin has returned to Derby County upon the expiry of his loan spell, the strapping, hard-working Enrich should once again be at the top of their shopping list.

And, who knows, Eibar may be a little more receptive to offers this time around.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/11/fulham-should-renew-reported-sergi-enrich-interest-as-eibar-sign/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 11, 2017, 11:25:37 PM
If Rolan was going to sign, it would of happened by now.

Time to move on...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 11, 2017, 11:27:58 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 11, 2017, 11:25:37 PM
If Rolan was going to sign, it would of happened by now.

Time to move on...

That's totally untrue. No point in getting hung up on it but to say it should have happened by now is baseless
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on July 11, 2017, 11:31:07 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.

Look, this person has posted 12 (one dozen) times. So consider whether you really want to put any faith in this.

In general though, it's been days. I'd assume we and the player have moved on to new prospects at this point.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 11:31:21 PM
The hang up over Rolan seems to be whether he wants to join a second tier club in a World Cup year in effect, which we don't exactly have control over. If it happens great, if it doesn't I doubt he was our only Striker target. You can't say we didn't try to get him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 11, 2017, 11:40:28 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 11, 2017, 11:25:37 PM
If Rolan was going to sign, it would of happened by now.

Time to move on...

Remember a lot of people saying the same about Sessegnon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2017, 11:45:05 PM
Quote from: The Rock on July 11, 2017, 11:31:07 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.

Look, this person has posted 12 (one dozen) times. So consider whether you really want to put any faith in this.

In general though, it's been days. I'd assume we and the player have moved on to new prospects at this point.

hes got a 50/0 chance of being right
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 11, 2017, 11:48:26 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 11, 2017, 11:45:05 PM
Quote from: The Rock on July 11, 2017, 11:31:07 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 11, 2017, 09:12:15 PM
Just been told the deal for Rolan has fallen through. Player simply  didn't fancy the move at the end of the day.

Look, this person has posted 12 (one dozen) times. So consider whether you really want to put any faith in this.

In general though, it's been days. I'd assume we and the player have moved on to new prospects at this point.

hes got a 50/0 chance of being right

The person who broke the news of the Rolan deal being off said it's because of an email he got his hands on from Rolans agent. However, he's just said that the email states that Rolan is yet to go to London to talk to the club...

Just someone looking for a few extra followers on Twitter
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 11, 2017, 11:51:52 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 11, 2017, 11:40:28 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 11, 2017, 11:25:37 PM
If Rolan was going to sign, it would of happened by now.

Time to move on...

Remember a lot of people saying the same about Sessegnon.

This is true and I hope I'm wrong.

Feels like it's dragged out too long now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 12, 2017, 12:03:17 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 11, 2017, 11:55:21 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 11, 2017, 11:31:21 PM
The hang up over Rolan seems to be whether he wants to join a second tier club in a World Cup year in effect, which we don't exactly have control over. If it happens great, if it doesn't I doubt he was our only Striker target. You can't say we didn't try to get him.

The issue for me is with all the dilly dally-ing there's a high risk he just doesn't want to sign for us and/or we're getting used as a tool to get him a better deal somewhere else. We're in a highly time sensitive situation with regard to strikers so we should be alive to that risk and already talking to other targets. If he doesn't sign then so be it but if we let him string us along for a fortnight without having the sense to walk away then that is criminal.

We should be looking at another Striker regardless of signing Rolan or not, unless we're relying on Aluko/Ayite or Woodrow to play up-front if/when Rolan gets injured or has a dry spell. He's not "our type" of signing, but we could do a lot worse than Daryl Murphy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 12:10:26 AM
I can 100% categorically confirm that Diego Rolan either will or will not sign for us this summer. My source is gravy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 12, 2017, 12:15:35 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 12:10:26 AM
I can 100% categorically confirm that Diego Rolan either will or will not sign for us this summer. My source is gravy.

I do love gravy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 12, 2017, 12:38:12 AM
I'm not ITK, but how's about any of these guys? Just a mix of up and coming players/ out of favour/ likely not to get a game.
Not implying anything but showing the wealth of opportunity out there in the loan market. Leaving this market until after we've failed in the transfer market is dangerous as e could lose out badly. I think Kalas arrived this time last year?

Arsenal
Eniliano Martinez
Joel Campbell
Chuba Akpom

Chelsea
loic Remy
Jamal Blackman
Izzy Brown
Tomas Kalas
Lewis Baker

Everton
Joel Robles
Ademola Lookman
Shani Tarashaj

Hull
Allan McGregor
Moses Odubajo

Huddersfield
Nahki Wells
Collin Quaner
Tommy Smith

Leicester
Tom Lawrence

Liverpool
Ben Woodburn
Danny Ings
Sheyi Ojo
Danny Ward

Man City
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Pablo Maffeo
Brandon Barker

Man United
Joel Pereira
Axel Tuanzebe
Guillermo Varela
Joe Riley
Scott McTominay

Middlesboro
Dael Fry

Newcastle
Rolando Aarons
Haris Vuckic
Daryl Murphy
Adam Armstrong

Stoke
Lee Grant
Charlie Adam
Ollie Shenton

Southampton
Matt Targett
Jack Stephens

Tottenham
Cameron Carter Vickers
Kyle walker peters
Harry Winks


West Brom
Callum McManaman
Tyler Roberts

West Ham
Josh Cullen
Ashley Fletcher

Watford
Tommie Hoban
Craig Cathcart
Steve Berghuis


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwian on July 12, 2017, 12:41:09 AM
Westcliff white stated Rolan's medical will be completed by Wednesday, so we should just hurry up and wait!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 06:30:14 AM
Derby in for Tom Huddlestone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:24:10 AM
Quote from: kiwian on July 12, 2017, 12:41:09 AM
Westcliff white stated Rolan's medical will be completed by Wednesday, so we should just hurry up and wait!
I never said completed by Wednesday, I believe I said it is scheduled to happen before Wednesday unless there are some last minute hitches. I also said I wont know any more before Wednesday as thats what I was told.

The only hitches I can see is, a higher division club comes in, doesnt want to play in the championship during a world cup year or he decides to let his contracts (one year left) run down at Bordeaux and play in the europa league (this I am told is the least favourite option of both player and his current club)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 12, 2017, 07:43:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:24:10 AM
Quote from: kiwian on July 12, 2017, 12:41:09 AM
Westcliff white stated Rolan's medical will be completed by Wednesday, so we should just hurry up and wait!
I never said completed by Wednesday, I believe I said it is scheduled to happen before Wednesday unless there are some last minute hitches. I also said I wont know any more before Wednesday as thats what I was told.

The only hitches I can see is, a higher division club comes in, doesnt want to play in the championship during a world cup year or he decides to let his contracts (one year left) run down at Bordeaux and play in the europa league (this I am told is the least favourite option of both player and his current club)

Thank you, it's good to have a rational take on this. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:49:49 AM
Rolan is still in London, however there are rumours eminating saying that Newcastle are readying a bid for the player. If that is the case then his agent has stalled very nicely for his client. However, it is just a rumour to Which I am seeking clarification.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 08:01:12 AM
Bah. Always knew he was rubbish anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 12, 2017, 08:02:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:49:49 AM
Rolan is still in London, however there are rumours eminating saying that Newcastle are readying a bid for the player. If that is the case then his agent has stalled very nicely for his client. However, it is just a rumour to Which I am seeking clarification.


Do you get the feeling that we're in this position because we weren't decisive enough on Mounie in January? He's now good enough for a PL club and we could be left looking at another desperate last-minute loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jeroen on July 12, 2017, 08:05:12 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:49:49 AM
Rolan is still in London, however there are rumours eminating saying that Newcastle are readying a bid for the player. If that is the case then his agent has stalled very nicely for his client. However, it is just a rumour to Which I am seeking clarification.


If that is the case let's move on to the next one! No point of waiting around! (If he still decides to come fine, but let's not wait) It has taken us 3 transfer periods (so far) to find adequate replacement for mouse & Ross so let's not waist another minute!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 12, 2017, 08:05:58 AM
I suppose that Newcastle could tempt him with a ticket to Mecca bingo followed by a few pints of Newcy Brown at Weatherspoons.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 08:09:53 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 12, 2017, 08:02:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:49:49 AM
Rolan is still in London, however there are rumours eminating saying that Newcastle are readying a bid for the player. If that is the case then his agent has stalled very nicely for his client. However, it is just a rumour to Which I am seeking clarification.


Do you get the feeling that we're in this position because we weren't decisive enough on Mounie in January? He's now good enough for a PL club and we could be left looking at another desperate last-minute loan.
Thats a good question, for the record Mounie was last summer ;)

As for the question, I will say yes we are looking for a striker because we didnt land Mounie last summer, however we were quite decisive then, it was just the change of payment structuring that scuppered that deal, from half to nearly all of the money up front. He had a good season thats the only reason now Huddersfield have gone for him, but it does show our system works.

I will also say no as if Martin had worked out we wouldnt now be looking for a forward, well maybe a back up but not a main forward and a backup. We have a list of which 1 or 2 are UK based apparently the rest 4 or so are europe based, one of which being Rolan.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 12, 2017, 08:13:21 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 08:09:53 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 12, 2017, 08:02:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:49:49 AM
Rolan is still in London, however there are rumours eminating saying that Newcastle are readying a bid for the player. If that is the case then his agent has stalled very nicely for his client. However, it is just a rumour to Which I am seeking clarification.


Do you get the feeling that we're in this position because we weren't decisive enough on Mounie in January? He's now good enough for a PL club and we could be left looking at another desperate last-minute loan.
Thats a good question, for the record Mounie was last summer ;)

As for the question, I will say yes we are looking for a striker because we didnt land Mounie last summer, however we were quite decisive then, it was just the change of payment structuring that scuppered that deal, from half to nearly all of the money up front. He had a good season thats the only reason now Huddersfield have gone for him, but it does show our system works.

I will also say no as if Martin had worked out we wouldnt now be looking for a forward, well maybe a back up but not a main forward and a backup. We have a list of which 1 or 2 are UK based apparently the rest 4 or so are europe based, one of which being Rolan.



OK, last summer! Maybe it does show that the system works but I would hope that we could get someone better than Martin and I suspect he would be more likely to come from Europe rather than the UK.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Aussie Cottager on July 12, 2017, 08:13:53 AM
Quote
Thats a good question, for the record Mounie was last summer ;)

As for the question, I will say yes we are looking for a striker because we didnt land Mounie last summer, however we were quite decisive then, it was just the change of payment structuring that scuppered that deal, from half to nearly all of the money up front. He had a good season thats the only reason now Huddersfield have gone for him, but it does show our system works.

I will also say no as if Martin had worked out we wouldnt now be looking for a forward, well maybe a back up but not a main forward and a backup. We have a list of which 1 or 2 are UK based apparently the rest 4 or so are europe based, one of which being Rolan.



As much as we all try to be pragmatic about all the transfer news (or lack of), it still makes you feel worried. But there's something very calming about seeing you say there is a list of specific targets, it's obviously always been the case but nice to see details and numbers...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 08:22:16 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 12, 2017, 08:13:21 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 08:09:53 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 12, 2017, 08:02:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:49:49 AM
Rolan is still in London, however there are rumours eminating saying that Newcastle are readying a bid for the player. If that is the case then his agent has stalled very nicely for his client. However, it is just a rumour to Which I am seeking clarification.


Do you get the feeling that we're in this position because we weren't decisive enough on Mounie in January? He's now good enough for a PL club and we could be left looking at another desperate last-minute loan.
Thats a good question, for the record Mounie was last summer ;)

As for the question, I will say yes we are looking for a striker because we didnt land Mounie last summer, however we were quite decisive then, it was just the change of payment structuring that scuppered that deal, from half to nearly all of the money up front. He had a good season thats the only reason now Huddersfield have gone for him, but it does show our system works.

I will also say no as if Martin had worked out we wouldnt now be looking for a forward, well maybe a back up but not a main forward and a backup. We have a list of which 1 or 2 are UK based apparently the rest 4 or so are europe based, one of which being Rolan.



OK, last summer! Maybe it does show that the system works but I would hope that we could get someone better than Martin and I suspect he would be more likely to come from Europe rather than the UK.
I agree based on last years performances I would hope we can get better than Martin, and yes I expect whoever we sign to come from abroad, although maybe not the back up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jeroen on July 12, 2017, 08:24:26 AM

[/quote]
Thats a good question, for the record Mounie was last summer ;)

As for the question, I will say yes we are looking for a striker because we didnt land Mounie last summer, however we were quite decisive then, it was just the change of payment structuring that scuppered that deal, from half to nearly all of the money up front. He had a good season thats the only reason now Huddersfield have gone for him, but it does show our system works.

[/quote]

I know it's all looking back,  it you can't stop but feel that if we had a proper striker (or penalty taker) last season we would have been in the prem this season...
(Don't get me wrong apart from the striker position we did excellent in the transfer periods last season)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on July 12, 2017, 08:38:49 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 12, 2017, 12:38:12 AM
I'm not ITK, but how's about any of these guys? Just a mix of up and coming players/ out of favour/ likely not to get a game.
Not implying anything but showing the wealth of opportunity out there in the loan market. Leaving this market until after we've failed in the transfer market is dangerous as e could lose out badly. I think Kalas arrived this time last year?

Arsenal
Eniliano Martinez
Joel Campbell
Chuba Akpom

Chelsea
loic Remy
Jamal Blackman
Izzy Brown
Tomas Kalas
Lewis Baker

Everton
Joel Robles
Ademola Lookman
Shani Tarashaj

Hull
Allan McGregor
Moses Odubajo

Huddersfield
Nahki Wells
Collin Quaner
Tommy Smith

Leicester
Tom Lawrence

Liverpool
Ben Woodburn
Danny Ings
Sheyi Ojo
Danny Ward

Man City
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Pablo Maffeo
Brandon Barker

Man United
Joel Pereira
Axel Tuanzebe
Guillermo Varela
Joe Riley
Scott McTominay

Middlesboro
Dael Fry

Newcastle
Rolando Aarons
Haris Vuckic
Daryl Murphy
Adam Armstrong

Stoke
Lee Grant
Charlie Adam
Ollie Shenton

Southampton
Matt Targett
Jack Stephens

Tottenham
Cameron Carter Vickers
Kyle walker peters
Harry Winks


West Brom
Callum McManaman
Tyler Roberts

West Ham
Josh Cullen
Ashley Fletcher

Watford
Tommie Hoban
Craig Cathcart
Steve Berghuis

I would love Charlie Adam as the [final] midfield purchase...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 08:51:41 AM
If this guy signs it would be terrific,but I've said it before we need to start looking closer to home for experience of our game(hasn't the boss stated this about Cameron Jerome).
I M O last seasons most consistent players were,Cairney,McDonald, Aluko,Malone,Johansen and Kalas.Where did they all come from.
Its OK going abroad if you find that gem.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on July 12, 2017, 08:56:32 AM
A Bordeaux fan on on Twitter said he scores great goals but can miss easy chances and has a questionable attitude at times. We need a striker that scores in mid week games when it is cold and wet up North. I hope we get Rolan but only if he is 100% committed to the cause. The team cannot afford passengers or players who are not willing to work. We also need money for a second striker who is good in the air and offers something different. I hope we do t blow all our money as our plan b needs to be decent too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 12, 2017, 09:12:48 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 08:09:53 AM
I will also say no as if Martin had worked out we wouldnt now be looking for a forward, well maybe a back up but not a main forward and a backup. We have a list of which 1 or 2 are UK based apparently the rest 4 or so are europe based, one of which being Rolan.

I suppose UK based one is Jordan Hugill. Splash the cash for one of Rolan/Rui Fonte/Enrich and sign Hugill as cover/backup plus Woodrow and we would be fine.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 09:14:51 AM
Rolan Update, an unamed club (possibly newcastle but as yet not confirmed) has made an enquiry to Bordeaux about Rolan, they have not yet made a bid though. Rolan and his agent are aware of the enquiry.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 12, 2017, 09:36:38 AM
If this turns out to be true - the stalling, the other clubs and so on- I really hope that the club show some integrity in this matter and refuses to be part of a charade where the player sees the club as some second or third choice where he holds out for a better deal/club. Either he wants to play for us or he doesnt, shouldnt be that difficult to reach a decision.

I for one would love to have a player like Rolan but I would rather much prefer to have players who really wants to play for the club and if Rolan is not up for it or is having second thoughts then we should just call the whole thing off. We're better than that. Hopefully the club sees it that way as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 09:42:07 AM
Rolan as gone from 60/40 to 25/75 against. Confirmed Newcastle have enquired to Bordeaux
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 12, 2017, 09:44:01 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 12, 2017, 09:36:38 AM
If this turns out to be true - the stalling, the other clubs and so on- I really hope that the club show some integrity in this matter and refuses to be part of a charade where the player sees the club as some second or third choice where he holds out for a better deal/club. Either he wants to play for us or he doesnt, shouldnt be that difficult to reach a decision.

I for one would love to have a player like Rolan but I would rather much prefer to have players who really wants to play for the club and if Rolan is not up for it or is having second thoughts then we should just call the whole thing off. We're better than that. Hopefully the club sees it that way as well.
Agree 100%,id rather play cauley who will run through a wall for the shirt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 09:45:29 AM
tend to agree, only eant players who want to come. ROlan for me now is a matter of lets move on, the club did what they could.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 12, 2017, 09:49:08 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 09:45:29 AM
tend to agree, only eant players who want to come. ROlan for me now is a matter of lets move on, the club did what they could.

Whatever the attractions of Wimbledon once a year, in footballing terms to play at St James' Park in the PL over CC is a no-brainer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 12, 2017, 10:04:17 AM
Beginning to think maybe Rolan is a red herring rumour being perpetuated by the club as they actually go quietly about securing their real target
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Gbgera on July 12, 2017, 10:06:49 AM
Whilst I don't suspect for a minute it was a red herring as there is clear concrete interest I have a suspicion we are quietly in for Sergi Enrich again, Eibar have signed a replacement for him in Charles from Malaga which I beleive was the stumbling block in the last 2 Windows

Who knows...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 12, 2017, 10:09:13 AM
Gotta love silly season!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 12, 2017, 10:21:10 AM
Quote from: Gbgera on July 12, 2017, 10:06:49 AM
Whilst I don't suspect for a minute it was a red herring as there is clear concrete interest I have a suspicion we are quietly in for Sergi Enrich again, Eibar have signed a replacement for him in Charles from Malaga which I beleive was the stumbling block in the last 2 Windows

Who knows...


Was thinking/hoping something similar. Think Enrich a better fit than Rolan. Hes 27, times running out to maximise his earning potential & surely we could pay for more in wages.
Either way we need to start pulling our finger out. Clubs all around us strengthening & we're weaker than last year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Madman Maddle on July 12, 2017, 10:32:00 AM
Fulham yet again abused by a mercenary player/agent... fp.gif

On to the next: Mr Sergi Enrich, who has already fooled us twice to get a pay raise in Spain... fp.gif fp.gif

Our board never seems to have a plan B. That's why we are among the very slowest in the business when it comes to signing players. It's okay to not rush negotiations. But knowing we take forever to work out a deal, agents will always use us as puppets... fp.gif fp.gif fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 10:34:29 AM
Said this a week ago that it's screamingly obvious we were being used to get the player's name out there until a better offer comes along.

While it would have been a coup, I agree that we not only want talented players, but players who want to be here too. That said, we don't have need a couple of strikers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 12, 2017, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: Madman Maddle on July 12, 2017, 10:32:00 AM
Fulham yet again abused by a mercenary player/agent... fp.gif

On to the next: Mr Sergi Enrich, who has already fooled us twice to get a pay raise in Spain... fp.gif fp.gif

Our board never seems to have a plan B. That's why we are among the very slowest in the business when it comes to signing players. It's okay to not rush negotiations. But knowing we take forever to work out a deal, agents will always use us as puppets... fp.gif fp.gif fp.gif

You seem to have inside information of what goes on at the club, pray tell us more!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 12, 2017, 10:39:16 AM
Quote from: Madman Maddle on July 12, 2017, 10:32:00 AM
Fulham yet again abused by a mercenary player/agent... fp.gif


Whoa! Lets not jump to conclusions shall we? We dont even know if Rolan thing is actually true and we're already believing the next crazy inside info about his agent stalling. As I said earlier: IF this is all true. IF.

I really feel that we should all just not rush to conclusion every time we read every little rumour about this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 12, 2017, 10:48:20 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 12, 2017, 09:44:01 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 12, 2017, 09:36:38 AM
If this turns out to be true - the stalling, the other clubs and so on- I really hope that the club show some integrity in this matter and refuses to be part of a charade where the player sees the club as some second or third choice where he holds out for a better deal/club. Either he wants to play for us or he doesnt, shouldnt be that difficult to reach a decision.

I for one would love to have a player like Rolan but I would rather much prefer to have players who really wants to play for the club and if Rolan is not up for it or is having second thoughts then we should just call the whole thing off. We're better than that. Hopefully the club sees it that way as well.
Agree 100%,id rather play cauley who will run through a wall for the shirt.
So right, it is rather like a choice between McBride or Marlet, Martin etc, etc.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:15:17 AM
Gotta say with Rolan his record isn't all that. 9 goals last season. Didn't Ayite score 8 the year we bought him in the same league? He was what 2.5-3m and happy to work his arse off. Happy to move on if the guys dragging his heals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:15:17 AM
Gotta say with Rolan his record isn't all that. 9 goals last season. Didn't Ayite score 8 the year we bought him in the same league? He was what 2.5-3m and happy to work his arse off. Happy to move on if the guys dragging his heals.
He also gets assists and can play wide, so you have to take that into account as well. but as a striker if he played upfroint 100% of the time then yes not good. Neitrher was Monies though when we were interested.

Horses for courses I guess. Seems as though we need to move on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:21:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:15:17 AM
Gotta say with Rolan his record isn't all that. 9 goals last season. Didn't Ayite score 8 the year we bought him in the same league? He was what 2.5-3m and happy to work his arse off. Happy to move on if the guys dragging his heals.
He also gets assists and can play wide, so you have to take that into account as well. but as a striker if he played upfroint 100% of the time then yes not good. Neitrher was Monies though when we were interested.

Horses for courses I guess. Seems as though we need to move on

I don't doubt we will have 4-5 other strikers to try. I can't for one minute think we'd only target 1-2. Hopefully we'll see someone in soon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Madman Maddle on July 12, 2017, 11:23:13 AM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on July 12, 2017, 10:38:41 AM
You seem to have inside information of what goes on at the club, pray tell us more!

No inside information I promise. I'm usually not jumping the gun, but it's pretty obvious what's going on. It's been that way for many years, dating back to our late PL years. I'm absolutely sure our board is working hard behind the scenes. But can't deny that we have been fooled by players/agents over and over again. There is a pattern! It's especially true for the rather expensive striker position. Recently is was Mounie, Aboukabar, Enrich, Rolan, now Enrich again. Usually they get a fat pay raise or join a "bigger" club after being in talks with Fulham for days or weeks. How many times we've already heared the infamous "they couldn't find a proper replacement, so deal was off" excuse?

I'm still hoping we land a quality striker in the mold of Rolan or Enrich, because it's what we need most. Time is not that much of a factor right now. There's a week or two left until I'm concerned with time. But what concerns me is the way we approach transfer business.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:25:05 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:21:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:15:17 AM
Gotta say with Rolan his record isn't all that. 9 goals last season. Didn't Ayite score 8 the year we bought him in the same league? He was what 2.5-3m and happy to work his arse off. Happy to move on if the guys dragging his heals.
He also gets assists and can play wide, so you have to take that into account as well. but as a striker if he played upfroint 100% of the time then yes not good. Neitrher was Monies though when we were interested.

Horses for courses I guess. Seems as though we need to move on

I don't doubt we will have 4-5 other strikers to try. I can't for one minute think we'd only target 1-2. Hopefully we'll see someone in soon.
we have 4 or so from abroad on the list and a couple based at home
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 12, 2017, 11:42:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:25:05 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:21:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:15:17 AM
Gotta say with Rolan his record isn't all that. 9 goals last season. Didn't Ayite score 8 the year we bought him in the same league? He was what 2.5-3m and happy to work his arse off. Happy to move on if the guys dragging his heals.
He also gets assists and can play wide, so you have to take that into account as well. but as a striker if he played upfroint 100% of the time then yes not good. Neitrher was Monies though when we were interested.

Horses for courses I guess. Seems as though we need to move on

I don't doubt we will have 4-5 other strikers to try. I can't for one minute think we'd only target 1-2. Hopefully we'll see someone in soon.
we have 4 or so from abroad on the list and a couple based at home

Does it sound like we're close to any of those targets?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 12, 2017, 11:55:13 AM
Still believe we will end up with a panic buy or loan as its not easy getting a striker,dont think its the fault of anyone person just the quality players can find better options ,its a problem that frustrates everybody.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
http://www.girondins33.com/Breves-20549-diego-rolan-est-au-haillan

Don't know what this website account is, but Rolan back training with bordeaux.

Google translation:

In England yesterday for contacts with Fulham and possibly Newcastle *,Diego Rolan is back in Haillan .


The Bordeaux striker participates in the session this morning which started with indoor exercises.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 12, 2017, 12:05:07 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
http://www.girondins33.com/Breves-20549-diego-rolan-est-au-haillan

Don't know what this website account is, but Rolan back training with bordeaux.

Google translation:

In England yesterday for contacts with Fulham and possibly Newcastle *,Diego Rolan is back in Haillan .


The Bordeaux striker participates in the session this morning which started with indoor exercises.
If he is back in training, on to the next...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 12:06:27 PM
Indeed. I hope the club are working on others simultaneously and not one by one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 12, 2017, 12:14:14 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 12:06:27 PM
Indeed. I hope the club are working on others simultaneously and not one by one.
I would hope so, would be a worry otherwise
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on July 12, 2017, 12:23:52 PM
If the board have any sense they'll have a range of targets, rather than relying on high risk targets that may not come off. We got burned last summer by our main targets spurning our advances and signed Martin in desperation. One is reminded of Einstein's definition of insanity: 'doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.'
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 12:33:33 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 12, 2017, 11:42:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:25:05 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:21:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 11:15:17 AM
Gotta say with Rolan his record isn't all that. 9 goals last season. Didn't Ayite score 8 the year we bought him in the same league? He was what 2.5-3m and happy to work his arse off. Happy to move on if the guys dragging his heals.
He also gets assists and can play wide, so you have to take that into account as well. but as a striker if he played upfroint 100% of the time then yes not good. Neitrher was Monies though when we were interested.

Horses for courses I guess. Seems as though we need to move on

I don't doubt we will have 4-5 other strikers to try. I can't for one minute think we'd only target 1-2. Hopefully we'll see someone in soon.
we have 4 or so from abroad on the list and a couple based at home

Does it sound like we're close to any of those targets?
We have enquiries in and know the prices teams want, at least one bid has gone in possibly 2
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 12:53:46 PM
Rolan travelled back this morning
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 12, 2017, 12:55:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 12:53:46 PM
Rolan travelled back this morning

Shame it didn't work out but hey-ho! On to the next one!

(Worth noting too that this doesn't necessarily mean it's dead and buried but i'd say it's about a 5% chance of going ahead now)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 12, 2017, 01:07:25 PM
Anyone know anything about Valentin Rongier? Been linked for the last day or so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 12, 2017, 01:10:05 PM
Surely any other club that has a striker we're interested in will bump up the price seeing as they know we have 8-10m to spend on one position. Surely it's like showing your hand in negotiations...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 12, 2017, 01:16:36 PM
Cant blaim Rolan either - IF there ever were any talks held.

Fulham arent Man City, we cant promise him a massive spending spree to bolster our squad significantly in order to get promoted this season. And we are by default favourites to go up as well so cant blaim him for not wanting to swap a 6th place in Ligue 1 for a 6th place i the Championship without a promise that he wont be the only star signing.

Now... lets move on to ourhnext collective meltdown with Enrich, shall we?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 12, 2017, 01:21:14 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 12, 2017, 01:10:05 PM
Surely any other club that has a striker we're interested in will bump up the price seeing as they know we have 8-10m to spend on one position. Surely it's like showing your hand in negotiations...

Would imagine we have our own valuations for individual players and won't deviate from them by more than a certain % to get a deal done. Just because we go after one player we value at 8 million (supposedly) doesn't mean we rate the next that way, that he is in the same situation contractually, etc.

Hoping we go back in for Enrich, if the player was truly keen in January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 12, 2017, 02:01:52 PM
Whatever happened to the whole 'someone having a medical thing' any updates?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 12, 2017, 02:04:29 PM
Imagine the reaction on here if Cameron Jerome now gets announced this week !!!
:016:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 12, 2017, 02:09:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 12, 2017, 02:04:29 PM
Imagine the reaction on here if Cameron Jerome now gets announced this week !!!
:016:

Think most would say "Good. We got our backup striker. Now let's go get ......" It's when Jerome winds up being the only signing at forward that the fireworks will start on here. "No ambition, Cheap owners, etc."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 12, 2017, 02:43:29 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-rivalling-newcastle-sheffield-wednesday-13321096
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 12, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 12, 2017, 02:43:29 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-rivalling-newcastle-sheffield-wednesday-13321096

Would surely only be a rotation player but would be good to snap him up and still bring in Kalas
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 12, 2017, 02:58:09 PM
Another player uses Fulham as a platform to attract other bids.

Lets not also forget Enrich did a similar thing to get an improved contract at Eibar in January.

I think we need to start putting a time limit on how long we will wait for decisions. I'd rather a player who is slightly less skilled who feels privileged to be with us rather than someone who chooses us as it was the only option available.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 03:01:11 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 12, 2017, 02:58:09 PM
Another player uses Fulham as a platform to attract other bids.

Lets not also forget Enrich did a similar thing to get an improved contract at Eibar in January.

I think we need to start putting a time limit on how long we will wait for decisions. I'd rather a player who is slightly less skilled who feels privileged to be with us rather than someone who chooses us as it was the only option available.
As I said earlier we gave them till today to decide
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on July 12, 2017, 03:02:18 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 12, 2017, 02:09:07 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 12, 2017, 02:04:29 PM
Imagine the reaction on here if Cameron Jerome now gets announced this week !!!
:016:

Think most would say "Good. We got our backup striker. Now let's go get ......" It's when Jerome winds up being the only signing at forward that the fireworks will start on here. "No ambition, Cheap owners, etc."

Rolan is just a smoke screen to get Jerome done. Don't want someone like Burton or Bolton coming in late and pinching him from under our noses.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 03:25:37 PM
Assombolonga having medical at Middlesboro.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 03:27:40 PM
Anyone else miss the days when we used to be the most secretive club about our transfer dealings?

What good is leaking information if it just backfires on us in the end?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 04:30:18 PM
Breaking news,there will be no medicals today as Dr Watson and his nurse Sherlock have gone AWOL.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 12, 2017, 05:24:41 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 04:30:18 PM
Breaking news,there will be no medicals today as Dr Watson and his nurse Sherlock have gone AWOL.

Not even a cough drop ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 05:40:50 PM
Boro  also closing in on Martin Braithwaite of Tolhouse how we were mentioned with last week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Gbgera on July 12, 2017, 06:03:45 PM
By no means gospel but 2 of my Chelsea supporting friends have text me this afternoon to say Kalas trained with Chelsea this morning and is now at Fulham for the QPR game!

Fingers crossed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 05:40:50 PM
Boro  also closing in on Martin Braithwaite of Tolhouse how we were mentioned with last week.

for me not as good as Rolan, but who is to say a late bid wont come in for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 06:40:56 PM
Every striker we seem to be interested in comes to nowt...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 12, 2017, 07:01:58 PM
Maybe we are after Looselips?
Come to think of it, I used to go out with someone with looselips.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 12, 2017, 07:04:21 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 12, 2017, 07:01:58 PM
Maybe we are after Looselips?
Come to think of it, I used to go out with someone with looselips.

What was his name ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 12, 2017, 07:08:30 PM
https://twitter.com/justjy7/status/885180154737172480
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 12, 2017, 07:15:11 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 12, 2017, 07:04:21 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 12, 2017, 07:01:58 PM
Maybe we are after Looselips?
Come to think of it, I used to go out with someone with looselips.

What was his name ?
:005:
I should have stated- with a girl with looselips!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 12, 2017, 07:24:16 PM
Westcliff - can you confirm with your contact(s) at MP if Kalas was there today, and if it was just to see the boys or something more meaningful?

Also saw on TIFF that Gray led the first team today, as SJ was "in a meeting" - anybody have confirmation on this, too?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 12, 2017, 07:28:10 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 12, 2017, 07:08:30 PM
https://twitter.com/justjy7/status/885180154737172480

Another Czech representative in England, Tomáš Kalas, who, although starts in the premier league has always done good move higher. Why?
Kolar: "We believe Thomas is a very strong, smart, nice kid. A great pro, a great footballer. It has a disposition that predispose him to play Premier League, and we believe that in a year it will actually play. Even now it is concrete offer from the Premier League, but will not go to that club. We are used to plan, and even Thomas's our intention is that in the following season he would like to play as many matches in the second division. The question is this, if he stays at Fulham are interested and it may choose. "

Generally it can be said about the sport and very talented ...
Kolar (jumps into speech): "He has an incredible layout. When Chelsea were doing tests, he had the second best reflection, the first Frenchman was Zouma. Premier League this requires there playing against terminators. We appreciate it and consider that no hurry, because the central defender to play against these invaders is not easy and it is not a good idea to start a career spoil name. In addition, as the stopper has a longer lifespan, and if we once led the debate when central defender ready for these fights, we concluded that no sooner than twenty-four years. "

Which club from the Premier League gave Thomas Transfer?
Kolar: "One of the newcomers." (Newcastle, Brighton and Huddersfield.)


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 07:31:53 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 12, 2017, 07:24:16 PM
Westcliff - can you confirm with your contact(s) at MP if Kalas was there today, and if it was just to see the boys or something more meaningful?

Also saw on TIFF that Gray led the first team today, as SJ was "in a meeting" - anybody have confirmation on this, too?
I have no information re Kalas sadly, last info I had was our deadline to Chelsea passed and we were looking at alternates. However that could have changed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 12, 2017, 07:37:53 PM
I'm not really sure what I was expecting this window & I know it could all change in 24 - 48 hours but at the moment I feel a bit disappointed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 12, 2017, 07:41:49 PM
CarefreeYouth‏ @CarefreeYouth  2h2 hours ago
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Tomas Kalas is at Fulham training ground currently, they are playing a closed doors game against QPR U23s
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 12, 2017, 08:09:13 PM
Im looking forward to David Nugent joining us on the 31st August
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 12, 2017, 08:11:10 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 12, 2017, 08:09:13 PM
Im looking forward to David Nugent joining us on the 31st August

Not sure we want to be making jokes about it. That's exactly the type of signing we will end up with, on loan of course
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 12, 2017, 08:13:38 PM
Can we still take on the option of signing Chris Martin?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 12, 2017, 08:51:34 PM
Would prefer,jerome.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 12, 2017, 09:26:39 PM
3 weeks and 3 days to the Norwich game and without Kalas and Malone I think the team is looking weaker than last season. I wonder what Jokanovic is thinking.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 12, 2017, 09:33:29 PM
Quote from: filham on July 12, 2017, 09:26:39 PM
3 weeks and 3 days to the Norwich game and without Kalas and Malone I think the team is looking weaker than last season. I wonder what Jokanovic is thinking.
Job change!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on July 12, 2017, 10:37:54 PM
With not long until the season starts I must admit I am underwhelmed by our transfer dealings thus far.
We still need:
1) Top quality striker
2) Top quality centre back (x2 in my opinion)
3) Left back (can't rely on Sessegnon for the whole season)

Lots to be done, and don't forget these players need to bed in, learn the system and get match fitness which takes time.
🚀 needs placing up the arses of the Fulham board as per usual.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 12, 2017, 10:40:24 PM
Odoi for left back?

Despite reports I don't see him leaving unless it's a ridiculous offer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 12, 2017, 10:40:50 PM
Quote from: Rambler on July 12, 2017, 10:37:54 PM
With not long until the season starts I must admit I am underwhelmed by our transfer dealings thus far.
We still need:
1) Top quality striker
2) Top quality centre back (x2 in my opinion)
3) Left back (can't rely on Sessegnon for the whole season)

Lots to be done, and don't forget these players need to bed in, learn the system and get match fitness which takes time.
🚀 needs placing up the arses of the Fulham board as per usual.

Any more news on Betts? Otherwise you can add a keeper to that list too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 12, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Ce soir après l'entraînement Diego Rolan est sortie des vestiaires avec des cartons en mains. ....signe d un départ proche ?

@dprivat33

Something along the lines of tonight after training Diego packed up and cleared out his locker
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 12, 2017, 10:42:53 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 12, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Ce soir après l'entraînement Diego Rolan est sortie des vestiaires avec des cartons en mains. ....signe d un départ proche ?

@dprivat33

Something along the lines of tonight after training Diego packed up and cleared out his locker

If Newcastle have bid we have no chance
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 12, 2017, 10:48:40 PM
Its grim up north though!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 12, 2017, 10:57:34 PM
It's incredible what we believe. A seat at Wimbledon and it's nailed on. Then it's definitely off. He is a quality player that I think can do better. He is not of the ilk of a Martin or Zamora which seemed to be favoured by Slav. I'm suffering with hope syndrome, so I will now refute any good signing until signed. I do this every year. Spoon in the tea etc... never learn. I think young Ryan could be the golden boot in our league next season. Genuinely I believe it. Only way it would happen is if we signed a player like Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 12, 2017, 11:06:43 PM
Going by social media activity of people talking to Piazon (various people have posted screenshots of conversations with him via Instagram timestamped for today), it would appear that he is likely to be retuning to us...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 12, 2017, 11:09:13 PM
Also various tweets bouncing about that Rolan cleared his locker out today after trying, coming from Bordeaux supporters
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 12, 2017, 11:09:45 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 12, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Ce soir après l'entraînement Diego Rolan est sortie des vestiaires avec des cartons en mains. ....signe d un départ proche ?

@dprivat33

Something along the lines of tonight after training Diego packed up and cleared out his locker

I was just beginning to accept that he won't be joining - don't do this to me! Haha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 11:10:41 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 12, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Ce soir après l'entraînement Diego Rolan est sortie des vestiaires avec des cartons en mains. ....signe d un départ proche ?

@dprivat33

Something along the lines of tonight after training Diego packed up and cleared out his locker

Hopefully there was a big sticker on the box he was carrying saying 'Destination: SW6, England'
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 13, 2017, 06:16:31 AM
Sw6 sounds good to me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 13, 2017, 06:33:55 AM
Unlike a lot of clubs who offer better terms to players we want, Bordeaux have been up front with us and made it clear to him that he has no future with them.

It is now time to wait to see where this butterfly lands
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:40:18 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 13, 2017, 06:33:55 AM
Unlike a lot of clubs who offer better terms to players we want, Bordeaux have been up front with us and made it clear to him that he has no future with them.

It is now time to wait to see where this butterfly lands

Butterfly's, what's happened to them,our garden used to be full of all sorts in the Summer, now you just spot the odd Cabbage White or Painted lady.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 13, 2017, 08:20:51 AM
Would Woodrow cut it in the first team? a deal for Rolan is looking more and more unlikely as time passes - watch him go and sign today as I say that - and obviously we are in severe need for a top quality striker. Maybe we should go and steal another of Leed's marksmen *cough* Wood *cough*

Oh and hello FoF
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 08:24:33 AM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 08:20:51 AM
Would Woodrow cut it in the first team? a deal for Rolan is looking more and more unlikely as time passes - watch him go and sign today as I say that - and obviously we are in severe need for a top quality striker. Maybe we should go and steal another of Leed's marksmen *cough* Wood *cough*

Oh and hello FoF

Funny you saying that, Woods has been training on his own for a couple of days away from rest of side(Strange) or maybe he got a  virus or whatever.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 08:35:02 AM
he played with the team yesterday against QPR dont know how he did
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 13, 2017, 08:42:45 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 12, 2017, 11:10:41 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 12, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Ce soir après l'entraînement Diego Rolan est sortie des vestiaires avec des cartons en mains. ....signe d un départ proche ?

@dprivat33

Something along the lines of tonight after training Diego packed up and cleared out his locker

Hopefully there was a big sticker on the box he was carrying saying 'Destination: SW6, England'
Well, Chelsea did miss out on Lukaku...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 08:24:33 AM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 08:20:51 AM
Would Woodrow cut it in the first team? a deal for Rolan is looking more and more unlikely as time passes - watch him go and sign today as I say that - and obviously we are in severe need for a top quality striker. Maybe we should go and steal another of Leed's marksmen *cough* Wood *cough*

Oh and hello FoF

Funny you saying that, Woods has been training on his own for a couple of days away from rest of side(Strange) or maybe he got a  virus or whatever.
I saw on maybe Instagram, I think on Monday if not the weekend, he was still on Holiday (Posted a last day sad face or something). He played yesterday though, so must have only returned to training this week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:05:48 AM
Chance of Rolan deal now is no more than 50/50, he will apparently decide in the next 2 days. We are now furthering the other avenues we had (basically irons in fires etc), although the door remains open
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 13, 2017, 09:08:16 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:05:48 AM
Chance of Rolan deal now is no more than 50/50, he will apparently decide in the next 2 days. We are now furthering the other avenues we had (basically irons in fires etc), although the door remains open

Can't we tell him to hurry up and make a decision, either he agrees to join or we sack it off and move on, he's not exactly lionel messi, why does he seem to have so much power over us?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 13, 2017, 09:08:16 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:05:48 AM
Chance of Rolan deal now is no more than 50/50, he will apparently decide in the next 2 days. We are now furthering the other avenues we had (basically irons in fires etc), although the door remains open

Can't we tell him to hurry up and make a decision, either he agrees to join or we sack it off and move on, he's not exactly lionel messi, why does he seem to have so much power over us?
I think the fact we told them Wednesday was ourt deadline, and that we have told them we are now furthering our other options means we have told him exactly that. We will keep the door open but we are not looking at you as a priority.

But i totally agree with you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 13, 2017, 09:18:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:05:48 AM
Chance of Rolan deal now is no more than 50/50, he will apparently decide in the next 2 days. We are now furthering the other avenues we had (basically irons in fires etc), although the door remains open

Do you know if he has any other firm offers? If it's between us and a PL team, we may as well not hold out any hope
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:21:36 AM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 13, 2017, 09:18:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:05:48 AM
Chance of Rolan deal now is no more than 50/50, he will apparently decide in the next 2 days. We are now furthering the other avenues we had (basically irons in fires etc), although the door remains open

Do you know if he has any other firm offers? If it's between us and a PL team, we may as well not hold out any hope
I do not know what his agent has fielded, what I do know is that Bordeaux at this point in time have only received one accepted offer, in fact they had 2 biods both form us, out initial and then a revise doffer. The player has only spoken to one club himself as that is all he has had permission for.

Howver I emphaisze at this stage the deal is a lot less likely than it was at the weekend when I did the podcast, in fact 50/50 is the best it stands right now. Considering there is only one transfer offer on the table I think that says it all.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 13, 2017, 09:23:17 AM
Appreciate the updates, WW.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:24:36 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 13, 2017, 09:23:17 AM
Appreciate the updates, WW.
Wish I had better news
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 13, 2017, 09:37:22 AM
Let's look at the bright side . None of Rolan , Kalas nor Piazon have signed with new clubs and we know all will be leaving their current clubs . So all still in play


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 13, 2017, 09:41:43 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:21:36 AM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 13, 2017, 09:18:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:05:48 AM
Chance of Rolan deal now is no more than 50/50, he will apparently decide in the next 2 days. We are now furthering the other avenues we had (basically irons in fires etc), although the door remains open

Do you know if he has any other firm offers? If it's between us and a PL team, we may as well not hold out any hope
I do not know what his agent has fielded, what I do know is that Bordeaux at this point in time have only received one accepted offer, in fact they had 2 biods both form us, out initial and then a revise doffer. The player has only spoken to one club himself as that is all he has had permission for.

Howver I emphaisze at this stage the deal is a lot less likely than it was at the weekend when I did the podcast, in fact 50/50 is the best it stands right now. Considering there is only one transfer offer on the table I think that says it all.

That's fair. Appreciate the info. At least we are progressing on other targets and don't have all of our eggs in one basket!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 13, 2017, 09:42:53 AM
Kalas is the priority for me. I hope we can get Rolan over the line if not I'm sure we can chase targets of a good level
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 13, 2017, 10:05:09 AM
For what it's worth, Kalas has been named in the Chelsea squad for their friendly today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 13, 2017, 10:10:06 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 13, 2017, 09:08:16 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 09:05:48 AM
Chance of Rolan deal now is no more than 50/50, he will apparently decide in the next 2 days. We are now furthering the other avenues we had (basically irons in fires etc), although the door remains open

Can't we tell him to hurry up and make a decision, either he agrees to join or we sack it off and move on, he's not exactly lionel messi, why does he seem to have so much power over us?

I'm not sure every player is a greedy mercenary. They do have a high opinon of themselves (which to be the best in a chosen profession is pretty much standard). A new country, league, language and an agent blowing down your ear has to keep you awake at night.
I'm pretty impressed with the club to be honest. Getting Sess and Cairney on new deals when bigger clubs were after them suggests there's a core belief and backing for the team and manager. Apart from McCormack our big money signings in recent years have not gone well. Thank God we ran out of time to properly sign the Derby player. Quite often it's taken a couple of seasons for the unkowns or unfancied  players to get their acts together. We don't seem to get our fingers burnt as often as we once did.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hongkongfulham on July 13, 2017, 11:07:16 AM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 08:20:51 AM
Would Woodrow cut it in the first team? a deal for Rolan is looking more and more unlikely as time passes - watch him go and sign today as I say that - and obviously we are in severe need for a top quality striker. Maybe we should go and steal another of Leed's marksmen *cough* Wood *cough*

Oh and hello FoF

Welcome pal!

I like the idea of Woodrow being a back up for a marquee striker, with another older, reliable head brought in to fill out the squad (someone like Glenn Murray)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 13, 2017, 11:10:28 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 13, 2017, 10:05:09 AM
For what it's worth, Kalas has been named in the Chelsea squad for their friendly today.
Who are they trying to fool? Kalas has no future in a Contes Chelsea and everyone knows it. Him being included in a couple of friendlies wont change that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on July 13, 2017, 11:18:00 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 13, 2017, 11:10:28 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 13, 2017, 10:05:09 AM
For what it's worth, Kalas has been named in the Chelsea squad for their friendly today.
Who are they trying to fool? Kalas has no future in a Contes Chelsea and everyone knows it. Him being included in a couple of friendlies wont change that.

Pushes the price up though if they pretend they value him and that he may have a future there. Bastards.

The game is on Sat v Crawley I believe https://twitter.com/crawleytown/status/885419072434974720
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 13, 2017, 11:36:12 AM
Doubt it puts his price up being named in a reserve squad to play against Crawley. Tickets are literally £1 but increases to £3 on matchday. Guessing the reserve squad are a mix of who's going on loan and who's not wanted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:20:31 PM
Braithwaite of Toulouse should Join Boro today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 01:22:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:20:31 PM
Braithwaite of Toulouse should Join Boro today
Sign of a decent Ligue 1 player coming to the Championship!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 13, 2017, 01:23:21 PM
Apparently we've missed out on Arsenals Daniel Crowley, who has signed for dutch Wilhem II.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-set-miss-out-race-13324559
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 13, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
So Boro are buying Braithwaite and possibly Assombalonga... I wonder where that leaves Rudy Gestede?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:28:04 PM
Quote from: twang on July 13, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
So Boro are buying Braithwaite and possibly Assombalonga... I wonder where that leaves Rudy Gestede?
On the bench, where he seems to have spent most of his time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 01:31:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:28:04 PM
Quote from: twang on July 13, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
So Boro are buying Braithwaite and possibly Assombalonga... I wonder where that leaves Rudy Gestede?
On the bench, where he seems to have spent most of his time
I'd imagine they won't go for both strikers. Especially if they are signing Braithwaite for the reported £9m
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 13, 2017, 01:23:21 PM
Apparently we've missed out on Arsenals Daniel Crowley, who has signed for dutch Wilhem II.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-set-miss-out-race-13324559

Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:43:00 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 01:31:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:28:04 PM
Quote from: twang on July 13, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
So Boro are buying Braithwaite and possibly Assombalonga... I wonder where that leaves Rudy Gestede?
On the bench, where he seems to have spent most of his time
I'd imagine they won't go for both strikers. Especially if they are signing Braithwaite for the reported £9m
According to Graeme Bailey (ex sky) on twitter, Boro hopedul of signing both Braithwaite and Assombalnga for a cost of nearly 25 million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 01:44:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:43:00 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 01:31:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 01:28:04 PM
Quote from: twang on July 13, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
So Boro are buying Braithwaite and possibly Assombalonga... I wonder where that leaves Rudy Gestede?
On the bench, where he seems to have spent most of his time
I'd imagine they won't go for both strikers. Especially if they are signing Braithwaite for the reported £9m
According to Graeme Bailey (ex sky) on twitter, Boro hopedul of signing both Braithwaite and Assombalnga for a cost of nearly 25 million
Ouch. Suppose they have the money from the Prem left over plus parachute payments?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 13, 2017, 01:57:15 PM
It could also leave Bamford out on the sidelines. He was a cracking player in the championship not so long ago, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 01:59:16 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on July 13, 2017, 01:57:15 PM
It could also leave Bamford out on the sidelines. He was a cracking player in the championship not so long ago, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

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So would I, but computer say no.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 02:00:52 PM
They're really going to have to get rid of FFP. The money the relegated teams have now is going to make it so difficult for any other teams to get promoted. 100+m for finishing bottom, plus parachute payments, plus player sales of premier league players. Relegated teams can spend 50-60m without even worrying about FFP
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 02:05:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 02:00:52 PM
They're really going to have to get rid of FFP. The money the relegated teams have now is going to make it so difficult for any other teams to get promoted. 100+m for finishing bottom, plus parachute payments, plus player sales of premier league players. Relegated teams can spend 50-60m without even worrying about FFP
It's not how much they have though I suppose as it's limited to how much you can lose in a season. Even if you have £100m in the bank, you can't spend it all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 02:09:28 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 02:05:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 02:00:52 PM
They're really going to have to get rid of FFP. The money the relegated teams have now is going to make it so difficult for any other teams to get promoted. 100+m for finishing bottom, plus parachute payments, plus player sales of premier league players. Relegated teams can spend 50-60m without even worrying about FFP
It's not how much they have though I suppose as it's limited to how much you can lose in a season. Even if you have £100m in the bank, you can't spend it all.
If it is now the 3 season average FFP thing they could pretty much spend a good 2/3's of it. I always thoguht it was to cover wages when relegated not to buy players with, but thena  lot of players leave when you go down so guess the argument is mute on that point
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 02:11:48 PM
aparently Assombalnga could be on 60k per week at Boro, wow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 02:12:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 02:11:48 PM
aparently Assombalnga could be on 60k per week at Boro, wow
Looking for an immediate return - sounds like they are happy to break the bank to do it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 13, 2017, 02:27:16 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 02:12:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 02:11:48 PM
aparently Assombalnga could be on 60k per week at Boro, wow
Looking for an immediate return - sounds like they are happy to break the bank to do it.

They broke the bank the last time & they & a few other clubs are playing Russian Roulette. A very dangerous game.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 02:28:43 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 13, 2017, 02:27:16 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 02:12:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 02:11:48 PM
aparently Assombalnga could be on 60k per week at Boro, wow
Looking for an immediate return - sounds like they are happy to break the bank to do it.

They broke the bank the last time & they & a few other clubs are playing Russian Roulette. A very dangerous game.
A little easier now the EPL do the accounting over a rolling 3 year period.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 13, 2017, 02:44:12 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 13, 2017, 01:23:21 PM
Apparently we've missed out on Arsenals Daniel Crowley, who has signed for dutch Wilhem II.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-set-miss-out-race-13324559

Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?

Inamoto--- Volz---- Eisfeld

2 out of 3 ain't bad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on July 13, 2017, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 02:44:12 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?

Inamoto--- Volz---- Eisfeld

2 out of 3 ain't bad
As you say, though reduces to 2 out of 4 if we re-wind a  few more years to take in Stephen Hughes. He had more of a build-up than those others, but in vain.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:01:49 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 13, 2017, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 02:44:12 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?

Inamoto--- Volz---- Eisfeld

2 out of 3 ain't bad
As you say, though reduces to 2 out of 4 if we re-wind a  few more years to take in Stephen Hughes. He had more of a build-up than those others, but in vain.
Boa Morte would have been young, about 23/24 when he signed?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 13, 2017, 03:11:18 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:01:49 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 13, 2017, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 02:44:12 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?

Inamoto--- Volz---- Eisfeld

2 out of 3 ain't bad
As you say, though reduces to 2 out of 4 if we re-wind a  few more years to take in Stephen Hughes. He had more of a build-up than those others, but in vain.
Boa Morte would have been young, about 23/24 when he signed?

Boa came from Southampton though. Was at Arsenal befre that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:12:44 PM
Quote from: twang on July 13, 2017, 03:11:18 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:01:49 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 13, 2017, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 02:44:12 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?

Inamoto--- Volz---- Eisfeld

2 out of 3 ain't bad
As you say, though reduces to 2 out of 4 if we re-wind a  few more years to take in Stephen Hughes. He had more of a build-up than those others, but in vain.
Boa Morte would have been young, about 23/24 when he signed?

Boa came from Southampton though. Was at Arsenal befre that.
Oh of course he was. For some reason I thought it was the other way round as Southampton often sell to Arsenal!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
City paying over 50m for Kyle Walker, and Swansea rejecting 40m for Sigurdsson. Its official, the football world has gone mad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 13, 2017, 03:26:45 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
City paying over 50m for Kyle Walker, and Swansea rejecting 40m for Sigurdsson. Its official, the football world has gone mad
Both good players, but that's just silly money.

Chelsea also willing to pay £61m for a right back from Juventus... If I were them I'd snap Chelsea's hand off for that!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 13, 2017, 03:29:48 PM
3 weeks ago we were being linked with 4 or 5 named forwards and 3 or 4 named defenders.

Now that Rolan has gone quiet we are linked with nobody. Hopefully a keeper, defender and forward will arrive before the season starts and more before the end of the window but at present not many hopeful signs :dead horse:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on July 13, 2017, 03:36:38 PM
Must be nearly that time for some post-friendly Jok interviews where he is asked about signings and gets snappy with the reporter telling them to ask Craig Kine.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 13, 2017, 03:40:47 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 13, 2017, 03:36:38 PM
Must be nearly that time for some post-friendly Jok interviews where he is asked about signings and gets snappy with the reporter telling them to ask Craic Kine.
Some how think the frustrations,fun n games yet to start with our transfer tactics.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 13, 2017, 03:41:16 PM
Is Kline even based in the country? Or is he based in the US?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:45:51 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 03:41:16 PM
Is Kline even based in the country? Or is he based in the US?
I would hope he is over here during the transfer windows, however, I'm guessing his job wouldn't require him to be.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 03:50:25 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:45:51 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 03:41:16 PM
Is Kline even based in the country? Or is he based in the US?
I would hope he is over here during the transfer windows, however, I'm guessing his job wouldn't require him to be.

Sunning himself on a beach in Southern France,looking at his computer and working out the stats for some player from the 3rd tier of Spain thinking we could get him for 200,000 euros,that'll keep me in Tony Khan's good books.. :022:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:51:33 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 03:50:25 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 13, 2017, 03:45:51 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 03:41:16 PM
Is Kline even based in the country? Or is he based in the US?
I would hope he is over here during the transfer windows, however, I'm guessing his job wouldn't require him to be.

Sunning himself on a beach in Southern France,looking at his computer and working out the stats for some player from the 3rd tier of Spain thinking we could get him for 200,000 euros,that'll keep me in Tony Khan's good books.. :022:
He is pretty much just playing Football Manager 2017...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 13, 2017, 04:03:14 PM
I suppose there does need to be a new Public Enemy #1 since there's no Rigg. And it's not like football fans to give the benefit of the doubt now is it?

I mean, really there's not much evidence of any big rifts in the backroom staff. Only evidence of them putting together a really cohesive bunch of players. We can never know for sure which players are stats-based and which aren't. So I'm not going to get involved in speculation until I see anything concrete.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 13, 2017, 04:09:29 PM
Does Khan spend more money, yearly, on Jacksonville than on Fulham? Is this why we're taking a moneyball approach to signings?
Not hating on Khan personally nor calling him uncommitted to Fulham, but just a general enquiry
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 13, 2017, 04:21:04 PM
On another note yet another striker having a medical at Leeds after Saiz signed earlier... How many strikers do they need??

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mrmicawbers on July 13, 2017, 04:26:02 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 13, 2017, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 02:44:12 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?

Inamoto--- Volz---- Eisfeld

2 out of 3 ain't bad
As you say, though reduces to 2 out of 4 if we re-wind a  few more years to take in Stephen Hughes. He had more of a build-up than those others, but in vain.
Wasn't Ian Selley from Arsenal Also?Broke his leg had high hopes when we signed him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 13, 2017, 04:29:42 PM
Quote from: mrmicawbers on July 13, 2017, 04:26:02 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 13, 2017, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 02:44:12 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Remember the last time we bought a highly rated youngster from Arsenal?

Inamoto--- Volz---- Eisfeld

2 out of 3 ain't bad
As you say, though reduces to 2 out of 4 if we re-wind a  few more years to take in Stephen Hughes. He had more of a build-up than those others, but in vain.
Wasn't Ian Selley from Arsenal Also?Broke his leg had high hopes when we signed him.
Yes you are correct, that's the one I was trying to think of.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 13, 2017, 04:36:06 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 13, 2017, 04:09:29 PM
Does Khan spend more money, yearly, on Jacksonville than on Fulham? Is this why we're taking a moneyball approach to signings?
Not hating on Khan personally nor calling him uncommitted to Fulham, but just a general enquiry

Yes, because contracts alone. NFL doesn't have relegation and leagues have a salary cap and also a minimum amount they have to spend. Apples to oranges. Don't compare Jacksonvill to Fulham.

Edit: Just to add, Jacksonville is currently spending 172,000,000 on player contracts this season. However, they are still about 33 million below the salary cap. So they "could" spend more, but with guranteed money and contracts lengths are lack of trades (ie: swap deals) you shouldn't just be throwing silly money, otherwise it hurts. And they still haven't signed their quarterback long term and need the money to do so (think Sess/Cairney extensions, but if they were making 40 million a year)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 13, 2017, 04:43:49 PM
Not really about money but going for the right players. We are close to being a good top Championship team. But for some reason we are incapable of making good early transfers to improve keeper, centre half and forward. I mean it is almost scandalous that we are still waiting for a permanent striker since Dembele and Ross were sold for big money.

Talking of Ian Selley, I was at the game he was injured in. Far side from me sitting in the Haynes side. Didn't realise immediately how bad it was. A classy player that was so unlucky with injury.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 13, 2017, 04:48:43 PM
Reading have targeted a move for goalkeeper David Button from Championship rivals Fulham, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Reading are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper with Ali Al-Habsi in talks over a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal.


Former Tottenham trainee Button joined Fulham from Brentford last summer after a successful three-year spell at Griffin Park.

Button started last season as No.1 goalkeeper for Slavisa Jokanovic's side, but lost his place to Marcus Bettinelli for the final eight games of the campaign, including the Championship play-off semi-final ties against Reading.

Fulham's David Button saves from Brentford's Scott Hogan
Fulham's David Button saves from Brentford's Scott Hogan

Reading boss Jaap Stam is thought to be an admirer of Button as he looks to bring in an experienced keeper to replace Al Habsi at the Madejski Stadium.

A number of keepers have been linked with a move to Reading and now the Royals have firmed up their interest in Button with a bid for the former England Under-20 international.

SEE ALSO: Leeds man targeted by Championship rivals
It remains to be seen if Fulham would consider selling Button to a direct Championship rival as both clubs have ambitions of challenging for promotion to the Premier League next season.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 13, 2017, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 13, 2017, 04:43:49 PM
Not really about money but going for the right players. We are close to being a good top Championship team. But for some reason we are incapable of making good early transfers to improve keeper, centre half and forward. I mean it is almost scandalous that we are still waiting for a permanent striker since Dembele and Ross were sold for big money.

Talking of Ian Selley, I was at the game he was injured in. Far side from me sitting in the Haynes side. Didn't realise immediately how bad it was. A classy player that was so unlucky with injury.

I was there as well; it ended his career didn't it?

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 05:10:27 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 13, 2017, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 13, 2017, 04:43:49 PM
Not really about money but going for the right players. We are close to being a good top Championship team. But for some reason we are incapable of making good early transfers to improve keeper, centre half and forward. I mean it is almost scandalous that we are still waiting for a permanent striker since Dembele and Ross were sold for big money.

Talking of Ian Selley, I was at the game he was injured in. Far side from me sitting in the Haynes side. Didn't realise immediately how bad it was. A classy player that was so unlucky with injury.

I was there as well; it ended his career didn't it?



I think he ended up at Woking, but he never really got over that bad injury.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gerrys on July 13, 2017, 05:14:52 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 05:10:27 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 13, 2017, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 13, 2017, 04:43:49 PM
Not really about money but going for the right players. We are close to being a good top Championship team. But for some reason we are incapable of making good early transfers to improve keeper, centre half and forward. I mean it is almost scandalous that we are still waiting for a permanent striker since Dembele and Ross were sold for big money.

Talking of Ian Selley, I was at the game he was injured in. Far side from me sitting in the Haynes side. Didn't realise immediately how bad it was. A classy player that was so unlucky with injury.

I was there as well; it ended his career didn't it?



I think he ended up at Woking, but he never really got over that bad injury.
Yes he went back to Woking.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 13, 2017, 05:18:12 PM
http://ghanasoccernet.com/fulham-considering-move-for-ghanaian-striker-godsway-donyoh
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 13, 2017, 05:21:27 PM
http://the72.co.uk/87453/reading-submit-bid-for-fulham-keeper/

Reading have submitted a formal bid for Fulham keeper David Button as manager Jaap Stam continues to search for a replacement for Al-Hilal bound keeper Ali Al-Habsi, according to HITC Sport.

With fan-favourite keeper Ali Al-Habsi set to complete a £600,000 instalment deal to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in the coming days, Reading manager has been looking at a replacement for the Omani international. and the club have already been in the running for Newcastle United keeper Karl Darlow,

The club are already in the running to sign Newcastle United keeper Karl Darlow, formerly of Nottingham Forest, but the 23-year-old stopper is also subject to interest from Championship rivals Middlesbrough and the newly-promoted side are holding out for £5 million for their keeper.

Now Stam has turned his attentions to Fulham keeper David Button as an alternative target for Karl Darlow and the Berkshire club have reportedly already bid for the 28-year-old stopper, who joined the club from London rivals Brentford last summer.

Button established himself as a solid Championship keeper with The Bees, making 134 league appearances before being replaced by talented young keeper Dan Bentley upon his departure to Craven Cottage.

Reading, of course, already have solid alternatives at the club. Finnish keeper Anssi Jaakkola will be keen to prove himself next season after a year waiting in the wings, and academy graduates George Legg and Luke Southwood are both also highly rated by Stam and his coaching team.

Whether it's Darlow, Button or any of the existing options in goal for Reading next season, Stam will certainly fancy a shot at promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 05:28:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?

Strangely all our ITK posters have gone quiet at exactly the same time as all the rumours on Twitter have gone quiet !
Now, why is that ?
🤔
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 13, 2017, 05:31:04 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-set-win-race-newcastle-13324439

Fulham set to win the race with Newcastle for talented striker

Rolan met with the French club's hierarchy earlier this week and has reportedly expressed his desire to speak to the Whites ahead of a move to England

Fulham have been given permission to speak to number one striker target Diego Rolan by Bordeaux.

Rolan met with the French club's hierarchy earlier this week and has reportedly expressed his desire to speak to the Whites ahead of a move to England.

The striker, who scored nine goals last season, only has one more year on his current deal at Bordeaux, so a fee will be involved and Fulham have money to spend as they bid to return to the Premier League after missing out on promotion in the play-offs last term.

The player was previously valued at around £12m but the Whites will be confident of landing him for much less.

Fulham have been in the market for a striker after seeing Chris Martin return to Derby when his loan spell came to an end.

The Whites made their first summer signing last week when they captured Marcelo Djalo for an undisclosed fee.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 13, 2017, 05:36:40 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?
Concrete Fulham link here.

https://www.easymixconcrete.com/concrete-suppliers-hammersmith-fulham/

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 05:42:42 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 13, 2017, 05:36:40 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?
Concrete Fulham link here.

https://www.easymixconcrete.com/concrete-suppliers-hammersmith-fulham/

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I saw that coming lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 13, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 13, 2017, 05:31:04 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-set-win-race-newcastle-13324439

Fulham set to win the race with Newcastle for talented striker

Rolan met with the French club's hierarchy earlier this week and has reportedly expressed his desire to speak to the Whites ahead of a move to England

Fulham have been given permission to speak to number one striker target Diego Rolan by Bordeaux.

Rolan met with the French club's hierarchy earlier this week and has reportedly expressed his desire to speak to the Whites ahead of a move to England.

The striker, who scored nine goals last season, only has one more year on his current deal at Bordeaux, so a fee will be involved and Fulham have money to spend as they bid to return to the Premier League after missing out on promotion in the play-offs last term.

The player was previously valued at around £12m but the Whites will be confident of landing him for much less.

Fulham have been in the market for a striker after seeing Chris Martin return to Derby when his loan spell came to an end.

The Whites made their first summer signing last week when they captured Marcelo Djalo for an undisclosed fee.

I think this is old news....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 13, 2017, 05:48:09 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 05:42:42 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 13, 2017, 05:36:40 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?
Concrete Fulham link here.

https://www.easymixconcrete.com/concrete-suppliers-hammersmith-fulham/

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I saw that coming lol
Sorry about that just shows how quiet it is on here today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 05:52:58 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 05:28:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?

Strangely all our ITK posters have gone quiet at exactly the same time as all the rumours on Twitter have gone quiet !
Now, why is that ?
🤔
Er I haven't gone quiet, gave updates today. Never claimed to be a Twitter ITK though.

But as I said many pages ago happy to keep my info to myself
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 13, 2017, 05:54:41 PM
Sheffield Wednesday, Fulham and Preston North End are battling to sign Manchester City's Tosin Adarabioyo on loan according to a report from The Times.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 13, 2017, 06:00:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 05:52:58 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 05:28:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?


Strangely all our ITK posters have gone quiet at exactly the same time as all the rumours on Twitter have gone quiet !
Now, why is that ?
🤔
Er I haven't gone quiet, gave updates today. Never claimed to be a Twitter ITK though.

But as I said many pages ago happy to keep my info to myself
Rather you didn't Westcliff  we need as much info as possible, otherwise we end up with stupid posts just like mine above.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:06:11 PM
Someone's just been seen in Bishops Park eating a choc ice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 06:10:47 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:06:11 PM
Someone's just been seen in Bishops Park eating a choc ice.
That was me lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:11:50 PM
Lee Tomlin moves from Bristol City to Cardiff their 8th signing...Boro have signed 2 today and Leeds another,while we continue to look for prospects in the Outer Mongolian league...Coyw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:12:34 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 06:10:47 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:06:11 PM
Someone's just been seen in Bishops Park eating a choc ice.
That was me lol

In that fur hat in this weather...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 13, 2017, 06:15:19 PM
Just ignore the WUMs Westcliff .The majority on here look forward to your info and are pleased that you post what you can.Noone is 100% correct with transfer news it is the nature of the beast.I dont look on other forums but I bet most are the same,infighting and jealousy seem to rule the day when tensions are running a bit high.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 13, 2017, 06:17:25 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 13, 2017, 05:18:12 PM
http://ghanasoccernet.com/fulham-considering-move-for-ghanaian-striker-godsway-donyoh

I know that nigeriasoccernet is oddly accurate about their reports on Nigerian players. Might be something to this.

He plays as a winger, so it could be the Piazon replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 13, 2017, 06:23:18 PM
Well I can confirm that now that Wimbledon tennis is as good as over. Or will be Sunday. By Monday afternoon we will hear some news. That is how it usually works.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 13, 2017, 06:26:53 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:11:50 PM
Lee Tomlin moves from Bristol City to Cardiff their 8th signing...Boro have signed 2 today and Leeds another,while we continue to look for prospects in the Outer Mongolian league...Coyw.

Tomlin from Bristol to Cardiff
Look through their purchases , they're buying quantity, not quality. I'm sure he's decent but wouldn't get a sniff in our midfield, and record as a forward is probably as good as Woodrow.

Boro sign Braithwaite
Decent player in theory, who knows how he'll adapt to the league, his competition is Bamford and Gestede, don't see it as a threat but yea the boy looks decent enough.

And finally...
. Scaremongering fan says:
Leeds sign another while we continue to look for  prospects in Outer Mongolia


What actually happened:
Leeds United announce the arrival of Macedonia international Ezgjan Alioski.

Sounds like a real signal of intent...

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 13, 2017, 07:10:44 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 13, 2017, 06:27:11 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 04:48:43 PM
Reading have targeted a move for goalkeeper David Button from Championship rivals Fulham, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Reading are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper with Ali Al-Habsi in talks over a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal.


that would be a shrewd move for us, getting paid to weaken a rival by enabling them to swap their best player for david button

If we have to lose anyone else,button would ideal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 07:25:58 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 05:52:58 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 05:28:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?

Strangely all our ITK posters have gone quiet at exactly the same time as all the rumours on Twitter have gone quiet !
Now, why is that ?
🤔
Er I haven't gone quiet, gave updates today. Never claimed to be a Twitter ITK though.

But as I said many pages ago happy to keep my info to myself

Err nobody mentioned you !🙄
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 13, 2017, 07:29:50 PM
Perhaps it's not my place, but we could use all the info we can get. So any itk's please keep posting, and if we demonise those who could actually have knowledge then we'll know less.

So let's treat people with some respect eh?

Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 07:54:02 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 07:25:58 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 05:52:58 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 05:28:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?

Strangely all our ITK posters have gone quiet at exactly the same time as all the rumours on Twitter have gone quiet !
Now, why is that ?
🤔
Er I haven't gone quiet, gave updates today. Never claimed to be a Twitter ITK though.

But as I said many pages ago happy to keep my info to myself

Err nobody mentioned you !🙄
well you did you generalised with the ITK posters of which some consider me one, so yes you did!!

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 07:58:46 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 13, 2017, 06:26:53 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 06:11:50 PM
Lee Tomlin moves from Bristol City to Cardiff their 8th signing...Boro have signed 2 today and Leeds another,while we continue to look for prospects in the Outer Mongolian league...Coyw.

Tomlin from Bristol to Cardiff
Look through their purchases , they're buying quantity, not quality. I'm sure he's decent but wouldn't get a sniff in our midfield, and record as a forward is probably as good as Woodrow.

Boro sign Braithwaite
Decent player in theory, who knows how he'll adapt to the league, his competition is Bamford and Gestede, don't see it as a threat but yea the boy looks decent enough.

And finally...
. Scaremongering fan says:
Leeds sign another while we continue to look for  prospects in Outer Mongolia


What actually happened:
Leeds United announce the arrival of Macedonia international Ezgjan Alioski.

Sounds like a real signal of intent...



Scaremongering... lol
Doesn't matter who they are signing,the point is we aren't, we need to get a move on..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on July 13, 2017, 08:01:31 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on July 13, 2017, 07:29:50 PM
Perhaps it's not my place, but we could use all the info we can get. So any itk's please keep posting, and if we demonise those who could actually have knowledge then we'll know less.

So let's treat people with some respect eh?

Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk

well said that man  :54:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 08:17:38 PM
Ok then, at the risk of drawing attention to myself, can anybody please confirm and guarantee if we are going to sign any other player before the end of the transfer window, or is that it for the summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 13, 2017, 08:33:09 PM
Joe Bartram‏ @JoeBartramFFC  28m28 minutes ago
More
Fulham have chartered a flight for three people from Bordeaux to Farnborough airport tomorrow. Don't ask me how I know #ITK
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 13, 2017, 08:33:09 PM
Joe Bartram‏ @JoeBartramFFC  28m28 minutes ago
More
Fulham have chartered a flight for three people from Bordeaux to Farnborough airport tomorrow. Don't ask me how I know #ITK

Ok, but how do you know ?
and who on Earth is Joe Bartram when he's at home, is he an amateur journalist ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 13, 2017, 08:38:33 PM
Its not what you know,but who you know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 08:40:07 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 13, 2017, 08:38:33 PM
Its not what you know,but who you know.

Therefore, did Dr Who know Dr No ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 07:54:02 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 07:25:58 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 13, 2017, 05:52:58 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 13, 2017, 05:28:27 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 13, 2017, 03:45:11 PM
Are we being linked with anyone at the moment? I only know about the Rolan saga (which has gone cold). Is there anyone else with a concrete link?

Strangely all our ITK posters have gone quiet at exactly the same time as all the rumours on Twitter have gone quiet !
Now, why is that ?
🤔
Er I haven't gone quiet, gave updates today. Never claimed to be a Twitter ITK though.

But as I said many pages ago happy to keep my info to myself

Err nobody mentioned you !🙄
well you did you generalised with the ITK posters of which some consider me one, so yes you did!!



Well I don't , so my earlier post obviously couldn't have been directed at you, ok ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 08:42:58 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 13, 2017, 08:33:09 PM
Joe Bartram‏ @JoeBartramFFC  28m28 minutes ago
More
Fulham have chartered a flight for three people from Bordeaux to Farnborough airport tomorrow. Don't ask me how I know #ITK

Ok, but how do you know ?
and who on Earth is Joe Bartram when he's at home, is he an amateur journalist ?

He's the champion Wellington Boot thrower of old Broadstairs town.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on July 13, 2017, 07:29:50 PM
Perhaps it's not my place, but we could use all the info we can get. So any itk's please keep posting, and if we demonise those who could actually have knowledge then we'll know less.

So let's treat people with some respect eh?

Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk




Hear hear. This thread is full of posts that do nothing but lengthen the thread. It's silly season and I hold no grudge against people basically posting here because there is nowhere else to do so but the people who are giving us information which they believe to be true are keeping the whole thread interesting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 08:54:40 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 13, 2017, 08:42:58 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 13, 2017, 08:35:38 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 13, 2017, 08:33:09 PM
Joe Bartram‏ @JoeBartramFFC  28m28 minutes ago
More
Fulham have chartered a flight for three people from Bordeaux to Farnborough airport tomorrow. Don't ask me how I know #ITK

Ok, but how do you know ?
and who on Earth is Joe Bartram when he's at home, is he an amateur journalist ?

He's the champion Wellington Boot thrower of old Broadstairs town.

and he achieved it three years in a row.
I thought his name was familiar.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 13, 2017, 10:34:40 PM
Chalobah adds to the Chelsea yoof exodus, signing for Watford tonight
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Baszab on July 13, 2017, 10:35:26 PM
To be fair, only Mr pickin really knows
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC

So is it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:59:07 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC

So is it?

I'll refer back to the 'check this tomorrow' part of my post ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 11:27:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:59:07 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC

So is it?

I'll refer back to the 'check this tomorrow' part of my post ;)

Are you the Joel I played 5 a side with?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 14, 2017, 06:36:32 AM
Few comments on Twitter about Maxime Poundjé from Bordeaux, it appears Fulham have put in a bid. Could be apart of the Rolan deal?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 14, 2017, 06:54:34 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:59:07 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC

So is it?

I'll refer back to the 'check this tomorrow' part of my post ;)
?
http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=ASC
:(
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 14, 2017, 06:56:52 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 14, 2017, 06:36:32 AM
Few comments on Twitter about Maxime Poundjé from Bordeaux, it appears Fulham have put in a bid. Could be apart of the Rolan deal?

Could be replacement for Malone
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 07:10:56 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 11:27:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:59:07 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC

So is it?

I'll refer back to the 'check this tomorrow' part of my post ;)

Are you the Joel I played 5 a side with?

Yes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 07:13:36 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 14, 2017, 06:54:34 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:59:07 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC

So is it?

I'll refer back to the 'check this tomorrow' part of my post ;)
?
http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=ASC
:(

The only French flight in this morning, so far, is from Toulon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 14, 2017, 07:26:04 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 14, 2017, 06:56:52 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 14, 2017, 06:36:32 AM
Few comments on Twitter about Maxime Poundjé from Bordeaux, it appears Fulham have put in a bid. Could be apart of the Rolan deal?

Could be replacement for Malone
bordelais. Le club de D2 anglaise Fulham, qui a approché les dirigeants bordelais pour Diego Rolan récemment, ont également fait une offre pour s'attacher les services du latéral gauche.
ENGOutput for this summer and several clubs are populated for the DEFENDER Bordeaux. The Club d2 Fulham English, which has approached the leaders of Bordeaux for Diego Rolan recently, have also made an offer to attach the services of the left-hand side.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 07:48:47 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 07:13:36 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 14, 2017, 06:54:34 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:59:07 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 13, 2017, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 13, 2017, 10:51:27 PM
Easy to tell if this charted flight from Bordeaux rumour is legit - check this tomorrow

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=DESC

So is it?

I'll refer back to the 'check this tomorrow' part of my post ;)
?
http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals?;offset=0;order=actualarrivaltime;sort=ASC
:(

The only French flight in this morning, so far, is from Toulon

According to that website there was one yesterday early evening from Bordeaux.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:54:02 AM
there is also one due in Sunday but nothing today, cant see the one from last night either but coiuld have fallen off
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 08:00:33 AM
thats what i thought too, but if it is a private charter it will be there or biggin hill i guess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 08:09:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:54:02 AM
there is also one due in Sunday but nothing today, cant see the one from last night either but coiuld have fallen off

It was there when I looked at about 6.30am when only yesterday's flights were shown. It was due in at 6.22pm yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 14, 2017, 08:34:52 AM
I have nothing to offer regards transfer gossip but at the moment there seems to be more potential exits than entries!

So to recap, we have lost 4 regular first teamer's  (Martin, Piazon, Kalas and Malone) plus Parker and the various fringe players and those who went on loan never to return.

We could see the second coming of LVC or another youngster stepping up to play first team games?

But overall we have gone from a settled and almost good enough team to losing a big chunk of our starting eleven and the possibility of more exits on the way!

At the moment I'm more a glass half empty kinda guy!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 14, 2017, 08:44:00 AM
FRAGirondins33 @girondins33 · 56m Une offre "concrète" de Fulham pour... Maxime Poundjé ! #girondins ⬇️
ENGGirondins33 @Girondins33 · 56m an offer "concrete" to Fulham for... Maxime Poundjé! #Girondins ⬇️
:wow: 56 m wonder if that's pound or Euros  064.gif 090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 14, 2017, 08:50:55 AM
Maxime Poundjé is a French footballer who plays as a defender for Bordeaux in Ligue 1. Wikipedia
Born: August 16, 1992 (age 24), Bordeaux, France
Height: 1.79 m
Weight: 71 kg
Career start: 2012
Current team: FC Girondins de Bordeaux (#29 / Defender)
Profiles
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:00:54 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 14, 2017, 08:09:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:54:02 AM
there is also one due in Sunday but nothing today, cant see the one from last night either but coiuld have fallen off

It was there when I looked at about 6.30am when only yesterday's flights were shown. It was due in at 6.22pm yesterday.
Dont doubt you at all, aI could only see flight s for today and going forward so probably fallen off as they update.

My latest update is Bordeaux do expect bid from Newcastle, although that doesnt mean Newcastle will make one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 14, 2017, 09:04:19 AM
A "concrete" offer from Fulham for ... Maxime Poundjé!
Mercato - By Aymeric The 14/07/2017 at 08h41 - Mercato

In addition to wanting to recruit Diego Rolan for his attack , the London club of Fulham (British D2) would also have come to inquire about the case of ... Maxime Poundjé, even making a "concrete" offer to the Player and positioning himself at Bordeaux . This is in any case what the newspaper Sud Oue s t .

Under contract until June 2019 with his club trainer, the left side of soon 25 years has a good exit for this summer , like Rolan moreover, one year from his contract. Obviously, his wounds would not prevent him from attracting more covetousness.

http://www.girondins33.com/Breves-20589-une-offre-concrte-de-fulham-pour-maxime-poundj
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 14, 2017, 09:05:32 AM
Quote from: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport

Roger Federer and Djokovic fly into Farnborough by private jet. Perhaps this particular flight got diverted to Newcastle!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 14, 2017, 09:23:54 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:00:54 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 14, 2017, 08:09:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:54:02 AM
there is also one due in Sunday but nothing today, cant see the one from last night either but coiuld have fallen off

It was there when I looked at about 6.30am when only yesterday's flights were shown. It was due in at 6.22pm yesterday.
Dont doubt you at all, aI could only see flight s for today and going forward so probably fallen off as they update.

My latest update is Bordeaux do expect bid from Newcastle, although that doesnt mean Newcastle will make one.

Wonder what Rolan joining Newcastle would mean for the likes of Dwight Gayle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on July 14, 2017, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport

Fulham and The Dark side use it a lot for away games, even Al Fyad use it a lot, plenty of action over there all the time, and yes ITK as a couple of friends work in security over there!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:27:37 AM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 14, 2017, 09:23:54 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:00:54 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 14, 2017, 08:09:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:54:02 AM
there is also one due in Sunday but nothing today, cant see the one from last night either but coiuld have fallen off

It was there when I looked at about 6.30am when only yesterday's flights were shown. It was due in at 6.22pm yesterday.
Dont doubt you at all, aI could only see flight s for today and going forward so probably fallen off as they update.

My latest update is Bordeaux do expect bid from Newcastle, although that doesnt mean Newcastle will make one.

Wonder what Rolan joining Newcastle would mean for the likes of Dwight Gayle
They have a few striekrs that there would be a knock on effect for. If we want a targer man to bring players in who can score, then Moitrovic wouldnt be a bd option, but if you want a speedster in behind then Gayle is also a good option
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 14, 2017, 09:36:05 AM
Quote from: brightster on July 14, 2017, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport

Fulham and The Dark side use it a lot for away games, even Al Fyad use it a lot, plenty of action over there all the time, and yes ITK as a couple of friends work in security over there!

So are we expecting a special delivery from Bordeaux today?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:38:07 AM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 14, 2017, 09:36:05 AM
Quote from: brightster on July 14, 2017, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport

Fulham and The Dark side use it a lot for away games, even Al Fyad use it a lot, plenty of action over there all the time, and yes ITK as a couple of friends work in security over there!

So are we expecting a special delivery from Bordeaux today?!
Nothing is scheduled form Bordeaus during the day today accoridng to the link provided. Of course you only need to log flight plans an hour before take off though as I understand aviation rules
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 14, 2017, 09:40:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:38:07 AM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 14, 2017, 09:36:05 AM
Quote from: brightster on July 14, 2017, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport

Fulham and The Dark side use it a lot for away games, even Al Fyad use it a lot, plenty of action over there all the time, and yes ITK as a couple of friends work in security over there!

So are we expecting a special delivery from Bordeaux today?!
Nothing is scheduled form Bordeaus during the day today accoridng to the link provided. Of course you only need to log flight plans an hour before take off though as I understand aviation rules

Yeah was only seeing a flight from Athens and a flight from Teteboro, but wasn't sure if I was seeing the right screen
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 14, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Now im sitting here pressing f5 on a flight list link based on what a some random twitter account claims and i am officially wondering what im doing with my life
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 14, 2017, 09:52:23 AM
Just wanted to say that I had got quite drained with this thread for this window. Seems a few just feel the need to post inane "funny" stuff in responses.

However, the whole flight times and departures etc has got this thread right back on to what this should be about. I went searching incoming flights on-line. That is the sort of crazy stuff this thread should make you do.

Thank you to all concerned for sparking my bulb for all things transfer window....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 09:54:42 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 14, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Now im sitting here pressing f5 on a flight list link based on what a some random twitter account claims and i am officially wondering what im doing with my life

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Pathetic, isn't it? The up and down of this probably not even transfer is ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:55:19 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 14, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Now im sitting here pressing f5 on a flight list link based on what a some random twitter account claims and i am officially wondering what im doing with my life
i think whoever told someone thewre is a flight is having a joke with them, just my personal opinion. I have aske dmy source about and he isnt aware of anything like this, but that doesnt mean it isnt true

Although I dont think you need to register until an hour before take off, so you could be f5ing all day lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 10:02:30 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:55:19 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 14, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Now im sitting here pressing f5 on a flight list link based on what a some random twitter account claims and i am officially wondering what im doing with my life
i think whoever told someone thewre is a flight is having a joke with them, just my personal opinion. I have aske dmy source about and he isnt aware of anything like this, but that doesnt mean it isnt true

Although I dont think you need to register until an hour before take off, so you could be f5ing all day lol

When a flight is incoming from Barcelona then I will be excited! ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:08:01 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 10:02:30 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:55:19 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 14, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Now im sitting here pressing f5 on a flight list link based on what a some random twitter account claims and i am officially wondering what im doing with my life
i think whoever told someone thewre is a flight is having a joke with them, just my personal opinion. I have aske dmy source about and he isnt aware of anything like this, but that doesnt mean it isnt true

Although I dont think you need to register until an hour before take off, so you could be f5ing all day lol

When a flight is incoming from Barcelona then I will be excited! ;)
lol there or madrid
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:19:56 AM
for the record.....

No distinction is made between light and heavy aircraft. Neither is required to file a flight plan. A flight plan is only required when flying under instrument flight rules (IFR), which enables the aircraft to fly through clouds and fog. In visual conditions, a flight plan is optional and serves only to advise rescue personnel should the aircraft go missing. That being said, commercial aircraft always fly IFR, regardless of the weather conditions.

Aircraft only need clearance when operating in controlled airspace, typically surrounding busy airports. Again, no distinction is made by the size of the aircraft. If you park your aircraft at a towered airport, you will need clearance to taxi and takeoff, but once you leave the airspace, you're on your own unless you're IFR.

If an airplane is traveling between two small, untowered airports in good weather and not crossing any controlled airspace, it need not file a flight plan and it needn't even have a radio or electrical system onboard.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on July 14, 2017, 10:29:29 AM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 14, 2017, 09:36:05 AM
Quote from: brightster on July 14, 2017, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport

Doesn't look like it although it could happen with only a couple of hours notice.

Fulham and The Dark side use it a lot for away games, even Al Fyad use it a lot, plenty of action over there all the time, and yes ITK as a couple of friends work in security over there!

So are we expecting a special delivery from Bordeaux today?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 10:32:12 AM
I love that we'll all be experts on chartered flight logistics but none the wiser about whether Rolan is any good or not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:32:50 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 10:32:12 AM
I love that we'll all be experts on chartered flight logistics but none the wiser about whether Rolan is any good or not.
LOL I agree.

I had a quick look on whats required, hence I posted the above.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 14, 2017, 10:34:27 AM
The aviation appreciation society.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 14, 2017, 11:09:05 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 14, 2017, 10:34:27 AM
The aviation appreciation society.

The Flying Cottagers - come and view their death defining perdition on who might be landing at an airport near you, on SKY every day before the Transfer Centre at 7pm
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 14, 2017, 11:25:57 AM
Log on to see latest transfer news and end up reading Biggles rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 11:25:59 AM
I am currently watching Sky Movies, and watching  that 1950s Film Reach For the Sky with Kenneth Moore, I have checked and there is no flight on there either.
I will wait to check the next film up, which is Snakes On A Plane.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Huxley on July 14, 2017, 11:55:38 AM
Skyscanner has 4 EasyJet  flights from Bordeaux to London daily. No need for an executive jet... I'm sure the club would chip in for speedy boarding and reserve a window seat...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 14, 2017, 12:11:09 PM
In real world news, It looks like we'll miss out on the signing on Leo Bonnucci at Juventus. Close to signing for Milan for 35m... so close
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 14, 2017, 12:21:24 PM
Quote from: Rambler on July 14, 2017, 07:57:14 AM
Are you sure they fly into farnborough? It's not exactly a fantastic welcome to the country airport

Fulham have always used Farnborough.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Cravenette on July 14, 2017, 12:41:38 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 10:02:30 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:55:19 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 14, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Now im sitting here pressing f5 on a flight list link based on what a some random twitter account claims and i am officially wondering what im doing with my life
i think whoever told someone thewre is a flight is having a joke with them, just my personal opinion. I have aske dmy source about and he isnt aware of anything like this, but that doesnt mean it isnt true

Although I dont think you need to register until an hour before take off, so you could be f5ing all day lol

When a flight is incoming from Barcelona then I will be excited! ;)

I am on a flight out to Barcelona this afternoon.  I hope by the time I get back we have bought a couple of players.....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 12:48:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:19:56 AM
for the record.....

No distinction is made between light and heavy aircraft. Neither is required to file a flight plan. A flight plan is only required when flying under instrument flight rules (IFR), which enables the aircraft to fly through clouds and fog. In visual conditions, a flight plan is optional and serves only to advise rescue personnel should the aircraft go missing. That being said, commercial aircraft always fly IFR, regardless of the weather conditions.

Aircraft only need clearance when operating in controlled airspace, typically surrounding busy airports. Again, no distinction is made by the size of the aircraft. If you park your aircraft at a towered airport, you will need clearance to taxi and takeoff, but once you leave the airspace, you're on your own unless you're IFR.

If an airplane is traveling between two small, untowered airports in good weather and not crossing any controlled airspace, it need not file a flight plan and it needn't even have a radio or electrical system onboard.
s

Bordeaux to Farnborugh would surely cross protected airspace and obviously international borders and so a flight plan is neeed!!

Haha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 12:56:30 PM
We currently average 67 pages per incoming transfer, not sure about anyone else but I think that's bloody depressing, at this ratio it'll be weeks before #3 comes in
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 14, 2017, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 12:48:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:19:56 AM
for the record.....

No distinction is made between light and heavy aircraft. Neither is required to file a flight plan....


Bordeaux to Farnborugh would surely cross protected airspace and obviously international borders and so a flight plan is neeed!!


Not if you go on a moonless night, paint the plane black and keep very low to avoid the radar.

Stealth transfers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 01:12:33 PM
Perhaps he is coming over by Ferry.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 01:15:40 PM
Just checking in. Nothing yet? OK see you later chaps.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 14, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 14, 2017, 09:52:23 AM
Just wanted to say that I had got quite drained with this thread for this window. Seems a few just feel the need to post inane "funny" stuff in responses.

However, the whole flight times and departures etc has got this thread right back on to what this should be about. I went searching incoming flights on-line. That is the sort of crazy stuff this thread should make you do.

Thank you to all concerned for sparking my bulb for all things transfer window....

+1


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 14, 2017, 01:31:46 PM
Word has it than we are planning to unveil the new kit and signing of rolan at the same time.

My source - imagination
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 14, 2017, 01:38:59 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?
Along with the joke of Burton pulling out all the stops to get Cauley lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 01:39:54 PM
Quote from: The Cravenette on July 14, 2017, 12:41:38 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 10:02:30 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 09:55:19 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 14, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Now im sitting here pressing f5 on a flight list link based on what a some random twitter account claims and i am officially wondering what im doing with my life
i think whoever told someone thewre is a flight is having a joke with them, just my personal opinion. I have aske dmy source about and he isnt aware of anything like this, but that doesnt mean it isnt true

Although I dont think you need to register until an hour before take off, so you could be f5ing all day lol

When a flight is incoming from Barcelona then I will be excited! ;)

I am on a flight out to Barcelona this afternoon.  I hope by the time I get back we have bought a couple of players.....

If you are expecting a couple of players to come in while you are away, I hope you have booked up for at least a month.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 01:40:19 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?
Ryan Babel?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 14, 2017, 01:43:16 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEshuTFWsAAoemm.jpg:medium)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:43:37 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?

Okay so Shad was in town today so it appears it was for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on July 14, 2017, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?

I couldn't see it on his Instagram? But just seen on twitter that Khan is there today watching the training so I'd assume that it was his.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 14, 2017, 01:45:13 PM
Flight records don't help much but has flown from Biggin Hill earlier.

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/g-jbcb
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 01:47:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 01:40:19 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?
Ryan Babel?

No it's a UKPPG Paramotor, Helicopter, mainly used for training purposes in the world of aviation.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 01:50:41 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on July 14, 2017, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?

I couldn't see it on his Instagram? But just seen on twitter that Khan is there today watching the training so I'd assume that it was his.

Possible Khan's in town for a big money signing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on July 14, 2017, 01:54:26 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 01:50:41 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on July 14, 2017, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 14, 2017, 01:32:20 PM
on Cairney's instagram story, a helicopter has just landed at Motspur - not sure if there's anything in that?

I couldn't see it on his Instagram? But just seen on twitter that Khan is there today watching the training so I'd assume that it was his.

Possible Khan's in town for a big money signing?

We can hope although I'd assume it's his standard "I come and watch the club occasionally to appease the fans" photoshoot.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HV71 on July 14, 2017, 01:56:44 PM
Probably a Rotary meeting .......

The lack of action is now beginning to get to me...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mrmicawbers on July 14, 2017, 01:58:58 PM
Quote from: HV71 on July 14, 2017, 01:56:44 PM
Probably a Rotary meeting .......

The lack of action is now beginning to get to me...
A new twist in the Tail.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 14, 2017, 02:00:39 PM
Khan might be showing his face to get some deals done? Who knows...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 14, 2017, 02:04:28 PM
Hopefully khan will get on and tell kline n co to pull there finger out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on July 14, 2017, 02:30:42 PM
I keep checking on here to see if there is any breaking news but there's just page after page of...very little. Flight schedules?
Really?
It is clearly tough to find anything encouraging but we seem to keep clutching at straws for discussion topics in this transfer thread.
Not a criticism, just frustrated
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bexhill Beast on July 14, 2017, 02:30:45 PM
Chopper at half-time  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 14, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 14, 2017, 09:52:23 AM
Just wanted to say that I had got quite drained with this thread for this window. Seems a few just feel the need to post inane "funny" stuff in responses.

However, the whole flight times and departures etc has got this thread right back on to what this should be about. I went searching incoming flights on-line. That is the sort of crazy stuff this thread should make you do.

Thank you to all concerned for sparking my bulb for all things transfer window....

You got drained with this thread for the window?
How about moving on if it doesn't interest you,that's what I do only read 50% of the forum...Nobody forces you to read it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 14, 2017, 03:01:03 PM
My wife has just landed at Southampton from Alicante. Yippee, home alone for a week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 03:20:10 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 14, 2017, 03:01:03 PM
My wife has just landed at Southampton from Alicante. Yippee, home alone for a week.

Is she going to sign for them?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 14, 2017, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 14, 2017, 03:20:10 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 14, 2017, 03:01:03 PM
My wife has just landed at Southampton from Alicante. Yippee, home alone for a week.

Is she going to sign for them?

That's her going to Liverpool next year for double the price
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 03:52:03 PM
Quote from: TerryR on July 14, 2017, 02:30:42 PM
I keep checking on here to see if there is any breaking news but there's just page after page of...very little. Flight schedules?
Really?
It is clearly tough to find anything encouraging but we seem to keep clutching at straws for discussion topics in this transfer thread.
Not a criticism, just frustrated

More like the last straw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on July 14, 2017, 03:57:38 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 14, 2017, 09:52:23 AM
Just wanted to say that I had got quite drained with this thread for this window. Seems a few just feel the need to post inane "funny" stuff in responses.

However, the whole flight times and departures etc has got this thread right back on to what this should be about. I went searching incoming flights on-line. That is the sort of crazy stuff this thread should make you do.

Thank you to all concerned for sparking my bulb for all things transfer window....

This story is all up and down
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 14, 2017, 04:13:10 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on July 14, 2017, 03:57:38 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 14, 2017, 09:52:23 AM
Just wanted to say that I had got quite drained with this thread for this window. Seems a few just feel the need to post inane "funny" stuff in responses.

However, the whole flight times and departures etc has got this thread right back on to what this should be about. I went searching incoming flights on-line. That is the sort of crazy stuff this thread should make you do.

Thank you to all concerned for sparking my bulb for all things transfer window....

This story is all up and down
Starting to look as if it's just a plane ✈️  Old lie.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 04:36:27 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 14, 2017, 04:13:10 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on July 14, 2017, 03:57:38 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 14, 2017, 09:52:23 AM
Just wanted to say that I had got quite drained with this thread for this window. Seems a few just feel the need to post inane "funny" stuff in responses.

However, the whole flight times and departures etc has got this thread right back on to what this should be about. I went searching incoming flights on-line. That is the sort of crazy stuff this thread should make you do.

Thank you to all concerned for sparking my bulb for all things transfer window....

This story is all up and down
Starting to look as if it's just a plane ✈️  Old lie.


and pigs can fly   079.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Christy on July 14, 2017, 04:45:35 PM
L'Equipe, one of France's more reputable magazines, claim Rolan's back in London to finalise a transfer, not confirmed who to.

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Diego-rolan-bordeaux-a-londres-pour-finaliser-son-transfert/818232


This Twitter account reckons he's at Motspur Park...

FulhamFirst‏ @FulhamFirst  4m4 minutes ago
More
🇺🇾 DIEGO ROLÁN UPDATE 🇺🇾


Rolán is at Motsphur Park, making a second visit to Fulham. However, work is still needed to convince Rolán (1/2)


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 14, 2017, 04:47:30 PM
The convincing might be a face to face chat with the chairman seeing as Khan apparently is in town.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 14, 2017, 04:54:35 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 14, 2017, 04:47:30 PM
The convincing might be a face to face chat with the chairman seeing as Khan apparently is in town.

Wouldn't surprise me if Khan flew in just for this! HOPEFULLY this actually leads to Rolan saying "I need to see this squad improved before I join" and it kicks Khan into gear regarding transfers. Potentially why there's been rumours around Maxime Poundje too, Rolan may be saying we should go in for him.

Lets wait and see but it's definitely positive signs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 04:57:50 PM
Maybe if the Chairman is also in attendance as reported. They maybe liaising for a last throw of the 🎲 dice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:01:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday

Thanks again, WW. Appreciate the updates.

Another 3 days to convince Rolan then. Not being funny, but he got 9 goals in Ligue Un last season, he's not exactly Harry Kane is he? Get over yourself mate, if you think you're so good then prove it to us for a year.

#reversepsychology
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 05:01:23 PM
Maybe they'll give him a tour of the area in Khan's chopper.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 05:02:32 PM
...or maybe better still give him a tour of Newcastle if he still needs convincing!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on July 14, 2017, 05:03:57 PM
Seems like we are trying hard on this one.  The old adage about horses and water springs to mind.  If it doesn't come off, I won't be knocking the club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on July 14, 2017, 05:07:31 PM
Having just read through the past five pages of documented surveillance that's been going on, how did Rolan get here?

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:08:36 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:01:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday

Thanks again, WW. Appreciate the updates.

Another 3 days to convince Rolan then. Not being funny, but he got 9 goals in Ligue Un last season, he's not exactly Harry Kane is he? Get over yourself mate, if you think you're so good then prove it to us for a year.

#reversepsychology
Apparently SH has arrived at Motsour too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on July 14, 2017, 05:10:34 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 14, 2017, 05:02:32 PM
...or maybe better still give him a tour of Newcastle if he still needs convincing!

Wittiest line of the day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 14, 2017, 05:13:50 PM
The club do seem to be working hard on this one.Hope it doesn't build all our expectations up to much. Doubt he will score a handfull in his first game.Give him at least two games to settle in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:08:36 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:01:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday

Thanks again, WW. Appreciate the updates.

Another 3 days to convince Rolan then. Not being funny, but he got 9 goals in Ligue Un last season, he's not exactly Harry Kane is he? Get over yourself mate, if you think you're so good then prove it to us for a year.

#reversepsychology
Apparently SH has arrived at Motsour too

I'm feeling thick - SH?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 14, 2017, 05:18:31 PM
When Ruiz was about to sign for us there was a story that Newcastle had a helicopter on standby ready to take him up there. It is a bit cheeky to have it stationed at Motspur Park. :Get Coat gif:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 14, 2017, 05:25:58 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:08:36 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:01:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday

Thanks again, WW. Appreciate the updates.

Another 3 days to convince Rolan then. Not being funny, but he got 9 goals in Ligue Un last season, he's not exactly Harry Kane is he? Get over yourself mate, if you think you're so good then prove it to us for a year.

#reversepsychology
Apparently SH has arrived at Motsour too

I'm feeling thick - SH?

Me too. Who's SH???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:08:36 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:01:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday

Thanks again, WW. Appreciate the updates.

Another 3 days to convince Rolan then. Not being funny, but he got 9 goals in Ligue Un last season, he's not exactly Harry Kane is he? Get over yourself mate, if you think you're so good then prove it to us for a year.

#reversepsychology
Apparently SH has arrived at Motsour too

I'm feeling thick - SH?

I meant SK
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on July 14, 2017, 05:28:31 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 14, 2017, 05:18:31 PM
When Ruiz was about to sign for us there was a story that Newcastle had a helicopter on standby ready to take him up there. It is a bit cheeky to have it stationed at Motspur Park. :Get Coat gif:
IIRC Sky Sports News sent a camera crew to cover the stationary helicopter.  Amazing how the sight of a stationary vehicle and Jim White's repeated use of the word "hijack" stick in ones mind.  A few days later and twenty minutes into his debut against Blackburn, there were plenty wishing events that night had taken a different course.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 14, 2017, 05:28:43 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 14, 2017, 05:25:58 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:08:36 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:01:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday

Thanks again, WW. Appreciate the updates.

Another 3 days to convince Rolan then. Not being funny, but he got 9 goals in Ligue Un last season, he's not exactly Harry Kane is he? Get over yourself mate, if you think you're so good then prove it to us for a year.

#reversepsychology
Apparently SH has arrived at Motsour too

I'm feeling thick - SH?

Me too. Who's SH???

Samantha Hardtoget  well known brass from Kentish town.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:32:00 PM
It's deadline day stuff just two weeks into the transfer window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 14, 2017, 05:33:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:08:36 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:01:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Rolan is in London, Bordeaux coach asked if he wasn't London to sign he replied I don't know.

Justbspoken to my contact and there are no other bids as yet that Bordeaux have received, apparently Rolan is having a second tour of the facilities and then knnof the area. Here till Sunday

Thanks again, WW. Appreciate the updates.

Another 3 days to convince Rolan then. Not being funny, but he got 9 goals in Ligue Un last season, he's not exactly Harry Kane is he? Get over yourself mate, if you think you're so good then prove it to us for a year.

#reversepsychology
Apparently SH has arrived at Motsour too

I'm feeling thick - SH?

I meant SK

haha - threw a curveball then... I have been reading the nonsense of this thread almost non-stop and keeping myself up to date and I was thinking I had missed something significant. SH! SK... Would be good to get Rolan over the line - clearly the club have turned his head. Let's hope they get it over the line. If they do, then I think it'll be quite a coup considering the amount of effort that's gone into the transfer and the players uncertainty initially.. I think we have a squad and manager who could see him be prolific in the league. Now if we can get him signed up along with PIazon and Kalas and a few more players (including one more striker and a CB at least) we could be real contenders and the feel good factor from last season would definitely be building even more momentum. Exciting times potentially.

Nice to have a clear goal to aim for in getting out of the Championship too - makes success more exciting/tangible and the results count for more I feel. Money also goes further. Would be nice to see the club win a trophy :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 14, 2017, 05:33:25 PM
Brentford set to sign French Striker Neal Maupay 1.6 million from St Etienne.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:43:25 PM
One piece of info I've just been told is that Braithwaites move to Boro has made Rolan think again and had led to the second visit
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:46:14 PM
Can't work out if his reluctance is good or bad.

As in - if he's fiercely ambitious and gives everything we could go up with a 20+ goal striker for this league then that's good. Or, if he thinks he's too good for the club then he might not bother and then leave next summer saying 'I told you so'.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 14, 2017, 05:49:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 05:43:25 PM
One piece of info I've just been told is that Braithwaites move to Boro has made Rolan think again and had led to the second visit

The championship is one of the most competitive leagues in europe and also one of the most financially wealthy.. it shouldn't be taken lightly. Good to hear that's the case. I feel it has similarities to what's happening in the U.S - a few top players see the value there and are making moves to it because of it's competitive nature and the money available but it hasn't hit a tipping point. I wouldn't be suprised if both the premiership and championship at some point become parallel leagues.

Thanks for the updates - does seem that Shahid's visit is linked to Rolan's potential move. I wonder if the reason he went back to Bordeaux was to train/say goodbyes/pack stuff up and then come back in time to see Shahid (who may have had work commitments and had to fly over from the states to make a bigger impression). I would've thought if Shahid has done so and Rolan does come then it'll be a big statement of our expectations of going up straight away next season into the premiership which may also be part of the lure for Rolan. We do have the track record from last season as showing we play great stuff (even without a striker for most of it) and are a dominant and pleasing footballing side in this league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 14, 2017, 06:01:29 PM
Piazon confirmed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 06:05:54 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 05:46:14 PM
Can't work out if his reluctance is good or bad.

As in - if he's fiercely ambitious and gives everything we could go up with a 20+ goal striker for this league then that's good. Or, if he thinks he's too good for the club then he might not bother and then leave next summer saying 'I told you so'.
I am trying to put a different slant on things with this. Every person wants to make the right career move so perhaps he was taking his time, if he does come that is, like we all would when we move jobs as in has to be the right thing and not something we will regret
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:06:35 PM
Getting Piazon on loan again is pretty smart business from us. He's on a free next summer, so we either sign him for Free if we don't go up- or if we do go up we've got the option of not signing him at all because he's not good enough to make the step up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on July 14, 2017, 06:07:02 PM
Lucas is back!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 06:07:08 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 14, 2017, 06:01:29 PM
Piazon confirmed
Season long loan again. I am ambivalent about this, good squad player to have but not a regular starter for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on July 14, 2017, 06:07:12 PM
Gonna level with you.

I'm pretty unfussed by Piazons return. Goodish option from the bench or as a backup who understands our passing game but never prolific.

All in all a useful enough squad member but would sooner see the wages spent on an actual striker. Heres hoping he improves and shows he's worthy if more acclaim
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Legate21 on July 14, 2017, 06:07:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:06:35 PM
Getting Piazon on loan again is pretty smart business from us. He's on a free next summer, so we either sign him for Free if we don't go up- or if we do go up we've got the option of not signing him at all because he's not good enough to make the step up.

He's signed a two year extension at Chelsea.
Title: Piazon joins on loan
Post by: Tabby on July 14, 2017, 06:07:41 PM
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/14/piazon-joins

The Club is delighted to announce that Lucas Piazon has returned on a season-long loan from Chelsea for the 2017/18 campaign.

Brazilian Piazon joined on loan last season, initially until January but the deal was extended until the end of the season which saw Piazon play a key role in the side that made the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Finals.

The 23-year-old scored on his debut against Bristol City in the EFL Cup and went on to make 29 league appearances for Fulham, impressive considering he fractured his jaw in February against Cardiff but returned to action just over a month later against Derby County.

In total Piazon scored six goals and provided four assists for the Club across all competitions.

The attacking midfielder joined Chelsea in the summer of 2011, and in his first season he helped them win the FA Youth Cup and was named the club's Young Player of the Year.

His first three senior appearances for Chelsea came in high-scoring games during the 2012/13 season, as he played in 6-0, 5-4 and 8-0 victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester United, and Aston Villa, respectively.

Piazon went on loan with La Liga side Malaga in 2013, where he played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time and reached the Quarter-Final stage with the club before being knocked out 3-2 on aggregate by Borussia Dortmund.

He then spent a season on loan at Vitesse Arnhem and scored 11 times to help them finish sixth in the Eredivisie for the 2013/14 season, before helping Eintracht Frankfurt to ninth in the Bundesliga during another loan spell in 2014/15.

Piazon's first taste of Championship football came two seasons ago as he played 27 times for Reading, scoring five goals for the Royals before joining Fulham on loan last August.

He is also capped at Brazil youth level, playing up to the Under-23s, in 2014 he helped Brazil Under-20s win the Toulon Tournament.

Speaking to fulhamfc.com Lucas expressed his delight about returning to Fulham.

"I believe it is a very good move for me," he said. "And I am very happy with the decision.

"There is a certain feeling of unfinished business. It felt like I must come back and help the team to reach what we were chasing last year, so it will be a very exciting season.

"This is the first time I will spend two seasons with a club. I am excited to see the boys and get back into training."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 06:10:42 PM
If it's true and Rolan is here and at Motspur then seeing a signing come  in isn't a bad thing though
Title: Re: Piazon joins on loan
Post by: Burt on July 14, 2017, 06:11:02 PM
Happy about this  049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:12:57 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 14, 2017, 06:07:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:06:35 PM
Getting Piazon on loan again is pretty smart business from us. He's on a free next summer, so we either sign him for Free if we don't go up- or if we do go up we've got the option of not signing him at all because he's not good enough to make the step up.

He's signed a two year extension at Chelsea.

I stand corrected. Can't say Chelsea aren't good business men.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 14, 2017, 06:15:29 PM
Think thats good for us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: love4ffc on July 14, 2017, 06:17:42 PM
Good news in Piazon 😀
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 14, 2017, 06:18:15 PM
Personally delighted. Seems to love Fulham and his stats are good. Adds depth to the squad and if there's an injury he's good to come in. Especially good as there's no transfer fee involved for what is a good player!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 14, 2017, 06:18:48 PM
That post used the word good far too many times, can you tell its been a long day...

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Title: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Black, White and Fred on July 14, 2017, 06:18:59 PM
Piazon Joins On Loan
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/14/piazon-joins
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Carborundum on July 14, 2017, 06:20:09 PM
This is good.  Welcome back LP.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 14, 2017, 06:20:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 06:07:08 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 14, 2017, 06:01:29 PM
Piazon confirmed
Season long loan again. I am ambivalent about this, good squad player to have but not a regular starter for me

Agreed. I would have preferred the wages to be spent on signing the missing no5 & no9 + giving LVC a chance. Can see LVC being shipped out now
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Black, White and Fred on July 14, 2017, 06:22:59 PM
Piazon Joins On Loan
Friday 14 July 2017 18:00
The Club is delighted to announce that Lucas Piazon has returned on a season-long loan from Chelsea for the 2017/18 campaign.

Brazilian Piazon joined on loan last season, initially until January but the deal was extended until the end of the season which saw Piazon play a key role in the side that made the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Finals.

The 23-year-old scored on his debut against Bristol City in the EFL Cup and went on to make 29 league appearances for Fulham, impressive considering he fractured his jaw in February against Cardiff but returned to action just over a month later against Derby County.

In total Piazon scored six goals and provided four assists for the Club across all competitions.

The attacking midfielder joined Chelsea in the summer of 2011, and in his first season he helped them win the FA Youth Cup and was named the club's Young Player of the Year.

His first three senior appearances for Chelsea came in high-scoring games during the 2012/13 season, as he played in 6-0, 5-4 and 8-0 victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester United, and Aston Villa, respectively.

Piazon went on loan with La Liga side Malaga in 2013, where he played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time and reached the Quarter-Final stage with the club before being knocked out 3-2 on aggregate by Borussia Dortmund.

He then spent a season on loan at Vitesse Arnhem and scored 11 times to help them finish sixth in the Eredivisie for the 2013/14 season, before helping Eintracht Frankfurt to ninth in the Bundesliga during another loan spell in 2014/15.

Piazon's first taste of Championship football came two seasons ago as he played 27 times for Reading, scoring five goals for the Royals before joining Fulham on loan last August.

He is also capped at Brazil youth level, playing up to the Under-23s, in 2014 he helped Brazil Under-20s win the Toulon Tournament.

Speaking to fulhamfc.com Lucas expressed his delight about returning to Fulham.

"I believe it is a very good move for me," he said. "And I am very happy with the decision.

"There is a certain feeling of unfinished business. It felt like I must come back and help the team to reach what we were chasing last year, so it will be a very exciting season.

"This is the first time I will spend two seasons with a club. I am excited to see the boys and get back into training."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:23:01 PM
What on earth is the point of Piazon signing an extension with Chelsea?

I highly doubt we would cough up what they would want, say £4-5m, for him, so he'll end up back at Chelsea looking for more loan moves because he will never, ever break into their team. I can see it from Chelsea's pov of course, but not his.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:23:38 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 14, 2017, 06:21:41 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:12:57 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 14, 2017, 06:07:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:06:35 PM
Getting Piazon on loan again is pretty smart business from us. He's on a free next summer, so we either sign him for Free if we don't go up- or if we do go up we've got the option of not signing him at all because he's not good enough to make the step up.

He's signed a two year extension at Chelsea.

I stand corrected. Can't say Chelsea aren't good business men.

Not sure if it's good business giving a 2-year extension to a player that as you say, we might not even want to keep if we go up. can't see what chelsea are going to get from it. maybe i'm missing something.

He's a solid Championship level player who's still only 23, and with the market the way he is that gets probably 1.5-3 Million quid depending on how desperate someone is for a player like him. That's 1.5-3 more than they'd get if they let his contract run down.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 14, 2017, 06:25:13 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 14, 2017, 06:20:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 06:07:08 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 14, 2017, 06:01:29 PM
Piazon confirmed
Season long loan again. I am ambivalent about this, good squad player to have but not a regular starter for me

Agreed. I would have preferred the wages to be spent on signing the missing no5 & no9 + giving LVC a chance. Can see LVC being shipped out now

Christensen and Piazon are completely different positions. Christensen's fighting for a spot in the midfield three, and Piazon will be competing with Ayite, Aluko, Kebano etc.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on July 14, 2017, 06:25:28 PM
Good to see Piazon back.  Should be able to slot back into the squad relatively easily.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 14, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:23:01 PM
What on earth is the point of Piazon signing an extension with Chelsea?

I highly doubt we would cough up what they would want, say £4-5m, for him, so he'll end up back at Chelsea looking for more loan moves because he will never, ever break into their team. I can see it from Chelsea's pov of course, but not his.

Could have been given the choice between signing and getting to go back to Fulham or playing in the reserves for a year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 14, 2017, 06:30:37 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 14, 2017, 06:29:04 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 14, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:23:01 PM
What on earth is the point of Piazon signing an extension with Chelsea?

I highly doubt we would cough up what they would want, say £4-5m, for him, so he'll end up back at Chelsea looking for more loan moves because he will never, ever break into their team. I can see it from Chelsea's pov of course, but not his.

Could have been given the choice between signing and getting to go back to Fulham or playing in the reserves for a year.

yes it makes sense to piazon but i think the question is, what's in it for chelsea?

Might be hoping that the loan will raise his value and get the money for the contract back next summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 14, 2017, 06:31:46 PM
Piazon only gonna get better,now get kallas,roland plus extending cairney and sess,plus another defender we will be stronger than last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:32:06 PM
I see the arguments, and yes perhaps it was a contract and a loan move, or rotting in reserves. But, as it stands it could be one year on loan then two more in the wilderness (if the option is taken up) by which time he's 26 and supposed to be in his peak.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 14, 2017, 06:33:12 PM
Chelsea....A fee next year when otherwise they would get nothing for him
Piazon... first team football, with an outside chance of playing premier league for either team
Piazon... playing for fans that love him
Fulham... young, enthusiastic flair player who has a connection with fans

Win win win
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Milo on July 14, 2017, 06:33:22 PM
Thought our one touch passing around the box was better with him in the team.

Perhaps less LVC opportunities though as similar player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 14, 2017, 06:35:38 PM
Don't ask me how I know, but my sauces tell me Piazon will sign today or in the near future #itk
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Twig on July 14, 2017, 06:38:00 PM
This is ok(ish) but I would be far, far more keen to see Kalas back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 06:40:52 PM
There's no doubting his commitment coming back after that broken jaw. Kalas next, then.
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: SouthfieldWhite on July 14, 2017, 06:43:32 PM
This will keep the doom and gloom merchants quiet for an hour or so,or maybe not
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 14, 2017, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: Milo on July 14, 2017, 06:33:22 PM
Thought our one touch passing around the box was better with him in the team.

Perhaps less LVC opportunities though as similar player.

Piazon is a more offensive, attacking midfielder/winger while LVC is more of a box-to-box mid. Lucas will rotate with Aluko, Ayite and Kebano while LVC should be a cover for Johansen.

A no-brainer, especially on loan. Talented player and generally good character to have in the team.
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: keithh on July 14, 2017, 06:45:07 PM
Thought his comment about unfinished business showed how good his relationship is with the club & players. Great to have him on board.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:47:53 PM
http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Girondins-Mercato-Rolan-a-Londres-pour-negocier-avec-Newcastle-Maj-39499.php#

Diego Rolan is under contract with Bordeaux until 2018

19:39 : L'Equipe points out that Diego Rolan is currently negotiating in London his transfer with Newcastle, promoted this season in the Premier League.

Bordeaux could recover at least 10M € in the transaction.
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 06:48:22 PM
Quote from: SouthfieldWhite on July 14, 2017, 06:43:32 PM
This will keep the doom and gloom merchants quiet for an hour or so,or maybe not

There arent any d👀m and gl👀m merchants on this forum, only Fulham supporters.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 06:51:58 PM
Delighted for Piazon and us. He's passionate about the club and it seems he feels he has unfinished business with us. I can name many many loaned players who only ever came across as looking at Fulham as nothing more than a stepping stone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 06:52:52 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:47:53 PM
http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Girondins-Mercato-Rolan-a-Londres-pour-negocier-avec-Newcastle-Maj-39499.php#

Diego Rolan is under contract with Bordeaux until 2018

19:39 : L'Equipe points out that Diego Rolan is currently negotiating in London his transfer with Newcastle, promoted this season in the Premier League.

Bordeaux could recover at least 10M € in the transaction.

Seems odd to sign for Newcastle in London.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 14, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 06:52:52 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:47:53 PM
http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Girondins-Mercato-Rolan-a-Londres-pour-negocier-avec-Newcastle-Maj-39499.php#

Diego Rolan is under contract with Bordeaux until 2018

19:39 : L'Equipe points out that Diego Rolan is currently negotiating in London his transfer with Newcastle, promoted this season in the Premier League.

Bordeaux could recover at least 10M € in the transaction.

Seems odd to sign for Newcastle in London.

But better than risking the deal by taking him up to Newcastle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 06:52:52 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:47:53 PM
http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Girondins-Mercato-Rolan-a-Londres-pour-negocier-avec-Newcastle-Maj-39499.php#

Diego Rolan is under contract with Bordeaux until 2018

19:39 : L'Equipe points out that Diego Rolan is currently negotiating in London his transfer with Newcastle, promoted this season in the Premier League.

Bordeaux could recover at least 10M € in the transaction.

Seems odd to sign for Newcastle in London.

It definitely does.

Perhaps, though: blindfold, spin him round three times, show him some sights we didn't show him the other day and you might convince him he's in Newcastle. As opposed to actually showing him the place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 06:56:06 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 14, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 06:52:52 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:47:53 PM
http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Girondins-Mercato-Rolan-a-Londres-pour-negocier-avec-Newcastle-Maj-39499.php#

Diego Rolan is under contract with Bordeaux until 2018

19:39 : L'Equipe points out that Diego Rolan is currently negotiating in London his transfer with Newcastle, promoted this season in the Premier League.

Bordeaux could recover at least 10M € in the transaction.

Seems odd to sign for Newcastle in London.

But better than risking the deal by taking him up to Newcastle.

:005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 06:57:30 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 14, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 14, 2017, 06:52:52 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 06:47:53 PM
http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Girondins-Mercato-Rolan-a-Londres-pour-negocier-avec-Newcastle-Maj-39499.php#

Diego Rolan is under contract with Bordeaux until 2018

19:39 : L'Equipe points out that Diego Rolan is currently negotiating in London his transfer with Newcastle, promoted this season in the Premier League.

Bordeaux could recover at least 10M € in the transaction.

Seems odd to sign for Newcastle in London.

But better than risking the deal by taking him up to Newcastle.

There's no way a player of any quality (particularly one who seems as pernickity as Rolan) would sign for a club without seeing the facilities and area and, from the information available, that hasn't happened. If he were to have talked to us and then gone to Newcastle that'd make more sense. As he's here for another two days perhaps we should check the flights from Farnborough. It's probably garbled reporting.
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Fulham 442 on July 14, 2017, 07:02:56 PM
Do I count as a doom and gloom merchant if I say I would rather have had a permanent deal for Lucas?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 14, 2017, 07:08:51 PM
I saw a low flying helicopter take off from the Motspur Park area about 15 minutes ago
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 07:10:51 PM
Quote from: Fulham 442 on July 14, 2017, 07:02:56 PM
Do I count as a doom and gloom merchant if I say I would rather have had a permanent deal for Lucas?!

Erm let me think, somebody from the Holy Than Thou Brigade may need to get back to you on that one, once they have had an Emergency Committee Meeting of the High Council to establish all the facts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gerrys on July 14, 2017, 07:12:24 PM


Seems odd to sign for Newcastle in London.
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probably lazy journalism....here, in Italy, they often say/write London when they mean England.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 14, 2017, 07:13:51 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 14, 2017, 07:08:51 PM
I saw a low flying helicopter take off from the Motspur Park area about 15 minutes ago

That was Gladys the Tea Lady. She normally finishes around 1900 hours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:24:40 PM
Their coach said he was in London when asked if signiong for FFC today, he didn't know if he was or wasn't.

However Newcastle are interested but have yet to make a bid and as of yet he cannot talk to them as they do not have permission to do so.

But it isn't cut and dried for us that he will come
Title: Re: Piazon Rejoins on Loan
Post by: Lighthouse on July 14, 2017, 07:32:38 PM
Piazon  is good news but we are still no further forward from last season. Our squad is still not as good. Look forward to improvements to the first team as opposed to the squad. In other words the three positions we actually need players. Or two at a push.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 07:50:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:24:40 PM
Their coach said he was in London when asked if signiong for FFC today, he didn't know if he was or wasn't.

However Newcastle are interested but have yet to make a bid and as of yet he cannot talk to them as they do not have permission to do so.

But it isn't cut and dried for us that he will come
So the quotes get less interesting the more you dig...WebGirondins seems to be owned and run by a fan of GdB and is just a web revenue site ( click throughs and partnership revenues). His article quotes the source as Equipe ( major French sport paper). The actual Equipe article says that Rolan was reported by his coach to be in London for second trip to finalise his move. A fee of €10million having been offered by Fulham. The article then quotes UK press sources as saying Newcastle is interested.

So similar to "So, what you're telling me, Percy, is that something you have never seen is slightly less blue than something else you have never seen."

He may well be in London to finalise moving to Fulham...meeting with Khan for example
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 14, 2017, 07:54:49 PM
Re helicopter. Cairney posted a video on Instagram jokingly pretending it was for Woodrow from Burton to which Cauley jokingly ran down the corridor to get on it.

More likely not transfer related though!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 07:55:53 PM
the copter was Shad Khan arriving
Title: Piazon
Post by: alfie on July 14, 2017, 08:23:35 PM
Well he is back, will Kalas follow?
Title: piazon
Post by: nose on July 14, 2017, 08:57:06 PM
i see he has returned on loan... usually this type of thing brings its own thread... so as there isn't one i am starting it.
Title: Re: piazon
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 14, 2017, 08:58:16 PM
I believe they've all been merged into the silly season thread. There were like 2

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:01:04 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 14, 2017, 08:23:35 PM
Well he is back, will Kalas follow?

Reading the other interesting posting on Transfers (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=60689.0) and how they work here is my new theory on Kalas and Foran - new shirt deal!
We have new shirt deal and therefore will not announce the signing of actual purchases - Piazon is a loan - until when that is announced:
Quote: " Why would a club announce a marquee signing and have their new player hold or wear a kit featuring the brand of an outgoing commercial partner?

Furthermore, when the club has the option to wait a few days and announce the marquee signing in collaboration with their incoming commercial partner, who is, by far, their most lucrative sponsor and a direct competitor of the outgoing commercial partner, it becomes very easy to see why Chelsea and other clubs in similar situations would wait."

Therefore all this angst may be just us being strung along until new signings announced with new shirts next week?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on July 14, 2017, 09:22:27 PM
Quote from: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:01:04 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 14, 2017, 08:23:35 PM
Well he is back, will Kalas follow?

Reading the other interesting posting on Transfers (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=60689.0) and how they work here is my new theory on Kalas and Foran - new shirt deal!
We have new shirt deal and therefore will not announce the signing of actual purchases - Piazon is a loan - until when that is announced:
Quote: " Why would a club announce a marquee signing and have their new player hold or wear a kit featuring the brand of an outgoing commercial partner?

Furthermore, when the club has the option to wait a few days and announce the marquee signing in collaboration with their incoming commercial partner, who is, by far, their most lucrative sponsor and a direct competitor of the outgoing commercial partner, it becomes very easy to see why Chelsea and other clubs in similar situations would wait."

Therefore all this angst may be just us being strung along until new signings announced with new shirts next week?

so if these big signings are not training with us for the sake of a few pence, we would risk the start of the season. hope your explanation is wrong because it would make the khan's seem even more out of their depth than they already appear from the first four failure filled seasons, learning nothing as they go.

let's see if you are right and if you then at least we may yet see a few new faces, a bit late, but at least here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:25:25 PM
Quote from: nose on July 14, 2017, 09:22:27 PM
Quote from: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:01:04 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 14, 2017, 08:23:35 PM
Well he is back, will Kalas follow?

Reading the other interesting posting on Transfers (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=60689.0) and how they work here is my new theory on Kalas and Rolan - new shirt deal!
We have new shirt deal and therefore will not announce the signing of actual purchases - Piazon is a loan - until when that is announced:
Quote: " Why would a club announce a marquee signing and have their new player hold or wear a kit featuring the brand of an outgoing commercial partner?

Furthermore, when the club has the option to wait a few days and announce the marquee signing in collaboration with their incoming commercial partner, who is, by far, their most lucrative sponsor and a direct competitor of the outgoing commercial partner, it becomes very easy to see why Chelsea and other clubs in similar situations would wait."

Therefore all this angst may be just us being strung along until new signings announced with new shirts next week?

so if these big signings are not training with us for the sake of a few pence, we would risk the start of the season. hope your explanation is wrong because it would make the khan's seem even more out of their depth than they already appear from the first four failure filled seasons, learning nothing as they go.

let's see if you are right and if you then at least we may yet see a few new faces, a bit late, but at least here.
If its only a few days I can understand it, both Kalas and Rolan have been working pre-season at their clubs so its not like they are completely rusty. This might be just wishful thinking on my part anyway...But Khan was here so maybe final agreement on amounts and meet the signings on the QT, otherwise seems a strange time to come pre-season with no game to watch?
Title: Piazon
Post by: Dodgin on July 14, 2017, 09:29:06 PM
BBC report back on season loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 14, 2017, 09:35:20 PM
Foran? He's just been sacked as Inverness manager, but he was a decent striker especially for Carlisle, Motherwell and Shelbourne
Title: Re: Piazon
Post by: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 09:39:13 PM
Great news imo. Bit of a squad player but gives us strength in depth
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:42:19 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 14, 2017, 09:35:20 PM
Foran? He's just been sacked as Inverness manager, but he was a decent striker especially for Carlisle, Motherwell and Shelbourne
And thats before I have had a drink....Roland Foran I assume you mean!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 14, 2017, 09:46:11 PM
Quote from: nose on July 14, 2017, 09:22:27 PM
Quote from: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:01:04 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 14, 2017, 08:23:35 PM
Well he is back, will Kalas follow?

Reading the other interesting posting on Transfers (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=60689.0) and how they work here is my new theory on Kalas and Foran - new shirt deal!
We have new shirt deal and therefore will not announce the signing of actual purchases - Piazon is a loan - until when that is announced:
Quote: " Why would a club announce a marquee signing and have their new player hold or wear a kit featuring the brand of an outgoing commercial partner?

Furthermore, when the club has the option to wait a few days and announce the marquee signing in collaboration with their incoming commercial partner, who is, by far, their most lucrative sponsor and a direct competitor of the outgoing commercial partner, it becomes very easy to see why Chelsea and other clubs in similar situations would wait."

Therefore all this angst may be just us being strung along until new signings announced with new shirts next week?

so if these big signings are not training with us for the sake of a few pence, we would risk the start of the season. hope your explanation is wrong because it would make the khan's seem even more out of their depth than they already appear from the first four failure filled seasons, learning nothing as they go.

let's see if you are right and if you then at least we may yet see a few new faces, a bit late, but at least here.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 14, 2017, 09:47:01 PM
A shirt, a shirt, my kingdom for a shirt.
Title: Re: Piazon
Post by: hovewhite on July 14, 2017, 09:52:57 PM
Will only get better,and of course increase his resale value.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 09:54:04 PM
Quote from: nose on July 14, 2017, 09:22:27 PM
Quote from: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:01:04 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 14, 2017, 08:23:35 PM
Well he is back, will Kalas follow?

Reading the other interesting posting on Transfers (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=60689.0) and how they work here is my new theory on Kalas and Foran - new shirt deal!
We have new shirt deal and therefore will not announce the signing of actual purchases - Piazon is a loan - until when that is announced:
Quote: " Why would a club announce a marquee signing and have their new player hold or wear a kit featuring the brand of an outgoing commercial partner?

Furthermore, when the club has the option to wait a few days and announce the marquee signing in collaboration with their incoming commercial partner, who is, by far, their most lucrative sponsor and a direct competitor of the outgoing commercial partner, it becomes very easy to see why Chelsea and other clubs in similar situations would wait."

Therefore all this angst may be just us being strung along until new signings announced with new shirts next week?

so if these big signings are not training with us for the sake of a few pence, we would risk the start of the season. hope your explanation is wrong because it would make the khan's seem even more out of their depth than they already appear from the first four failure filled seasons, learning nothing as they go.

let's see if you are right and if you then at least we may yet see a few new faces, a bit late, but at least here.

Failure filled seasons!!? Haha what?! You do know we got into the playoffs last season right? Sure it didn't result in promotion but considering where we were the season before it's anything but a failure
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: montyandgeorge on July 14, 2017, 10:32:12 PM
So if Foran did sign, with Piazon now in the bag, who thinks we would be at least up to last season's strength?? Or is the lack of a CB signing to great a gap to make that call?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
Hearing Rolan now has permission to speak to Newcastle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 10:52:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
Hearing Rolan now has permission to speak to Newcastle

Must not have liked Khan's Jags jacket.

Can't say this is a surprise, was pretty obvious what the delay was while his agent sent frantic emails to every club in his contacts list.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:56:37 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 10:52:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
Hearing Rolan now has permission to speak to Newcastle

Must not have liked Khan's Jags jacket.

Can't say this is a surprise, was pretty obvious what the delay was while his agent sent frantic emails to every club in his contacts list.
Club did all they could, their stalling appears to have paid off
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 14, 2017, 11:03:29 PM
Interesting to see how this pans out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 11:03:33 PM
Can't say I'll be wildly upset seeing as he doesn't want to be here. I'll be annoyed though if other irons haven't been kept at least warm in the last week from the moment he had doubts and the striker saga goes on beyond the start of the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on July 14, 2017, 11:04:57 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 14, 2017, 09:54:04 PM
Quote from: nose on July 14, 2017, 09:22:27 PM
Quote from: YoungsBitter on July 14, 2017, 09:01:04 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 14, 2017, 08:23:35 PM
Well he is back, will Kalas follow?

Reading the other interesting posting on Transfers (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=60689.0) and how they work here is my new theory on Kalas and Foran - new shirt deal!
We have new shirt deal and therefore will not announce the signing of actual purchases - Piazon is a loan - until when that is announced:
Quote: " Why would a club announce a marquee signing and have their new player hold or wear a kit featuring the brand of an outgoing commercial partner?

Furthermore, when the club has the option to wait a few days and announce the marquee signing in collaboration with their incoming commercial partner, who is, by far, their most lucrative sponsor and a direct competitor of the outgoing commercial partner, it becomes very easy to see why Chelsea and other clubs in similar situations would wait."

Therefore all this angst may be just us being strung along until new signings announced with new shirts next week?

so if these big signings are not training with us for the sake of a few pence, we would risk the start of the season. hope your explanation is wrong because it would make the khan's seem even more out of their depth than they already appear from the first four failure filled seasons, learning nothing as they go.

let's see if you are right and if you then at least we may yet see a few new faces, a bit late, but at least here.

Failure filled seasons!!? Haha what?! You do know we got into the playoffs last season right? Sure it didn't result in promotion but considering where we were the season before it's anything but a failure
it was failure because with investment in january we would have gone up. it wasn't what happened the season before, it was where we were in december... and we were short of three/four players....  it was surely failure, maybe an improvement but failure nonetheless!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 14, 2017, 11:07:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:56:37 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 10:52:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
Hearing Rolan now has permission to speak to Newcastle

Must not have liked Khan's Jags jacket.

Can't say this is a surprise, was pretty obvious what the delay was while his agent sent frantic emails to every club in his contacts list.
Club did all they could, their stalling appears to have paid off

If thats the case we will have to look elswhere,such is football and life.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 11:19:07 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 11:03:33 PM
Can't say I'll be wildly upset seeing as he doesn't want to be here. I'll be annoyed though if other irons haven't been kept at least warm in the last week from the moment he had doubts and the striker saga goes on beyond the start of the season.

They have been kept warm
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 11:20:35 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 14, 2017, 11:07:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:56:37 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 14, 2017, 10:52:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 14, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
Hearing Rolan now has permission to speak to Newcastle

Must not have liked Khan's Jags jacket.

Can't say this is a surprise, was pretty obvious what the delay was while his agent sent frantic emails to every club in his contacts list.
Club did all they could, their stalling appears to have paid off

If thats the case we will have to look elswhere,such is football and life.
Indeed it is, however he hadn't as yet spoken to Newcastle and there is no saying hewill. He could have agreed everything earlier today. Trying to keep positive!! Either way we gave options 👍
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 15, 2017, 01:26:04 AM
All these sleepless nights I am having, worrying about where and when the next recruit is coming from, is not doing my beauty sleep any good whatsoever.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 06:32:46 AM
Stop pussyfooting around Fulham and tell him to
P*** off...Move on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 15, 2017, 09:13:19 AM
Has anyone here ever seen Rolan play? I haven't, so I googled him & according to the stats he's hardly prolific in front of goal, just 9 goals last season in 30 odd appearances.

Seems odd that we 'appear' to be throwing everything at this signing & plenty on here seem disappointed when it looks like the deal is off...

What am I missing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 15, 2017, 09:55:38 AM
I agree with Mince if he isn't sure about wanting to play for us forget him and move on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on July 15, 2017, 09:55:58 AM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 15, 2017, 09:13:19 AM
Has anyone here ever seen Rolan play? I haven't, so I googled him & according to the stats he's hardly prolific in front of goal, just 9 goals last season in 30 odd appearances.

Seems odd that we 'appear' to be throwing everything at this signing & plenty on here seem disappointed when it looks like the deal is off...

What am I missing?
If we don't buy him, every club and every player we approach will know we are truly desperate for a striker and negotiate accordingly.  The longer the clock ticks, the more acute the problem.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 15, 2017, 10:01:39 AM
Think it's a bit early to think we are desperate. Maybe in 2 or 3 weeks time but there is a lot of business to be done yet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 15, 2017, 10:04:53 AM
Quote from: Carborundum on July 15, 2017, 09:55:58 AM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 15, 2017, 09:13:19 AM
Has anyone here ever seen Rolan play? I haven't, so I googled him & according to the stats he's hardly prolific in front of goal, just 9 goals last season in 30 odd appearances.

Seems odd that we 'appear' to be throwing everything at this signing & plenty on here seem disappointed when it looks like the deal is off...

What am I missing?
If we don't buy him, every club and every player we approach will know we are truly desperate for a striker and negotiate accordingly.  The longer the clock ticks, the more acute the problem.

I agree. We've left ourselves in a poor situation by not sorting out a decent forward, especially when the situation has been the same for over a year.

Just curious if the anxiety is because we still don't have a good enough forward or because this guy is really that good?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tonywa on July 15, 2017, 10:20:25 AM
Perfect example of what I said at the end of last season, in that I very rarely bother reading this thread which year after year after year contains posts from people who think the club lacks ambition and is about to experience a downturn because we haven't signed eight new players by the first week of July, ill-informed comments about players none of us have seen and supposedly 'humorous' remarks from people who think they are lightening the atmosphere.  Cheers and see you all when we have completed our transfer dealings because then we can comment on what has actually happened rather than speculate endlessly on what probably won't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 15, 2017, 10:29:09 AM
Quote from: Tonywa on July 15, 2017, 10:20:25 AM
Perfect example of what I said at the end of last season, in that I very rarely bother reading this thread which year after year after year contains posts from people who think the club lacks ambition and is about to experience a downturn because we haven't signed eight new players by the first week of July, ill-informed comments about players none of us have seen and supposedly 'humorous' remarks from people who think they are lightening the atmosphere.  Cheers and see you all when we have completed our transfer dealings because then we can comment on what has actually happened rather than speculate endlessly on what probably won't.

But this is a Message Board. People give their opinions. People speculate endlessly. That is what an MB is for. Based on the past few years when we have needed a forward a defender and a good keeper. People are naturally anxious because we haven't managed to find the right players for those positions. FOF would not exist if it wasn't for people speculating. Otherwise we would all just look at the offal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tex on July 15, 2017, 10:52:18 AM
Apparently Rolan has travelled from france back to london. The source is sport witness so I have no idea how accurate it is...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 15, 2017, 10:59:14 AM
"Diego Rolan , who was sent to Newcastle last night by  Uruguayan media , could finally sign in Fulham according to @Girondinfos, who said today that a "global offer" from Fulham should reach the Girondins regarding transfers from the Bordeaux striker and Maxime Poundjé .


According to @Girondinfos, this global offer could oscillate between 8 and 9M € for both players therefore. This morning, the Team announced an amount slightly over € 7m for Diego Rolan alone while confirming an offer from the same club for Maxime Poundjé .


Two sources confirm that the transfer allowance of Diego Rolan should be wellbelow the € 10M previously advanced." 

From Girondins



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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on July 15, 2017, 11:10:17 AM
Who is Maxime Poundji. ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on July 15, 2017, 11:12:55 AM
Nvm just seen it on Saturday stuff
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on July 15, 2017, 11:33:56 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 06:32:46 AM
Stop pussyfooting around Fulham and tell him to
P*** off...Move on.

Agree Mince. Sounds like the Greek all over again.

Look elsewhere imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 15, 2017, 11:34:59 AM
Quote from: bobby01 on July 15, 2017, 11:10:17 AM
Who is Maxime Poundji. ?

24 year old LB although not a regular starter.
Seems to have spent most of last season injured.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/maxime-poundje/leistungsdaten/spieler/126528/plus/0?saison=2016 (https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/maxime-poundje/leistungsdaten/spieler/126528/plus/0?saison=2016)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 15, 2017, 11:49:03 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 15, 2017, 11:33:58 AM
Poundje is a left back. There's a saying about falling into a barrel full of tits and coming out sucking your thumb. If we were to go into negotiations to buy Rolan and come out with both Rolan and a Malone replacement I don't know how to describe that except to say it would be the opposite of that saying, a fantastic outcome.

Yes, agreed, and especially if it's both for less than the overall €10m quoted just for Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 15, 2017, 11:33:58 AM
Poundje is a left back. There's a saying about falling into a barrel full of tits and coming out sucking your thumb. If we were to go into negotiations to buy Rolan and come out with both Rolan and a Malone replacement I don't know how to describe that except to say it would be the opposite of that saying, a fantastic outcome.

The downside to that,is they could both turn out to be crap,so it would be 10m wasted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 12:14:24 PM
Aren't we interested in any players from here anymore,we're constantly being rumoured to be after so and so from god knows where,the latest this full back who cmg points out was injured most of last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 15, 2017, 12:30:08 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 15, 2017, 10:59:14 AM
"Diego Rolan , who was sent to Newcastle last night by  Uruguayan media , could finally sign in Fulham according to @Girondinfos, who said today that a "global offer" from Fulham should reach the Girondins regarding transfers from the Bordeaux striker and Maxime Poundjé .

According to @Girondinfos, this global offer could oscillate between 8 and 9M € for both players therefore. This morning, the Team announced an amount slightly over € 7m for Diego Rolan alone while confirming an offer from the same club for Maxime Poundjé .

Two sources confirm that the transfer allowance of Diego Rolan should be wellbelow the € 10M previously advanced." 

From Girondins

About £7-8m (€8-9m) for the pair of them looks like great business by us. Always though the €10m for Rolán came from nowhere as our first bid was rumoured to be closer to €5m.

I'm pretty confident that they, or at least Rolán, will sign for us soon. I just can't see him being a genuine target for Newcastle. They must surely have set their sights higher than Rolán considering the strikers they already have?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 15, 2017, 12:37:10 PM
I agree
I just can't see him being a genuine target for Newcastle. They must surely have set their sights higher than Rolán considering the strikers they already have?

They are in the Premiership mindset that these teams have the money to buy whoever they feel like buying whether or not they really need them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on July 15, 2017, 01:15:56 PM
Mike Ashley is in talks with a Chinese consortium so signings may be delayed whilst he decides whether to sell the club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 15, 2017, 01:25:23 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 15, 2017, 11:33:58 AM
Poundje is a left back. There's a saying about falling into a barrel full of tits and coming out sucking your thumb. If we were to go into negotiations to buy Rolan and come out with both Rolan and a Malone replacement I don't know how to describe that except to say it would be the opposite of that saying, a fantastic outcome.

The downside to that,is they could both turn out to be crap,so it would be 10m wasted.
Which is a downside to any signing ever, so not really that relevant here for me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 15, 2017, 12:37:10 PM
I agree
I just can't see him being a genuine target for Newcastle. They must surely have set their sights higher than Rolán considering the strikers they already have?

They are in the Premiership mindset that these teams have the money to buy whoever they feel like buying whether or not they really need them.
He is a genuine target for Newcastle, Rolan was linked with Everton and another prem club last summer for 15 million, so is highly regarded. Newcastle have permission to speak to him but as yet have not done so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 15, 2017, 01:55:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 15, 2017, 12:37:10 PM
I agree
I just can't see him being a genuine target for Newcastle. They must surely have set their sights higher than Rolán considering the strikers they already have?

They are in the Premiership mindset that these teams have the money to buy whoever they feel like buying whether or not they really need them.
He is a genuine target for Newcastle, Rolan was linked with Everton and another prem club last summer for 15 million, so is highly regarded. Newcastle have permission to speak to him but as yet have not done so

Everton were probably interested in him as a backup to Lukaku though, as their only other options were Kone, Niasse and Valencia, none of which were favoured by Koeman. They started playing Kevin Mirallas as a striker. They had a similar problem to us when we only had Martin as a striker.

Just seems like a bloat signing for Newcastle when they already have Perez and Gayle who fill similar roles.

I guess my point is that I'd expect Newcastle to go for a marquee signing rather than depth.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 15, 2017, 02:28:06 PM
Don't know if it's been mentioned and it is unlikely but...

Rolan may have suggested that we also sign his Bordeaux team mate (who he may be good friends with) and now there is a chance we may, Fulham is a lot more attractive to him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
Talk nonsense are saying were after Hull keeper Alan McGregor...But he is 34,dont they know we have a 28 age limit. :022:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 15, 2017, 02:46:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
Talk nonsense are saying were after Hull keeper Alan McGregor...But he is 34,dont they know we have a 28 age limit. :022:
see

One of the other forums saying we are interested in West Ham's keeper Adrian
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 15, 2017, 02:48:47 PM
Both are better than what we have, I'd take them.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 02:53:14 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 15, 2017, 02:46:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 15, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
Talk nonsense are saying were after Hull keeper Alan McGregor...But he is 34,dont they know we have a 28 age limit. :022:
see

One of the other forums saying we are interested in West Ham's keeper Adrian

Could be something in that,with Joe Hart on the verge of signing for Spam.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 15, 2017, 02:57:23 PM
I'd love it if it were to happen, but I doubt Adrian drops down to the Championship. We'd probably have a better chance of getting Darren Randolph.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on July 15, 2017, 03:02:52 PM
Gomez dropped to the championship with Watford, so did Boruc, no reason why Adrian wouldn't
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 15, 2017, 03:15:09 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 15, 2017, 03:02:52 PM
Gomez dropped to the championship with Watford, so did Boruc, no reason why Adrian wouldn't

And only for one season and then he will be back in the Premier League again [emoji4]


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 15, 2017, 03:19:55 PM
Apparently Kalas due to feature for Chelsea in the behind closed doors friendly today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 15, 2017, 03:20:29 PM
Twitter twits saying Burnley are in for Rolan too now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 03:28:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 15, 2017, 01:55:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 15, 2017, 12:37:10 PM
I agree
I just can't see him being a genuine target for Newcastle. They must surely have set their sights higher than Rolán considering the strikers they already have?

They are in the Premiership mindset that these teams have the money to buy whoever they feel like buying whether or not they really need them.
He is a genuine target for Newcastle, Rolan was linked with Everton and another prem club last summer for 15 million, so is highly regarded. Newcastle have permission to speak to him but as yet have not done so

Everton were probably interested in him as a backup to Lukaku though, as their only other options were Kone, Niasse and Valencia, none of which were favoured by Koeman. They started playing Kevin Mirallas as a striker. They had a similar problem to us when we only had Martin as a striker.

Just seems like a bloat signing for Newcastle when they already have Perez and Gayle who fill similar roles.

I guess my point is that I'd expect Newcastle to go for a marquee signing rather than depth.
Everton were willing to pay high for potential back up that would mean, very possible though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 03:29:54 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 15, 2017, 02:28:06 PM
Don't know if it's been mentioned and it is unlikely but...

Rolan may have suggested that we also sign his Bordeaux team mate (who he may be good friends with) and now there is a chance we may, Fulham is a lot more attractive to him.
That's not the case, the LB was one of 3 we would target if we lost a left back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 03:30:24 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 15, 2017, 03:20:29 PM
Twitter twits saying Burnley are in for Rolan too now
Ive checked with my contact and he has said there isn't any truth in Burnley that he is aware of
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 15, 2017, 03:54:20 PM
Big long thread on Twitter posted by Bordeaux fans saying that Rolan and Poundje are both on their way to Fulham,
And to be honest they are pi**ing themselves laughing at how much money they are getting for them both, could be sour grapes of course, but they are doing a good job of hiding it if it is,
No mention of Newcastle in the entire thread, in fact 99.99% of the Newcastle interest has come from this thread and no where else !
We flight out to Austria next Tuesday for our final training camp, would be good to see Rolan, Poundje and Kalas all on that flight,
COYSW
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 15, 2017, 03:57:37 PM
Wishful thinking, and why not ? and yes your right, that would be a result.
Let's face it, even if we do pay over the odds for players, if it strengthens the team, and gets us promoted. Then it's money well spent.
To accumulate, you have to speculate, big oak trees from little acorns grow. 🌳🌳🌳🌳
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 15, 2017, 04:00:55 PM
Behind closed doors game against Chelscum today at 5pm. No idea why or if there is any reason or who will play. But worth keeping an eye on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 15, 2017, 04:03:00 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 15, 2017, 04:00:55 PM
Behind closed doors game against Chelscum today at 5pm. No idea why or if there is any reason or who will play. But worth keeping an eye on.

Depends if Kalas is a loan and steal him for free or if we pay 5 million.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 15, 2017, 04:03:27 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 15, 2017, 04:00:55 PM
Behind closed doors game against Chelscum today at 5pm. No idea why or if there is any reason or who will play. But worth keeping an eye on.

Thanks. I'd heard this talked about from the Chelsea direction, even that Kalas, among other names, would feature (presumably for Chelsea!)

Chelsea have some Development friendlies on at the same time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 04:08:47 PM
Quote from: Riversider on July 15, 2017, 03:54:20 PM
Big long thread on Twitter posted by Bordeaux fans saying that Rolan and Poundje are both on their way to Fulham,
And to be honest they are pi**ing themselves laughing at how much money they are getting for them both, could be sour grapes of course, but they are doing a good job of hiding it if it is,
No mention of Newcastle in the entire thread, in fact 99.99% of the Newcastle interest has come from this thread and no where else !
We flight out to Austria next Tuesday for our final training camp, would be good to see Rolan, Poundje and Kalas all on that flight,
COYSW
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Newcastle do have permission to talk to him that I can tell you for a fact.

They are happy as Rolan has a year left and they expected less than they are getting, as for Poundje, he was highly rated but has been injured so maybe they are happy to get a return for him as they didn't expect anything to high.

but 10 million for the both (if that is the price) is a bargain compared to 20 odd this time last season, need to remember Rolan was around the 15 million mark then
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 15, 2017, 04:17:38 PM
We really never know what the fees are. What with add ons, take offs, percentages and what not. So I am not sure how we can really make a judgement on what is good or bad. However I don't care if Rolan comes anymore. I am bored with this and anyway if he comes he will be rubbish or taken ill. That Martin bloke looks worth another loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 15, 2017, 04:32:02 PM
Yes the Rolan Saga is banging on a while, but it's got to the stage now that, if we have come this far, it may be worth the patience to get this deal over the line along with Maxime.
But needs sorting very soon.  If it goes pear shaped, and of course there is every chance it may.
I just hope Fulham have got alternatives and a Plan A to Z, and I am not talking about the Map Book.
However, if by this time next week, we are still in the same boat, then I will start to wonder who are attempting to do the deals who are in our corner. Because if they are working on commission at this rate their pay packet at the end of the month will be most definitely mediocre.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 15, 2017, 05:01:02 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 15, 2017, 04:00:55 PM
Behind closed doors game against Chelscum today at 5pm. No idea why or if there is any reason or who will play. But worth keeping an eye on.

Starting XI: Button, Fredericks, Sigurdsson, Djalo, Ream, McDonald, Cairney, Cisse, Johansen, Aluko & Ayite

Subs: Rodak, Norman, Christensen, Piazon, O'Riley & Woodrow

Chelsea starting XI today: Caballero; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Cahill (c); Moses, Fabregas, Kante, Alonso; Willian, Batshuayi, Pedro. - Blimey!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 15, 2017, 05:07:15 PM
Well this should be an interesting match...

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on July 15, 2017, 05:10:19 PM
Maybe a tanking will convince the money men to get the cheque book out!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 15, 2017, 05:11:39 PM
That would have been a great friendly to go to, they're obviously taking it seriously. 2 local friendlies we haven't been able to go to . Any reason it's being described as behind closed doors yet been posted on both twitter accounts with regular updates?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 15, 2017, 05:18:15 PM
1-0 Chelsea
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 15, 2017, 05:20:23 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 15, 2017, 05:18:15 PM
1-0 Chelsea
2-0
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 15, 2017, 05:23:02 PM
2-1  og but at least we got in the area
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 15, 2017, 05:24:08 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 15, 2017, 05:23:02 PM
2-1  og but at least we got in the area

Announce Azpilicueta #ffc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 05:35:04 PM
guys can we keep the game updates on a different thread please
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 15, 2017, 05:41:03 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 15, 2017, 05:35:04 PM
guys can we keep the game updates on a different thread please
:plus one: This thread is depressing enough without having to see the score line from that game. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 15, 2017, 06:27:55 PM
Ross mc due another lucrative contract this time with Sunderland. That guy had more clubs than Darren bent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 15, 2017, 06:33:18 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 15, 2017, 06:27:55 PM
Ross mc due another lucrative contract this time with Sunderland. That guy had more clubs than Darren bent

If I owned a club I would bash him over the head with it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 15, 2017, 07:48:25 PM
My flatmate (a Sunderland supporter) is delighted at the news.

Seems to think they're good money to go straight back up...

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 15, 2017, 07:53:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 15, 2017, 06:27:55 PM
Ross mc due another lucrative contract this time with Sunderland. That guy had more clubs than Darren bent

And Tiger Woods.
Hope he spends some of his wedge on better security gates.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 15, 2017, 07:59:38 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on July 15, 2017, 07:48:25 PM
My flatmate (a Sunderland supporter) is delighted at the news.

Seems to think they're good money to go straight back up...

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McGeady and Ross will be stepping on each others toes every time they are on the pitch together.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mrmicawbers on July 15, 2017, 09:33:08 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 15, 2017, 06:27:55 PM
Ross mc due another lucrative contract this time with Sunderland. That guy had more clubs than Darren bent
Or Tiger Woods
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mrmicawbers on July 15, 2017, 09:35:03 PM
Sorry Vic jumped in without reading you reposte.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 15, 2017, 10:49:31 PM
Tom Huddleston has joined Derby
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 16, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
One of the other forums saying Roland deal off as he has returned to Bordeaux without making a decision and Fulham now looking at alternatives.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 09:32:12 AM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 16, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
One of the other forums saying Roland deal off as he has returned to Bordeaux without making a decision and Fulham now looking at alternatives.

We have been looking at alternatives all summer and firmed up some irons in fires on Wednesday this week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 09:36:28 AM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 16, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
One of the other forums saying Roland deal off as he has returned to Bordeaux without making a decision and Fulham now looking at alternatives.


TiFF is the most unreliable place for transfer gossip ever seeing as all they ever do is try to wind each other up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 09:49:10 AM
Hope its true he gone back,as the cretin obviously doesn't think we are good enough for him.
Fulham will always be here Roland Rat or whatever ever your called, you want be....Coyw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 09:50:07 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 09:36:28 AM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 16, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
One of the other forums saying Roland deal off as he has returned to Bordeaux without making a decision and Fulham now looking at alternatives.


TiFF is the most unreliable place for transfer gossip ever seeing as all they ever do is try to wind each other up

What is Tiff?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 16, 2017, 09:58:29 AM
If he had sampled a cup of PG Tips and a Tea Cake from Gladys the Tea Lady, he would have signed with immediate effect.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 16, 2017, 10:15:04 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 09:49:10 AM
Hope its true he gone back,as the cretin obviously doesn't think we are good enough for him.
Fulham will always be here Roland Rat or whatever ever your called, you want be....Coyw.
Let's not be unnecessarily judgmental. If we're being honest, we are below Rolán's level. So it is not unreasonable for him to be hesitant to join a 2nd tier English side. True, Boro have signed Braithwaite who is a similar situation but for me they're much more likely to go up regardless, where we're less certain. I wouldn't hate on him for that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 10:16:59 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 09:50:07 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 09:36:28 AM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 16, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
One of the other forums saying Roland deal off as he has returned to Bordeaux without making a decision and Fulham now looking at alternatives.


TiFF is the most unreliable place for transfer gossip ever seeing as all they ever do is try to wind each other up

What is Tiff?

The independent Fulham Forum: http://www.voy.com/13865/# - highly unreliable as you can chose your name every time you post, meaing you can pretend to be someone else...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 16, 2017, 11:01:42 AM
Hope he wasnt at the game yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 11:13:24 AM
I have been relaxed so far, but now I'm getting worried. We lack at least two defenders, a goalkeeper and two strikers to get a complete squad.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 16, 2017, 11:20:46 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 09:32:12 AM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 16, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
One of the other forums saying Roland deal off as he has returned to Bordeaux without making a decision and Fulham now looking at alternatives.

We have been looking at alternatives all summer and firmed up some irons in fires on Wednesday this week
Thanks for your posts Mr White I have been checking this board regularly, mainly for your updates. I assume you are aware of some of the people we are looking at, do any of these excite you?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 11:25:23 AM
Reports: Fulham star keen on Watford switch

The 24-year-old, who impressed for the beaten Championship play-off semi finalists, has interested the Hertfordshire side this transfer window

Fulham full back Ryan Fredericks is reportedly keen to make a move to Premier League side Watford this summer.

The 24-year-old, who impressed for the beaten Championship play-off semi finalists, has interested the Hertfordshire side this transfer window.

Fulham have already sold left back Scott Malone to Huddersfield this transfer window and will be keen not to see a right back leave as well.

The Whites have Denis Odoi at the club who can step in were the Hornets to offer the club an acceptable bid, although Gent are keen on signing the Belgian.

The 24-year-old started his career at Tottenham and had loan moves at Brentford, Millwall and Middlesbrough before he signed for Bristol City on August 6 2015. However, he was soon on the move again to Fulham at the end of that month.

Fredericks made 34 appearances for the Whites last season as their promotion dreams were ended by Reading after a 2-1 aggregate defeat.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reports-fulham-star-keen-watford-13338573
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 16, 2017, 11:29:17 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 11:25:23 AM
Reports: Fulham star keen on Watford switch

The 24-year-old, who impressed for the beaten Championship play-off semi finalists, has interested the Hertfordshire side this transfer window

Fulham full back Ryan Fredericks is reportedly keen to make a move to Premier League side Watford this summer.

The 24-year-old, who impressed for the beaten Championship play-off semi finalists, has interested the Hertfordshire side this transfer window.

Fulham have already sold left back Scott Malone to Huddersfield this transfer window and will be keen not to see a right back leave as well.

The Whites have Denis Odoi at the club who can step in were the Hornets to offer the club an acceptable bid, although Gent are keen on signing the Belgian.

The 24-year-old started his career at Tottenham and had loan moves at Brentford, Millwall and Middlesbrough before he signed for Bristol City on August 6 2015. However, he was soon on the move again to Fulham at the end of that month.

Fredericks made 34 appearances for the Whites last season as their promotion dreams were ended by Reading after a 2-1 aggregate defeat.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reports-fulham-star-keen-watford-13338573
Getwestlondon filling column space and trying to sell our players at the same time. ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 16, 2017, 12:32:13 PM
Sky reporting a deal has been agreed for Roland but the player still isn't sure.

Sounds like they're a few days behind the game! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170716/1b159051800f43e733ba28b7dc384df1.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 16, 2017, 12:36:27 PM
Quote from: Yonderwhite on July 16, 2017, 12:32:13 PM
Sky reporting a deal has been agreed for Roland but the player still isn't sure.

Sounds like they're a few days behind the game! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170716/1b159051800f43e733ba28b7dc384df1.jpg)

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Sky trying to sabotage any deal that may be in place. Typical Sky, they tried to sell Cairney and Sessignon since last season closed. Morons
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 16, 2017, 12:50:56 PM
Despite my last post on him I guess you can't blame someone for wanting to make sure his next job move is the right one,it could affect his future earnings and career. Is he married? kids?All sorts of things to consider.He didn't apply for a job with us we approached him.Can't blame him for wanting to look at the job market to see if there's something better out there, after all ,apparently, we are looking at other options
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 12:54:51 PM
Picking up from Sky report methinks

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-close-signing-striker

Fulham close to signing striker

By Lyall Thomas 16/07/2017

Fulham are close to completing the signing of Diego Rolan from Bordeaux.

The Whites have agreed a £5m deal with the French club for the 24-year-old striker.

Rolan is in London to meet with Fulham, who are hoping to convince him to join despite reports of Premier League interest in the Uruguay international.

He is yet to receive a serious offer from a top-flight club but reports say Newcastle are interested.

Rolan has scored 37 goals in over 100 appearances for Bordeaux.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 16, 2017, 12:55:23 PM
Like someone said above, I'm starting to get worried now.

If we get Rolan, Kalas back and a new keeper though, I'll be very happy.

If we were also to get the Bordeaux LB, that would be a great window imo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 16, 2017, 12:56:31 PM
Loic Remy has been made available.....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 01:01:11 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 16, 2017, 12:56:31 PM
Loic Remy has been made available.....

Yes please
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 01:05:01 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 01:01:11 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 16, 2017, 12:56:31 PM
Loic Remy has been made available.....

Yes please

Marseille, Southampton and Everton are interested according to SkySports, so doubt Fulham would be his first choice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 01:12:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word

Is he bringing his pal Poundje with him??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 01:14:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word
[/quote
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word

Rolan?
http://shr.gs/qf9HijH
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 01:15:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 01:14:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word
[/quote
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word

Rolan?
http://shr.gs/qf9HijH

Old story, my bad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 01:16:59 PM
I tell you what, if Rolan signs i'll doff my cap to the board, who seem to have worked very hard on this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 16, 2017, 01:18:27 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 01:16:59 PM
I tell you what, if Rolan signs i'll doff my cap to the board, who seem to have worked very hard on this.

Agreed. I'd lose my sh*t if we signed him! ;) haha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 16, 2017, 01:18:33 PM
Considering Everton tried to sign him for 17m last year. This is huge.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 16, 2017, 01:19:58 PM
From what I have heard he very much fits in with our front line, being able to play across the front line. While I suspect we will stick him up top there will be options.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 16, 2017, 01:20:47 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 01:15:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 16, 2017, 01:14:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word
[/quote
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word

Rolan?
http://shr.gs/qf9HijH

Old story, my bad.

No, it's relevant to know that he was valued at £17m a year ago. If we get him for £5m now, it'll be a coup. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:20:54 PM
Load of tosh....He's in Newcastle auditioning for the new series of  Geordie ***** or whatever its called...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 16, 2017, 01:22:57 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 16, 2017, 11:20:46 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 09:32:12 AM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 16, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
One of the other forums saying Roland deal off as he has returned to Bordeaux without making a decision and Fulham now looking at alternatives.

We have been looking at alternatives all summer and firmed up some irons in fires on Wednesday this week
Thanks for your posts Mr White I have been checking this board regularly, mainly for your updates. I assume you are aware of some of the people we are looking at, do any of these excite you?

Only Daisy Lowe
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 01:24:47 PM
I have never seen Rolan playing, but it will be a great deal for the club if we get him for £5m after a year of 10 goals in 33 games in France (in all competitions). According to the article above, it would supposedly cost £17m for Everton last year and he had 10 goals in 42 games.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:28:59 PM
Talksport Rumours.....Fulham will make a move this week for Leigh Griffith of Celtic....Must be true if Talksh*** say so.. :022:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:29:41 PM
Poindje still being worked in
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:33:29 PM
Can't believe Everton were going to pay 17 million for him.
9 in 33 games,5 million is way over the odds...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 01:36:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:29:41 PM
Poindje still being worked in

Any idea on when we'll announce? Aren't we flying to Austria next week?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nathan_ffc on July 16, 2017, 01:38:19 PM
Our fans are so fickle.... 2/3 pages ago, when no one thought Rolan was going to sign, people hated him. Now a fee has been agreed, it would be massive for the club and he would fit in really well with our attack. I can almost guarantee no one here has ever seen him play, or even heard of him before the rumours started. I'd be happy with him, that's not because my football knowledge is better than anyones, it's solely because we are in desperate need of a striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:38:22 PM
Give them a million,and throw in Cauley,Kavanagh and Sigg...They might go for it...Coyw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 16, 2017, 01:38:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Hearing it's done announcement in the week, I am awaiting official
Word
I will take your word for that WW.Everything you have said so far seems to have been pretty much on the money.Keep the info coming please my friend.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:40:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan_ffc on July 16, 2017, 01:38:19 PM
Our fans are so fickle.... 2/3 pages ago, when no one thought Rolan was going to sign, people hated him. Now a fee has been agreed, it would be massive for the club and he would fit in really well with our attack. I can almost guarantee no one here has ever seen him play, or even heard of him before the rumours started. I'd be happy with him, that's not because my football knowledge is better than anyones, it's solely because we are in desperate need of a striker.

Spot on,some on here are easily pleased.
They been over themselves with the return of Piazon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 16, 2017, 01:46:20 PM
If he has  signed then the staff behind the scenes should be congratulated for a job well done,they have obviously worked very hard to get this done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:52:11 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:33:29 PM
Can't believe Everton were going to pay 17 million for him.
9 in 33 games,5 million is way over the odds...lol
That was 9 in 19 starts though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:33:29 PM
Can't believe Everton were going to pay 17 million for him.
9 in 33 games,5 million is way over the odds...lol

I bet if he was British you'd pay it though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:12:38 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:33:29 PM
Can't believe Everton were going to pay 17 million for him.
9 in 33 games,5 million is way over the odds...lol

I bet if he was British you'd pay it though

No......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:17:38 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 16, 2017, 02:13:50 PM
If Scott Hogan is worth £12m and Zohore is worth £20m (according to Warnock) then £5m for 9 goals in 29 games in ligue one is fine with me  049:gif

Chris Martin on loan for a year costs you £3m in this market !!

But Hogan isn't worth it...That's what the idiots paid for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 16, 2017, 02:18:00 PM
With the exception of aluko didnt know about neeskins,ayite,n co last season,if roland signs then great.Being old school dont get about a group of people agreeing on signing players.
To many cooks?looking back last season think together no no more than me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 16, 2017, 02:19:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:52:11 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:33:29 PM
Can't believe Everton were going to pay 17 million for him.
9 in 33 games,5 million is way over the odds...lol
That was 9 in 19 starts though

A goal every 196 mins. Mounie, who people on here demanded the club to pay around £15m for, scored once every 202 minutes in the same league.

Not saying that Rolan is better than Mounie, but the French league (other than Monaco and PSG) is fairly low scoring.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 16, 2017, 02:28:58 PM
Last season up front we had pace from the left,pace from the right,sod all in the middle.
Now we seem to have pace on the left,pace on the right and if what we have heard is true pace through the middle. Think that will frighten a lot of teams.All we need now is a solid defense.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 16, 2017, 02:29:16 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 16, 2017, 02:19:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 01:52:11 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 01:33:29 PM
Can't believe Everton were going to pay 17 million for him.
9 in 33 games,5 million is way over the odds...lol
That was 9 in 19 starts though

A goal every 196 mins. Mounie, who people on here demanded the club to pay around £15m for, scored once every 202 minutes in the same league.

Not saying that Rolan is better than Mounie, but the French league (other than Monaco and PSG) is fairly low scoring.

A good point and the point will have been made to him that we're a team that creates a lot of chances, here's an opportunity to tuck 'em away.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:32:45 PM
I'm not against the bloke signing(he might be great for us) its the hypocrisy of some on here and the ludicrous innuendoes from posters like Deepling White and their British remark trying to make someone out to be something they aren't,the BOY wants to grow up.
I've said before I'm all for good foreign players if they have the experience of our leagues...Simple facts are last season I'd say Cairney,Malone,MacDonald, Kalas,Aluko and Johansen were our most consistent performers....Guess what they all played in our leagues...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 02:38:11 PM
Although my info is it's all agreed, I always prefer the announcement as anyone can change their minds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 16, 2017, 02:47:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 02:38:11 PM
Although my info is it's all agreed, I always prefer the announcement as anyone can change their minds

Great to have your input Westcliff white.. nice to have something reliable and grounded to base an opinion on. If Rolan is all agreed then that sounds very promising. Any news on any other deals making their way through the pipeline?   You mentioned the LB is ongoing and a separate deal? Any other updates? Do we know how many players the club expect will come and go roughly? What about the GKing situation?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 03:09:00 PM
I can only comment on the 2 French lads at present but DR is as I said, MP is 70/30 and both clubs would like to announce a double deal if possible.

Again I caveat with saying anyone can change their kids no, but I am confident that both will be done
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 16, 2017, 03:10:54 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:32:45 PM
.Simple facts are last season I'd say Cairney,Malone,MacDonald, Kalas,Aluko and Johansen were our most consistent performers....Guess what they all played in our leagues...Coyw

Where do you draw the line? Is Scotland "our leagues?" By that logic, do we pick someone out of the Northern Ireland premiership?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:32:45 PM
I'm not against the bloke signing(he might be great for us) its the hypocrisy of some on here and the ludicrous innuendoes from posters like Deepling White and their British remark trying to make someone out to be something they aren't,the BOY wants to grow up.
I've said before I'm all for good foreign players if they have the experience of our leagues...Simple facts are last season I'd say Cairney,Malone,MacDonald, Kalas,Aluko and Johansen were our most consistent performers....Guess what they all played in our leagues...Coyw

Just playing devil's advocate here, but it seems you have forgotten that the season before most of our transfers (Stearman, Richards, Pringle, O'Hara, Lonergan, Lewis, Ince - also Cairney, Fredericks, Ream) had previously played in "our" leagues. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 03:12:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 03:09:00 PM
I can only comment on the 2 French lads at present but DR is as I said, MP is 70/30 and both clubs would like to announce a double deal if possible.

Again I caveat with saying anyone can change their kids no, but I am confident that both will be done

'Fee agreed, just personal terms' sounds like Rolan has been persuaded to play in the Championship. Do you have any info as to whether this is the case ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 16, 2017, 03:12:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 03:09:00 PM

Again I caveat with saying anyone can change their kids no, but I am confident that both will be done

Can you tell me how? My 2 won't keep quiet, and could do with trading these kids in 😂😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 16, 2017, 03:14:29 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 03:12:39 PM

'Fee agreed, just personal terms' sounds like Rolan has been persuaded to play in the Championship. Do you have any info as to whether this is the case ?

On the contrary, fee agreed means clubs are happy, implies nothing about Rolans preference or persuasion
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:14:37 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 16, 2017, 03:10:54 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:32:45 PM
.Simple facts are last season I'd say Cairney,Malone,MacDonald, Kalas,Aluko and Johansen were our most consistent performers....Guess what they all played in our leagues...Coyw

Where do you draw the line? Is Scotland "our leagues?" By that logic, do we pick someone out of the Northern Ireland premiership?

By our league's I meant British.
You saying they weren't our most consistent then,how many MoMs did they win?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:16:48 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:32:45 PM
I'm not against the bloke signing(he might be great for us) its the hypocrisy of some on here and the ludicrous innuendoes from posters like Deepling White and their British remark trying to make someone out to be something they aren't,the BOY wants to grow up.
I've said before I'm all for good foreign players if they have the experience of our leagues...Simple facts are last season I'd say Cairney,Malone,MacDonald, Kalas,Aluko and Johansen were our most consistent performers....Guess what they all played in our leagues...Coyw

Just playing devil's advocate here, but it seems you have forgotten that the season before most of our transfers (Stearman, Richards, Pringle, O'Hara, Lonergan, Lewis, Ince - also Cairney, Fredericks, Ream) had previously played in "our" leagues. 

I think them comedians were signed by Kit not Slava.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:22:52 PM
What makes me laugh about this forum is,you can lay things out in black n white and prove your case over and over again,there was a case a couple of weeks ago when someone (I want mention) who proved his point over and over,but still the 6 or so arguementive lot still said he was in the wrong...I'm all for debate and we all have our own ideas,but I can name 4 on here who just like to say black is white for the sake of it...Hilarious
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:16:48 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:32:45 PM
I'm not against the bloke signing(he might be great for us) its the hypocrisy of some on here and the ludicrous innuendoes from posters like Deepling White and their British remark trying to make someone out to be something they aren't,the BOY wants to grow up.
I've said before I'm all for good foreign players if they have the experience of our leagues...Simple facts are last season I'd say Cairney,Malone,MacDonald, Kalas,Aluko and Johansen were our most consistent performers....Guess what they all played in our leagues...Coyw

Just playing devil's advocate here, but it seems you have forgotten that the season before most of our transfers (Stearman, Richards, Pringle, O'Hara, Lonergan, Lewis, Ince - also Cairney, Fredericks, Ream) had previously played in "our" leagues. 

I think them comedians were signed by Kit not Slava.

Regardless, they still had experience of British football and didn't do a lot.
Just to draw a line here, I don't think we should restrict ourselves to only players having previous experience of playing in Britain. We have to make the most of our budget due to FFP and if that means we will get a few or a lot signings from abroad, then so be it. Obviously, some players from abroad might find it difficult to adjust straight away (eg Jozabed) and some might find it easier (eg Odoi). Others might prove to be a very bad signing (eg Sigurdsson) and others very useful (eg Ayite). But that is the case with every transfer and new player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:29:50 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:16:48 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on July 16, 2017, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 02:32:45 PM
I'm not against the bloke signing(he might be great for us) its the hypocrisy of some on here and the ludicrous innuendoes from posters like Deepling White and their British remark trying to make someone out to be something they aren't,the BOY wants to grow up.
I've said before I'm all for good foreign players if they have the experience of our leagues...Simple facts are last season I'd say Cairney,Malone,MacDonald, Kalas,Aluko and Johansen were our most consistent performers....Guess what they all played in our leagues...Coyw

Just playing devil's advocate here, but it seems you have forgotten that the season before most of our transfers (Stearman, Richards, Pringle, O'Hara, Lonergan, Lewis, Ince - also Cairney, Fredericks, Ream) had previously played in "our" leagues. 

I think them comedians were signed by Kit not Slava.

Regardless, they still had experience of British football and didn't do a lot.
Just to draw a line here, I don't think we should restrict ourselves to only players having previous experience of playing in Britain. We have to make the most of our budget due to FFP and if that means we will get a few or a lot signings from abroad, then so be it. Obviously, some players from abroad might find it difficult to adjust straight away (eg Jozabed) and some might find it easier (eg Odoi). Others might prove to be a very bad signing (eg Sigurdsson) and others very useful (eg Ayite). But that is the case with every transfer and new player.

I'm not restricting it....Don't you think I wouldn't want Messi to come here(I'm using him as an example)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 16, 2017, 03:32:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:22:52 PM
What makes me laugh about this forum is,you can lay things out in black n white and prove your case over and over again,there was a case a couple of weeks ago when someone (I want mention) who proved his point over and over,but still the 6 or so arguementive lot still said he was in the wrong...I'm all for debate and we all have our own ideas,but I can name 4 on here who just like to say black is white for the sake of it...Hilarious

That's one of life's great ironies.. the world around us is defined by the extremes and those who have the strongest opinions... despite most opinions being wrong / subjective or Ill informed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:35:43 PM
Quote from: General on July 16, 2017, 03:32:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:22:52 PM
What makes me laugh about this forum is,you can lay things out in black n white and prove your case over and over again,there was a case a couple of weeks ago when someone (I want mention) who proved his point over and over,but still the 6 or so arguementive lot still said he was in the wrong...I'm all for debate and we all have our own ideas,but I can name 4 on here who just like to say black is white for the sake of it...Hilarious

That's one of life's great ironies.. the world around us is defined be the extremes and those who have the strongest opinions... despite most opinions being wrong / subjective or Ill informed.

I'll go along with that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 16, 2017, 04:03:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 02:38:11 PM
Although my info is it's all agreed, I always prefer the announcement as anyone can change their minds

Precisely, J A Riise being a case in point.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 04:23:50 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well

I've probably watched him 10-15 times from Ligue 1 being on BT + Europa League games. I'd be surprised if he didn't get 15+ goals for us assuming he stays fit. Especially with the number of chances we create. He can have cold spells, but when he's on his game he'll be the best Striker in the league in my opinion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 16, 2017, 04:34:45 PM

Quote from: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well

He's talented enough to make the national team with arguably the greatest strikeforce on the planet. Talent isn't an issue...it's, can he acclimate? Jozabed was talented, but he couldn't acclimate.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 16, 2017, 04:40:34 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 16, 2017, 04:34:45 PM

Quote from: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well

He's talented enough to make the national team with arguably the greatest strikeforce on the planet. Talent isn't an issue...it's, can he acclimate? Jozabed was talented, but he couldn't acclimate.

Not sure I know what you mean - adjust to the climate (acclimatise) or the style of football?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 16, 2017, 04:41:03 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 16, 2017, 04:34:45 PM

Quote from: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well

He's talented enough to make the national team with arguably the greatest strikeforce on the planet. Talent isn't an issue...it's, can he acclimate? Jozabed was talented, but he couldn't acclimate.

I think it's easier for a striker, especially someone with pace. I think he'd suit our team.. if it happens
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 04:44:32 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 16, 2017, 04:34:45 PM

Quote from: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well

He's talented enough to make the national team with arguably the greatest strikeforce on the planet. Talent isn't an issue...it's, can he acclimate? Jozabed was talented, but he couldn't acclimate.

Jozabed also barely played because we had Cairney in his role, who's to say he wouldn't have if given proper game time? Rolan will start 99% of games he's available for unless we turn around tomorrow and sign a ridiculous Striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 16, 2017, 04:49:41 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 16, 2017, 04:40:34 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 16, 2017, 04:34:45 PM

Quote from: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well

He's talented enough to make the national team with arguably the greatest strikeforce on the planet. Talent isn't an issue...it's, can he acclimate? Jozabed was talented, but he couldn't acclimate.

Not sure I know what you mean - adjust to the climate (acclimatise) or the style of football?

Style of football, travel, London, family, climate, pitch conditions, longer season, ect. If you're mind isn't right off the pitch, you won't be your best on it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 16, 2017, 04:52:02 PM
sometimes it's not about your ability, but adjusting to a different lifestyle or way of life. Look at his instagram stories and snapchats, he's loving the partylife, out socialising and all, he's young, he's vibrant, if he signs , he needs to get in with the Cairney Woodrow/ Cairney Smith bromance, that or Kebanos pretty lively and I'm sure Floyd, neeskens etc can speak French or whatever other mutual language while he learns English if he doesn't speak it

Alternatively there's plenty of South Americans in West London, acclimatising nicely and London is a place full of many different cultures expressed in many different ways. Even over at Chelsea, its full of South Americans.

I think people will look to Jozabed for failure to acclimatise but he is 26 and never played football outside his home country. I'm sure many people would experience a bit of a culture shock, especially him trying to dictate play in a way he's never played before. Jozabed was in and out of the team, started without a pre season with us, whereas I'm sure a striker like Diego will revel in the confidence of being first choice regular adding to our expectations... we will love him if he scores 30 next season, but if he scores 5 then he hasn't got a lot to live up to with replacing Cyriac/ Martin. We appreciate a bit of effort but expectations aren't sky high

Obviously there are pitfalls and risks involved but hopefully it's a risk they and the club can take and overcome
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 04:58:42 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 16, 2017, 04:52:02 PM
sometimes it's not about your ability, but adjusting to a different lifestyle or way of life. Look at his instagram stories and snapchats, he's loving the partylife, out socialising and all, he's young, he's vibrant, if he signs , he needs to get in with the Cairney Woodrow/ Cairney Smith bromance, that or Kebanos pretty lively and I'm sure Floyd, neeskens etc can speak French or whatever other mutual language while he learns English if he doesn't speak it

Alternatively there's plenty of South Americans in West London, acclimatising nicely and London is a place full of many different cultures expressed in many different ways. Even over at Chelsea, its full of South Americans.

I think people will look to Jozabed for failure to acclimatise but he is 26 and never played football outside his home country. I'm sure many people would experience a bit of a culture shock, especially him trying to dictate play in a way he's never played before. Jozabed was in and out of the team, started without a pre season with us, whereas I'm sure a striker like Diego will revel in the confidence of being first choice regular adding to our expectations... we will love him if he scores 30 next season, but if he scores 5 then he hasn't got a lot to live up to with replacing Cyriac/ Martin. We appreciate a bit of effort but expectations aren't sky high

Obviously there are pitfalls and risks involved but hopefully it's a risk they and the club can take and overcome

He can speak Spanish with Slavisa and Djalo and I'd assume he's pretty good at French when he's been at Bordeaux for over 4 Years.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 16, 2017, 05:02:03 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:22:52 PM
What makes me laugh about this forum is,you can lay things out in black n white and prove your case over and over again,there was a case a couple of weeks ago when someone (I want mention) who proved his point over and over,but still the 6 or so arguementive lot still said he was in the wrong...I'm all for debate and we all have our own ideas,but I can name 4 on here who just like to say black is white for the sake of it...Hilarious

But, but, but our colours are black & white Mince. ⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 05:14:00 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 16, 2017, 04:10:35 PM
Cas anyone honestly say they've watched Rolan play a full match before? Like I mean watching highlight clips on YouTube is fine and whatnot but highlights are supposed to show a player's qualities, not their vulnerabilities. What if Rolan simply fails to adapt to Championship football? We can't really rely on Woodrow to do the job, right?
Regardless, I trust Slavisa's judgement, hopefully he goes down well
Seen on him on TV via BT and her looks lively, if we play as we did last season and he does then I back him for between 15-20. but if he or we don't play like that then it will be less
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 05:21:16 PM
FFC hope to have at least on of the Bordeaux players over the line before we go to Austria
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 05:23:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 05:21:16 PM
FFC hope to have at least on of the Bordeaux players over the line before we go to Austria

We fly out on Tuesday right?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 05:28:28 PM
I don't know when we go for certain, it is Tuesday or wednesday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 16, 2017, 05:31:53 PM
As I said previously I think he will come we are just flapping about until we get the kit sorted as we will do it as a big thing, him signing and a new kit and sponsor.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on July 16, 2017, 05:32:19 PM
Lots of Spanish speaking people here and no reason they shouldn't make it in the UK. It's always a risk with overseas players but this guy is already playing In a foreign country.

Proof is in the goals, how many had heard of Louis Saha before we signed him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 16, 2017, 05:02:03 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 16, 2017, 03:22:52 PM
What makes me laugh about this forum is,you can lay things out in black n white and prove your case over and over again,there was a case a couple of weeks ago when someone (I want mention) who proved his point over and over,but still the 6 or so arguementive lot still said he was in the wrong...I'm all for debate and we all have our own ideas,but I can name 4 on here who just like to say black is white for the sake of it...Hilarious

But, but, but our colours are black & white Mince. ⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️

lol...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 16, 2017, 06:21:38 PM
There are 66 Latin American restaurants in London so Rolan won´t go hungry.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 16, 2017, 06:30:44 PM
FC Fulham interessiert an Keanu Staude

Google Translation
Matching reports from England mean that the FC Fulham is interested in the wing player.
To the last source from 16.07.2017 - 18:52 clock
How reliable the source is, I can not judge. Such a sum could not be achieved in Germany for a talent from the second league. Normally Arabi would have to try to negotiate the price, but he can not really reject it. It remains then also still the possibility, for a part of the money a real left outer after. But also the question of what Staude himself wants!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on July 16, 2017, 06:37:03 PM
Bild have linked us to a German under 20 international who plays attacking midfield or left wing. His name is Keane Staude.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 16, 2017, 06:43:21 PM
This is a very silly season post , but I'd be real surprised if Joe Harts move to West Ham didn't create some moves or rumours about knock on moves for their goalkeepers.

He's undoubtedly going to be first choice, and one of Randolph/ Adrian is too good to be third choice without European football and is surely at least a Championship standard.

Adding to that, freezing out our first choice goalkeeper, whether it's Betts/ the clubs choice , a combo of Button/ Rodak isnt strong enough to take us further than we went last year.

Adding to something Mince said earlier, if we are to get a keeper in, I personally think it needs to be someone who is up to speed with this league, who can hit the ground running, and who we can depend on. Would also add Newcastles intention to buy a new keeper having similar knock ons and Huddersfields promotion keeper still being available....

Similarly the lack of rumours is concerning as it usually takes about 4 weeks of rumours, 3 months of negotiations, a breakdown, more rumours before we get a transfer sorted.

In one of those Bettinelli fans but I'd like it sorted as it isn't helping us or the club. Bettinelli not in training with any of the squads isn't going to help maximise a fee for him either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 06:53:20 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 16, 2017, 06:43:21 PM
This is a very silly season post , but I'd be real surprised if Joe Harts move to West Ham didn't create some moves or rumours about knock on moves for their goalkeepers.

He's undoubtedly going to be first choice, and one of Randolph/ Adrian is too good to be third choice without European football and is surely at least a Championship standard.

Adding to that, freezing out our first choice goalkeeper, whether it's Betts/ the clubs choice , a combo of Button/ Rodak isnt strong enough to take us further than we went last year.

Adding to something Mince said earlier, if we are to get a keeper in, I personally think it needs to be someone who is up to speed with this league, who can hit the ground running, and who we can depend on. Would also add Newcastles intention to buy a new keeper having similar knock ons and Huddersfields promotion keeper still being available....

Similarly the lack of rumours is concerning as it usually takes about 4 weeks of rumours, 3 months of negotiations, a breakdown, more rumours before we get a transfer sorted.

In one of those Bettinelli fans but I'd like it sorted as it isn't helping us or the club. Bettinelli not in training with any of the squads isn't going to help maximise a fee for him either.
Adrian is linked elsewhere as is Randolph. As for Betts I believe he is leaving as he has asked to leave
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 16, 2017, 06:54:05 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 16, 2017, 06:43:21 PM
This is a very silly season post , but I'd be real surprised if Joe Harts move to West Ham didn't create some moves or rumours about knock on moves for their goalkeepers.

He's undoubtedly going to be first choice, and one of Randolph/ Adrian is too good to be third choice without European football and is surely at least a Championship standard.

Adding to that, freezing out our first choice goalkeeper, whether it's Betts/ the clubs choice , a combo of Button/ Rodak isnt strong enough to take us further than we went last year.

Adding to something Mince said earlier, if we are to get a keeper in, I personally think it needs to be someone who is up to speed with this league, who can hit the ground running, and who we can depend on. Would also add Newcastles intention to buy a new keeper having similar knock ons and Huddersfields promotion keeper still being available....

Similarly the lack of rumours is concerning as it usually takes about 4 weeks of rumours, 3 months of negotiations, a breakdown, more rumours before we get a transfer sorted.

In one of those Bettinelli fans but I'd like it sorted as it isn't helping us or the club. Bettinelli not in training with any of the squads isn't going to help maximise a fee for him either.

A couple of days ago someone on TIFF claimed that Adrian will be joining on loan as soon as Hart signs for West Ham. We'll just have to wait and see if he was right but it would be one hell of a deal for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on July 16, 2017, 06:59:43 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 16, 2017, 06:21:38 PM
There are 66 Latin American restaurants in London so Rolan won´t go hungry.

important to keep a man fed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 16, 2017, 07:07:12 PM
Adrian would be a real coup for us, a much better keeper than what we have currently.

As for this Keanu Staude guy, sounds like an U23 signing...anyone know anything about him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 07:07:35 PM
We could do worse than try and get Artur Boruc from Bournemouth. Won't be #1 now Begovic has signed, and he's obviously willing to drop down a division if the right project comes around.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 16, 2017, 07:12:20 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 07:07:35 PM
We could do worse than try and get Artur Boruc from Bournemouth. Won't be #1 now Begovic has signed, and he's obviously willing to drop down a division if the right project comes around.

Boruc may be content with being number 2 freeing up Federici..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on July 16, 2017, 06:37:03 PM
Bild have linked us to a German under 20 international who plays attacking midfield or left wing. His name is Keane Staude.

http://hammyend.com/index.php/2017/07/fulham-eye-german-midfielder/

Reports from Germany this afternoon are suggesting that Fulham are keen on signing Arminia Bielefeld midfielder Keanu Staude.

The 20 year-old attacking midfielder quickly became a fans favourite with the Die Blauen faithful after breaking into their senior side having come through the club's youth system. A versatile performer, Staude played most of his football as a number ten but was also deployed as a left winger and up front, making 24 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga last season – scoring twice.

Staude's strong emergence into senior football saw him capped twice by the German Under-20 side last season and he made his debut in a 1-0 defeat by Italy last September. Fulham, who will be looking for reinforcements in the attacking midfield positions after the departure of Jozabed this summer, are believed to see Staude as a promising youngster with the ability to make an immediate impact in the Championship and press reports from Germany suggest that they are willing to make a significant offer for one of Bielefeld's prized young assets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 16, 2017, 08:36:10 PM
"Fulham, who will be looking for reinforcements in the attacking midfield positions after the departure of Jozabed this summer"

That is the same Jozabed that spent his time on loan in Spain from January and did pretty much nothing for us before then.  IMO, lazy journalism and a position that is not a priority to add to unless we are going to send the lad out on loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 16, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
After Piazon, now Van Ginkel has signed a contract extension with Chelsea keeping him "there" until 2020.  Immediately been sent back on loan to PSV.  He has been there since January 2016

Maybe this is what Kalas will need to do.  If we don't stump up the cash they want for a sale
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jims Dentist on July 16, 2017, 08:54:20 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 07:07:35 PM
We could do worse than try and get Artur Boruc from Bournemouth. Won't be #1 now Begovic has signed, and he's obviously willing to drop down a division if the right project comes around.
Agree good keeper.
However, wages?
Although the same applies with Adrian or Randolf.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 16, 2017, 08:58:51 PM
From sky. Never heard of him, can anyone shed some light on him? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170716/2f067e13b54a516b46389fe759166eb8.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 09:06:23 PM
Quote from: St. Andrews White on July 16, 2017, 08:58:51 PM
From sky. Never heard of him, can anyone shed some light on him? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170716/2f067e13b54a516b46389fe759166eb8.jpg)

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Haha, i just googled Harold Voyer and it asked me if i meant Harold Voyeur   :005:

http://footballghana.com/newcastle-in-talks-with-psg-defender-harold-voyer

Premier League new boys Newcastle United are plotting a raid on PSG's academy.

Harold Voyer, a 20 year-old defender, is interesting Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez.

Foot Mercato says talks have already kicked off between Voyer's camp and Newcastle about a move this summer.

The defender is also interesting Championship pair Fulham and Leeds United.

PSG management have already lost top youngsters Dan-Axel Zagadou (Borussia Dortmund), Jean-Kevin Augustin (RB Leipzig) and Fodé Ballo-Touré (Lille) in recent weeks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 16, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 16, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
After Piazon, now Van Ginkel has signed a contract extension with Chelsea keeping him "there" until 2020.  Immediately been sent back on loan to PSV.  He has been there since January 2016

Maybe this is what Kalas will need to do.  If we don't stump up the cash they want for a sale

As much as it is a crap way to treat a player, I'm sure the Chelsea wage structure is healthy to their wallets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 16, 2017, 09:14:09 PM
LEEDS IN THREE-WAY BATTLE TO SIGN AVAILABLE DEFENDER – REPORT

French outlet Foot Mercato claim that the Whites are eyeing the 20-year-old, who is available on a free transfer after his contract with French giants Paris Saint-Germain expired at the beginning of July.

The report details that they face tough completion from Premier League club Newcastle for his signature, while Championship rivals Fulham are also keen.

Voyer has been an ever-present in the PSG youth set-up, but is now on the search for a new club to continue his development.

http://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-in-three-way-battle-to-sign-available-defender-report/
The left footed defender has represented France at Under-19 level and is a highly rated talent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 16, 2017, 09:35:56 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 11:39:34 AM
Fulham could resign Maarten Stekelenburg?

Too miserable, snotty,  and made of glass.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 16, 2017, 10:24:47 PM
WW, you don't happen to know of any updates around Kalas do you? Are we still haggling over a fee?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 10:32:59 PM
I have no news on Kalas. I get little bits in the uk but mainly I hear about dutch, belge and french leagues
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 16, 2017, 11:16:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 16, 2017, 10:32:59 PM
I have no news on Kalas. I get little bits in the uk but mainly I hear about dutch, belge and french leagues

I've been told Kalas could sign tomorrow on an initial loan deal with option to be made permanent. But don't take my word as gospel.

I haven't made it up that's for certain but that doesn't mean it's going to be right.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 16, 2017, 11:21:25 PM
Could be a busy day at Motspur Park then, with a potential three signings.

If the Bordeaux players and Kalas sign I'd say we're finally in a stronger position than last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 17, 2017, 01:56:49 AM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 16, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
After Piazon, now Van Ginkel has signed a contract extension with Chelsea keeping him "there" until 2020.  Immediately been sent back on loan to PSV.  He has been there since January 2016

Maybe this is what Kalas will need to do.  If we don't stump up the cash they want for a sale

I'm wondering if the delay on anything with Kalas is due to his not wanting to resign with Chelsea. He has had similar statements attributed to him last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WONKYTONKY on July 17, 2017, 03:58:12 AM
Apparently we're interested in Adthe Nihiu from Wednesday. Weird one. Kind of reminds me of having a Smith type as a plan B?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 17, 2017, 04:20:47 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 16, 2017, 07:12:20 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 07:07:35 PM
We could do worse than try and get Artur Boruc from Bournemouth. Won't be #1 now Begovic has signed, and he's obviously willing to drop down a division if the right project comes around.

Boruc may be content with being number 2 freeing up Federici..
Dont rate Federici to be honest. As far as Aussies go, he has had a decent career at Reading, but wouldnt even call him one of the  top 4 goalkeepers in Australia nowadays
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 17, 2017, 04:23:09 AM
Quote from: Flume on July 17, 2017, 04:20:47 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 16, 2017, 07:12:20 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 07:07:35 PM
We could do worse than try and get Artur Boruc from Bournemouth. Won't be #1 now Begovic has signed, and he's obviously willing to drop down a division if the right project comes around.

Boruc may be content with being number 2 freeing up Federici..
Dont rate Federici to be honest. As far as Aussies go, he has had a decent career at Reading, but wouldnt even call him one of the  top 4 goalkeepers in Australia nowadays

Agree with this, he's fairly solid most of the time but is prone to gaffs...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 17, 2017, 04:26:39 AM
Weren't we linked with Ward from Liverpool? Getting a premier league caliber keeper in on loan would be ideal. Then maybe try and keep button or betts as a backup.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 17, 2017, 04:29:47 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 17, 2017, 04:26:39 AM
Weren't we linked with Ward from Liverpool? Getting a premier league caliber keeper in on loan would be ideal. Then maybe try and keep button or betts as a backup.

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Betts has said that he doesn't want to be backup, Button is a possibility though but, then again, we may as well just use Rodak as backup
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 06:00:44 AM
Joe Hart having medical this morning at West Ham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Aussie Cottager on July 17, 2017, 06:33:24 AM
Quote from: Flume on July 17, 2017, 04:20:47 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 16, 2017, 07:12:20 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 16, 2017, 07:07:35 PM
We could do worse than try and get Artur Boruc from Bournemouth. Won't be #1 now Begovic has signed, and he's obviously willing to drop down a division if the right project comes around.

Boruc may be content with being number 2 freeing up Federici..
Dont rate Federici to be honest. As far as Aussies go, he has had a decent career at Reading, but wouldnt even call him one of the  top 4 goalkeepers in Australia nowadays

I agree with you, Federici has had a good career and is unlucky that GK is just about the only position in which Australia has any kind of depth at the moment. I think Fulham can do much better than him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 07:45:57 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 17, 2017, 04:26:39 AM
Weren't we linked with Ward from Liverpool? Getting a premier league caliber keeper in on loan would be ideal. Then maybe try and keep button or betts as a backup.

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Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 17, 2017, 04:26:39 AM
Weren't we linked with Ward from Liverpool? Getting a premier league caliber keeper in on loan would be ideal. Then maybe try and keep button or betts as a backup.

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Ward i sstaying at Liverpool I believe, as I am sure Klopp said he has 3 very good keepers and he wants them all their this season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 17, 2017, 08:08:26 AM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 17, 2017, 01:56:49 AM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 16, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
After Piazon, now Van Ginkel has signed a contract extension with Chelsea keeping him "there" until 2020.  Immediately been sent back on loan to PSV.  He has been there since January 2016

Maybe this is what Kalas will need to do.  If we don't stump up the cash they want for a sale

I'm wondering if the delay on anything with Kalas is due to his not wanting to resign with Chelsea. He has had similar statements attributed to him last season.

I would doubt he could resign if he's under contract. He seems to have views on where he doesn't want to go in particular and seems well-disposed towards us but C*****a will want a fee for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 17, 2017, 08:34:15 AM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 17, 2017, 01:56:49 AM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 16, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
After Piazon, now Van Ginkel has signed a contract extension with Chelsea keeping him "there" until 2020.  Immediately been sent back on loan to PSV.  He has been there since January 2016

Maybe this is what Kalas will need to do.  If we don't stump up the cash they want for a sale

I'm wondering if the delay on anything with Kalas is due to his not wanting to resign with Chelsea. He has had similar statements attributed to him last season.

That would be my guess.  Is Kalas kicking back against the Chelsea business model of stock piling talent on long contracts to either loan out or sell to fund their large sum purchases of 'top' players from around Europe?  Treats individuals as stock commodities but then the said individuals are probably well remunerated to it is difficult to feel to sorry for them.  Alternatively Kalas could be happy to re-sign with Chelsea, aka Piazon & Grinkel, but he wants more money from them for doing so.

There comes a time though that 'a player' may want to have control of his own destiny.  Other Chelsea players have kicked back e.g. Solonke.  Whilst others have had clubs pay the money Chelsea have wanted e.g. Ake & Chalobah
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Max Headroom on July 17, 2017, 08:36:42 AM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 17, 2017, 01:56:49 AM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 16, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
After Piazon, now Van Ginkel has signed a contract extension with Chelsea keeping him "there" until 2020.  Immediately been sent back on loan to PSV.  He has been there since January 2016

Maybe this is what Kalas will need to do.  If we don't stump up the cash they want for a sale

I'm wondering if the delay on anything with Kalas is due to his not wanting to resign with Chelsea. He has had similar statements attributed to him last season.

Wouldn't surprise me. Chelsea's business model is to buy youngsters, loan them out, see their value ncrease and then sell at a profit. Getting Piazon to sign an extension and then loan him out again is a classic example.

If they see the loan increasing his value then it's good business to loan not sell.

Now the youngsters are getting wise to it, they are getting more careful not to let the contracts run down.

A good reason not to ever sign as a youngster for Chelsea or Man City.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 17, 2017, 08:46:27 AM
It is a brilliant business model though, that cant be argued. Bar the few who fall through the net, like Solanke, they're consistantly selling players on for large transfer values, plus whatever they're getting in as loan fees. I wouldnt be suprised if their net transfer spend over the past 3-5 years is much lower than all the top clubs in Europe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 08:48:58 AM
First of all I am delighted to make my first post and look forward to interacting with you all.

There is chatter on twitter that we are interested in Elliott Bennett. Played 25 times for Blackburn last season and according to Whoscored stats received a 6.77. Doesnt light my fire. Fingers crossed Kline is using the same stats as me and will move on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 17, 2017, 08:50:42 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 08:48:58 AM
First of all I am delighted to make my first post and look forward to interacting with you all.

There is chatter on twitter that we are interested in Elliott Bennett. Played 25 times for Blackburn last season and according to Whoscored stats received a 6.77. Doesnt light my fire. Fingers crossed Kline is using the same stats as me and will move on.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 17, 2017, 09:35:42 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 17, 2017, 08:50:42 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 08:48:58 AM
First of all I am delighted to make my first post and look forward to interacting with you all.

There is chatter on twitter that we are interested in Elliott Bennett. Played 25 times for Blackburn last season and according to Whoscored stats received a 6.77. Doesnt light my fire. Fingers crossed Kline is using the same stats as me and will move on.
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Welcome F321 to the FOF board.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 17, 2017, 10:09:56 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 08:48:58 AM
First of all I am delighted to make my first post and look forward to interacting with you all.

There is chatter on twitter that we are interested in Elliott Bennett. Played 25 times for Blackburn last season and according to Whoscored stats received a 6.77. Doesnt light my fire. Fingers crossed Kline is using the same stats as me and will move on.

As he's played RB before, could he perhaps be a cheap option if we sell Odoi?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 10:39:28 AM
Al-Habsi has left Reading - anyone think this could mean the Button to reading love is more likely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:43:44 AM
not for me I thnk Button will stay and more likely Betts will leave. Just my take from what I have heard
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 10:51:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:43:44 AM
not for me I thnk Button will stay and more likely Betts will leave. Just my take from what I have heard

I see sense in sending Betts on loan for a season to a lower championship side/ top of league one and keeping Button as backup - Betts hasn't been on loan since 2014 and hasn't played a huge amount over the last 2 years. I reckon he deserves a season to show us what he can do away from the club as a number 1 before getting rid.

It needs to be considered that Betts has actually played less first team games for Fulham than Woodrow which is crazy when you think he was number 1 for a portion of that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice

I don't have inside information but my sense is that he's likely to be 1st choice unless we bring another keeper in. Perhaps he's picked up that that's in the wind. Just my take on it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice

I don't have inside information but my sense is that he's likely to be 1st choice unless we bring another keeper in. Perhaps he's picked up that that's in the wind. Just my take on it.
Or perhaps he has been told outright that we are looking to being in a keeper.

One thing I am keeping in mind is we changed our style a little to accomdate Betts, not so many short plasse from the back but more mid to long range plays from the keeper. If we sign Rolan we wont have that target man so the longer pass at which Betts is very good may not be the option so often. So he woul dneed to improve with his feet again, he has done it already so no reason he cannot do it agian.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 17, 2017, 11:19:17 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice

I don't have inside information but my sense is that he's likely to be 1st choice unless we bring another keeper in. Perhaps he's picked up that that's in the wind. Just my take on it.
Or perhaps he has been told outright that we are looking to being in a keeper.

One thing I am keeping in mind is we changed our style a little to accomdate Betts, not so many short plasse from the back but more mid to long range plays from the keeper. If we sign Rolan we wont have that target man so the longer pass at which Betts is very good may not be the option so often. So he woul dneed to improve with his feet again, he has done it already so no reason he cannot do it agian.

Oh how I miss the days when goalkeepers were picked for their goalkeeping...

For me, if we could improve the back four/protection of back four, the Betts v Butts question would be somewhat academic, but I'd go with Betts anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 11:21:58 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 17, 2017, 11:19:17 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice

I don't have inside information but my sense is that he's likely to be 1st choice unless we bring another keeper in. Perhaps he's picked up that that's in the wind. Just my take on it.
Or perhaps he has been told outright that we are looking to being in a keeper.

One thing I am keeping in mind is we changed our style a little to accomdate Betts, not so many short plasse from the back but more mid to long range plays from the keeper. If we sign Rolan we wont have that target man so the longer pass at which Betts is very good may not be the option so often. So he woul dneed to improve with his feet again, he has done it already so no reason he cannot do it agian.

Oh how I miss the days when goalkeepers were picked for their goalkeeping...

For me, if we could improve the back four/protection of back four, the Betts v Butts question would be somewhat academic, but I'd go with Betts anyway
I agree that we need to improve the back four over getting a new goalkeeper. However, we have given away a few cheap goals due to goalkeeper's decisions. That said, prefer Betts.
Title: Rolan signs?
Post by: Tell on July 17, 2017, 11:26:27 AM
According to Sky Sports transfer site. Rolan has signed for £5 Million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 17, 2017, 11:27:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice

I don't have inside information but my sense is that he's likely to be 1st choice unless we bring another keeper in. Perhaps he's picked up that that's in the wind. Just my take on it.
Or perhaps he has been told outright that we are looking to being in a keeper.

One thing I am keeping in mind is we changed our style a little to accomdate Betts, not so many short plasse from the back but more mid to long range plays from the keeper. If we sign Rolan we wont have that target man so the longer pass at which Betts is very good may not be the option so often. So he woul dneed to improve with his feet again, he has done it already so no reason he cannot do it agian.

Beg to differ but do not believe we deliberately changed style. More a case of the opposition closing down much higher up the pitch which made playing short goal kicks almost impossible. Personally not over impressed with either keeper, both make too many errors.
Title: Re: Rolan signs?
Post by: JoelH5 on July 17, 2017, 11:30:55 AM
Link?
Title: Re: Rolan signs?
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 11:31:23 AM
Is that the agreed deal awaiting player terms as per yesterday or a new thing today?! Can't see anything myself
Title: Re: Rolan signs?
Post by: Tell on July 17, 2017, 11:34:07 AM
New this morning.

http://www.skysports.com/fulham-transfers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:35:32 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice

I don't have inside information but my sense is that he's likely to be 1st choice unless we bring another keeper in. Perhaps he's picked up that that's in the wind. Just my take on it.
Or perhaps he has been told outright that we are looking to being in a keeper.

One thing I am keeping in mind is we changed our style a little to accomdate Betts, not so many short plasse from the back but more mid to long range plays from the keeper. If we sign Rolan we wont have that target man so the longer pass at which Betts is very good may not be the option so often. So he woul dneed to improve with his feet again, he has done it already so no reason he cannot do it agian.

Indeed, in which case I can well imagine he'd want to be Nr.1 somewhere else. I'd be happy with Button as Nr.2 to a new (better) keeper but, unless he's improved, I'm not keen on Rodak as Nr.2.
Title: Re: Rolan signs?
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 11:35:32 AM
Quote from: Tell on July 17, 2017, 11:34:07 AM
New this morning.

http://www.skysports.com/fulham-transfers
That is yesterday's news...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:37:23 AM
Quote from: sarnian on July 17, 2017, 11:27:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 17, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
Betts doesnt want a loan he wants to leave if he isnt first choice

I don't have inside information but my sense is that he's likely to be 1st choice unless we bring another keeper in. Perhaps he's picked up that that's in the wind. Just my take on it.
Or perhaps he has been told outright that we are looking to being in a keeper.

One thing I am keeping in mind is we changed our style a little to accomdate Betts, not so many short plasse from the back but more mid to long range plays from the keeper. If we sign Rolan we wont have that target man so the longer pass at which Betts is very good may not be the option so often. So he woul dneed to improve with his feet again, he has done it already so no reason he cannot do it agian.

Beg to differ but do not believe we deliberately changed style. More a case of the opposition closing down much higher up the pitch which made playing short goal kicks almost impossible. Personally not over impressed with either keeper, both make too many errors.
That's fine everyone has an opinion on what's what and why I love our forum. But for me I know we did as I spoke to some within the club about it.
That said I don't see too much between either of the keepers they both have their strong and weak points and what we need is to get those weak points to an acceptable level if they are to be our keepers.
For me we strengthened the protection of the back 4, KMAC was an unsung hero for me, the back four itself was 100 times better than other seasons, barring a few games where they. But then most of the bad performances were not down to one unit playing badly but down to the team not having a good game, it's about the team playing as a team, when we didn't do that we played badly and scapegoats were sought. Individuals will make mistakes they may or not cost a goal, but if it's a keeper it will always be a goal, hard life but one that is worth pointing out.
Anyway that's off topic it's a transfer thread and I do expect Betts to go if as rumoured he has asked for a transfer
Title: Re: Rolan signs?
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
Quote from: Tell on July 17, 2017, 11:34:07 AM
New this morning.

http://www.skysports.com/fulham-transfers
Thats a fee agreed not him signing, two entirely different things
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 17, 2017, 11:44:30 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
Quote from: Tell on July 17, 2017, 11:34:07 AM
New this morning.

http://www.skysports.com/fulham-transfers
Thats a fee agreed not him signing, two entirely different things

Westcliff, you said you'd heard it had all been done yesterday. Any further update?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 17, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
Some good news: Gent appears to have moved on to other targets as Fulham were standing firm on Odoi:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.voetbalnieuws.be%2Fnews%2F252075%2FVN_EXCLUSIEF%3A_Belgische_topclub_vol_voor_Mata%2C_gesprekken_lopen&edit-text=
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: twang on July 17, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
Some good news: Gent appears to have moved on to other targets as Fulham were standing firm on Odoi:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.voetbalnieuws.be%2Fnews%2F252075%2FVN_EXCLUSIEF%3A_Belgische_topclub_vol_voor_Mata%2C_gesprekken_lopen&edit-text=
Yes and no, their first choice is Odoi, but they need to sell before they can pay the fee. They planned to sell Foket but not sure if that is still the case, as they hoped to get 5 millin for him. I will see if that is still the case re Foket.

I would play Odoi left back this season anyway, he as Sess there and Fred on the right with Cisse (who can also play there)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 17, 2017, 12:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: twang on July 17, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
Some good news: Gent appears to have moved on to other targets as Fulham were standing firm on Odoi:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.voetbalnieuws.be%2Fnews%2F252075%2FVN_EXCLUSIEF%3A_Belgische_topclub_vol_voor_Mata%2C_gesprekken_lopen&edit-text=
Yes and no, their first choice is Odoi, but they need to sell before they can pay the fee. They planned to sell Foket but not sure if that is still the case, as they hoped to get 5 millin for him. I will see if that is still the case re Foket.

I would play Odoi left back this season anyway, he as Sess there and Fred on the right with Cisse (who can also play there)

The article says that it's Foket's replacement they're trying to buy. They went for Odoi first but couldn't get the asking price down.

I would too, with an udnerstudy to Fred brought in as Cissé will be needed in midfield. But as it's likely that we'll bring in Poundjé as a part of the Rolán deal, I'm assuming that he and Sess will fight it out for the left back spot.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 12:08:00 PM
Quote from: twang on July 17, 2017, 12:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: twang on July 17, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
Some good news: Gent appears to have moved on to other targets as Fulham were standing firm on Odoi:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.voetbalnieuws.be%2Fnews%2F252075%2FVN_EXCLUSIEF%3A_Belgische_topclub_vol_voor_Mata%2C_gesprekken_lopen&edit-text=
Yes and no, their first choice is Odoi, but they need to sell before they can pay the fee. They planned to sell Foket but not sure if that is still the case, as they hoped to get 5 millin for him. I will see if that is still the case re Foket.

I would play Odoi left back this season anyway, he as Sess there and Fred on the right with Cisse (who can also play there)

The article says that it's Foket's replacement they're trying to buy. They went for Odoi first but couldn't get the asking price down.

I would too, with an udnerstudy to Fred brought in as Cissé will be needed in midfield. But as it's likely that we'll bring in Poundjé as a part of the Rolán deal, I'm assuming that he and Sess will fight it out for the left back spot.
You see Cisse as a starter? personally I wouldn't drop KMAC.

Indeed I know what they want to do and who they want, as I get a lot of information on that, the Dutch and to a little lesser extent the French league. But if they can get Odoi they will sign him even if they sign someone else, they are very very keen on him. They are only just short of the price we asked for, however we will not budge on that price.

Also remember it's a world cup year and Odoi has a slim chance of making their provisional 28/32 man squad, he will want to be playing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 17, 2017, 12:18:01 PM
Odoi i can see him playing in the fulham team a lot more this year at left back with sess pushed further up the pitch ,whilst covering for odoi if injured.suspended.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on July 17, 2017, 12:19:31 PM
Having been our guest for the second time over the weekend, if Rolan is ever going to sign for us, surely it has to be today.

My worry (which is not particularly rational, I know, but would be typical of our luck) is that the drubbing we took on Saturday may put him off joining us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 17, 2017, 12:20:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 12:08:00 PM
Quote from: twang on July 17, 2017, 12:05:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: twang on July 17, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
Some good news: Gent appears to have moved on to other targets as Fulham were standing firm on Odoi:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.voetbalnieuws.be%2Fnews%2F252075%2FVN_EXCLUSIEF%3A_Belgische_topclub_vol_voor_Mata%2C_gesprekken_lopen&edit-text=
Yes and no, their first choice is Odoi, but they need to sell before they can pay the fee. They planned to sell Foket but not sure if that is still the case, as they hoped to get 5 millin for him. I will see if that is still the case re Foket.

I would play Odoi left back this season anyway, he as Sess there and Fred on the right with Cisse (who can also play there)

The article says that it's Foket's replacement they're trying to buy. They went for Odoi first but couldn't get the asking price down.

I would too, with an udnerstudy to Fred brought in as Cissé will be needed in midfield. But as it's likely that we'll bring in Poundjé as a part of the Rolán deal, I'm assuming that he and Sess will fight it out for the left back spot.
You see Cisse as a starter? personally I wouldn't drop KMAC.

Indeed I know what they want to do and who they want, as I get a lot of information on that, the Dutch and to a little lesser extent the French league. But if they can get Odoi they will sign him even if they sign someone else, they are very very keen on him. They are only just short of the price we asked for, however we will not budge on that price.

Also remember it's a world cup year and Odoi has a slim chance of making their provisional 28/32 man squad, he will want to be playing


Not a starter, but someone who will be called upon during games to replace any of the midfield three depending on the game plan. As we've only got LVC and Cissé as senior backup players in midfield they will definitely be needed there. Plus, Cissé hasn't played RB in quite a while?

Then I hope they will back out completely. I can understand if Odoi wants to leave to become a nailed on first choice but we really need a good right back in the squad who can step in when needed considering Fred's injury and disciplinary record. And Slav rotate the fullbacks quite a bit so it wouldn't be like he's stuck on the bench the whole season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 12:22:02 PM
Apparently he's signed for Third Lanark.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 12:25:01 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 17, 2017, 12:19:31 PM
Having been our guest for the second time over the weekend, if Rolan is ever going to sign for us, surely it has to be today.

My worry (which is not particularly rational, I know, but would be typical of our luck) is that the drubbing we took on Saturday may put him off joining us.
the announcement was yesterday on sky that the fee was agreed so we are ok re saturday, regarding him signing, well here is the big question.

My info is thatBordeaux would like to announce a double deal thats Rolan and Poundje, however the Poundje deal is not as near as Rolan. Rolan is 90% there as I understand, and as much as I would love to say it will happen I wont until we, as in FFC, announce the deal, as a lot of things can change. PLayers could change their mind, another club (higher division) could come in. So as much as it is 90% there it isnt over the line and ther eis still work to be done. The club have done eveything they can, getitn ghim back to meet SK as well, so no fault on them if it falls thorugh, we have also firmed up all our other targets so we are covered so to speak if we need to go elsewhere. We are also looking to sign 2 forwards I hear.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 17, 2017, 12:26:30 PM
Given what's happened with Piazon I imagine if we sign Kalas it'll be another loan deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 17, 2017, 12:31:35 PM
Ali al habsi officially joins Al Hilal so expect movement with them finding a replacement
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Apparently we are in for Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu who has scored 19 goals in 142 apps. Hardly prolific. Is this guy more of a Zamora or just not very good at scoring?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 17, 2017, 03:03:42 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Apparently we are in for Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu who has scored 19 goals in 142 apps. Hardly prolific. Is this guy more of a Zamora or just not very good at scoring?


If this is true I will despair!
I remember him playing against us a couple of seasons ago and being made to look silly by Hutchinson and Bodurov of all people and he's been on the decline since then!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 17, 2017, 03:18:19 PM
http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/football-sunderland-glasgowrangers-celtic-brighton-and-hove-albion-jamie-murphy-linked
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 17, 2017, 03:31:54 PM
If Poundje is the hold up as Bordeaux want to double announce, can't Rolan sign and we simply....not announce it until the other lad signs? Get him into training and such.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 03:34:04 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 17, 2017, 03:31:54 PM
If Poundje is the hold up as Bordeaux want to double announce, can't Rolan sign and we simply....not announce it until the other lad signs? Get him into training and such.
Who's to say this isn't the case? No pictures from training last few days.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 03:37:09 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on July 17, 2017, 03:31:54 PM
If Poundje is the hold up as Bordeaux want to double announce, can't Rolan sign and we simply....not announce it until the other lad signs? Get him into training and such.
guess thats a possibility but he wol dbe seen training and then people would know the deal is done. Roland is 90% done is my info so still a chance it may falter. Newcastle have an interest but he is not the first choice, they have been granted permission to speak to the player, this was given last week, however Rolan has not spoken to them.

Poundje is a little bit behind Rolan as the deal was strated a lot later, but it has progressed well so hopefully both will sign.

I wish I oculd give you 100% good news, however I cannot guarentee the deal or deals will happen but just relay what I have been infirmed. Both souind positive for FFC as it stands
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 17, 2017, 03:37:18 PM
Bordeaux have just signed Vuka  Jovanovic winger / striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 03:37:46 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 17, 2017, 03:37:18 PM
Bordeaux have just signed Vuka  Jovanovic winger / striker.
Another piece falls in to place, was on loan there at the end of the season (from January) as well. 3 million euros they have paid for him. He is mainly a wide player but can play thru the middle. Rolan is a player than can play wide but mainly thru the middle. So seems a good replacement for them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 17, 2017, 03:46:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Apparently we are in for Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu who has scored 19 goals in 142 apps. Hardly prolific. Is this guy more of a Zamora or just not very good at scoring?
Just spoke to my neighbour who is a SW supporter. Says he is rubbish. 6´5 but poor finisher. Plan B Matt Smith type.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 03:53:32 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 17, 2017, 03:46:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Apparently we are in for Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu who has scored 19 goals in 142 apps. Hardly prolific. Is this guy more of a Zamora or just not very good at scoring?
Just spoke to my neighbour who is a SW supporter. Says he is rubbish. 6´5 but poor finisher. Plan B Matt Smith type.


Rather not then!  :bump:

Jamie Murphy £4m from Brighton a slightly more exciting option but we have loads of wingers and surely put George Williams further back down the pecking order.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:00:33 PM
judging on the Bordeaux coach, he's expected in training today? Although doesn't know what is happening!!

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=www.girondins33.com%2FBreves-20667-jocelyn-gourvennec-il-va-falloir-qu-il-se-dcide&edit-text=&act=url
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:02:49 PM
And from another French website:
"According to the president of the Bordeaux Girondins, Stéphane Martin , Diego Rolan is back from his second stay in England and will participate in the afternoon training. Stéphane Martin also added that there was no "real proposal" for Nicolas Pallois and Jocelyn Gourvennec will add behind that the central defender should play his first minutes tomorrow against Real Sociedad."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 17, 2017, 04:03:57 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:00:33 PM
judging on the Bordeaux coach, he's expected in training today? Although doesn't know what is happening!!

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=www.girondins33.com%2FBreves-20667-jocelyn-gourvennec-il-va-falloir-qu-il-se-dcide&edit-text=&act=url

Wouldn't worry too much about that. Coach just saying that he's frustrated that it's taking so long. Hopefully it gives Rolan a little push to decide his future quicker. Don't blame him as I'm sure the coach would rather be focusing on training and preseason rather than one players imminent and inevitable transfer away from the club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:05:09 PM
Quote from: therealjaybee on July 17, 2017, 04:03:57 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:00:33 PM
judging on the Bordeaux coach, he's expected in training today? Although doesn't know what is happening!!

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=www.girondins33.com%2FBreves-20667-jocelyn-gourvennec-il-va-falloir-qu-il-se-dcide&edit-text=&act=url

Wouldn't worry too much about that. Coach just saying that he's frustrated that it's taking so long. Hopefully it gives Rolan a little push to decide his future quicker. Don't blame him as I'm sure the coach would rather be focusing on training and preseason rather than one players imminent and inevitable transfer away from the club
He's training with them this afternoon apparently though?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 04:06:51 PM
Since its disappeared off of here,I put it up again.
Harold Voyer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:08:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 04:06:51 PM
Since its disappeared off of here,I put it up again.
Harold Voyer.
Not heard anything more than we are one of a number of clubs looking at him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: keithh on July 17, 2017, 04:10:58 PM
Not surprised with a surname like that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 17, 2017, 04:13:02 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 04:06:51 PM
Since its disappeared off of here,I put it up again.
Harold Voyer.

bit of a ball watcher, I've heard
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 17, 2017, 04:16:29 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:02:49 PM
And from another French website:
"According to the president of the Bordeaux Girondins, Stéphane Martin , Diego Rolan is back from his second stay in England and will participate in the afternoon training. Stéphane Martin also added that there was no "real proposal" for Nicolas Pallois and Jocelyn Gourvennec will add behind that the central defender should play his first minutes tomorrow against Real Sociedad."
This is getting absurd.

So, if ive understood this correctley: He flew in, then flew back and "cleared his locker" (?), then flew in again and stayed for the weekend and now hes back in France. And in training? I guess hes just saying his goodbyes, brining his family and what not?

Not meaning to overreact or to jump to any conclusions, but this does seem weird to me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 04:17:37 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 17, 2017, 04:16:29 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:02:49 PM
And from another French website:
"According to the president of the Bordeaux Girondins, Stéphane Martin , Diego Rolan is back from his second stay in England and will participate in the afternoon training. Stéphane Martin also added that there was no "real proposal" for Nicolas Pallois and Jocelyn Gourvennec will add behind that the central defender should play his first minutes tomorrow against Real Sociedad."
This is getting absurd.

So, if ive understood this correctley: He flew in, then flew back and "cleared his locker" (?), then flew in again and stayed for the weekend and now hes back in France. And in training? I guess hes just saying his goodbyes, brining his family and what not?

Either that or he taking the Michael out of us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 17, 2017, 04:16:29 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:02:49 PM
And from another French website:
"According to the president of the Bordeaux Girondins, Stéphane Martin , Diego Rolan is back from his second stay in England and will participate in the afternoon training. Stéphane Martin also added that there was no "real proposal" for Nicolas Pallois and Jocelyn Gourvennec will add behind that the central defender should play his first minutes tomorrow against Real Sociedad."
This is getting absurd.

So, if ive understood this correctley: He flew in, then flew back and "cleared his locker" (?), then flew in again and stayed for the weekend and now hes back in France. And in training? I guess hes just saying his goodbyes, brining his family and what not?
No idea, if it's not complete with Fulham, he is still contracted to Bordeaux and will have to honour the contract until otherwise.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 04:18:34 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 17, 2017, 03:46:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Apparently we are in for Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu who has scored 19 goals in 142 apps. Hardly prolific. Is this guy more of a Zamora or just not very good at scoring?
Just spoke to my neighbour who is a SW supporter. Says he is rubbish. 6´5 but poor finisher. Plan B Matt Smith type.


Rumours now suggesting we have actually made an offer. Please God NO!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 17, 2017, 04:18:43 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 17, 2017, 04:16:29 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:02:49 PM
And from another French website:
"According to the president of the Bordeaux Girondins, Stéphane Martin , Diego Rolan is back from his second stay in England and will participate in the afternoon training. Stéphane Martin also added that there was no "real proposal" for Nicolas Pallois and Jocelyn Gourvennec will add behind that the central defender should play his first minutes tomorrow against Real Sociedad."
This is getting absurd.

So, if ive understood this correctley: He flew in, then flew back and "cleared his locker" (?), then flew in again and stayed for the weekend and now hes back in France. And in training? I guess hes just saying his goodbyes, brining his family and what not?

I wouldn't put too much into it. We knew McCormack was going to either Norwich or Villa at least 2 weeks before he actually did, but he was still in training with us until it was actually finalised.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 17, 2017, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 04:06:51 PM
Since its disappeared off of here,I put it up again.
Harold Voyer.

Isn't he a young full back at PSG ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 17, 2017, 04:23:59 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:08:58 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 04:06:51 PM
Since its disappeared off of here,I put it up again.
Harold Voyer.
Not heard anything more than we are one of a number of clubs looking at him.

Or is he looking at them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 17, 2017, 04:25:10 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 17, 2017, 04:16:29 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 17, 2017, 04:02:49 PM
And from another French website:
"According to the president of the Bordeaux Girondins, Stéphane Martin , Diego Rolan is back from his second stay in England and will participate in the afternoon training. Stéphane Martin also added that there was no "real proposal" for Nicolas Pallois and Jocelyn Gourvennec will add behind that the central defender should play his first minutes tomorrow against Real Sociedad."
This is getting absurd.

So, if ive understood this correctley: He flew in, then flew back and "cleared his locker" (?), then flew in again and stayed for the weekend and now hes back in France. And in training? I guess hes just saying his goodbyes, brining his family and what not?
No idea, if it's not complete with Fulham, he is still contracted to Bordeaux and will have to honour the contract until otherwise.
Well, yeah...but if hes just been in London discussing terms - either hes agreed to them or not. If hes agreed terms with us then surely Bordeaux isnt expecitng him to train with them since hes on the verge of joining his new club.

They wont be like "Oh, sure youre joining your new club tomorrow but that doesnt mean that you cant train with us  on monday so we need you to come back for one last session even though youve agreed tojoin another club and therefore arent part of our plans for the upcoming season".

I find it strange to bring a player back just so he can train with them, risking injury and so on. They have no need for him in training if theyve sold him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 17, 2017, 04:44:12 PM
What was the most players we have unveiled in one hit, does anyone know?
Maybe the Khans do read this forum and are looking to give us the biggest unveiling in history, rolan, voyer, West spam keeper, other French left back, Wednesday donkey up top, kalas  and to top it a new kit home, away and third along with a new sponsor.

Maybe he thinks that is the only way to keep the transfer hungry fans at bay.

If he did this he would go down as the greatest chairman in football history
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 17, 2017, 04:48:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 04:18:34 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 17, 2017, 03:46:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Apparently we are in for Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu who has scored 19 goals in 142 apps. Hardly prolific. Is this guy more of a Zamora or just not very good at scoring?
Just spoke to my neighbour who is a SW supporter. Says he is rubbish. 6´5 but poor finisher. Plan B Matt Smith type.


Rumours now suggesting we have actually made an offer. Please God NO!

Hoping and praying to Jehovah this is rubbish - if we have any aspirations to go up, why sell Matt Smith and THEN replace him 7 months later with a less prolific, less technically gifted (if thats even possible!) downgrade?

Think a stoned / depressed Shefki Kuqi and then you get an idea of what we're dealing with here. Complete waste of time and wages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 17, 2017, 04:48:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 17, 2017, 04:44:12 PM
What was the most players we have unveiled in one hit, does anyone know?
Maybe the Khans do read this forum and are looking to give us the biggest unveiling in history, rolan, voyer, West spam keeper, other French left back, Wednesday donkey up top, kalas  and to top it a new kit home, away and third along with a new sponsor.

Maybe he thinks that is the only way to keep the transfer hungry fans at bay.

If he did this he would go down as the greatest chairman in football history
Yeah but what about the next day? We wouldn't have signed anyone for at least 24 hours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on July 17, 2017, 04:49:08 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 16, 2017, 09:35:56 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 11:39:34 AM
Fulham could resign Maarten Stekelenburg?

Too miserable, snotty,  and made of glass.

Please replace with "Mark Schwartzer". He's prolly my age but I bet he'd still be up to it. And yes, I am sure I spelt his name wrong for the millionth time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 17, 2017, 04:55:58 PM
Re Rolan, so far we know he's been back and forth a couple of times and according to sources in the club the deal is 90% done.. whilst Rolan has apparently also been seen clearing out his stuff.


We've been very lucky to get the inside developments re this protracted transfer from Westcliff White and I'm sure if people were patient we will learn more as time goes on.

The thing that strikes me with all this negativity and judgemental attitude is that it's all based on impatience.. because we're all more informed. For all we know this could be a standard procedure for signings.. can we be a bit more realistic about what is happening here... a man is deciding whether or not to change his entire life's direction and live in an entirely different country with the premise of doing so to play for our club... it's not a black and white scenario of paying for something like a chunk of meat and having a straightforward exchange.

If the player is back with bordeaux it could be for a whole host of reasons.. he may simply not want to sign for us (which some people seem to want to infer - despite the player having not said anything about it)... bordeaux may be haggling over price because they want to see a double deal so rolan or bordeaux feels it's better to have him train with them until all's sorted.. or fulham may have simply tried sweetening the deal by allowing Rolan time to say his goodbyes properly...which could be a very classy act if so.

What's clear though is that the club are trying hard to get the man on board.. that he has shown genuine signs of interest in signing by coming back a second time and whilst it's not across the line we should be trying to keep a perspective to this whole thing. For years we've questioned the length it takes to sign players, cursing the club with little information of why these things take this long... well we may be finding out why and that may make things seems to progress further faster but we have to get used to seeing things for how they may actually normally be and all these stages and how they add up to securing a deal in real time.

This could take another two weeks for visa's and a medical as he's Uruguayan for instance... keep your heads ladies and gentlemen.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 17, 2017, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: General on July 17, 2017, 04:55:58 PM
Re Rolan, so far we know he's been back and forth a couple of times and according to sources in the club the deal is 90% done.. whilst Rolan has apparently also been seen clearing out his stuff.


We've been very lucky to get the inside developments re this protracted transfer from Westcliff White and I'm sure if people were patient we will learn more as time goes on.

The thing that strikes me with all this negativity and judgemental attitude is that it's all based on impatience.. because we're all more informed. For all we know this could be a standard procedure for signings.. can we be a bit more realistic about what is happening here... a man is deciding whether or not to change his entire life's direction and live in an entirely different country with the premise of doing so to play for our club... it's not a black and white scenario of paying for something like a chunk of meat and having a straightforward exchange.

If the player is back with bordeaux it could be for a whole host of reasons.. he may simply not want to sign for us (which some people seem to want to infer - despite the player having not said anything about it)... bordeaux may be haggling over price because they want to see a double deal so rolan or bordeaux feels it's better to have him train with them until all's sorted.. or fulham may have simply tried sweetening the deal by allowing Rolan time to say his goodbyes properly...which could be a very classy act if so.

What's clear though is that the club are trying hard to get the man on board.. that he has shown genuine signs of interest in signing by coming back a second time and whilst it's not across the line we should be trying to keep a perspective to this whole thing. For years we've questioned the length it takes to sign players, cursing the club with little information of why these things take this long... well we may be finding out why and that may make things seems to progress further faster but we have to get used to seeing things for how they may actually normally be and all these stages and how they add up to securing a deal in real time.

This could take another two weeks for visa's and a medical as he's Uruguayan for instance... keep your heads ladies and gentlemen.



Well said.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Christy on July 17, 2017, 05:00:26 PM
Quote from: General on July 17, 2017, 04:55:58 PM
Re Rolan, so far we know he's been back and forth a couple of times and according to sources in the club the deal is 90% done.. whilst Rolan has apparently also been seen clearing out his stuff.


We've been very lucky to get the inside developments re this protracted transfer from Westcliff White and I'm sure if people were patient we will learn more as time goes on.

The thing that strikes me with all this negativity and judgemental attitude is that it's all based on impatience.. because we're all more informed. For all we know this could be a standard procedure for signings.. can we be a bit more realistic about what is happening here... a man is deciding whether or not to change his entire life's direction and live in an entirely different country with the premise of doing so to play for our club... it's not a black and white scenario of paying for something like a chunk of meat and having a straightforward exchange.

If the player is back with bordeaux it could be for a whole host of reasons.. he may simply not want to sign for us (which some people seem to want to infer - despite the player having not said anything about it)... bordeaux may be haggling over price because they want to see a double deal so rolan or bordeaux feels it's better to have him train with them until all's sorted.. or fulham may have simply tried sweetening the deal by allowing Rolan time to say his goodbyes properly...which could be a very classy act if so.

What's clear though is that the club are trying hard to get the man on board.. that he has shown genuine signs of interest in signing by coming back a second time and whilst it's not across the line we should be trying to keep a perspective to this whole thing. For years we've questioned the length it takes to sign players, cursing the club with little information of why these things take this long... well we may be finding out why and that may make things seems to progress further faster but we have to get used to seeing things for how they may actually normally be and all these stages and how they add up to securing a deal in real time.

This could take another two weeks for visa's and a medical as he's Uruguayan for instance... keep your heads ladies and gentlemen.



Excellent post.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 17, 2017, 05:07:53 PM
Quote from: General on July 17, 2017, 04:55:58 PM
Re Rolan, so far we know he's been back and forth a couple of times and according to sources in the club the deal is 90% done.. whilst Rolan has apparently also been seen clearing out his stuff.


We've been very lucky to get the inside developments re this protracted transfer from Westcliff White and I'm sure if people were patient we will learn more as time goes on.

The thing that strikes me with all this negativity and judgemental attitude is that it's all based on impatience.. because we're all more informed. For all we know this could be a standard procedure for signings.. can we be a bit more realistic about what is happening here... a man is deciding whether or not to change his entire life's direction and live in an entirely different country with the premise of doing so to play for our club... it's not a black and white scenario of paying for something like a chunk of meat and having a straightforward exchange.

If the player is back with bordeaux it could be for a whole host of reasons.. he may simply not want to sign for us (which some people seem to want to infer - despite the player having not said anything about it)... bordeaux may be haggling over price because they want to see a double deal so rolan or bordeaux feels it's better to have him train with them until all's sorted.. or fulham may have simply tried sweetening the deal by allowing Rolan time to say his goodbyes properly...which could be a very classy act if so.

What's clear though is that the club are trying hard to get the man on board.. that he has shown genuine signs of interest in signing by coming back a second time and whilst it's not across the line we should be trying to keep a perspective to this whole thing. For years we've questioned the length it takes to sign players, cursing the club with little information of why these things take this long... well we may be finding out why and that may make things seems to progress further faster but we have to get used to seeing things for how they may actually normally be and all these stages and how they add up to securing a deal in real time.

This could take another two weeks for visa's and a medical as he's Uruguayan for instance... keep your heads ladies and gentlemen.

You're far to rational for this site. But great post non the less
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 17, 2017, 05:08:05 PM
Quote from: The Rock on July 17, 2017, 04:49:08 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 16, 2017, 09:35:56 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 11:39:34 AM
Fulham could resign Maarten Stekelenburg?

Too miserable, snotty,  and made of glass.

Please replace with "Mark Schwartzer". He's prolly my age but I bet he'd still be up to it. And yes, I am sure I spelt his name wrong for the millionth time.

No you are ok, the name Mark is the correct spelling.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 17, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
Fulham mulling Murphy move

Fulham are one of a number of clubs considering making a move for Brighton and Hove Albion winger Jamie Murphy, according to a Sky Sports News report this afternoon.

Albion appear to have concluded that Murphy is surplus to requirements as they plan for their first season in the Premier League and the 27 year-old's availability has sparked a scramble for his services both in his native Scotland and south of the border. Murphy made 40 appearances – scoring twice – as Brighton earned automatic promotion from the Championship last season and has been a consistent performer from the Seagulls since signing from Sheffield United in August 2015. His form during the second half of the season merited an international call-up for Scotland's most recent round of European Championship qualifiers, although he has yet to gain a full international cap.

Murphy is reportedly keen to stay with Brighton and is hoping to convince Albion that is worth a new contract, but Sky's report suggested that bids of around £4m would be considered by the newly-promoted club. Slavisa Jokanovic is known to be eager to bolster his attacking options, having only added loanee Lucas Piazon to his squad late last week, but Fulham are likely to face serious competition from Rangers, Celtic and recently relegated Sunderland.

http://hammyend.com/index.php/2017/07/fulham-mulling-murphy-move/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 17, 2017, 05:11:47 PM
Quote from: General on July 17, 2017, 04:55:58 PM
Re Rolan, so far we know he's been back and forth a couple of times and according to sources in the club the deal is 90% done.. whilst Rolan has apparently also been seen clearing out his stuff.


We've been very lucky to get the inside developments re this protracted transfer from Westcliff White and I'm sure if people were patient we will learn more as time goes on.

The thing that strikes me with all this negativity and judgemental attitude is that it's all based on impatience.. because we're all more informed. For all we know this could be a standard procedure for signings.. can we be a bit more realistic about what is happening here... a man is deciding whether or not to change his entire life's direction and live in an entirely different country with the premise of doing so to play for our club... it's not a black and white scenario of paying for something like a chunk of meat and having a straightforward exchange.

If the player is back with bordeaux it could be for a whole host of reasons.. he may simply not want to sign for us (which some people seem to want to infer - despite the player having not said anything about it)... bordeaux may be haggling over price because they want to see a double deal so rolan or bordeaux feels it's better to have him train with them until all's sorted.. or fulham may have simply tried sweetening the deal by allowing Rolan time to say his goodbyes properly...which could be a very classy act if so.

What's clear though is that the club are trying hard to get the man on board.. that he has shown genuine signs of interest in signing by coming back a second time and whilst it's not across the line we should be trying to keep a perspective to this whole thing. For years we've questioned the length it takes to sign players, cursing the club with little information of why these things take this long... well we may be finding out why and that may make things seems to progress further faster but we have to get used to seeing things for how they may actually normally be and all these stages and how they add up to securing a deal in real time.

This could take another two weeks for visa's and a medical as he's Uruguayan for instance... keep your heads ladies and gentlemen.



Have you seen my head lately ?
That was a good post General, and fair comments.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 17, 2017, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 17, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
Fulham mulling Murphy move

Fulham are one of a number of clubs considering making a move for Brighton and Hove Albion winger Jamie Murphy, according to a Sky Sports News report this afternoon.

Albion appear to have concluded that Murphy is surplus to requirements as they plan for their first season in the Premier League and the 27 year-old's availability has sparked a scramble for his services both in his native Scotland and south of the border. Murphy made 40 appearances – scoring twice – as Brighton earned automatic promotion from the Championship last season and has been a consistent performer from the Seagulls since signing from Sheffield United in August 2015. His form during the second half of the season merited an international call-up for Scotland's most recent round of European Championship qualifiers, although he has yet to gain a full international cap.

Murphy is reportedly keen to stay with Brighton and is hoping to convince Albion that is worth a new contract, but Sky's report suggested that bids of around £4m would be considered by the newly-promoted club. Slavisa Jokanovic is known to be eager to bolster his attacking options, having only added loanee Lucas Piazon to his squad late last week, but Fulham are likely to face serious competition from Rangers, Celtic and recently relegated Sunderland.

http://hammyend.com/index.php/2017/07/fulham-mulling-murphy-move/

He wouldn't be a bad signing, very interesting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 17, 2017, 05:18:04 PM
This ongoing saga with Rolan is getting out of hand & so Fulhamish.
Other clubs seem to complete their transfers within 48 hours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 17, 2017, 05:18:29 PM

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 17, 2017, 05:21:19 PM
Quote from: General on July 17, 2017, 04:55:58 PM
Re Rolan, so far we know he's been back and forth a couple of times and according to sources in the club the deal is 90% done.. whilst Rolan has apparently also been seen clearing out his stuff.


We've been very lucky to get the inside developments re this protracted transfer from Westcliff White and I'm sure if people were patient we will learn more as time goes on.

The thing that strikes me with all this negativity and judgemental attitude is that it's all based on impatience.. because we're all more informed. For all we know this could be a standard procedure for signings.. can we be a bit more realistic about what is happening here... a man is deciding whether or not to change his entire life's direction and live in an entirely different country with the premise of doing so to play for our club... it's not a black and white scenario of paying for something like a chunk of meat and having a straightforward exchange.

If the player is back with bordeaux it could be for a whole host of reasons.. he may simply not want to sign for us (which some people seem to want to infer - despite the player having not said anything about it)... bordeaux may be haggling over price because they want to see a double deal so rolan or bordeaux feels it's better to have him train with them until all's sorted.. or fulham may have simply tried sweetening the deal by allowing Rolan time to say his goodbyes properly...which could be a very classy act if so.

What's clear though is that the club are trying hard to get the man on board.. that he has shown genuine signs of interest in signing by coming back a second time and whilst it's not across the line we should be trying to keep a perspective to this whole thing. For years we've questioned the length it takes to sign players, cursing the club with little information of why these things take this long... well we may be finding out why and that may make things seems to progress further faster but we have to get used to seeing things for how they may actually normally be and all these stages and how they add up to securing a deal in real time.

This could take another two weeks for visa's and a medical as he's Uruguayan for instance... keep your heads ladies and gentlemen.

There are two problems with the call for patience. This protracted transfer has been going on for some time now. I was shocked to look back on Twitter to when the rumour first surfaced. Secondly we as a club have known for some time we are in need of a striker. Ever since we sold Dembele etc. It really isn't that normal to have things go on so long. Not sure we are really better informed than we have ever been. I appreciate the inside news but there is a limit how far that can go. All we know, even with all the inside gossip is what we would have learned anyway. Admittedly the same news does get repeated endlessly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 17, 2017, 05:26:11 PM
Newcastle just signed Jacob Murphy from Norwich for £12m - hopefully their reported interest in Rolan will recede (if reports were true)...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on July 17, 2017, 05:27:43 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 17, 2017, 04:48:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 04:18:34 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 17, 2017, 03:46:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 17, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Apparently we are in for Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu who has scored 19 goals in 142 apps. Hardly prolific. Is this guy more of a Zamora or just not very good at scoring?
Just spoke to my neighbour who is a SW supporter. Says he is rubbish. 6´5 but poor finisher. Plan B Matt Smith type.


Rumours now suggesting we have actually made an offer. Please God NO!

Hoping and praying to Jehovah this is rubbish - if we have any aspirations to go up, why sell Matt Smith and THEN replace him 7 months later with a less prolific, less technically gifted (if thats even possible!) downgrade?

Think a stoned / depressed Shefki Kuqi and then you get an idea of what we're dealing with here. Complete waste of time and wages.

Think we're going for the wrong Wednesday player, remember the home game against Blackburn and their brought a sub on and the game changed completely, think his name was Joao , and he was on loan from Wednesday,
Whatever happened to him, looked to have pace and was a big physical presence.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 17, 2017, 05:29:33 PM
We cant control what happens,piontless getting the hump,Just chilland have anther beer.
Itll be alright nobody is dying plus its the way of football.
Just chill out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 17, 2017, 05:36:39 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 17, 2017, 05:29:33 PM
We cant control what happens,piontless getting the hump,Just chilland have anther beer.
Itll be alright nobody is dying plus its the way of football.
Just chill out.

Well if we all chilled out and sat here smoking a mushroom and sniffing talcum powder. Oh yes I am up with the Sixties youth. It would all be very dull and MBs like FOF wouldn't exist. Best always to panic and convince yourself that everything is awful. it usually is so why pretend otherwise.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Sorry for the late update, work got in the way.

Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.

Just relaying info I've been given from the other side of the channel, not saying that the  deal will  or won't happen just updates my you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 17, 2017, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Sorry for the late update, work got in the way.

Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.

Just relaying info I've been given from the other side of the channel, not saying that the  deal will  or won't happen just updates my you

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:55:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 17, 2017, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Sorry for the late update, work got in the way.

Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.

Just relaying info I've been given from the other side of the channel, not saying that the  deal will  or won't happen just updates my you

If this goes through WW, I shall recommend you receive a percentage of the commission. 💸💵💴💶💷💰
The way I feel right now if it goes through I'll be amazed

I can't fault FFC but never known any deal to take this long
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:56:25 PM
Breaking news Newcastle agree 12m deal to sign jacob Murphy from Brighton, maybe one of their targets
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:59:19 PM
I meant Norwich not Brighton
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 17, 2017, 06:12:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:56:25 PM
Breaking news Newcastle agree 12m deal to sign jacob Murphy from Brighton, maybe one of their targets

That is a pretty high fee for him I think, and a big step up. Looked pretty good whenever I saw him last season, but this could be this season's Jordon Ibe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 17, 2017, 06:13:21 PM
The piont of signing a player is he wants to b here.if he cant b sure dont bother signing him as you end up with martin of derby,to the team sweat FA.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 17, 2017, 06:34:29 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 17, 2017, 06:13:21 PM
The piont of signing a player is he wants to b here.if he cant b sure dont bother signing him as you end up with martin of derby,to the team sweat FA.

The differences would be Rolan wouldn't have a parent club to go back to if we were to sign him permanently. Is it ideal that the move's gone on for absolutely ages? No. However, if it does happen we've got one of the best Strikers in the Championship, and if it doesn't according to Westcliff we've progressed with other Striker targets while Rolan's been stalled.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 17, 2017, 06:37:07 PM
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BREAKING NEWS: Joe Hart has passed his West Ham medical ahead of proposed loan move from Manchester City, according to Sky sources.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 17, 2017, 06:52:33 PM
Agree with Chesh, if he is waiting on Newcastle then he doesn't really want to be here - so long pal
We have other options so let's stop fannying about and go get those!
The wally will end up losing out if Newc pull out due to better purchases.
Newc are only showing an interest because they are attempting to delay us getting him, due to still crying over Tom Cairney!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.

while I agree I can see why he would hesitate, world cup year, possibly a big move, he wants to make the best choice he can.

but we have issued an ultimatum apparently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 17, 2017, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.

while I agree I can see why he would hesitate, world cup year, possibly a big move, he wants to make the best choice he can.

but we have issued an ultimatum apparently


Spoke to a big Newcastle fan today & he said hes heard absolutely nothing up there about their interest in Rolan, thats not to say they're not but with all due respect to Rolan wouldnt they be setting their sights a little higher?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 17, 2017, 07:13:46 PM
anyone know where the €10m figure came from and how it changed to half price a week later? Sounds an obscene figure to pay for a player with one year contract left
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 07:16:28 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 17, 2017, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.

while I agree I can see why he would hesitate, world cup year, possibly a big move, he wants to make the best choice he can.

but we have issued an ultimatum apparently


Spoke to a big Newcastle fan today & he said hes heard absolutely nothing up there about their interest in Rolan, thats not to say they're not but with all due respect to Rolan wouldnt they be setting their sights a little higher?
Rolan almost moved for 20 million euros last summer, 9 in 19 starts last season, so he is attractive to a lot of clubs particularly those like us or those promoted.

Having said that he isn't the first choice he is 2nd or 3rd but they have told Bordeaux they will match out offer if the cant further other targets. I can guarantee you they are interested and have spoken to Bordeaux twice in the last 7 days to keep them upto date.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 17, 2017, 07:25:26 PM
Can understand the player as ive said buying a quality striker is hard and we have no forbidden right to sign him.get real.championship,premier league (hate to say it only one winner)
If the case move on fulham
Far more importan resign kalas play kebano or woodrow through the middle if we cant get a striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 07:26:36 PM
sadly I don't think Kebano and Woodrow playing upfront will be noeugh to get us up. Although I would really love it if Woodrow stepped up to the plate
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 17, 2017, 07:29:19 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 17, 2017, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.

while I agree I can see why he would hesitate, world cup year, possibly a big move, he wants to make the best choice he can.

but we have issued an ultimatum apparently


Spoke to a big Newcastle fan today & he said hes heard absolutely nothing up there about their interest in Rolan, thats not to say they're not but with all due respect to Rolan wouldnt they be setting their sights a little higher?
Saw it on one of their message boards, seemed to think it funny that they were "competing with Fulham"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on July 17, 2017, 07:30:33 PM
This Rolan deal is probably our 'soap story' of the summer. Will he, Won't he.
Nevertheless thank you west cliff white as it's enjoyable to keep up to date with how things are going.
Do you know much about how the poundje deal is progressing, or anything else for that matter (young German keanu staude)?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 07:37:54 PM
Quote from: Rambler on July 17, 2017, 07:30:33 PM
This Rolan deal is probably our 'soap story' of the summer. Will he, Won't he.
Nevertheless thank you west cliff white as it's enjoyable to keep up to date with how things are going.
Do you know much about how the poundje deal is progressing, or anything else for that matter (young German keanu staude)?
Thanks, I only pass on info I hear and don't say if It will happen etc. I used to live in Belgium and a friend worked in the media and I used to help out at weekends and evening games, good way to get to see games, hence how I get my info.

Re Rolan I think it will be resolved this week one way or the other.

Poundje is a bit behind the Rolan deal, however he has been injured and I believe there are some concerns about his fitness at present, although it doesn't appear o be anything to serious

I know nothing about the German lad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 17, 2017, 07:39:10 PM
I'm sure he has spoken to his international manager and asked if tearing up the championship would be enough to get picked. You have to believe that scoring for fun at our level (absolutely no guarantee that will happen obviously) is more likely to get a somewhat experienced international more quodos than sitting on the bench for a PL club. All I know of this player is from talkSPORT's south/Central American expert Tim vickery I believe. I posted a while ago what he said. He did say it would be a coup if we could get him. He was keen on the rawhide theme "Rolan, Rolan, Rolan, keep those wagons Rolan..." whilst on a lesser note saying he could play across the front line. Most players back themselves and he probably believes he would make a starting spot a Newcastle his own. Good on him for having that confidence. Just sign for us and be the leagues top scorer. Cheers. Problem solved.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 17, 2017, 07:45:12 PM
On from my previous post this could mean he is not going to be our main striker. If we got him and another quality striker do we even need defenders? I actually think he would be our main striker but think with a fluid front three of Rolan, aluko, ayite, neeskins and sess we would be in a strong position. I think we need a Matt smith however just to give us that something else and when closing a game out a big strong player who is good at set peices either end of the pitch is important.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 17, 2017, 07:45:49 PM
Mr. Westcliff White,

With the supposed medical clearance for Hart at West Ham, the rumors surrounding Adrian moving would seem to be more plausible. I don't read every post in this thread. So, I might have missed it if you addressed any possible Adrian to Fulham loan possibilities.

Have you heard anything along those lines? Mutual interest? Or beyond?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 07:47:45 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 17, 2017, 07:45:49 PM
Mr. Westcliff White,

With the supposed medical clearance for Hart at West Ham, the rumors surrounding Adrian moving would seem to be more plausible. I don't read every post in this thread. So, I might have missed it if you addressed any possible Adrian to Fulham loan possibilities.

Have you heard anything along those lines? Mutual interest? Or beyond?
I have not addressed that move at all, if he was available it would be a good deal for us but I have no info on that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 17, 2017, 07:47:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 07:16:28 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 17, 2017, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.

while I agree I can see why he would hesitate, world cup year, possibly a big move, he wants to make the best choice he can.

but we have issued an ultimatum apparently


Spoke to a big Newcastle fan today & he said hes heard absolutely nothing up there about their interest in Rolan, thats not to say they're not but with all due respect to Rolan wouldnt they be setting their sights a little higher?
Rolan almost moved for 20 million euros last summer, 9 in 19 starts last season, so he is attractive to a lot of clubs particularly those like us or those promoted.

Having said that he isn't the first choice he is 2nd or 3rd but they have told Bordeaux they will match out offer if the cant further other targets. I can guarantee you they are interested and have spoken to Bordeaux twice in the last 7 days to keep them upto date.

So basically if Newcastle find someone we will get him, if not, they'll sign him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 17, 2017, 07:55:33 PM
Sky suggesting that PSG looking to pay Neymar's release clause...£195million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 08:01:16 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 17, 2017, 07:47:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 07:16:28 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 17, 2017, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.

while I agree I can see why he would hesitate, world cup year, possibly a big move, he wants to make the best choice he can.

but we have issued an ultimatum apparently


Spoke to a big Newcastle fan today & he said hes heard absolutely nothing up there about their interest in Rolan, thats not to say they're not but with all due respect to Rolan wouldnt they be setting their sights a little higher?
Rolan almost moved for 20 million euros last summer, 9 in 19 starts last season, so he is attractive to a lot of clubs particularly those like us or those promoted.

Having said that he isn't the first choice he is 2nd or 3rd but they have told Bordeaux they will match out offer if the cant further other targets. I can guarantee you they are interested and have spoken to Bordeaux twice in the last 7 days to keep them upto date.

So basically if Newcastle find someone we will get him, if not, they'll sign him
Newcastle agreed a deal for a winger / forward today for 12 million, Bordeaux also signed a winger / striker today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 17, 2017, 08:10:18 PM
Anyone want a wager he dont sign,were being toyed with.Bring back Smudger...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on July 17, 2017, 08:14:34 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 17, 2017, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 17, 2017, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
Rolan is 90% done, however he has returned to training as the deal is not yet complete, personally I think that's the professional thing to do from all sides as he stays fit. The is an issue and that's the 10%, that issue is Newcastle. They have informed Bordeaux they will match our offer if their other targets are not forthcoming, Rolan is hesitating due to this. We have given both club and player and ultimatum and continue to further our other targets.
If this information is true (regarding his continued hesitation), then I think it is time for Fulham to tell him to do one.

He's got the chance to lead the line for a Championship contender, and hopefully take them up, or be 5th choice to warm the bench for a perennial under achiever in the Premier League.

Surely he can see that Newcastle will only pay the fee if they are desperate, whereas we really want him to join our club.

If he'd rather be someone's 'last throw of the dice' then he can't have a very high opinion of himself, and I'd be vary wary of that sort of character coming into the club.

Of course, there may be other more palatable reasons for the delay, in which case I hope we get it over the line.

while I agree I can see why he would hesitate, world cup year, possibly a big move, he wants to make the best choice he can.

but we have issued an ultimatum apparently


Spoke to a big Newcastle fan today & he said hes heard absolutely nothing up there about their interest in Rolan, thats not to say they're not but with all due respect to Rolan wouldnt they be setting their sights a little higher?

My Newcastle supporting m8 at work says they (the club/Mike Ashley) are extremely chinsy. They are bothered that more significant signings aren't expected on the Horizon. And of course they always seem to buy French players as we all know, so it would make sense. Except he's Uruguayan, but you get the point.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 17, 2017, 08:32:49 PM
http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=23818

Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs Scout Fulham's Nigerian Talent, Others At U19

Scouts from top European teams were among the spectators at the recently concluded 2017 European U19 Championship in Georgia.

Mysports.ge says the teenagers that were in action during the tournament were watched by representatives of Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Everton.

Sporting Lisbon, Benfica, Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain and other unnamed European teams also monitored the talents on display at the thirteen-day competition.

London-born Nigerian wonderkid Tayo Edun was one of the most important players for the England U19s squad in Georgia, with the Fulham midfielder starting every single game contested by the new European champions.

The versatile 19-year-old can be deployed as a defensive midfielder, left wing-back or wide midfielder.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 17, 2017, 08:43:50 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 17, 2017, 07:39:10 PM
I'm sure he has spoken to his international manager and asked if tearing up the championship would be enough to get picked. You have to believe that scoring for fun at our level (absolutely no guarantee that will happen obviously) is more likely to get a somewhat experienced international more quodos than sitting on the bench for a PL club. All I know of this player is from talkSPORT's south/Central American expert Tim vickery I believe. I posted a while ago what he said. He did say it would be a coup if we could get him. He was keen on the rawhide theme "Rolan, Rolan, Rolan, keep those wagons Rolan..." whilst on a lesser note saying he could play across the front line. Most players back themselves and he probably believes he would make a starting spot a Newcastle his own. Good on him for having that confidence. Just sign for us and be the leagues top scorer. Cheers. Problem solved.
To be honest, in terms of his international chances he'll be probably behind Suarez, Cavani, Hernandez and Stuani in the pecking order.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 17, 2017, 08:53:51 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/17/reading-eye-move-for-fulhams-aluko/?utm_medium=share%20service&utm_campaign=social%20media&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=HITCdeadlineday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcjazzle on July 17, 2017, 09:08:21 PM
HITC absolute bullshite source though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:17:21 PM
Rolan not in squad to face Sociedad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 17, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
We need to move on from Rolan, unless he's a guaranteed 20 goals he isn't worth this much hassle, hoping we are using it as a smokescreen to allow us to look at other targets without peaking the interest of rivals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 17, 2017, 09:22:06 PM
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 17, 2017, 09:27:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:17:21 PM
Rolan not in squad to face Sociedad

It's been clear he's going for a while, and Bordeaux fans seem to be happy he's going- it's just a matter of who he's going to.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 17, 2017, 09:28:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:17:21 PM
Rolan not in squad to face Sociedad

Think he's definitely leaving but it may not be to join us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 17, 2017, 09:27:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:17:21 PM
Rolan not in squad to face Sociedad

It's been clear he's going for a while, and Bordeaux fans seem to be happy he's going- it's just a matter of who he's going to.
I agree, only one offer accepted as of right now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 17, 2017, 09:29:38 PM
Poundjé's not in the squad either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:30:04 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 17, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
We need to move on from Rolan, unless he's a guaranteed 20 goals he isn't worth this much hassle, hoping we are using it as a smokescreen to allow us to look at other targets without peaking the interest of rivals.
we have given a deadline, but we ownt move on till that deadline passes, he is out prime striker choice at this moment. Although we have other irons in fires
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 17, 2017, 09:30:49 PM
Fifteen million? That's a wonder deal for Forest already having him replaced with Cummings Clough and  Brereton
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 17, 2017, 09:32:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:30:04 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 17, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
We need to move on from Rolan, unless he's a guaranteed 20 goals he isn't worth this much hassle, hoping we are using it as a smokescreen to allow us to look at other targets without peaking the interest of rivals.
we have given a deadline, but we ownt move on till that deadline passes, he is out prime striker choice at this moment. Although we have other irons in fires

How does every movement of Rolan get leaked but nothing about the other fired irons? Just curious
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:36:03 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 17, 2017, 09:32:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 09:30:04 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 17, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
We need to move on from Rolan, unless he's a guaranteed 20 goals he isn't worth this much hassle, hoping we are using it as a smokescreen to allow us to look at other targets without peaking the interest of rivals.
we have given a deadline, but we ownt move on till that deadline passes, he is out prime striker choice at this moment. Although we have other irons in fires

How does every movement of Rolan get leaked but nothing about the other fired irons? Just curious
I can only go from my own source which covers France, Belgium and Holland, we have told Bordeaux we move on other targets and that's what I pass on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:10:41 PM
No centre forward and no centre half and 3 weeks to go to the start of the season. Given the experience of previous windows we do seem incompetent in these particular transfer dealings
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:27:48 PM
Quote from: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:10:41 PM
No centre forward and no centre half and 3 weeks to go to the start of the season. Given the experience of previous windows we do seem incompetent in these particular transfer dealings
On the Rolan deal, from what I have been told, we gave been proactive, pushing the deal, set a deadline to which the was initially a response and now set a final one since the second visit. We gave impressed not source no end and have not been bullied.

For me that's all good
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 17, 2017, 10:38:12 PM
 Rumour/ report - Daniel Clemente. 19 year old goal keeper from Braga has signed for Fulham

Reading eye Aluko rumour
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:56:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:27:48 PM
Quote from: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:10:41 PM
No centre forward and no centre half and 3 weeks to go to the start of the season. Given the experience of previous windows we do seem incompetent in these particular transfer dealings
On the Rolan deal, from what I have been told, we gave been proactive, pushing the deal, set a deadline to which the was initially a response and now set a final one since the second visit. We gave impressed not source no end and have not been bullied.

For me that's all good
Understand but it seems every time we have long drawn out negotiations for these positions whilst other clubs are able to land the players they want swiftlynd decisively. We have known we need these positions filled since this time last season and still we are unable to secure the players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 17, 2017, 11:03:38 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 17, 2017, 10:38:12 PM
Rumour/ report - Daniel Clemente. 19 year old goal keeper from Braga has signed for Fulham

Must have impressed during the friendly the other day.

Seems a bit redundant when we have Rodak though, but maybe he'll go out on loan all of next season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 17, 2017, 11:19:59 PM
2012/13:    3 out of 6
2013/14:   4 out of 8
2014/15:   6 out of 13
2015/16:   5 out of 9
2016:17:   5 out of 14 (as of Wednesday it'll be 7 out of 14)
2017/18:   3 (assuming Djalo was signed for the first team )

The above is as a comparison of how many players we signed for the first team compared to the total brought in.... as of July 17th . Can't be used as a direct comparison in my eyes as different amount are needed each year, and some haven't been the right buy or at the right time. For fairness and ridiculousness I excluded the pointless signings listed such as Dawber, Soler, signed for the youth team.

I'm also guessing the late surge last year was using the Ross money as his transfer went through at the start of August

What I guess I'm showing is while it's not ideal to not have the players in, history suggests we do around half our business by now. If we get 3/4 more players in by September, we will attain to the average. Last year we had to deal with a lot of new players late in the day as well as getting a new system to suit, whereas I'm thinking this year we have the system and need the players to slot into it, making identification harder but assimilation into the team easier? Just a thought
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on July 17, 2017, 11:55:15 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 17, 2017, 11:19:59 PM
Last year we had to deal with a lot of new players late in the day as well as getting a new system to suit, whereas I'm thinking this year we have the system and need the players to slot into it, making identification harder but assimilation into the team easier? Just a thought
Even if it not entirely reassuring (even to you I suspect!) that is very well put. The preceding research is also great. Thanks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 18, 2017, 05:50:47 AM
Quote from: Tabby on July 17, 2017, 11:03:38 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 17, 2017, 10:38:12 PM
Rumour/ report - Daniel Clemente. 19 year old goal keeper from Braga has signed for Fulham

Must have impressed during the friendly the other day.

Seems a bit redundant when we have Rodak though, but maybe he'll go out on loan all of next season.

Clemente is 6'2" and a half, not particularly big for a Goalkeeper these days, but at 19, he may still have some growing to do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:26:54 AM
Quote from: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:56:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:27:48 PM
Quote from: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:10:41 PM
No centre forward and no centre half and 3 weeks to go to the start of the season. Given the experience of previous windows we do seem incompetent in these particular transfer dealings
On the Rolan deal, from what I have been told, we gave been proactive, pushing the deal, set a deadline to which the was initially a response and now set a final one since the second visit. We gave impressed not source no end and have not been bullied.

For me that's all good
Understand but it seems every time we have long drawn out negotiations for these positions whilst other clubs are able to land the players they want swiftlynd decisively. We have known we need these positions filled since this time last season and still we are unable to secure the players
Perhaps it isnt our side and the team we are buying from. Bordeaux hgave known Rolan will be leaving fdor over 6 months but have done nothing to rteplace him until yesterday. We on the other hand contacted Bordeaux in week on of the open market, some deals take times usuallt hose for the better players.

For me it seems some just want to criticise the club, I am sure they know what we need and want to get the best players possible. It is howerver very frustrating for us fans.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:27:45 AM
Quote from: Tabby on July 17, 2017, 11:03:38 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 17, 2017, 10:38:12 PM
Rumour/ report - Daniel Clemente. 19 year old goal keeper from Braga has signed for Fulham

Must have impressed during the friendly the other day.

Seems a bit redundant when we have Rodak though, but maybe he'll go out on loan all of next season.
We have lost Joronen though so maybe makes sense, and to be honest in what I hjave seen on the hilights so far from the pre season games Rodak doesnt feel me with confidence
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 18, 2017, 07:38:24 AM
Cant see betts and button both being sold.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 07:39:03 AM
We've signed 16 yo Singapore lad Ben Davies.
Welcome to Fulham Ben,apparently top prospect.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 18, 2017, 07:50:56 AM
Welcome indeed ben to fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 18, 2017, 07:54:51 AM
Looking forward to watching Ben play.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: beijing ben on July 18, 2017, 08:13:36 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 07:39:03 AM
We've signed 16 yo Singapore lad Ben Davies.
Welcome to Fulham Ben,apparently top prospect.
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We need a report from the Singapore Fulham supporters club..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on July 18, 2017, 08:21:16 AM
ESPN report Ben Davies has applied to defer his National Service.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on July 18, 2017, 08:25:48 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 18, 2017, 05:50:47 AM
Quote from: Tabby on July 17, 2017, 11:03:38 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 17, 2017, 10:38:12 PM
Rumour/ report - Daniel Clemente. 19 year old goal keeper from Braga has signed for Fulham

Must have impressed during the friendly the other day.

Seems a bit redundant when we have Rodak though, but maybe he'll go out on loan all of next season.

Clemente is 6'2" and a half, not particularly big for a Goalkeeper these days, but at 19, he may still have some growing to do.
That's what I told myself at 19 too... Shame I never made it to 6'2"!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 18, 2017, 10:07:22 AM
Quote from: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:56:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 17, 2017, 10:27:48 PM
Quote from: SG on July 17, 2017, 10:10:41 PM
No centre forward and no centre half and 3 weeks to go to the start of the season. Given the experience of previous windows we do seem incompetent in these particular transfer dealings
On the Rolan deal, from what I have been told, we gave been proactive, pushing the deal, set a deadline to which the was initially a response and now set a final one since the second visit. We gave impressed not source no end and have not been bullied.

For me that's all good
Understand but it seems every time we have long drawn out negotiations for these positions whilst other clubs are able to land the players they want swiftlynd decisively. We have known we need these positions filled since this time last season and still we are unable to secure the players
we've needed a striker since last summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 18, 2017, 10:21:33 AM
Rolan not signing. Deal is dead he just didn't fancy the championship. Think we're in trouble for next season. Could even finish bottom half.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 18, 2017, 10:24:24 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 18, 2017, 10:21:33 AM
Rolan not signing. Deal is dead he just didn't fancy the championship. Think we're in trouble for next season. Could even finish bottom half.
Source?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 18, 2017, 10:21:33 AM
Rolan not signing. Deal is dead he just didn't fancy the championship. Think we're in trouble for next season. Could even finish bottom half.

Westcliff White does this stack up with your source?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 18, 2017, 10:28:55 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 18, 2017, 10:21:33 AM
Rolan not signing. Deal is dead he just didn't fancy the championship. Think we're in trouble for next season. Could even finish bottom half.

i call "bs"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 10:34:03 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 18, 2017, 10:21:33 AM
Rolan not signing. Deal is dead he just didn't fancy the championship. Think we're in trouble for next season. Could even finish bottom half.

Westcliff White does this stack up with your source?
Nope not at all.

I had a quick update this morning, basically we have given a deadline for the deal to move forward and are sticking to it. Player isnt adverse to coming to the championship but would prefer to play in the top division of which ever country he plays in. He sees recognises that we are a team that could give that too him next season, however with it being a world cup season he is (uunderstandbaly) wanting to make sure it is right for him and his family.

More info from past is - Newcastle have registered an interest and wish to make a bid if their targets are not forthcoming (remember they agreed a deal for murphy yesterday for 12 million, Bordeaux also signed a forward yesterday similar stuyle to rolan), then they would firm that interest up by matching our offer. This adds to hthe indecision from Rolan, he has to decide does he say no and hope they come in for him, Bordeaux will be selling this year unless both parties have a change of heart as his deal runs out at the end of this coming season

I will be getting a better update later today, but as I say I pass on the info I get. For me this deal is 50/50 I say that as it ihas taken longer then normal and from both sides they have to move on at some point. We have furthered other offers and talks with othe rplayers so still moving ahead.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 10:35:03 AM
We will not finish in the bottom half purely because Rolan hasn't joined. Last season the team against Newcastle included Madl, Tunnicliffe and Smith none of whom started more than 25% of the remaining matches that season. Johansen I don't think had joined yet and was worth the wait.

Whilst in an ideal world we would be sorted in the next 18 days, in this market it's unrealistic. The guys behind the scenes last summer are the same this and the format in regards to signings is the same. The Rolan deal if it comes off is great, if not we will end up with someone like Enrich who we would have been happy with last season.

If the situation is the same in a month then we can panic :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HamsterWheel on July 18, 2017, 10:37:37 AM
At this point last year we'd not yet signed Malone, Johansen or McDonald. Or Chris Martin.
So just a bit early to get too grumpy about lack of signings? Especially when we've already "signed" Cairney, Sessegnon, Piazon, Marcelo and Cisse.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:38:35 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 10:35:03 AM
We will not finish in the bottom half purely because Rolan hasn't joined. Last season the team against Newcastle included Madl, Tunnicliffe and Smith none of whom started more than 25% of the remaining matches that season. Johansen I don't think had joined yet and was worth the wait.

Whilst in an ideal world we would be sorted in the next 18 days, in this market it's unrealistic. The guys behind the scenes last summer are the same this and the format in regards to signings is the same. The Rolan deal if it comes off is great, if not we will end up with someone like Enrich who we would have been happy with last season.

If the situation is the same in a month then we can panic :)


For me, we need both Rolan and Enrich, or two strikers of similar quality. One wasn't enough last year, won't be this year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 18, 2017, 10:42:28 AM
Think you end up frustrated more by reading this thread,i know it winds me up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 10:44:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:38:35 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 10:35:03 AM
We will not finish in the bottom half purely because Rolan hasn't joined. Last season the team against Newcastle included Madl, Tunnicliffe and Smith none of whom started more than 25% of the remaining matches that season. Johansen I don't think had joined yet and was worth the wait.

Whilst in an ideal world we would be sorted in the next 18 days, in this market it's unrealistic. The guys behind the scenes last summer are the same this and the format in regards to signings is the same. The Rolan deal if it comes off is great, if not we will end up with someone like Enrich who we would have been happy with last season.

If the situation is the same in a month then we can panic :)


For me, we need both Rolan and Enrich, or two strikers of similar quality. One wasn't enough last year, won't be this year.

Totally agree - if we can afford both then that would be the ideal. I can realistically see Rolan or Enrich (or similar) plus an up and coming loan striker in the Isaiah Brown template. Those two + Woodrow + the rotating Kebano, Ayite, Aluko is actually pretty strong.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:52:22 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 10:45:37 AM
I agree we're not going to finish in the bottom half just because Rolan doesn't sign, don't be silly, but I still think it highly highly desirable and more importantly, possible, that we sign a good forward before the start of the season (ideally a good week before) not at the end of August. We have to recognise the importance of those 5 games and be prepared to pay a premium to expedite a deal.

Can't see us signing two big name strikers (e.g. Both rolan and enrich) however, not in a million years

Why should the price of a striker be higher in July than late August? Wouldn't selling clubs know we have nowhere to turn in late August and be able to squeeze more out of the buyer?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 18, 2017, 10:53:47 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:52:22 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 10:45:37 AM
I agree we're not going to finish in the bottom half just because Rolan doesn't sign, don't be silly, but I still think it highly highly desirable and more importantly, possible, that we sign a good forward before the start of the season (ideally a good week before) not at the end of August. We have to recognise the importance of those 5 games and be prepared to pay a premium to expedite a deal.

Can't see us signing two big name strikers (e.g. Both rolan and enrich) however, not in a million years

Why should the price of a striker be higher in July than late August? Wouldn't selling clubs know we have nowhere to turn in late August and be able to squeeze more out of the buyer?
Depends on the player. If the club. want to offload him, likely to get a better deal later on. If the club would prefer to keep him, the price would go up later on.
Title: Britt Assombalonga
Post by: Balham Boy on July 18, 2017, 11:02:27 AM
I do hope Assombalonga wasn't one of SJ's targets overruled by the stats guys.

£14m is expensive but, he's only 24 and a proven Championship goal scorer with 14 goals in an average Forest team last year.
Title: Re: Britt Assombalonga
Post by: Mitch on July 18, 2017, 11:04:05 AM
Big risk with his injury record at a young age. Worth a punt of Boro's parachute money, but not for a club with tighter FFP restrictions.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:34:47 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 11:32:02 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:52:22 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 10:45:37 AM
I agree we're not going to finish in the bottom half just because Rolan doesn't sign, don't be silly, but I still think it highly highly desirable and more importantly, possible, that we sign a good forward before the start of the season (ideally a good week before) not at the end of August. We have to recognise the importance of those 5 games and be prepared to pay a premium to expedite a deal.

Can't see us signing two big name strikers (e.g. Both rolan and enrich) however, not in a million years

Why should the price of a striker be higher in July than late August? Wouldn't selling clubs know we have nowhere to turn in late August and be able to squeeze more out of the buyer?

If that's true then all the more reason to do the deal in July. In reality I think the desperation cuts both ways and both buyers and sellers, and players/agents, are more flexible in the late stages of the window hence more deals are done at that stage. Take rolan for example, keeping us waiting at the moment because he wants to see if Newcastle come in for him, what would happen if we just said here's an extra £10k on your salary? He'd probably just sign now.
I thnk also Bordeaux are hoping for more money from the deal, they almost got 17 million euros last summer but now stand to make 6 million euros, they would like more (even though he has just a year on his contract) and hope Newcastle would offer that, are they willing to lose the cash we offer though? big question that.

Apparently Rolans head is all over the place and just wants it sorted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
What's the saying? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

There's a contract offer on the table and an accepted bid. The other interest is 'we'll go for you if we can't find better'. That's essentially his stance with us. If that's messed with his head then have a think about what you're putting the club through and sign the bloody deal.

A club that has put everything into pursuing you or a club that feels they'll have to settle for you. Which will treat you better, I wonder.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:41:46 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:34:47 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 11:32:02 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:52:22 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 10:45:37 AM
I agree we're not going to finish in the bottom half just because Rolan doesn't sign, don't be silly, but I still think it highly highly desirable and more importantly, possible, that we sign a good forward before the start of the season (ideally a good week before) not at the end of August. We have to recognise the importance of those 5 games and be prepared to pay a premium to expedite a deal.

Can't see us signing two big name strikers (e.g. Both rolan and enrich) however, not in a million years

Why should the price of a striker be higher in July than late August? Wouldn't selling clubs know we have nowhere to turn in late August and be able to squeeze more out of the buyer?

If that's true then all the more reason to do the deal in July. In reality I think the desperation cuts both ways and both buyers and sellers, and players/agents, are more flexible in the late stages of the window hence more deals are done at that stage. Take rolan for example, keeping us waiting at the moment because he wants to see if Newcastle come in for him, what would happen if we just said here's an extra £10k on your salary? He'd probably just sign now.
I thnk also Bordeaux are hoping for more money from the deal, they almost got 17 million euros last summer but now stand to make 6 million euros, they would like more (even though he has just a year on his contract) and hope Newcastle would offer that, are they willing to lose the cash we offer though? big question that.

Apparently Rolans head is all over the place and just wants it sorted

Any idea on what salary we have offered? Any chance we can't just add 5k a week to it and close it off? Working in recruitment myself I know that often in a counter offer situation\ standoff like this sometimes one party needs to throw money in in order to push the deal through. Perhaps this will be enough.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:42:56 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:41:46 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:34:47 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 11:32:02 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 18, 2017, 10:52:22 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 10:45:37 AM
I agree we're not going to finish in the bottom half just because Rolan doesn't sign, don't be silly, but I still think it highly highly desirable and more importantly, possible, that we sign a good forward before the start of the season (ideally a good week before) not at the end of August. We have to recognise the importance of those 5 games and be prepared to pay a premium to expedite a deal.

Can't see us signing two big name strikers (e.g. Both rolan and enrich) however, not in a million years

Why should the price of a striker be higher in July than late August? Wouldn't selling clubs know we have nowhere to turn in late August and be able to squeeze more out of the buyer?

If that's true then all the more reason to do the deal in July. In reality I think the desperation cuts both ways and both buyers and sellers, and players/agents, are more flexible in the late stages of the window hence more deals are done at that stage. Take rolan for example, keeping us waiting at the moment because he wants to see if Newcastle come in for him, what would happen if we just said here's an extra £10k on your salary? He'd probably just sign now.
I thnk also Bordeaux are hoping for more money from the deal, they almost got 17 million euros last summer but now stand to make 6 million euros, they would like more (even though he has just a year on his contract) and hope Newcastle would offer that, are they willing to lose the cash we offer though? big question that.

Apparently Rolans head is all over the place and just wants it sorted

Any idea on what salary we have offered? Any chance we can't just add 5k a week to it and close it off? Working in recruitment myself I know that often in a counter offer situation\ standoff like this sometimes one party needs to throw money in in order to push the deal through. Perhaps this will be enough.
i have no idea about the finances
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
What's the saying? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

There's a contract offer on the table and an accepted bid. The other interest is 'we'll go for you if we can't find better'. That's essentially his stance with us. If that's messed with his head then have a think about what you're putting the club through and sign the bloody deal.

A club that has put everything into pursuing you or a club that feels they'll have to settle for you. Which will treat you better, I wonder.
It isnt just his stance with us, its the selling club as well, if they dont wish to conclude it wont matter either way
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:44:48 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
What's the saying? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

There's a contract offer on the table and an accepted bid. The other interest is 'we'll go for you if we can't find better'. That's essentially his stance with us. If that's messed with his head then have a think about what you're putting the club through and sign the bloody deal.

A club that has put everything into pursuing you or a club that feels they'll have to settle for you. Which will treat you better, I wonder.
It isnt just his stance with us, its the selling club as well, if they dont wish to conclude it wont matter either way
But from your info Newcastle have agreed to match the offer not beat it. So not sure what's in it for them if he goes to Newcastle instead. Maybe I misunderstood.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 18, 2017, 11:44:48 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
What's the saying? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

There's a contract offer on the table and an accepted bid. The other interest is 'we'll go for you if we can't find better'. That's essentially his stance with us. If that's messed with his head then have a think about what you're putting the club through and sign the bloody deal.

A club that has put everything into pursuing you or a club that feels they'll have to settle for you. Which will treat you better, I wonder.
It isnt just his stance with us, its the selling club as well, if they dont wish to conclude it wont matter either way

I thought Bordeux were happy and it was solely down to teh player at this stage?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:52:38 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 18, 2017, 11:44:48 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
What's the saying? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

There's a contract offer on the table and an accepted bid. The other interest is 'we'll go for you if we can't find better'. That's essentially his stance with us. If that's messed with his head then have a think about what you're putting the club through and sign the bloody deal.

A club that has put everything into pursuing you or a club that feels they'll have to settle for you. Which will treat you better, I wonder.
It isnt just his stance with us, its the selling club as well, if they dont wish to conclude it wont matter either way

I thought Bordeux were happy and it was solely down to teh player at this stage?
Bordeaux are happy  with the offer yes, but they would like more (all clubs would), so they maybe prepared to wait for newcastle, but how long are they prepared to wait? are they willing to lose our bid and then potentially be left with a reducing asset.

Rolan is happy as well, but in his defence he wants to play in a countries top division so he can enhance his world cup prospects, that I can understand to a degree. Although playing for us is going to get him attention anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:54:57 AM
Hearing that Rolan has agreed to join but now Bordeaux are messing us around. How does that work then? If the deal is agreed  then surely it's done? Unless he is simply delaying the signing off of the deal for a few hours to see what comes of it...?

Come on Fulham, get Rolan in by lunchtime, Kalas by afternoon tea and a cheeky loan deal for Adrian by dinner and I can be in the pub by the evening toasting a good day's work.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:57:34 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:44:48 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
What's the saying? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

There's a contract offer on the table and an accepted bid. The other interest is 'we'll go for you if we can't find better'. That's essentially his stance with us. If that's messed with his head then have a think about what you're putting the club through and sign the bloody deal.

A club that has put everything into pursuing you or a club that feels they'll have to settle for you. Which will treat you better, I wonder.
It isnt just his stance with us, its the selling club as well, if they dont wish to conclude it wont matter either way
But from your info Newcastle have agreed to match the offer not beat it. So not sure what's in it for them if he goes to Newcastle instead. Maybe I misunderstood.
Ok then I phrased it badly they have agreed to at least nmatch the offer, they are willing to pay a little premium if they can hold off until they know about their targets.

Its a small amount in reality but heyho
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:58:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:54:57 AM
Hearing that Rolan has agreed to join but now Bordeaux are messing us around. How does that work then? If the deal is agreed  then surely it's done? Unless he is simply delaying the signing off of the deal for a few hours to see what comes of it...?

Come on Fulham, get Rolan in by lunchtime, Kalas by afternoon tea and a cheeky loan deal for Adrian by dinner and I can be in the pub by the evening toasting a good day's work.
Thats not true , while our terms are agreeable he hasnt accepted them. He probably will, but if the selling club want to hold off for a bit the is nothing we can do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 18, 2017, 12:02:30 PM
Typical of the French,trying to play both sides at once.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
When is the kit launch meant to be? Arent the team going away again tomorrow?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 12:07:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:58:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:54:57 AM
Hearing that Rolan has agreed to join but now Bordeaux are messing us around. How does that work then? If the deal is agreed  then surely it's done? Unless he is simply delaying the signing off of the deal for a few hours to see what comes of it...?

Come on Fulham, get Rolan in by lunchtime, Kalas by afternoon tea and a cheeky loan deal for Adrian by dinner and I can be in the pub by the evening toasting a good day's work.
Thats not true , while our terms are agreeable he hasnt accepted them. He probably will, but if the selling club want to hold off for a bit the is nothing we can do.

I'm simply repeating twitter rubbish... a retweet if you will.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 18, 2017, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
When is the kit launch meant to be? Arent the team going away again tomorrow?

Fairly certain the squad is in Austria already? Saw Tom Cairney's instagram story earlier.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:10:30 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 18, 2017, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
When is the kit launch meant to be? Arent the team going away again tomorrow?

Fairly certain the squad is in Austria already? Saw Tom Cairney's instagram story earlier.
i thought they were leaving today sometime
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:16:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:10:30 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 18, 2017, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
When is the kit launch meant to be? Arent the team going away again tomorrow?

Fairly certain the squad is in Austria already? Saw Tom Cairney's instagram story earlier.
i thought they were leaving today sometime
infact FFC twitter feed confirms their arrival in Graz
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on July 18, 2017, 12:20:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:10:30 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 18, 2017, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
When is the kit launch meant to be? Arent the team going away again tomorrow?

Fairly certain the squad is in Austria already? Saw Tom Cairney's instagram story earlier.
i thought they were leaving today sometime
According to Fulham FC Instagram account are the lads now in Graz.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 18, 2017, 12:20:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:16:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:10:30 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 18, 2017, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
When is the kit launch meant to be? Arent the team going away again tomorrow?

Fairly certain the squad is in Austria already? Saw Tom Cairney's instagram story earlier.
i thought they were leaving today sometime
infact FFC twitter feed confirms their arrival in Graz

Ears must of been burning  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 12:33:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:58:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:54:57 AM
Hearing that Rolan has agreed to join but now Bordeaux are messing us around. How does that work then? If the deal is agreed  then surely it's done? Unless he is simply delaying the signing off of the deal for a few hours to see what comes of it...?

Come on Fulham, get Rolan in by lunchtime, Kalas by afternoon tea and a cheeky loan deal for Adrian by dinner and I can be in the pub by the evening toasting a good day's work.
Thats not true , while our terms are agreeable he hasnt accepted them. He probably will, but if the selling club want to hold off for a bit the is nothing we can do.

WW - is this the detail you've now been given by your contact, or are you still waiting to speak to him/her? As always, appreciate the info
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:34:36 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 12:33:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:58:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:54:57 AM
Hearing that Rolan has agreed to join but now Bordeaux are messing us around. How does that work then? If the deal is agreed  then surely it's done? Unless he is simply delaying the signing off of the deal for a few hours to see what comes of it...?

Come on Fulham, get Rolan in by lunchtime, Kalas by afternoon tea and a cheeky loan deal for Adrian by dinner and I can be in the pub by the evening toasting a good day's work.
Thats not true , while our terms are agreeable he hasnt accepted them. He probably will, but if the selling club want to hold off for a bit the is nothing we can do.

WW - is this the detail you've now been given by your contact, or are you still waiting to speak to him/her? As always, appreciate the info
thats what i know as at 11 this morning
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 18, 2017, 12:42:03 PM
So is there a fee agreed with Bordeaux? So much conflicting stories going around?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 12:44:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:34:36 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 12:33:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 11:58:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 11:54:57 AM
Hearing that Rolan has agreed to join but now Bordeaux are messing us around. How does that work then? If the deal is agreed  then surely it's done? Unless he is simply delaying the signing off of the deal for a few hours to see what comes of it...?

Come on Fulham, get Rolan in by lunchtime, Kalas by afternoon tea and a cheeky loan deal for Adrian by dinner and I can be in the pub by the evening toasting a good day's work.
Thats not true , while our terms are agreeable he hasnt accepted them. He probably will, but if the selling club want to hold off for a bit the is nothing we can do.

WW - is this the detail you've now been given by your contact, or are you still waiting to speak to him/her? As always, appreciate the info
thats what i know as at 11 this morning

Great - look forward to your update later then mate!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 18, 2017, 12:42:03 PM
So is there a fee agreed with Bordeaux? So much conflicting stories going around?
as far as i know yes a fee is agreed between us and Bordeaux
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 18, 2017, 12:49:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 18, 2017, 12:42:03 PM
So is there a fee agreed with Bordeaux? So much conflicting stories going around?
as far as i know yes a fee is agreed between us and Bordeaux

Sorry to hassle you but do you know what deadline we've given? I've got Wednesday in my mind but that might be just fake news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on July 18, 2017, 12:54:53 PM
Does anyone else think Aluko's agent might be trying to engineer a move? First the HITC story saying he wants a prem. move and then rumours of a Reading bid. Meanwhile we are linked to two wingers (Max Gradel and Jamie Murphy). I really hope he stays as he was a big player for us last year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:59:42 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 18, 2017, 12:49:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 18, 2017, 12:42:03 PM
So is there a fee agreed with Bordeaux? So much conflicting stories going around?
as far as i know yes a fee is agreed between us and Bordeaux

Sorry to hassle you but do you know what deadline we've given? I've got Wednesday in my mind but that might be just fake news.
My understanding is that initially we gave Wednesday last week and that had the desired effect with player coming over twice etc. and we have given as I understand the same deadline this week for movement.

We have already moved more on other targets
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 18, 2017, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:59:42 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 18, 2017, 12:49:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 18, 2017, 12:42:03 PM
So is there a fee agreed with Bordeaux? So much conflicting stories going around?
as far as i know yes a fee is agreed between us and Bordeaux

Sorry to hassle you but do you know what deadline we've given? I've got Wednesday in my mind but that might be just fake news.
My understanding is that initially we gave Wednesday last week and that had the desired effect with player coming over twice etc. and we have given as I understand the same deadline this week for movement.

We have already moved more on other targets

Pleased to hear this, Rolan has a less than impressive scoring record and the french league isn't exactly the best.

I'd be happy if we can bring him in as he is only 24 so not at his prime by any means, but I'd like to think he isn't our #1 target, more of a back up/future option.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:12:56 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 18, 2017, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:59:42 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 18, 2017, 12:49:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 18, 2017, 12:42:03 PM
So is there a fee agreed with Bordeaux? So much conflicting stories going around?
as far as i know yes a fee is agreed between us and Bordeaux

Sorry to hassle you but do you know what deadline we've given? I've got Wednesday in my mind but that might be just fake news.
My understanding is that initially we gave Wednesday last week and that had the desired effect with player coming over twice etc. and we have given as I understand the same deadline this week for movement.

We have already moved more on other targets

Pleased to hear this, Rolan has a less than impressive scoring record and the french league isn't exactly the best.

I'd be happy if we can bring him in as he is only 24 so not at his prime by any means, but I'd like to think he isn't our #1 target, more of a back up/future option.
WHile his record at first glance doesnt look standout, his 9 goals last year came in 19 starts, and a lot of his sub appearences where playing wide in a front 3

but at 24 he has a fair few years ahead and should improve
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 18, 2017, 01:21:11 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on July 18, 2017, 12:54:53 PM
Does anyone else think Aluko's agent might be trying to engineer a move? First the HITC story saying he wants a prem. move and then rumours of a Reading bid. Meanwhile we are linked to two wingers (Max Gradel and Jamie Murphy). I really hope he stays as he was a big player for us last year.

With 1 year left on his contract hes probably angling for a new contract,
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 01:23:55 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 18, 2017, 01:21:11 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on July 18, 2017, 12:54:53 PM
Does anyone else think Aluko's agent might be trying to engineer a move? First the HITC story saying he wants a prem. move and then rumours of a Reading bid. Meanwhile we are linked to two wingers (Max Gradel and Jamie Murphy). I really hope he stays as he was a big player for us last year.

With 1 year left on his contract hes probably angling for a new contract,

There's option for an additional year which certainly should be triggered.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 18, 2017, 01:37:10 PM
True but I think many players , invfluenced by agents, will be thinking their performance last season merits better pay, considering they arrived at a club that finished 20th, they can intimate that they agreed to wages for a 20th placed team and now they want 6th place wages.

Life does t work like that but agents will find a way inevitably
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 01:40:00 PM
Getting silly now on here,you'd think this bloke was Ronaldo not Ronan...Tell the 9 goal wonder to hop it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:41:48 PM
M&T i think thats bascially what we are telling them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 01:43:41 PM
I keep reading from some to chill out and so,we didn't sign so and so last season till the window nearly closed.
That's true but just because it worked out once doesn't mean it will again..There might not be anyone half decent left to buy in  months time..Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 01:46:28 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 01:43:41 PM
I keep reading from some to chill out and so,we didn't sign so and so last season till the window nearly closed.
That's true but just because it worked out once doesn't mean it will again..There might not be anyone half decent left to buy in  months time..Coyw

Equally players that aren't available now may become surplus to requirements over time as their teams purchase replacements. It's all a big chess game.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:47:05 PM
very true M&T, we would all like them done and dusted, but if we did that some would still moan we didnt sign anyone on deadline day etc.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
Surely this can't be true? The last thing we need is another winger.


FULHAM AGREE OJO LOAN

Fulham have agreed a deal with Liverpool to take Sheyi Ojo on loan, according to Sky sources.

The England U21 international must now decide between a move to Craven Cottage, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 18, 2017, 01:50:16 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 01:46:28 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 01:43:41 PM
I keep reading from some to chill out and so,we didn't sign so and so last season till the window nearly closed.
That's true but just because it worked out once doesn't mean it will again..There might not be anyone half decent left to buy in  months time..Coyw

Equally players that aren't available now may become surplus to requirements over time as their teams purchase replacements. It's all a big chess game.

Or dominos - one happens triggering a series of others. If players wait till the last minute for their best options then many transfers will be later than we'd ideally like them to be.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 18, 2017, 01:50:22 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
Surely this can't be true? The last thing we need is another winger.


FULHAM AGREE OJO LOAN

Fulham have agreed a deal with Liverpool to take Sheyi Ojo on loan, according to Sky sources.

The England U21 international must now decide between a move to Craven Cottage, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.

Would quite like to see Ojo with us though! Great backup and rotation. He's a decent prospect
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
Why on earth would we need another player that can play wide?

We currently have : Sess, Fredericks, Kebano, Ayite, Kavanagh, and Aluko, all of who are naturally wide players. Plus if Cisse is first team, then one of Johansen or Cairney is going to be shoved wide (unless we change formation)

missed Piazon and Williams
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
Why on earth would we need another player that can play wide?

We currently have : Sess, Fredericks, Kabano, Ayite, Kavanagh, and Aluko, all of who are naturally wide players. Plus if Cisse is first team, then one of Johansen or Cairney is going to be shoved wide (unless we change formation)
Cisse wont start for me. Back up to KMAC. If not and we put TC wide we have shot ourselves in the foot, same can apply to SJ
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 01:54:21 PM
Quote from: therealjaybee on July 18, 2017, 01:50:22 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
Surely this can't be true? The last thing we need is another winger.


FULHAM AGREE OJO LOAN

Fulham have agreed a deal with Liverpool to take Sheyi Ojo on loan, according to Sky sources.

The England U21 international must now decide between a move to Craven Cottage, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.

Would quite like to see Ojo with us though! Great backup and rotation. He's a decent prospect

We've already got plenty of wingers for rotation in Aluko, Ayité, Kebano, Piazon and Sessegnon. And if push comes to shove then we've got our own youngsters in Edun, de la Torre and Williams.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:54:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
Why on earth would we need another player that can play wide?

We currently have : Sess, Fredericks, Kabano, Ayite, Kavanagh, and Aluko, all of who are naturally wide players. Plus if Cisse is first team, then one of Johansen or Cairney is going to be shoved wide (unless we change formation)
Cisse wont start for me. Back up to KMAC. If not and we put TC wide we have shot ourselves in the foot, same can apply to SJ

Oh I agree, putting SJ or TC wide wouldnt be what I'd do, but I reckon Cisse will start, and cant see KMac being dropped
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 01:54:42 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
Why on earth would we need another player that can play wide?

We currently have : Sess, Fredericks, Kebano, Ayite, Kavanagh, and Aluko, all of who are naturally wide players. Plus if Cisse is first team, then one of Johansen or Cairney is going to be shoved wide (unless we change formation)

Aluko...going
Fredrick's...Watford
Ayite....Hit n miss.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 01:56:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:47:05 PM
very true M&T, we would all like them done and dusted, but if we did that some would still moan we didnt sign anyone on deadline day etc.

Yes that's correct.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:56:09 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:54:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
Why on earth would we need another player that can play wide?

We currently have : Sess, Fredericks, Kabano, Ayite, Kavanagh, and Aluko, all of who are naturally wide players. Plus if Cisse is first team, then one of Johansen or Cairney is going to be shoved wide (unless we change formation)
Cisse wont start for me. Back up to KMAC. If not and we put TC wide we have shot ourselves in the foot, same can apply to SJ

Oh I agree, putting SJ or TC wide wouldnt be what I'd do, but I reckon Cisse will start, and cant see KMac being dropped
but if he starts then a formation change is required
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 18, 2017, 02:00:15 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:54:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
Why on earth would we need another player that can play wide?

We currently have : Sess, Fredericks, Kabano, Ayite, Kavanagh, and Aluko, all of who are naturally wide players. Plus if Cisse is first team, then one of Johansen or Cairney is going to be shoved wide (unless we change formation)
Cisse wont start for me. Back up to KMAC. If not and we put TC wide we have shot ourselves in the foot, same can apply to SJ

Oh I agree, putting SJ or TC wide wouldnt be what I'd do, but I reckon Cisse will start, and cant see KMac being dropped

We can't play Cisse Kmac Cairney and Johansen, unless we fancy going back to the dreaded Diamond.... I'd imagine Cisse was signed as a back up, much like pestos before, especially necessary now that Parker has gone. He will be useful as an option but I can't see any of our central midfielders being dropped for him right now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 18, 2017, 02:00:40 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 01:54:42 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 01:52:06 PM
Why on earth would we need another player that can play wide?

We currently have : Sess, Fredericks, Kebano, Ayite, Kavanagh, and Aluko, all of who are naturally wide players. Plus if Cisse is first team, then one of Johansen or Cairney is going to be shoved wide (unless we change formation)

Aluko...going
Fredrick's...Watford
Ayite....Hit n miss.

Agreed really

Sessegnon - Starting LW
Fredericks - Staring RB
Kebano - Bench
Ayite - Would like to replace him
Kavanagh - No chance he's going to be in the side
Aluko - Starting RW but possibly leaving

Cisse will be backup CM
Johansen, TC and KMac will be starting in a central 3
Piazon will be Bench and backup for midfield and wingers

Rolan (or another striker) will take the solo ST spot.

I wouldn't for a second believe that we couldn't be strengthened by brining in another winger/midfielder, especially an England U20 international
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 02:02:07 PM
LVC gone to brondby. Wow that's a shame.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 18, 2017, 02:02:50 PM
The Club can confirm that Lasse Vigen Christensen has joined Brøndby IF for an undisclosed fee.

The midfielder returns to Denmark having arrived at Fulham from FC Midtjylland in January 2012.

Last season the 22-year-old went on loan to Burton Albion with fellow Fulham teammate Cauley Woodrow in January and the pair helped the Brewers remain in the Sky Bet Championship.

Christensen also spent the summer captaining the Denmark Under-21 team that competed in the European Championships in Poland.

Since making his debut against Norwich City in the F.A. Cup back in January 2014 he has gone on to make 68 appearances for Fulham across all competitions, scoring seven goals.

Everyone at the Club would like to thank Lasse for his time spent at Fulham and wish him all the best in his return to Denmark.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/18/christensen-departs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 18, 2017, 02:03:05 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 02:02:07 PM
LVC gone to brondby. Wow that's a shame.

Just saw this. Definitely is a shame. Wonder if this is brought about to get some extra cash to fund the Rolan deal?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 02:03:23 PM
Cisse was over 2m though. I cant see us spending that kind of money on a back up DM
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:03:26 PM
agree it is Matt, shame he didnt get back to the form he showed before his injuries.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:05:06 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 02:03:23 PM
Cisse was over 2m though. I cant see us spending that kind of money on a back up DM
was 1.75 with a few add ons, who do you drop then? if not KMAC, SJ or TV it has to be a wide player.

I think he was bought to add to the squad to give us depth and rotation for games where we need it.

All in all i think its good as this chat shows we have a lot to choose form
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 02:05:08 PM
Really thought he could be big for us when he broke through. As you say he never quite got back to that, but realistically didn't get much more of a look in.

We seem to be running out of first team players who are home grown.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 02:06:31 PM
Shame to see LVC go. I thought he was going to be huge for us, but as others have said, was never the same since the injury. I wish him well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:06:47 PM
he got some games under Kit but never set the world alight, as he had before when we were all raving about him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 02:07:26 PM
I know the LVC transfer is officially undisclosed, but has anyone seen/heard anything about an approx fee?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 18, 2017, 02:07:34 PM
I always liked LVC and willed him to succeed, but he needed to be playing first team football, and we couldn't give him that. Disappointed that another of our youth prospects has moved on without becoming a regular in the long-term, but his goals against SW and HT will live long in the memory in otherwise dark times.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 02:07:36 PM
Yes lost his way after injury,wasn't that great at Burton.
Change of scene might bring him luck.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 02:11:39 PM
We're running out of players to sell lol

The only players I could see us considering selling are:

Button/Betts, Odoi, Sigurdsson, Kav, Williams, Woodrow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 18, 2017, 02:12:34 PM
I'm very disappointed we're selling LVC, especially as we could have got £5m from Villa for him 2 years ago
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 18, 2017, 02:29:01 PM
I wonder if we had the sense to insert a buyback clause into the deal for LVC, in case he does come good again...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:32:55 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
KMAC and Cisse? They are central midfielders are they not?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:41:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:32:55 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
KMAC and Cisse? They are central midfielders are they not?

Mainly defensive midfielders. Could possibly do a job in the positions further up but not their natural positions.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 18, 2017, 02:41:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:05:06 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 02:03:23 PM
Cisse was over 2m though. I cant see us spending that kind of money on a back up DM
was 1.75 with a few add ons, who do you drop then? if not KMAC, SJ or TV it has to be a wide player.

I think he was bought to add to the squad to give us depth and rotation for games where we need it.

All in all i think its good as this chat shows we have a lot to choose form

£2mil is not a lot of money, about right for a good squad player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 18, 2017, 02:44:36 PM
Does Slavisa's position as 'First Team Head Coach' instead of 'Manager' mean that he has limited control over both transfers in and out? We all know about the two boxes ticked system for transfers in but the club hasnt revealed the process of selling players so, my thought is that maybe Slav has limited control over who leaves as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:41:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:32:55 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
KMAC and Cisse? They are central midfielders are they not?

Mainly defensive midfielders. Could possibly do a job in the positions further up but not their natural positions.

Kevin Mcdonald was played further forward in his early days and scored a few for Wolves played there. Also in one season at Dundee he scored 11 so there is precedent that he could do a job further forward.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 18, 2017, 02:47:50 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 18, 2017, 02:44:36 PM
Does Slavisa's position as 'First Team Head Coach' instead of 'Manager' mean that he has limited control over both transfers in and out? We all know about the two boxes ticked system for transfers in but the club hasnt revealed the process of selling players so, my thought is that maybe Slav has limited control over who leaves

He didn't play Lasse when he was here, I doubt he would object overly much to selling him.

Think Slav would rather play Adernian or Edun than LVC.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on July 18, 2017, 02:56:12 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:41:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:32:55 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
KMAC and Cisse? They are central midfielders are they not?

Mainly defensive midfielders. Could possibly do a job in the positions further up but not their natural positions.

Kevin Mcdonald was played further forward in his early days and scored a few for Wolves played there. Also in one season at Dundee he scored 11 so there is precedent that he could do a job further forward.


At the rate we are going KMacs going to be one of our starting centre halves in  two and a bit weeks time.  Have to say he could be good at it and he gives the impression he'd enjoy it too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 18, 2017, 03:23:29 PM
Sheyi Ojo , us & Boro favourites to take him on year loan. NUFC interested but think Liverpool want him to get games under his belt.
I think I remember him being a real handful against us for Wolves
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 18, 2017, 03:26:30 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 18, 2017, 02:44:36 PM
Does Slavisa's position as 'First Team Head Coach' instead of 'Manager' mean that he has limited control over both transfers in and out? We all know about the two boxes ticked system for transfers in but the club hasnt revealed the process of selling players so, my thought is that maybe Slav has limited control over who leaves as well

By not playing LVC he effectively does have a say in who gets sold.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 18, 2017, 03:35:27 PM
Conversely he does have a say in who is bought. If he doesn't like them he doesn't play them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 03:37:04 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:41:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:32:55 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
KMAC and Cisse? They are central midfielders are they not?

Mainly defensive midfielders. Could possibly do a job in the positions further up but not their natural positions.

Kevin Mcdonald was played further forward in his early days and scored a few for Wolves played there. Also in one season at Dundee he scored 11 so there is precedent that he could do a job further forward.

Regardless, they are still the only defensive midfielders on our books and will be needed to fill that position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 03:39:06 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 03:37:04 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:41:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 02:32:55 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 18, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
KMAC and Cisse? They are central midfielders are they not?

Mainly defensive midfielders. Could possibly do a job in the positions further up but not their natural positions.

Kevin Mcdonald was played further forward in his early days and scored a few for Wolves played there. Also in one season at Dundee he scored 11 so there is precedent that he could do a job further forward.

Regardless, they are still the only defensive midfielders on our books and will be needed to fill that position.
I class them as central midfielders, not into all these fifa positions personally.

But sort of see what you mean
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 03:41:29 PM
People are freaking out on Twitter after LVC sale (the guy played a total of 49 mins last year) and some are suggesting a bottom half finish. However let's see the squad as it stands:

1   GK   Marcus Bettinelli
2   DF   Ryan Fredericks
4   DF   Denis Odoi
6   MF   Kevin McDonald
7   MF   Neeskens Kebano
10   MF   Tom Cairney (captain)
11   MF   Floyd Ayité
13   DF   Tim Ream
14   MF   Stefan Johansen
15   DF   Michael Madl
16   FW   Cauley Woodrow
17   DF   Ragnar Sigurðsson
24   FW   Sone Aluko
27   GK   David Button
30   DF   Ryan Sessegnon
32   MF   Sean Kavanagh
—   DF   Marcelo Djalo
—   DF   Ibrahima Cissé
—   FW   Lucas Piazon (on loan from Chelsea)

Other than the loss of Malone & Kalas (which can be rectified quickly if rumours are true) we haven't lost anybody from the squad who would be viewed as a huge loss - when you consider how that squad could look if Cairney and Sessegnon had gone then I think that's pretty cool.

We can assume that with maybe the exception of a goalkeeper and hopefully Kav the rest of the team will be staying put. Therefore the plan to build onto the platform from last year is still clearly realistic. All we've lost is deadwood.

In the next 14 days we could ideally do with signing 3 more players - striker, centre back, goalkeeper to get us shipshape for Day 1 and then take stock and supplement where needed. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 03:51:47 PM
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Perfect squad player, with great potential, for positions we basically don't have any cover.

But nah, let's get rid off him. Good call Fulham!

What's to say we got rid of him? No less likely, in my view, that Lasse, himself, didn't fancy spending another season with the prospect of little, if any, first XI football. Maybe he wanted to be somewhere where he stood a better chance of playing regularly and the Club decided that it would serve no useful purpose to stand in his way.

He's the only senior central midfielder in the squad except for Cairney and Johansen.
KMAC and Cisse? They are central midfielders are they not?

Mainly defensive midfielders. Could possibly do a job in the positions further up but not their natural positions.

Kevin Mcdonald was played further forward in his early days and scored a few for Wolves played there. Also in one season at Dundee he scored 11 so there is precedent that he could do a job further forward.

Regardless, they are still the only defensive midfielders on our books and will be needed to fill that position.
I class them as central midfielders, not into all these fifa positions personally.

But sort of see what you mean

It was an attempt to differentiate the positions of Cairney/Johansen and McDonald. Even though they're all midfielders that play centrally, McDonald's role is completely different while Johansen's and Cairney's are pretty similar but not identical. Nothing to do with Fifa positions.
Title: Fulham have signed Portuguese goalkeeper Daniel Clemente
Post by: Allestree andy on July 18, 2017, 03:55:40 PM
Fulham have signed Portuguese goalkeeper Daniel Clemente from Braga, according to the player's agent.

The 19 year-old, who has been with Braga since the summer of 2010, has been signed largely as goalkeeping cover for Fulham's Under 23 squad, following Jesse Joronen's decision to move on at the end of his contract. Slavisa Jokanovic is still rumoured to be keen to bring in a senior goalkeeper before the start of the season.

Clemente, who has largely been used in Braga's 'B' squad over the past two seasons, was considered a promising youth goalkeeper and earned one cap for Portugal's Under 16 squad – although his development was hindered by a series of niggling injuries. He has been pictured on social media wearing Fulham training gear having reportedly completed the formalities of signing with the Championship club, but there has been no official announcement yet.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 18, 2017, 03:56:41 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
Surely this can't be true? The last thing we need is another winger.


FULHAM AGREE OJO LOAN

Fulham have agreed a deal with Liverpool to take Sheyi Ojo on loan, according to Sky sources.

The England U21 international must now decide between a move to Craven Cottage, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.

Just saw this, not another bloody loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 04:01:48 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 18, 2017, 03:56:41 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
Surely this can't be true? The last thing we need is another winger.


FULHAM AGREE OJO LOAN

Fulham have agreed a deal with Liverpool to take Sheyi Ojo on loan, according to Sky sources.

The England U21 international must now decide between a move to Craven Cottage, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.

Just saw this, not another bloody loan.

I suggest if this is deal is done that it kills off the Jamie Murphy to Fulham rumour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 18, 2017, 04:02:39 PM
Quote from: Allestree andy on July 18, 2017, 03:55:40 PM
Fulham have signed Portuguese goalkeeper Daniel Clemente from Braga, according to the player's agent.

The 19 year-old, who has been with Braga since the summer of 2010, has been signed largely as goalkeeping cover for Fulham's Under 23 squad, following Jesse Joronen's decision to move on at the end of his contract. Slavisa Jokanovic is still rumoured to be keen to bring in a senior goalkeeper before the start of the season.

Clemente, who has largely been used in Braga's 'B' squad over the past two seasons, was considered a promising youth goalkeeper and earned one cap for Portugal's Under 16 squad – although his development was hindered by a series of niggling injuries. He has been pictured on social media wearing Fulham training gear having reportedly completed the formalities of signing with the Championship club, but there has been no official announcement yet.
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Too young and inexperienced to be first team cover so I assume he is a prospect for the future?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on July 18, 2017, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 03:41:29 PM
People are freaking out on Twitter after LVC sale (the guy played a total of 49 mins last year) and some are suggesting a bottom half finish. However let's see the squad as it stands:

1   GK   Marcus Bettinelli
2   DF   Ryan Fredericks
4   DF   Denis Odoi
6   MF   Kevin McDonald
7   MF   Neeskens Kebano
10   MF   Tom Cairney (captain)
11   MF   Floyd Ayité
13   DF   Tim Ream
14   MF   Stefan Johansen
15   DF   Michael Madl
16   FW   Cauley Woodrow
17   DF   Ragnar Sigurðsson
24   FW   Sone Aluko
27   GK   David Button
30   DF   Ryan Sessegnon
32   MF   Sean Kavanagh
—   DF   Marcelo Djalo
—   DF   Ibrahima Cissé
—   FW   Lucas Piazon (on loan from Chelsea)

Other than the loss of Malone & Kalas (which can be rectified quickly if rumours are true) we haven't lost anybody from the squad who would be viewed as a huge loss - when you consider how that squad could look if Cairney and Sessegnon had gone then I think that's pretty cool.

We can assume that with maybe the exception of a goalkeeper and hopefully Kav the rest of the team will be staying put. Therefore the plan to build onto the platform from last year is still clearly realistic. All we've lost is deadwood.

In the next 14 days we could ideally do with signing 3 more players - striker, centre back, goalkeeper to get us shipshape for Day 1 and then take stock and supplement where needed. 

Thanks for the perspective. People really get lost at times.

For example, we got Sone Aluko on a free last year, and if rumors are true we could sell. If we get anywhere near $4MM for him, I think we HAVE to sell. It was the same with Malone, 3.5MM for a player we essentially got on a free (Jazz Richards is basically a free).

Joka always talks about keeping the squad small and focused. Small to me means 22 - 25 players. How is this sorted now?

Betts, Butts
Freddy, Odoi, Sess, (Ream), (Cisse)
Ream, Madl, Sigurd, Djalo
Mcdonald, Cairney, Johansen, Cisse, (Piazon)
Kebano, Ayite, Aluko, Piazon, Sess
Woodrow, (Aluko)

I count 19 players there (non bracketed). Could see Sigurd, Aluko, Kavanagh, and Woodrow (loan) leaving. So that's 16. Plus goaltending is in question.

Lots to be done, but in the club I trust. They did the business last summer, and should have no difficulty this summer.

#COYW

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 04:08:56 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on July 18, 2017, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 03:41:29 PM
People are freaking out on Twitter after LVC sale (the guy played a total of 49 mins last year) and some are suggesting a bottom half finish. However let's see the squad as it stands:

1   GK   Marcus Bettinelli
2   DF   Ryan Fredericks
4   DF   Denis Odoi
6   MF   Kevin McDonald
7   MF   Neeskens Kebano
10   MF   Tom Cairney (captain)
11   MF   Floyd Ayité
13   DF   Tim Ream
14   MF   Stefan Johansen
15   DF   Michael Madl
16   FW   Cauley Woodrow
17   DF   Ragnar Sigurðsson
24   FW   Sone Aluko
27   GK   David Button
30   DF   Ryan Sessegnon
32   MF   Sean Kavanagh
—   DF   Marcelo Djalo
—   DF   Ibrahima Cissé
—   FW   Lucas Piazon (on loan from Chelsea)

Other than the loss of Malone & Kalas (which can be rectified quickly if rumours are true) we haven't lost anybody from the squad who would be viewed as a huge loss - when you consider how that squad could look if Cairney and Sessegnon had gone then I think that's pretty cool.

We can assume that with maybe the exception of a goalkeeper and hopefully Kav the rest of the team will be staying put. Therefore the plan to build onto the platform from last year is still clearly realistic. All we've lost is deadwood.

In the next 14 days we could ideally do with signing 3 more players - striker, centre back, goalkeeper to get us shipshape for Day 1 and then take stock and supplement where needed. 

Thanks for the perspective. People really get lost at times.

For example, we got Sone Aluko on a free last year, and if rumors are true we could sell. If we get anywhere near $4MM for him, I think we HAVE to sell. It was the same with Malone, 3.5MM for a player we essentially got on a free (Jazz Richards is basically a free).

Joka always talks about keeping the squad small and focused. Small to me means 22 - 25 players. How is this sorted now?

Betts, Butts
Freddy, Odoi, Sess, (Ream), (Cisse)
Ream, Madl, Sigurd, Djalo
Mcdonald, Cairney, Johansen, Cisse, (Piazon)
Kebano, Ayite, Aluko, Piazon, Sess
Woodrow, (Aluko)

I count 19 players there (non bracketed). Could see Sigurd, Aluko, Kavanagh, and Woodrow (loan) leaving. So that's 16. Plus goaltending is in question.

Lots to be done, but in the club I trust. They did the business last summer, and should have no difficulty this summer.

#COYW

When you view it like that you can see that goalkeeper, Cb and striker is the focus taking us to 22 in real terms and 19 if the players youve suggested move on... then we can focus on getting 2-3 quality signings and we are good to go. Ojo potentially is one of these already if he agrees to join. Also one wonders whether players like De La Torre and the other Sess twin can get into contention and bulk the squad out initially for cup games and late sub appearances.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 18, 2017, 05:40:59 PM
DONE DEAL: West Ham have signed Joe Hart on an initial season-long loan from Manchester City.
But will we get their keeper in on loan?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 05:46:56 PM
WW - still no update? Seeing Newcastle fans starting to talk a lot more about Rolan now...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 18, 2017, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 05:46:56 PM
WW - still no update? Seeing Newcastle fans starting to talk a lot more about Rolan now...

One of the journos who works for the Newcastle Chronicle (Lee Ryder) picked up on the story today, but he didn't say anything with regard to there being a firm bid etc. he basically just repeated what we already know in that they have an interest in him and Rolan would prefer Newcastle to us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 18, 2017, 06:07:56 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 18, 2017, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 05:46:56 PM
WW - still no update? Seeing Newcastle fans starting to talk a lot more about Rolan now...

One of the journos who works for the Newcastle Chronicle (Lee Ryder) picked up on the story today, but he didn't say anything with regard to there being a firm bid etc. he basically just repeated what we already know in that they have an interest in him and Rolan would prefer Newcastle to us.
Bet he hasn't seen the area yet, or indeed the women!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 18, 2017, 06:23:09 PM
Blimey, looks like we've signed The evil Malfoy from Harry Potter, for the under 18's!

See pic 5 of the 'Academy: Porto Day 6' on the offal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 18, 2017, 06:29:24 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 18, 2017, 06:07:56 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 18, 2017, 05:55:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 18, 2017, 05:46:56 PM
WW - still no update? Seeing Newcastle fans starting to talk a lot more about Rolan now...

One of the journos who works for the Newcastle Chronicle (Lee Ryder) picked up on the story today, but he didn't say anything with regard to there being a firm bid etc. he basically just repeated what we already know in that they have an interest in him and Rolan would prefer Newcastle to us.
Bet he hasn't seen the area yet, or indeed the women!
More money higher level so puts the geordies in prime position if they want him that is.
Strikers as ive always thought,good o es that is difficult to atract at championship level.
I am wondering if we end up with another loan player and a martin situation all over again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 18, 2017, 06:37:40 PM
From former poster on here who always seemed like one of the good guys and had genuine snippets of info, someone on here p1ssed him off and he left.
This from his Twitter page.
MJG @1966MJG
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2h

Well let's see what happens.Been holding my piece on window so far, apparently lots money to spend and announcements soon. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 18, 2017, 06:44:43 PM
£5 million bid for Che Adams from Brum.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-city-transfer-news-blues-13350622.amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 18, 2017, 07:04:49 PM
Reading going for Mannone instead of Button. Bid accepted, sky sports news
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 07:09:24 PM
We're desperately trying (and struggling) to get a 5m transfer through, and PSG are meeting Neymar's 195m release clause. Modern football is crazy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 18, 2017, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 18, 2017, 07:09:24 PM
We're desperately trying (and struggling) to get a 5m transfer through, and PSG are meeting Neymar's 195m release clause. Modern football is crazy

He has all the skill in the world but what a cheating slimey scumbag.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 18, 2017, 07:15:04 PM
Is there anybody out there we could trade for 2 Sheep and a Goat. ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 18, 2017, 07:17:22 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 18, 2017, 07:15:04 PM
Is there anybody out there we could trade for 2 Sheep and a Goat. ?
Carefull Derby may come in and offer Chris Martin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:21:59 PM
Sorry was travelling home, anyway my update as of 19:00 is ....

The Rolan deal is looking less likely, Bordeaux are waiting for Newcastle to firm their offer up, will be slightly more than ours, say a premium for waiting. We have said we are not changing our bid, so we will move on, if they wish to sell then they should call us type of thing but we wont guarantee we will be interested or offer the same again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 18, 2017, 07:25:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:21:59 PM
Sorry was travelling home, anyway my update as of 19:00 is ....

The Rolan deal is looking less likely, Bordeaux are waiting for Newcastle to firm their offer up, will be slightly more than ours, say a premium for waiting. We have said we are not changing our bid, so we will move on, if they wish to sell then they should call us type of thing but we wont guarantee we will be interested or offer the same again.

Hopefully we will approach Enrich again. Tired of the Bordeaux/Rolan thing as, I imagine, Fulham are. Hopefully, we've quietly firmed up other opportunities while everyone's attention has been on the Uruguayan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 18, 2017, 07:26:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:21:59 PM
Sorry was travelling home, anyway my update as of 19:00 is ....

The Rolan deal is looking less likely, Bordeaux are waiting for Newcastle to firm their offer up, will be slightly more than ours, say a premium for waiting. We have said we are not changing our bid, so we will move on, if they wish to sell then they should call us type of thing but we wont guarantee we will be interested or offer the same again.
Thanks Westcliff.  090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:30:34 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 18, 2017, 06:37:40 PM
From former poster on here who always seemed like one of the good guys and had genuine snippets of info, someone on here p1ssed him off and he left.
This from his Twitter page.
MJG @1966MJG
·
2h

Well let's see what happens.Been holding my piece on window so far, apparently lots money to spend and announcements soon. Fingers crossed.
Not so sure that's the case with MJG.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on July 18, 2017, 07:37:39 PM
Bordeaux want more money and the player may still not want to come.  We have tried too hard to get this bloke, that's 3 weeks when we should have tied up another instead of being messed about.  Listen to fulhamish and the French actually don't rate him, he blows hot and cold and goes missing for large parts of games in the season.  Sounds just like his attitude to this saga, mr big bollocks and exactely what we don't need.  We need a team player and goal scorer that can finish all the great attacking play we will provide.  This guy is not a proven goal scorer, had ability when he wants to perform but sounds and has behaved in a way where we have probably dodged a bullet.  Nice find Kline ..NOT !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:42:19 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on July 18, 2017, 07:37:39 PM
Bordeaux want more money and the player may still not want to come.  We have tried too hard to get this bloke, that's 3 weeks when we should have tied up another instead of being messed about.  Listen to fulhamish and the French actually don't rate him, he blows hot and cold and goes missing for large parts of games in the season.  Sounds just like his attitude to this saga, mr big bollocks and exactely what we don't need.  We need a team player and goal scorer that can finish all the great attacking play we will provide.  This guy is not a proven goal scorer, had ability when he wants to perform but sounds and has behaved in a way where we have probably dodged a bullet.  Nice find Kline ..NOT !
two things we have been looking and making moves for other strikers, and Rolan was a scout find who then got his stats done.

Have you scouted him for that notes you make? 9 goals in 19 stats last season multiple assists as well, may blow hot and cold but we could have done with some of that for sure.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 18, 2017, 07:44:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:30:34 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 18, 2017, 06:37:40 PM
From former poster on here who always seemed like one of the good guys and had genuine snippets of info, someone on here p1ssed him off and he left.
This from his Twitter page.
MJG @1966MJG
·
2h

Well let's see what happens.Been holding my piece on window so far, apparently lots money to spend and announcements soon. Fingers crossed.
Not so sure that's the case with MJG.

Definitely isn't the case
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 18, 2017, 07:46:58 PM
I hope we go for Sergi Enrich, Rui Fonte and Leigh Griffiths instead. Get two of them and we will blow away this division.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:48:22 PM
I wouldn't mind that but Enrich's stock has raised sine we last bid for him and I fear they will want too much for Fonte
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on July 18, 2017, 07:49:03 PM
What happened to MJG? I must have missed that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 07:53:03 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 18, 2017, 07:46:58 PM
I hope we go for Sergi Enrich, Rui Fonte and Leigh Griffiths instead. Get two of them and we will blow away this division.

Talkshop did say we were going for Griffiths earlier in the week(Brazil with his Celtic connection would know)
But nowts come of that,mind you they do rabble on a bit on there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 18, 2017, 07:54:43 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on July 18, 2017, 07:49:03 PM
What happened to MJG? I must have missed that.

We put a bid in for him but he doesn't want to play in the championship
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 18, 2017, 07:57:00 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on July 18, 2017, 07:37:39 PM
Bordeaux want more money and the player may still not want to come.  We have tried too hard to get this bloke, that's 3 weeks when we should have tied up another instead of being messed about.  Listen to fulhamish and the French actually don't rate him, he blows hot and cold and goes missing for large parts of games in the season.  Sounds just like his attitude to this saga, mr big bollocks and exactely what we don't need.  We need a team player and goal scorer that can finish all the great attacking play we will provide.  This guy is not a proven goal scorer, had ability when he wants to perform but sounds and has behaved in a way where we have probably dodged a bullet.  Nice find Kline ..NOT !

But but the Computer says yes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 18, 2017, 08:00:03 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 18, 2017, 07:54:43 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on July 18, 2017, 07:49:03 PM
What happened to MJG? I must have missed that.

We put a bid in for him but he doesn't want to play in the championship

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 18, 2017, 08:01:53 PM
Seriously hope that this Rolan fella is just one in a list of people we are looking at, and that this is being leaked by Rolan and Bordeaux as the amount of info leaked is a sham for a pro player and 2 pro clubs

Hoping that we are working on a number of transfers and this just is the only one getting leaked
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 18, 2017, 08:08:02 PM
Lol Love this thread and the different opinions, still none the wiser but entertainment all the same    049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on July 18, 2017, 08:10:37 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 18, 2017, 10:21:33 AM
Rolan not signing. Deal is dead he just didn't fancy the championship. Think we're in trouble for next season. Could even finish bottom half.

Get a life!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 08:29:37 PM
West Ham have a fee agreed for Arnautovic at 24m. That's crazy money.  :wow:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 18, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 08:29:37 PM
West Ham have a fee agreed for Arnautovic at 24m. That's crazy money.  :wow:

what forwards have they got going spare
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 08:36:21 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 18, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 08:29:37 PM
West Ham have a fee agreed for Arnautovic at 24m. That's crazy money.  :wow:

what forwards have they got going spare

Mainly injury prone ones, let's stay clear.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 18, 2017, 08:38:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 08:36:21 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 18, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 18, 2017, 08:29:37 PM
West Ham have a fee agreed for Arnautovic at 24m. That's crazy money.  :wow:

what forwards have they got going spare

Mainly injury prone ones, let's stay clear.

We could do worse than Ashley Fletcher
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 18, 2017, 08:59:00 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 08:53:20 PM
Amazing how time changes things...

We had such a busy first week of the window but since then, a week and a half with nothing happening except Christensen leaving (the most disappointing of all our departures so far IMO) and suddenly we are only a few days away from the date by which I hoped (and expected) we'd have signed three new starters.

It's all well and good the club "looking" at other targets but I hope that actually means "negotiating" and that they'll be signing in the next few days.

My concern is all we've been doing is looking at them on Kline's PC or making the most tentative of initial communications, such that we can now spend another fortnight dancing to their tune like we just have for this guy Rolan (who now sounds like a complete to$$er by the way)

I'd think/hope/pray we'd have at least filled the obvious holes in the Starting XI by the time we play Wolfsburg.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 18, 2017, 09:35:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 08:53:20 PM
Amazing how time changes things...

We had such a busy first week of the window but since then, a week and a half with nothing happening except Christensen leaving (the most disappointing of all our departures so far IMO) and suddenly we are only a few days away from the date by which I hoped (and expected) we'd have signed three new starters.

It's all well and good the club "looking" at other targets but I hope that actually means "negotiating" and that they'll be signing in the next few days.

My concern is all we've been doing is looking at them on Kline's PC or making the most tentative of initial communications, such that we can now spend another fortnight dancing to their tune like we just have for this guy Rolan (who now sounds like a complete to$$er by the way)

If I was Fulham id leak to the press that they have a deal lined up with a forward in Spain and just personal terms to agree should be completed by end of week , gee Rolan up a bit he if things he might have nowhere to go if Newcastle get there preferred targets, hes acting like that girl that leads you on see other blokes but keep ou there in the back ground as back up if no one else comes along
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 09:41:40 PM
Some good news at least at the end of this horrendous day: Tayo Edun is training with the squad in Austria, so I guess that means he has signed or is signing a new deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 18, 2017, 09:42:43 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 18, 2017, 08:53:20 PM
Amazing how time changes things...

We had such a busy first week of the window but since then, a week and a half with nothing happening except Christensen leaving (the most disappointing of all our departures so far IMO) and suddenly we are only a few days away from the date by which I hoped (and expected) we'd have signed three new starters.

It's all well and good the club "looking" at other targets but I hope that actually means "negotiating" and that they'll be signing in the next few days.

My concern is all we've been doing is looking at them on Kline's PC or making the most tentative of initial communications, such that we can now spend another fortnight dancing to their tune like we just have for this guy Rolan (who now sounds like a complete to$$er by the way)

Couldn't agree more.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 18, 2017, 09:48:23 PM
Quote from: twang on July 18, 2017, 09:41:40 PM
Some good news at least at the end of this horrendous day: Tayo Edun is training with the squad in Austria, so I guess that means he has signed or is signing a new deal.
And I'm pretty sure that's Betts in some photos?
Even though some have said the 'as h wasn't in any of the earlier training sessions, he is deffo off!'
I hope he stays, personally.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 18, 2017, 09:55:17 PM
God what a bunch at Bordeaux.

Would absolutely love it if Newcastle leave them hanging until end of August then say no and they're stuck with Rolan stinking out the place.

They deserve each other.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on July 18, 2017, 10:10:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:42:19 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on July 18, 2017, 07:37:39 PM
Bordeaux want more money and the player may still not want to come.  We have tried too hard to get this bloke, that's 3 weeks when we should have tied up another instead of being messed about.  Listen to fulhamish and the French actually don't rate him, he blows hot and cold and goes missing for large parts of games in the season.  Sounds just like his attitude to this saga, mr big bollocks and exactely what we don't need.  We need a team player and goal scorer that can finish all the great attacking play we will provide.  This guy is not a proven goal scorer, had ability when he wants to perform but sounds and has behaved in a way where we have probably dodged a bullet.  Nice find Kline ..NOT !
two things we have been looking and making moves for other strikers, and Rolan was a scout find who then got his stats done.

Have you scouted him for that notes you make? 9 goals in 19 stats last season multiple assists as well, may blow hot and cold but we could have done with some of that for sure.

Fair enough WW, just really quoting the French journo on fulhamish.  How do you know he was a scouting find, not doubting just interested. its just we seem to be being made look stupid by this player and glad we have other players we are after, hope we do better with them eh !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on July 18, 2017, 10:10:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 18, 2017, 07:42:19 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on July 18, 2017, 07:37:39 PM
Bordeaux want more money and the player may still not want to come.  We have tried too hard to get this bloke, that's 3 weeks when we should have tied up another instead of being messed about.  Listen to fulhamish and the French actually don't rate him, he blows hot and cold and goes missing for large parts of games in the season.  Sounds just like his attitude to this saga, mr big bollocks and exactely what we don't need.  We need a team player and goal scorer that can finish all the great attacking play we will provide.  This guy is not a proven goal scorer, had ability when he wants to perform but sounds and has behaved in a way where we have probably dodged a bullet.  Nice find Kline ..NOT !
two things we have been looking and making moves for other strikers, and Rolan was a scout find who then got his stats done.

Have you scouted him for that notes you make? 9 goals in 19 stats last season multiple assists as well, may blow hot and cold but we could have done with some of that for sure.

Fair enough WW, just really quoting the French journo on fulhamish.  How do you know he was a scouting find, not doubting just interested. its just we seem to be being made look stupid by this player and glad we have other players we are after, hope we do better with them eh !
I was told he was scouted early this year, after we were told he may leave in the summer, stats were then done after the scout reports were positive. Stats do not lays come first.

I think your being a little harsh in the player, it is reasonable to want to do the best and with his club and Newcastle dangling a carrot he is in a hard place. Bordeaux are hanging on for more money from Newcastle whether that happens or not is now down to them if it doesn't Bordeaux will lose a decent plAyer for nothing next summer or for very little in January. I was to.d today the players head is all over the place and just wants it all sorted, must be worse now we have moved on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 18, 2017, 11:59:11 PM
Great to see Betts in training. Whether he stays or goes, training with the boys will keep him fit and will be there when we need him if Button goes, or maximise a fee. Having him on strike or frozen out will make it easy for someone to pick him up on the cheap
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on July 19, 2017, 12:57:00 AM
Tell you what. If you're subscribing to Fulham TV, David Button's mastermind Q&A is suggestive. Guy seems really very nice but looked very uncomfortable. And then this at the start:

Q: Best mate at the club?

A: [Pause] Haven't got one. [Laugh.]

Mmm. As I say, lovely guy. But by the end I felt sorry for him: he looks like someone who might be elsewhere shortly...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 19, 2017, 02:32:34 AM
Quote from: peaty on July 19, 2017, 12:57:00 AM
Tell you what. If you're subscribing to Fulham TV, David Button's mastermind Q&A is suggestive. Guy seems really very nice but looked very uncomfortable. And then this at the start:

Q: Best mate at the club?

A: [Pause] Haven't got one. [Laugh.]

Mmm. As I say, lovely guy. But by the end I felt sorry for him: he looks like someone who might be elsewhere shortly...

they were filmed back in May. There was a preview around playoff time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 19, 2017, 06:15:00 AM
Hope we go in for Enrich now he is a physical presence. Maybe a move for Ashley Fletcher wouldn't be a bad move either. Very pacey
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 19, 2017, 07:09:27 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?
i think he thinks he is which is far more likely!


I think he thinks he is,far more likely senario!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:23:07 AM
Word from a Norwich fan here in East Anglia is he believes Cameron Jerome is on his way to us, and they want to replace him with Louis Moult of Motherwell.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 19, 2017, 07:27:05 AM
Some on here are criticising Rolan for his hesitancy but reflect for a moment and put yourself in his position - wouldn't you be doing much the same thing? OK, it's bird in hand/bush and it may yet backfire on him but CC in "Div 2" vs. St James' Park in the PL is a bit of a no-brainer, surely? He's indicated that he'd come to us if Newcastle get their other targets (and I hope they do, they've already got one) and if he does I'd expect him then to be fired up to get the goals that take him up with us. I don't think it's fair to brand him as some kind of Über-mercenary - no more than any other footballer anyway!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 19, 2017, 07:51:57 AM
I dont blame any player for lookin after him and family.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 19, 2017, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:23:07 AM
Word from a Norwich fan here in East Anglia is he believes Cameron Jerome is on his way to us, and they want to replace him with Louis Moult of Motherwell.


I would be alright with him coming in, at least on par with martin but probably better as would be committed.

Also the amount of supply we offer to any striker from midfield he would score. How many goals did he get for the Carrot crunches last season?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 19, 2017, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 19, 2017, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:23:07 AM
Word from a Norwich fan here in East Anglia is he believes Cameron Jerome is on his way to us, and they want to replace him with Louis Moult of Motherwell.

I would be alright with him coming in, at least on par with martin but probably better as would be committed.

Also the amount of supply we offer to any striker from midfield he would score. How many goals did he get for the Carrot crunches last season?

16/17
Apps: 40
Goals: 16
Assists: 8

14/15
Apps: 44
Goals: 20
Assists: 8

Very proven Championship striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:46:46 AM
Pat Roberts to Southampton.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 19, 2017, 08:51:30 AM
Looks like Kalas will copy Piazon and sign a new Chelsea deal to go out on loan yet again:

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2017/7/19/15995384/toma-kalas-extends-chelsea-contract-set-for-new-loan-assignment-report
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 19, 2017, 08:51:30 AM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 19, 2017, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:23:07 AM
Word from a Norwich fan here in East Anglia is he believes Cameron Jerome is on his way to us, and they want to replace him with Louis Moult of Motherwell.

I would be alright with him coming in, at least on par with martin but probably better as would be committed.

Also the amount of supply we offer to any striker from midfield he would score. How many goals did he get for the Carrot crunches last season?

16/17
Apps: 40
Goals: 16
Assists: 8

14/15
Apps: 44
Goals: 20
Assists: 8

Very proven Championship striker.

I would take him, but he is 30 years old. We have a 28 yo limit?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 19, 2017, 08:56:17 AM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 08:51:30 AM
Looks like Kalas will copy Piazon and sign a new Chelsea deal to go out on loan yet again:

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2017/7/19/15995384/toma-kalas-extends-chelsea-contract-set-for-new-loan-assignment-report
Thought that might happen it seems to be the way that lot up the road work, let's hope he comes back on loan to the real team in SW6.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 09:05:58 AM
Reading signing Vito Mannone from Reading to replace Al Habsi
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: H3Matt on July 19, 2017, 09:43:04 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 19, 2017, 08:51:30 AM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 19, 2017, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:23:07 AM
Word from a Norwich fan here in East Anglia is he believes Cameron Jerome is on his way to us, and they want to replace him with Louis Moult of Motherwell.

Someone log onto Jerome's Wikipedia page and edit his age, before Kline sees it...


Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 09:05:58 AM
Reading signing Vito Mannone from Reading to replace Al Habsi

Who got the better deal there? Reading or Reading? :P

This will clear up the "Button to Reading" rumors but I'm kind of bummed that it looks like we're keeping him and he'll be our #1....What happens if Bettinelli goes? Promote Rodak to the bench? We need a new keeper if Betts goes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 09:47:06 AM
Who else wished the club would put us out of our misery and just bloody sign someone!!

I know it's not that easy but still.... I thought the season was stressful, I've started getting worked up already!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 19, 2017, 09:53:42 AM
Todays the Day!

I feel it in my bones!

Off to play over 60's walking football and expecting big news on my return!

Or maybe I'll just sit in a darkened room and cry!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 09:55:35 AM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 19, 2017, 09:53:42 AM
Todays the Day!

I feel it in my bones!

Off to play over 60's walking football and expecting big news on my return!

Or maybe I'll just sit in a darkened room and cry!

That's literally what I'm doing at the moment, except the room isn't darkened and I'm at work.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 09:58:17 AM
Quote from: H3Matt on July 19, 2017, 09:43:04 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 19, 2017, 08:51:30 AM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 19, 2017, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:23:07 AM
Word from a Norwich fan here in East Anglia is he believes Cameron Jerome is on his way to us, and they want to replace him with Louis Moult of Motherwell.

Someone log onto Jerome's Wikipedia page and edit his age, before Kline sees it...


Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 09:05:58 AM
Reading signing Vito Mannone from Reading to replace Al Habsi

Who got the better deal there? Reading or Reading? :P



That is what is deemed as an in House transfer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:02:20 AM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 19, 2017, 09:53:42 AM
Todays the Day!

I feel it in my bones!

Off to play over 60's walking football and expecting big news on my return!

Or maybe I'll just sit in a darkened room and cry!

It's as good a day as any for incoming transfers, I hope you are right. Maybe like London Buses, 3 may come along at once.
By the way, I am to understand Berbatov invented Walking Football, or at least sowed the seeds.
But has anyone ever got sent off playing it ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:23:26 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 19, 2017, 08:51:30 AM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 19, 2017, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:23:07 AM
Word from a Norwich fan here in East Anglia is he believes Cameron Jerome is on his way to us, and they want to replace him with Louis Moult of Motherwell.

I would be alright with him coming in, at least on par with martin but probably better as would be committed.

Also the amount of supply we offer to any striker from midfield he would score. How many goals did he get for the Carrot crunches last season?

16/17
Apps: 40
Goals: 16
Assists: 8

14/15
Apps: 44
Goals: 20
Assists: 8

Very proven Championship striker.

I would take him, but he is 30 years old. We have a 28 yo limit?
I've not seen this alleged limit said any where bar one paper, so I am not taking it as gospel just yet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 10:29:46 AM
WW, is the Rolan deal a gonner yet, or is today the day we find out whether is really is on/off?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 19, 2017, 10:39:37 AM
5m bid for Che Adams turned down by Birmingham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 19, 2017, 10:41:46 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that

It's the nature of fans. When it became apparent we were losing Ross McCormack, many of us adopted the attitude of "not that bothered, he ruins the team shape", while for Dembele it was "he's lazy etc". TBH the last player I can remember genuinely being upset about selling was the original Dembele, five years ago!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 19, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 19, 2017, 10:39:37 AM
5m bid for Che Adams turned down by Birmingham.

Birmingham Mail - yesterday

Birmingham City are set to open contract negotiations with Che Adams to fend off interest from elsewhere - having already knocked back one offer from a Championship rival.

The Birmingham Mail understands Blues rejected a bid from Fulham, believed to be around £5m earlier this summer.

And with other suitors likely to be circling Birmingham recognise Adams' status as one of the jewels in their squad.

Which is why they are willing to improve terms signed less than a year ago when Gary Rowett bought him from Sheffield United.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 10:58:37 AM
Kalas is off to China for Chelseas pre-season tour. Chelseas way of making him seem to be of value to them.

We'll probably get him on loan when hes back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:14:09 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 19, 2017, 10:39:37 AM
5m bid for Che Adams turned down by Birmingham.


He is a cracking prospect. I wouldn't think Brum would be keen to lose him. They got him from Sheffield United for a lot less.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bronaldinho on July 19, 2017, 11:19:30 AM
Kevin Stewart is off to Hull City for £8m...

Deals like this that make it even harder for us to spend and stay within FFP.

£8m buys you nothing these days.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 19, 2017, 11:20:05 AM
Quote from: Bronaldinho on July 19, 2017, 11:19:30 AM
Kevin Stewart is off to Hull City for £8m...

Deals like this that make it even harder for us to spend and stay within FFP.

£8m buys you nothing these days.

8m for Kevin Stewart is actually mental.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on July 19, 2017, 11:38:01 AM
8 mill for a 23 year old who has played only 31 senior games in 5 years! Crazy 💰!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 19, 2017, 11:39:13 AM
Quote from: brightster on July 19, 2017, 11:38:01 AM
8 mill for a 23 year old who has played only 31 senior games in 5 years! Crazy 💰!

Makes the Ryan Mason transfer from last summer look good value.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:42:11 AM
It does seem crazy, but it's not what a player is worth, it is what another club is prepared to pay to give them the best chance of promotion.
These days that could be the difference between success and failure.
Its called ambition and the chance to achieve their aspirations.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on July 19, 2017, 11:47:06 AM
Hull are playing a very dangerous game and not for the first time! Just glad we are a bit more sensible with our finances.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 12:21:24 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Forget Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:24:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.

For sure, but it sounds like no one made that debate did they unless i've missed something?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 19, 2017, 12:58:18 PM
Slow fake news today....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 01:12:00 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 10:29:46 AM
WW, is the Rolan deal a gonner yet, or is today the day we find out whether is really is on/off?
As I said a little earlier nownin bordeauxs hands
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 01:12:05 PM
I'm firmly in the patience is a virtue camp on this, but...

.... if the next tweet from the FFC official account is another pointless goal from training I'll blow my lid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 19, 2017, 01:14:43 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 01:12:05 PM
I'm firmly in the patience is a virtue camp on this, but...

.... if the next tweet from the FFC official account is another pointless goal from training I'll blow my lid.

Haha they're showing all these training "wonder goals" but theyre actually just showing horrible defending 😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 19, 2017, 01:15:12 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 01:12:05 PM
I'm firmly in the patience is a virtue camp on this, but...

.... if the next tweet from the FFC official account is another pointless goal from training I'll blow my lid.

Don't worry it will probably be another player leaving
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 01:51:27 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 01:15:12 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 01:12:05 PM
I'm firmly in the patience is a virtue camp on this, but...

.... if the next tweet from the FFC official account is another pointless goal from training I'll blow my lid.

Don't worry it will probably be another player leaving

Everyone is rightly starting to get a bit pi**ed off..

'They' need to come out and say something but at the same time, I understand the reasons they cant. Rock and a hard place...

Seems like we need more negotiators so we can have more simultaneous discussions going on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 19, 2017, 01:52:27 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 01:51:27 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 01:15:12 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 01:12:05 PM
I'm firmly in the patience is a virtue camp on this, but...

.... if the next tweet from the FFC official account is another pointless goal from training I'll blow my lid.

Don't worry it will probably be another player leaving

Everyone is rightly starting to get a bit pi**ed off..

'They' need to come out and say something but at the same time, I understand the reasons they cant. Rock and a hard place...

Seems like we need more negotiators so we can have more simultaneous discussions going on.

M. Barnier is otherwise engaged.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
We said the same about Martin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
We said the same about Martin.

The issue is, he's a decent top 12 side striker, hardly going to set the league alight and that's what we need IMO if we want to go up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 19, 2017, 02:11:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
We said the same about Martin.

Without the whole Derby fiasco, Martin would almost certainly have scored 15-20 goals for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 19, 2017, 02:25:19 PM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 02:11:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
We said the same about Martin.

Without the whole Derby fiasco, Martin would almost certainly have scored 15-20 goals for us.

No he wouldn't, he never wanted to come to us in the first place and didn't look bothered once.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 19, 2017, 02:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 19, 2017, 02:25:19 PM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 02:11:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
We said the same about Martin.

Without the whole Derby fiasco, Martin would almost certainly have scored 15-20 goals for us.

No he wouldn't, he never wanted to come to us in the first place and didn't look bothered once.

Martin did miss 3 penalties in the season which would have taken him to 13. It's not outside the realms of reality that he could have reached 15 last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 19, 2017, 02:34:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 19, 2017, 02:28:07 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 19, 2017, 02:25:19 PM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 02:11:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
We said the same about Martin.

Without the whole Derby fiasco, Martin would almost certainly have scored 15-20 goals for us.

No he wouldn't, he never wanted to come to us in the first place and didn't look bothered once.

Martin did miss 3 penalties in the season which would have taken him to 13. It's not outside the realms of reality that he could have reached 15 last season.

Did he miss them because of the Derby fiaso, or because he's a poor penalty taker? I don't see your logic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 02:34:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.

So would I, and it's Cameron Jerome, he has proved it already. The other guy has not, and he never will with Fulham FC because he isn't coming, and he clearly isnt interested. The problem is the people operating our transfer system are the ones that are responsible for any inefficiency, incompetence and negligence, not the long suffering supporters.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 19, 2017, 02:42:34 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 19, 2017, 02:25:19 PM
Quote from: twang on July 19, 2017, 02:11:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
In the absence of any other movements, I would take Cameron Jerome, no matter what age he is with figures like that.

agree with this. i actually quite like the thought of Jerome joining although i sit next to a Norwich supporter and he is completely not bothered about the thought of loosing him. dont understand that with figures like that
We said the same about Martin.

Without the whole Derby fiasco, Martin would almost certainly have scored 15-20 goals for us.

No he wouldn't, he never wanted to come to us in the first place and didn't look bothered once.

If you say so...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 02:46:48 PM
its thye transfer thread not a bash or praise martin thread
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.

But were not in the Premier...
He's from French league, along with bottom half of Spain is equal to our League 1 or Scottish Championship... MK Dons and Dundee Utd would do Bordeaux or Grenada.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 03:03:44 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.

But were not in the Premier...
He's from French league, along with bottom half of Spain is equal to our League 1 or Scottish Championship... MK Dons and Dundee Utd would do Bordeaux or Grenada.

Are you trying to be a WUM or do you genuinely believe that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 03:05:00 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.

But were not in the Premier...
He's from French league, along with bottom half of Spain is equal to our League 1 or Scottish Championship... MK Dons and Dundee Utd would do Bordeaux or Grenada.

Haha that's a joke right? ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 19, 2017, 03:05:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.

But were not in the Premier...
He's from French league, along with bottom half of Spain is equal to our League 1 or Scottish Championship... MK Dons and Dundee Utd would do Bordeaux or Grenada.

I'm sorry, but that is not accurate. Bottom half of France/Spain is not on the level of League 1 or Scotland. I don't buy that for a minute.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 19, 2017, 03:08:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:42:11 AM
It does seem crazy, but it's not what a player is worth, it is what another club is prepared to pay to give them the best chance of promotion.
These days that could be the difference between success and failure.
Its called ambition and the chance to achieve their aspirations.

They've sold Maguire, Robertson, Huddlestone, Davies and Jakupovic so far. Their only signing so far is Frazier Campbell on a free.

Hull and ambition isn't really something I expect to be mentioned in the same sentence much.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 03:12:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 18, 2017, 11:29:43 PM
I have been on holiday for a week, so missed most of this Rolan stuff. My take is I'm glad we are trying to sign players who want to play at a higher level than us. Shows we are being ambitious in the market and going for quality. When we sign players who aspire to play at championship level we end up with Pringle and Stearman.  Rolan is a genuine prem quality player. So I understand his reluctancy to move to a championship club.

Rolan is Genuine Premier Quality....Proof?




His record in ligue 1, The fact he's a Uruguayan international and some of the goals he scores. Not to mention how highly rated he is by French football pundits. Could also add the large bids and interest from Man United and Everton

Granted but players with much higher stock have come and failed in the EPL, whilst some with much worse have excelled so its a bit of a red herring debate isn't it?

Atleast you can have the debate. There is no way anyone considers Cameron Jerome a prem quality player. I know who I would rather sign.

But were not in the Premier...
He's from French league, along with bottom half of Spain is equal to our League 1 or Scottish Championship... MK Dons and Dundee Utd would do Bordeaux or Grenada.

Must be a joke
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 19, 2017, 03:16:56 PM
With all due respect, the bottom half of French and Spanish first division football would not be league 1 quality, although, certainly, there probably be some mid to low table championship strengthed teams. Likewise, in no way would Dundee Utd be able to defeat Bordeaux/Granada. The SPL is in a whole nother level of mediocricy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 03:20:06 PM
I flat out refuse to believe anyone can think Dundee United are better than bordeaux
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 03:20:56 PM
I member when this was a thread talking about transfers  :012:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 03:23:19 PM
But our club don't do any... :022:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 19, 2017, 03:25:10 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 19, 2017, 03:20:56 PM
I member when this was a thread talking about transfers  :012:
No transfers to talk about here. 051 090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 19, 2017, 03:31:06 PM
Think kline n co have gone on there summer holiday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 19, 2017, 03:31:59 PM
We all know that Ratings are complete rubbish, particularly when thy fail to agree with our own prejudices. But in order to stir the pot further attempt to add some clarity to the argument I post an extract from a current ranking of European club sides:

49          Leicester City      England   2723   (0)
50          Internazionale      Italy   2714   (0)
51          Atalanta      Italy   2711   (0)
52          FC Krasnodar      Russia   2703   (0)
53          RCD Espanyol      Spain   2696   (0)
54          1. FC Köln      Germany   2684   (0)
55          Southampton      England   2681   (0)
56          Olympique de Marseille      France   2664   (0)
57          FC Rostov      Russia   2657   (0)
58          RB Leipzig      Germany   2647   (0)
59          Viktoria Plzen      Czech Republic   2646   (0)
60          Olympiacos      Greece   2639   (0)
61          Red Bull Salzburg      Austria   2631   (0)
62          Werder Bremen      Germany   2629   (0)
63          Hertha BSC      Germany   2613   (0)
64          SC Freiburg      Germany   2605   (0)
65          Sparta Praha      Czech Republic   2605   (0)
66          Medipol Basaksehir      Turkey   2604   (0)
67          Feyenoord      Netherlands   2602   (0)
68          Girondins de Bordeaux      France   2600   (0)
69          Málaga CF      Spain   2575   (0)
70          Lokomotiv Moskva      Russia   2570   (+13)
71          Alavés      Spain   2548   (0)
72          FC Augsburg      Germany   2539   (0)
73          Celtic      Scotland   2538   (0)
74          Hapoel Beer Sheva      Israel   2510   (0)
75          West Ham United      England   2507   (0)
76          Torino      Italy   2501   (0)
77          Eintracht Frankfurt      Germany   2493   (0)

They only rate current PL clubs but Brighton come in at 145 and the next highest Scottish outfit are Aberdeen at 226.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
Load of tosh.....I wonder what they rated us when we got to Eufa Final.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 03:43:04 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 19, 2017, 03:08:10 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:42:11 AM
It does seem crazy, but it's not what a player is worth, it is what another club is prepared to pay to give them the best chance of promotion.
These days that could be the difference between success and failure.
Its called ambition and the chance to achieve their aspirations.

They've sold Maguire, Robertson, Huddlestone, Davies and Jakupovic so far. Their only signing so far is Frazier Campbell on a free.

Hull and ambition isn't really something I expect to be mentioned in the same sentence much.

I agree, but I expect Fulham and ambition to be mentioned in the same sentence, but the three amigos clearly don't, as they are currently in a coma.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 03:44:43 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 19, 2017, 03:31:59 PM
We all know that Ratings are complete rubbish, particularly when thy fail to agree with our own prejudices. But in order to stir the pot further attempt to add some clarity to the argument I post an extract from a current ranking of European club sides:

49          Leicester City      England   2723   (0)
50          Internazionale      Italy   2714   (0)
51          Atalanta      Italy   2711   (0)
52          FC Krasnodar      Russia   2703   (0)
53          RCD Espanyol      Spain   2696   (0)
54          1. FC Köln      Germany   2684   (0)
55          Southampton      England   2681   (0)
56          Olympique de Marseille      France   2664   (0)
57          FC Rostov      Russia   2657   (0)
58          RB Leipzig      Germany   2647   (0)
59          Viktoria Plzen      Czech Republic   2646   (0)
60          Olympiacos      Greece   2639   (0)
61          Red Bull Salzburg      Austria   2631   (0)
62          Werder Bremen      Germany   2629   (0)
63          Hertha BSC      Germany   2613   (0)
64          SC Freiburg      Germany   2605   (0)
65          Sparta Praha      Czech Republic   2605   (0)
66          Medipol Basaksehir      Turkey   2604   (0)
67          Feyenoord      Netherlands   2602   (0)
68          Girondins de Bordeaux      France   2600   (0)
69          Málaga CF      Spain   2575   (0)
70          Lokomotiv Moskva      Russia   2570   (+13)
71          Alavés      Spain   2548   (0)
72          FC Augsburg      Germany   2539   (0)
73          Celtic      Scotland   2538   (0)
74          Hapoel Beer Sheva      Israel   2510   (0)
75          West Ham United      England   2507   (0)
76          Torino      Italy   2501   (0)
77          Eintracht Frankfurt      Germany   2493   (0)

They only rate current PL clubs but Brighton come in at 145 and the next highest Scottish outfit are Aberdeen at 226.


Where is the Dog & Duck 5th X1 in this list ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 03:45:18 PM
Alaves rated 71...lol
Donny Rovers would do them over.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 03:46:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 03:23:19 PM
But our club don't do any... :022:

Only through the exit door. Which is currently hanging on its hinges.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 19, 2017, 03:31:06 PM
Think kline n co have gone on there summer holiday.

Not again !
It's one long holiday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AnotherVicHalomLoveChild on July 19, 2017, 03:56:59 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 03:44:43 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 19, 2017, 03:31:59 PM
We all know that Ratings are complete rubbish, particularly when thy fail to agree with our own prejudices. But in order to stir the pot further attempt to add some clarity to the argument I post an extract from a current ranking of European club sides:

49          Leicester City      England   2723   (0)
50          Internazionale      Italy   2714   (0)
51          Atalanta      Italy   2711   (0)
52          FC Krasnodar      Russia   2703   (0)
53          RCD Espanyol      Spain   2696   (0)
54          1. FC Köln      Germany   2684   (0)
55          Southampton      England   2681   (0)
56          Olympique de Marseille      France   2664   (0)
57          FC Rostov      Russia   2657   (0)
58          RB Leipzig      Germany   2647   (0)
59          Viktoria Plzen      Czech Republic   2646   (0)
60          Olympiacos      Greece   2639   (0)
61          Red Bull Salzburg      Austria   2631   (0)
62          Werder Bremen      Germany   2629   (0)
63          Hertha BSC      Germany   2613   (0)
64          SC Freiburg      Germany   2605   (0)
65          Sparta Praha      Czech Republic   2605   (0)
66          Medipol Basaksehir      Turkey   2604   (0)
67          Feyenoord      Netherlands   2602   (0)
68          Girondins de Bordeaux      France   2600   (0)
69          Málaga CF      Spain   2575   (0)
70          Lokomotiv Moskva      Russia   2570   (+13)
71          Alavés      Spain   2548   (0)
72          FC Augsburg      Germany   2539   (0)
73          Celtic      Scotland   2538   (0)
74          Hapoel Beer Sheva      Israel   2510   (0)
75          West Ham United      England   2507   (0)
76          Torino      Italy   2501   (0)
77          Eintracht Frankfurt      Germany   2493   (0)

They only rate current PL clubs but Brighton come in at 145 and the next highest Scottish outfit are Aberdeen at 226.


Where is the Dog & Duck 5th X1 in this list ?

Training (not in Austria) but on a field next to the Dog & Duck pub, Outwood, Surrey
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 19, 2017, 04:06:16 PM
back to the point of the thread....Newcastle have now completed the Murphy deal so thats another nail in the coffin for Rolan at St James'....can only be good for us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 19, 2017, 04:07:12 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 04:06:16 PM
back to the point of the thread....Newcastle have now completed the Murphy deal so thats another nail in the coffin for Rolan at St James'....can only be good for us

Considering that it was almost a done deal last week, I think the alternative target for Rolan isn't Murphy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 04:09:38 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 19, 2017, 04:07:12 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 19, 2017, 04:06:16 PM
back to the point of the thread....Newcastle have now completed the Murphy deal so thats another nail in the coffin for Rolan at St James'....can only be good for us

Considering that it was almost a done deal last week, I think the alternative target for Rolan isn't Murphy.

Agreed. Though I have no idea why Newcastle are faffing around so much if they do actually want him - they've got the cash to spend and are under a bit of time pressure...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 19, 2017, 04:16:21 PM


Agreed. Though I have no idea why Newcastle are faffing around so much if they do actually want him - they've got the cash to spend and are under a bit of time pressure...
[/quote]

Simply, they have got other targets that themselves are probably seeing if better offers come in.

In a nutshell that sums up the window merry go round.

And is why I don't understand people getting so frustrated on here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 19, 2017, 04:16:53 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 19, 2017, 04:16:21 PM


Agreed. Though I have no idea why Newcastle are faffing around so much if they do actually want him - they've got the cash to spend and are under a bit of time pressure...

+1

Simply, they have got other targets that themselves are probably seeing if better offers come in.

In a nutshell that sums up the window merry go round.

And is why I don't understand people getting so frustrated on here.
[/quote]
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 19, 2017, 04:17:40 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
Load of tosh.....I wonder what they rated us when we got to Eufa Final.

We were rated by UEFA as the 7th best side in Europe that year on the basis of our European achievements. We were even rated in front of Atletico, presumably on the basis of our 12th place Pl finish against their 9th La Liga spot that year. Ironically Bordeaux were still rated above us that year on the basis of their Champions League showing:

Clubs

Country
06/07   07/08   08/09   09/10   10/11   Pts
1 (9)      FC Internazionale Milano   FC Internazionale Milano   ITA   15.385   16.050   13.275   34.085   21.314   100.110
2  (4)   FC Bayern München   FC Bayern München   GER   18.900   22.700   22.537   30.616   24.133   118.887
3  (2)      FC Barcelona   FC Barcelona   ESP   17.800   27.775   28.662   30.585   36.642   141.465
4  (26)      FC Girondins de Bordeaux   FC Girondins de Bordeaux   FRA   11.000   13.385   11.200   30.000   2.150   67.735
5  (1)      Manchester United FC   Manchester United FC   ENG   25.325   32.575   28.000   28.585   36.671   151.157
6  (13)      Olympique Lyonnais   Olympique Lyonnais   FRA   17.000   13.385   15.200   28.000   19.150   92.735
7  (51)      Fulham FC   Fulham FC   ENG   3.325   3.575   3.000   26.585   3.671   40.157
8  (6)      Arsenal FC   Arsenal FC   ENG   16.325   21.575   22.000   25.585   22.671   108.157
9  (5)      Liverpool FC   Liverpool FC   ENG   27.325   24.575   23.000   24.585   15.671   115.157
10 (23)      Club Atlético de Madrid   Club Atlético de Madrid   ESP   3.800   14.775   17.662   24.585   9.642   70.465
11 (27)      ACF Fiorentina   ACF Fiorentina   ITA   2.385   23.050   11.275   24.085   2.314   63.1102009
12  (3)      Chelsea FC   Chelsea FC   ENG   26.325   28.575   25.000   22.585   26.671   129.157
13  (7)      Real Madrid CF   Real Madrid CF   ESP   17.800   14.775   14.662   22.585   33.642   103.465

This was just for the 2009/10 season. UEFA, sensibly in this instance, use an average over 4 seasons hence our 51st overall.

Still it's all a load of tosh, isn't it? As has been shown by the superbly erudite responses.

Neither can I see that this discussion does not fit in with this part of the thread which is about a transfer (or not) of a player from Ligue 1 to the Championship.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 04:31:26 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 19, 2017, 04:17:40 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
Load of tosh.....I wonder what they rated us when we got to Eufa Final.

We were rated by UEFA as the 7th best side in Europe that year on the basis of our European achievements. We were even rated in front of Atletico, presumably on the basis of our 12th place Pl finish against their 9th La Liga spot that year. Ironically Bordeaux were still rated above us that year on the basis of their Champions League showing:

Clubs

Country
06/07   07/08   08/09   09/10   10/11   Pts
1 (9)      FC Internazionale Milano   FC Internazionale Milano   ITA   15.385   16.050   13.275   34.085   21.314   100.110
2  (4)   FC Bayern München   FC Bayern München   GER   18.900   22.700   22.537   30.616   24.133   118.887
3  (2)      FC Barcelona   FC Barcelona   ESP   17.800   27.775   28.662   30.585   36.642   141.465
4  (26)      FC Girondins de Bordeaux   FC Girondins de Bordeaux   FRA   11.000   13.385   11.200   30.000   2.150   67.735
5  (1)      Manchester United FC   Manchester United FC   ENG   25.325   32.575   28.000   28.585   36.671   151.157
6  (13)      Olympique Lyonnais   Olympique Lyonnais   FRA   17.000   13.385   15.200   28.000   19.150   92.735
7  (51)      Fulham FC   Fulham FC   ENG   3.325   3.575   3.000   26.585   3.671   40.157
8  (6)      Arsenal FC   Arsenal FC   ENG   16.325   21.575   22.000   25.585   22.671   108.157
9  (5)      Liverpool FC   Liverpool FC   ENG   27.325   24.575   23.000   24.585   15.671   115.157
10 (23)      Club Atlético de Madrid   Club Atlético de Madrid   ESP   3.800   14.775   17.662   24.585   9.642   70.465
11 (27)      ACF Fiorentina   ACF Fiorentina   ITA   2.385   23.050   11.275   24.085   2.314   63.1102009
12  (3)      Chelsea FC   Chelsea FC   ENG   26.325   28.575   25.000   22.585   26.671   129.157
13  (7)      Real Madrid CF   Real Madrid CF   ESP   17.800   14.775   14.662   22.585   33.642   103.465

This was just for the 2009/10 season. UEFA, sensibly in this instance, use an average over 4 seasons hence our 51st overall.

Still it's all a load of tosh, isn't it? As has been shown by the superbly erudite responses.

Neither can I see that this discussion does not fit in with this part of the thread which is about a transfer (or not) of a player from Ligue 1 to the Championship.

I'm asking what we were rated before our Eufa exploits not after getting to the final
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 19, 2017, 04:38:59 PM
He has it there in brackets , we were 51st
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 04:40:28 PM
Darren Randolph wants out of West Ham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 04:42:48 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 19, 2017, 04:38:59 PM
He has it there in brackets , we were 51st

Got it....its me peepers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 19, 2017, 04:43:04 PM
Wednesday 19 Jul Updated Wednesday 19 Jul 09:31
Opinion
Joe Hart is the 'best goalkeeper' I have worked with – David Sullivan

image: http://www.whufc.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/DS_726_10.jpg

David Sullivan


Joint-Chairman David Sullivan is looking forward to being reunited with the 'best goalkeeper' he has worked with in Joe Hart.

West Ham United have signed England's No1 on a season-long loan from Manchester City, reunifying Hart with the man who brought him to Birmingham City in 2009.

Eight years on, Mr Sullivan is delighted to have again secured the services of a stopper who earned a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year during his season at St Andrews.

"Joe was absolutely fantastic for us at Birmingham City eight years ago," said the Joint-Chairman, who played an influential role in completing the deal for the 30-year-old. "He is the best goalkeeper I've worked with and I fully expect him to be equally as good for us this coming season.

"I have been working on this transfer for some months and to see Joe wearing a West Ham United shirt is very satisfying. I expect him to be a great player for our Club and can't wait to see him in a Hammers shirt at London Stadium for the first time.

"Joe has gone from strength to strength since his season at Birmingham, when he was voted Player of the Year, and it would not surprise me at all if he is in the running for the Hammer of the Year award come next May."



image: http://www.whufc.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/JoeHartBirmingham.jpg

Joe Hart
Joe Hart played for David Sullivan at Birmingham City in 2009


Hart joins his former Manchester City teammate and fellow two-time Premier League champion Pablo Zabaleta at London Stadium, and the Joint-Chairman revealed the summer spending is not yet over.

"We are concentrating solely now on signing two attackers, then we will be satisfied," the Joint-Chairman confirmed.

"We said at the start of the summer that we wanted to prioritise quality over quantity and that is what we have done, and what we will continue to do.

"The Board and the management know we need a couple of players who will help us to score more goals next season, so that is what we will be concentrating on over the coming days and weeks."


Read more at http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/july/19-july/joe-hart-best-goalkeeper-i-have-worked-david-sullivan#5G3SdQoKo2QK7ORI.99
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 19, 2017, 04:44:25 PM
Adrian replied with

"Thanks for your sincerity! But you still having "two great professionals" respecting,fighting & defending this badge⚒"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 04:47:47 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 19, 2017, 04:43:04 PM
Wednesday 19 Jul Updated Wednesday 19 Jul 09:31
Opinion
Joe Hart is the 'best goalkeeper' I have worked with – David Sullivan

image: http://www.whufc.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/DS_726_10.jpg

David Sullivan


Joint-Chairman David Sullivan is looking forward to being reunited with the 'best goalkeeper' he has worked with in Joe Hart.

West Ham United have signed England's No1 on a season-long loan from Manchester City, reunifying Hart with the man who brought him to Birmingham City in 2009.

Eight years on, Mr Sullivan is delighted to have again secured the services of a stopper who earned a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year during his season at St Andrews.

"Joe was absolutely fantastic for us at Birmingham City eight years ago," said the Joint-Chairman, who played an influential role in completing the deal for the 30-year-old. "He is the best goalkeeper I've worked with and I fully expect him to be equally as good for us this coming season.

"I have been working on this transfer for some months and to see Joe wearing a West Ham United shirt is very satisfying. I expect him to be a great player for our Club and can't wait to see him in a Hammers shirt at London Stadium for the first time.

"Joe has gone from strength to strength since his season at Birmingham, when he was voted Player of the Year, and it would not surprise me at all if he is in the running for the Hammer of the Year award come next May."



image: http://www.whufc.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/JoeHartBirmingham.jpg

Joe Hart
Joe Hart played for David Sullivan at Birmingham City in 2009


Hart joins his former Manchester City teammate and fellow two-time Premier League champion Pablo Zabaleta at London Stadium, and the Joint-Chairman revealed the summer spending is not yet over.

"We are concentrating solely now on signing two attackers, then we will be satisfied," the Joint-Chairman confirmed.

"We said at the start of the summer that we wanted to prioritise quality over quantity and that is what we have done, and what we will continue to do.

"The Board and the management know we need a couple of players who will help us to score more goals next season, so that is what we will be concentrating on over the coming days and weeks."


Read more at http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/july/19-july/joe-hart-best-goalkeeper-i-have-worked-david-sullivan#5G3SdQoKo2QK7ORI.99

Joes the best he's worked with.
Never knew Hart was in prawn films.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 04:50:36 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 19, 2017, 04:44:25 PM
Adrian replied with

"Thanks for your sincerity! But you still having "two great professionals" respecting,fighting & defending this badge⚒"
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 04:47:47 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 19, 2017, 04:43:04 PM
Wednesday 19 Jul Updated Wednesday 19 Jul 09:31
Opinion
Joe Hart is the 'best goalkeeper' I have worked with – David Sullivan

image: http://www.whufc.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/DS_726_10.jpg

David Sullivan


Joint-Chairman David Sullivan is looking forward to being reunited with the 'best goalkeeper' he has worked with in Joe Hart.

West Ham United have signed England's No1 on a season-long loan from Manchester City, reunifying Hart with the man who brought him to Birmingham City in 2009.

Eight years on, Mr Sullivan is delighted to have again secured the services of a stopper who earned a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year during his season at St Andrews.

"Joe was absolutely fantastic for us at Birmingham City eight years ago," said the Joint-Chairman, who played an influential role in completing the deal for the 30-year-old. "He is the best goalkeeper I've worked with and I fully expect him to be equally as good for us this coming season.

"I have been working on this transfer for some months and to see Joe wearing a West Ham United shirt is very satisfying. I expect him to be a great player for our Club and can't wait to see him in a Hammers shirt at London Stadium for the first time.

"Joe has gone from strength to strength since his season at Birmingham, when he was voted Player of the Year, and it would not surprise me at all if he is in the running for the Hammer of the Year award come next May."



image: http://www.whufc.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/JoeHartBirmingham.jpg

Joe Hart
Joe Hart played for David Sullivan at Birmingham City in 2009


Hart joins his former Manchester City teammate and fellow two-time Premier League champion Pablo Zabaleta at London Stadium, and the Joint-Chairman revealed the summer spending is not yet over.

"We are concentrating solely now on signing two attackers, then we will be satisfied," the Joint-Chairman confirmed.

"We said at the start of the summer that we wanted to prioritise quality over quantity and that is what we have done, and what we will continue to do.

"The Board and the management know we need a couple of players who will help us to score more goals next season, so that is what we will be concentrating on over the coming days and weeks."


Read more at http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/july/19-july/joe-hart-best-goalkeeper-i-have-worked-david-sullivan#5G3SdQoKo2QK7ORI.99

Joes the best he's worked with.
Never knew Hart was in prawn films.

" Debbie Does Donkey " was a classic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 04:55:04 PM
Rolan pictured in training with Bordeaux, in case that comes as a surprise to anyone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 19, 2017, 04:55:34 PM
Brilliant reply from Adrian - although not if we were after him.


Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 04:47:47 PM
Joes the best he's worked with.
Never knew Hart was in prawn films.

Glad to see that I was not alone in not thinking immediately of football when 'working for Sullivan' was mentioned.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 05:01:02 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 04:55:04 PM
Rolan pictured in training with Bordeaux, in case that comes as a surprise to anyone.

Never
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on July 19, 2017, 05:04:36 PM
Slav:

"Still a lot of work to be done on and off the pitch as we prepare for another tough test against West Ham here in Austria."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 05:55:54 PM
No sooner are we rumoured to be interested in Cameron Jerome and Forest and Sunderland join in.
Huddersfield syndrome all over again?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 19, 2017, 06:05:08 PM
Albeit a terrible paper, on the Daily Mail transfer watch feed:

Fulham approach Brighton to sign Oliver Norwood on loan
SIMON JONES: Fulham have asked to take Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Oliver Norwood on loan.
The 26-year-old Northern Ireland international and former Manchester United trainee made 37 appearances for Brighton in their promotion winning campaign last season after joining from Reading.
Norwood is keen for a crack at Premier League football though may find opportunities limited as manager Chris Hughton is actively looking to recruit more midfielders.
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic believes Norwood's experience could help the Craven Cottage side in their own promotion push.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 19, 2017, 06:06:41 PM
We will literally take anyone right now. Maybe put an advert out in the Metro?
Title: Rolan
Post by: Dodgin on July 19, 2017, 06:32:03 PM
Sky say he is in London to meet the club
Title: Re: Rolan
Post by: rweller86 on July 19, 2017, 06:33:21 PM
Quote from: Dodgin on July 19, 2017, 06:32:03 PM
Sky say he is in London to meet the club
Old news or for a third time?
Title: Re: Rolan
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 06:34:59 PM
Quote from: Dodgin on July 19, 2017, 06:32:03 PM
Sky say he is in London to meet the club
on what sky? I cant see it on the tv or on their website transfer news feed.

My last update was nothing has changed form yesterday, that was midday today, only way it changes is if Bordeaux ring us as we are not going back to them now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 19, 2017, 06:40:41 PM
Quote from: Milo on July 19, 2017, 06:06:41 PM
We will literally take anyone right now. Maybe put an advert out in the Metro?

But only on loan. Wouldn't dream of actually signing anyone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 19, 2017, 06:53:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 06:34:59 PM
Quote from: Dodgin on July 19, 2017, 06:32:03 PM
Sky say he is in London to meet the club
on what sky? I cant see it on the tv or on their website transfer news feed.

My last update was nothing has changed form yesterday, that was midday today, only way it changes is if Bordeaux ring us as we are not going back to them now
Agree WW, I can't see it anywhere onSky
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 19, 2017, 07:02:41 PM
Dodgin didn't mention who was in London
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 19, 2017, 07:03:03 PM
Nottingham Forest join Sunderland and Fulham in race to sign Norwich City striker Cameron Jerome

Nottingham Forest have joined Sunderland and Fulham in the race to sign Norwich City striker Cameron Jerome, according to The Sun.

Forest, who sold top scorer Britt Assombalonga to Middlesbrough this week, appear keen to reinvest some of the £15 million they received for the 24-year-old.

And it is claimed the Reds are willing to offer £6 million to prise Jerome away from Norwich, for whom he scored 16 goals in an otherwise disappointing campaign for the Canaries.

Norwich have already moved on several high earners this summer, however, and it remains to be seen whether they would be tempted to cash in on the 30-year-old, who has two years left on his deal at Carrow Road.

Sunderland and Fulham were linked with moves for Jerome last month, having lost strikers Jermain Defoe and Chris Martin respectively since the end of last season - although Sunderland have already moved to sign James Vaughan from Bury.

But Nottingham Forest's recent windfall could put them in the driving seat for the Yorkshireman's signature, were Norwich to cash in.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/19/report-nottingham-forest-join-sunderland-and-fulham-in-race-to-s/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 19, 2017, 07:09:09 PM
Quote from: Milo on July 19, 2017, 06:06:41 PM
We will literally take anyone right now. Maybe put an advert out in the Metro?

And if we did, wouldn't it be very Fulhamish if they failed the medical  064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 19, 2017, 07:14:42 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 19, 2017, 07:02:41 PM
Dodgin didn't mention who was in London

Source?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:16:25 PM
Its all gone quiet on the Rolan front....Zzzzzzz
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 07:16:58 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 19, 2017, 07:02:41 PM
Dodgin didn't mention who was in London
its a merged thread, if you look at the title of his thread (top of his post) you can see he refer4s to Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 19, 2017, 07:17:04 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 19, 2017, 07:02:41 PM
Dodgin didn't mention who was in London
No one is mentioned on Sky as being at The club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:22:28 PM
Breaking News....Fulham have just released a statement that all signings now will be loans,due to the fact the chequebook has gone missing,apparently Mrs Khan took it shopping at a mall in Jacksonville and mislaid it....
Dennis Waterman is 69 and a avid Stamp Collector..Coyw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 19, 2017, 07:27:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:22:28 PM
Breaking News....Fulham have just released a statement that all signings now will be loans,due to the fact the chequebook has gone missing,apparently Mrs Khan took it shopping at a mall in Jacksonville and mislaid it....
Dennis Waterman is 69 and a avid Stamp Collector..Coyw.

Dennis Waterman hes going to be our new Keeper great net Minder, he could be so good for us

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 07:28:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:22:28 PM
Breaking News....Fulham have just released a statement that all signings now will be loans,due to the fact the chequebook has gone missing,apparently Mrs Khan took it shopping at a mall in Jacksonville and mislaid it....
Dennis Waterman is 69 and a avid Stamp Collector..Coyw.

They do not possess a cheque book, as Fulham FC normally trades with its own currency which is Goats and Sheep, but that's been closed down now, after one of the goats escaped, and a sheep was made a scapegoat.
That is why on the rare occasion we do sign anyone the deal is undisclosed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:29:09 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 07:27:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:22:28 PM
Breaking News....Fulham have just released a statement that all signings now will be loans,due to the fact the chequebook has gone missing,apparently Mrs Khan took it shopping at a mall in Jacksonville and mislaid it....
Dennis Waterman is 69 and a avid Stamp Collector..Coyw.

Dennis Waterman hes going to be our new Keeper great net Minder, he could be so good for us



Very good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 19, 2017, 07:36:22 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

Could she ring Bordeaux when she's done and find out what's going on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

You're wife can have you sanctioned. But the club are taking steps to have you sectioned.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:29:09 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 07:27:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:22:28 PM
Breaking News....Fulham have just released a statement that all signings now will be loans,due to the fact the chequebook has gone missing,apparently Mrs Khan took it shopping at a mall in Jacksonville and mislaid it....
Dennis Waterman is 69 and a avid Stamp Collector..Coyw.

Dennis Waterman hes going to be our new Keeper great net Minder, he could be so good for us



Very good.

Dennis Waterman is Five Foot and a *** Paper tall, so I can foresee him having problems with crosses.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 07:39:36 PM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 19, 2017, 07:36:22 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

Could she ring Bordeaux when she's done and find out what's going on.
I can tell you what's going on, we have told Bordeaux we are moving on, as they want to wait for Newcastle, so they can call us if they wish to do the deal but we may have signed someone and may not want him anymore
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:40:26 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

You're wife can have you sanctioned. But the club are taking steps to have you sectioned.

Yes your right Woolly,don't know where Sanctioned came from....Thats proof I'm cracking up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 07:43:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:40:26 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

You're wife can have you sanctioned. But the club are taking steps to have you sectioned.

Yes your right Woolly,don't know where Sanctioned came from....Thats proof I'm cracking up.

No mince you are not cracking up, you are one of the most sanely people on this forum.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 19, 2017, 07:51:42 PM
I know Mince was joking, but given the club's fetish for loans I wouldn't be surprised if most of our signings were.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 08:20:08 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 07:39:36 PM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 19, 2017, 07:36:22 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

Could she ring Bordeaux when she's done and find out what's going on.
I can tell you what's going on, we have told Bordeaux we are moving on, as they want to wait for Newcastle, so they can call us if they wish to do the deal but we may have signed someone and may not want him anymore

I've heard he might be on his way back to London; any idea if that might be true, contrary to Bordeaux's sudden negotiating position?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 08:21:15 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 08:20:08 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 07:39:36 PM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 19, 2017, 07:36:22 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

Could she ring Bordeaux when she's done and find out what's going on.
I can tell you what's going on, we have told Bordeaux we are moving on, as they want to wait for Newcastle, so they can call us if they wish to do the deal but we may have signed someone and may not want him anymore

I've heard he might be on his way back to London; any idea if that might be true, contrary to Bordeaux's sudden negotiating position?
if he is I have not heard yet, if its us the only way as I understand it could have happened is that Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal and not wait for Newcastle to do so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 19, 2017, 08:24:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 08:21:15 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 08:20:08 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 07:39:36 PM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 19, 2017, 07:36:22 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

Could she ring Bordeaux when she's done and find out what's going on.
I can tell you what's going on, we have told Bordeaux we are moving on, as they want to wait for Newcastle, so they can call us if they wish to do the deal but we may have signed someone and may not want him anymore

I've heard he might be on his way back to London; any idea if that might be true, contrary to Bordeaux's sudden negotiating position?
if he is I have not heard yet, if its us the only way as I understand it could have happened is that Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal and not wait for Newcastle to do so

Quick check the flight planes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 08:40:21 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 08:24:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 08:21:15 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 08:20:08 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 07:39:36 PM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 19, 2017, 07:36:22 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
For god sake sign someone Fulham before the wife has me sanctioned.... She been on the phone to the Funny Farm twice now.

Could she ring Bordeaux when she's done and find out what's going on.
I can tell you what's going on, we have told Bordeaux we are moving on, as they want to wait for Newcastle, so they can call us if they wish to do the deal but we may have signed someone and may not want him anymore

I've heard he might be on his way back to London; any idea if that might be true, contrary to Bordeaux's sudden negotiating position?
if he is I have not heard yet, if its us the only way as I understand it could have happened is that Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal and not wait for Newcastle to do so

Quick check the flight planes

Ive heard the same, from two different sources.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 19, 2017, 08:43:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

Shergar is back!!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 19, 2017, 08:45:58 PM
No arrivals from Bordeaux at Farnborough
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 19, 2017, 08:50:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

Is there a race meeting. Jockeys use choppers a lot.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:52:23 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 08:43:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

Shergar is back!!!!

The lad who looked after him at Michael Stoutes was never the same after he disappeared, being it was at the stud in Ireland where he was standing..
You get attached to the horses you look after over the years.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:53:34 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 19, 2017, 08:50:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

Is there a race meeting. Jockeys use choppers a lot.


No not tonight,be one of them based in town coming back from another meeting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 08:54:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

That was Lord Lucan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:57:03 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 08:54:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

That was Lord Lucan

Funny you should say that,he was once spotted here years ago in the Rutland Arms Hotel.
Turned out to be a Spoon salesman from Hunstanton.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 08:57:38 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:52:23 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 08:43:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

Shergar is back!!!!

The lad who looked after him at Michael Stoutes was never the same after he disappeared, being it was at the stud in Ireland where he was standing..
You get attached to the horses you look after over the years.
I once had a girlfriend who had a face like a horse, but I never was ever attached her, I gave her a nose bag at meal times.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 19, 2017, 09:06:46 PM
As we seem hell bent on stocking up on loan players, can anyone explain how many we can borrow and is their a restriction on how many can be used on match day?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 19, 2017, 09:17:27 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 19, 2017, 09:06:46 PM
As we seem hell bent on stocking up on loan players, can anyone explain how many we can borrow and is their a restriction on how many can be used on match day?
Yes but the plan is to placate us fans without dusting down the wallet or letting the moths escape.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 19, 2017, 09:24:43 PM
He's here to talk to Brentford and QPR  064.gif

Seriously though, if he's back inLondon I wouldn't be surprised if it was wetspam as they are apparently after a striker or two?

I say beggar off mate you ain't as good as you think you are!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 19, 2017, 09:26:03 PM
Here's all you need to know on the loan rules.

How many loan players can a Championship side have?
Clubs are allowed to have eight players on loan, but can only field a maximum of five loan signings in any one game.

They can only sign a maximum of four players from a specific club, of which only two can be over the age of 23.

Here are the official EFL rules:
52.4.1 A maximum of 5 Players registered on a Temporary Loan Transfer can be named in the Players listed on a team sheet for any individual match played under the auspices of The League. This maximum shall reduce to 4 Players where a Club names a Player on the team sheet who is registered on an Emergency Goalkeeper Loan; and

52.4.2 No Club may sign more than 4 Players on a Temporary Loan Transfer from another Club (or club) in any Season, of which no more than 2 Players may be over the age of 23. The deadline for determining a Player's age in this respect shall be as at the 30th June prior to the Season in which the Temporary Loan Transfer is intended to take place. Any Temporary Loan Transfer which subsequently becomes a permanent transfer (which can occur any time during the period of the Temporary Loan Transfer) shall not count against a Club's quota of such Temporary Loan Transfers for that Season.



When can loan signings be made?
The EFL scrapped the emergency loan system last season, meaning that loan deals can only be struck during the summer or January transfer window. This means moves will either be six-month or season-long deals.

Any recall clauses only apply to season-long loans, and can only be activated in the January window .

After Watford signed 10 players on loan from Udinese back in 2012 – and 14 loans in total – all EFL clubs agreed to change the regulations in international loans.

The limit on overseas temporary deals in now four.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 09:43:47 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:57:03 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 08:54:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
There's a helicopter just landed on Newmarket Heath...
I wonder..

That was Lord Lucan

Funny you should say that,he was once spotted here years ago in the Rutland Arms Hotel.
Turned out to be a Spoon salesman from Hunstanton.


That was the Scarlet Pimpernel
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 09:56:02 PM
I a checking the latest rumours re Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on July 19, 2017, 10:02:23 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.

Klassik is a newer account on Twitter, which has been all over the Rolan story since inception. He's already said before that the Rolan deal is totally off, now he's saying it's done.

I don't think it's a windup, but definitely not holding my breath because of this tweet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:07:49 PM
Nah bloke's obviously a gigantic WUM.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 19, 2017, 10:09:07 PM
We would still need a good centre back as an absolute priority and we've not heard much on that front. Kalas seemingly not returning and no others in the offing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
I've just had a text, Rolan has spoken to the Uruguay manager, he is booked on a plane to the UK tomorrow.

Only 1 assumption I guess, if its correct our hardball playing seems to be working
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 10:11:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time

Allegedly he's flying in tomorrow to sign for us, as per someone else who claims be be ITK. Is that closer to the truth?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 10:11:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:07:49 PM
Nah bloke's obviously a gigantic WUM.

He's been in touch with Rolan's agency about it, but not sure whether he has another source. Not sure he's a WUM – he's got some stuff right for us. Like others, I'll believe when I see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 10:12:36 PM
He was I think the first guy to report about Cairney's new deal, at least that I saw. Wouldn't completely write him off, but until it's official I won't be celebrating.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:12:41 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 10:11:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:07:49 PM
Nah bloke's obviously a gigantic WUM.

He's been in touch with Rolan's agency about it, but not sure whether he has another source. Not sure he's a WUM – he's got some stuff right for us. Like others, I'll believe when I see.

Throw enough s**t at the wall and some of it will stick.

Though WW comment now has me hopeful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:13:39 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 10:11:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time

Allegedly he's flying in tomorrow to sign for us, as per someone else who claims be be ITK. Is that closer to the truth?
its closer as I just posted he has spoken to the Uruguay manager and is coming to the UK tomorrow.

Only one assumption to be made, if so out hardball tactics may have paid off
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
I've just had a text, Rolan has spoken to the Uruguay manager, he is booked on a plane to the UK tomorrow.

Only 1 assumption I guess, if its correct our hardball playing seems to be working

Gah, UK doesn't necessarily mean London.

What fun and games.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 19, 2017, 10:20:47 PM
Be good to get it over the line and then concentrate on the other deals. The one good thing about a protracted rumour of a deal means that all the other deals we have been doing have gone on in the background and under the radar so we should be in a position to get them done sooner rather than later. I know I'm being greedy here and it's not done but a little distraction might not have been so bad

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:13:39 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 10:11:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time

Allegedly he's flying in tomorrow to sign for us, as per someone else who claims be be ITK. Is that closer to the truth?
its closer as I just posted he has spoken to the Uruguay manager and is coming to the UK tomorrow.

Only one assumption to be made, if so out hardball tactics may have paid off

Think Newcastle signing Murphy may have sealed the deal - they didn't see Rolan as a primary central option for them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 19, 2017, 10:23:08 PM
If I believe what I have been told Rohan is a front 3 player, possibly best suited to play behind a striker. He has the quality apparently to play up top, but if we signed a Jerome or Daryl Murphy with him I would be over the moon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 10:25:46 PM
Curtis‏ @curtis_ffc  1h1 hour ago
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Curtis Retweeted Curtis
✈️ to London tomorrow for a signature on the dotted line 📝👀
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 19, 2017, 10:25:52 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 19, 2017, 10:23:08 PM
If I believe what I have been told Rohan is a front 3 player, possibly best suited to play behind a striker. He has the quality apparently to play up top, but if we signed a Jerome or Daryl Murphy with him I would be over the moon.

I think first and foremost he is a striker. But can play on the wing if needed. I think we will benefit very much from a striker with the pace and movement in and around the box that Rolan brings.
(Last season we seemed to drill crosses across the boss more than cross to a strikers head).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
I've just had a text, Rolan has spoken to the Uruguay manager, he is booked on a plane to the UK tomorrow.

Only 1 assumption I guess, if its correct our hardball playing seems to be working

Gah, UK doesn't necessarily mean London.

What fun and games.

The last time I looked at the map, Fulham was in England.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:42:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
I've just had a text, Rolan has spoken to the Uruguay manager, he is booked on a plane to the UK tomorrow.

Only 1 assumption I guess, if its correct our hardball playing seems to be working

Gah, UK doesn't necessarily mean London.

What fun and games.

The last time I looked at the map, Fulham was in England.
And England in the UK. What's your point?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 19, 2017, 10:44:36 PM
so has rolan got a second nationality, I can see us signing him then not get a work permit
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:45:45 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:42:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
I've just had a text, Rolan has spoken to the Uruguay manager, he is booked on a plane to the UK tomorrow.

Only 1 assumption I guess, if its correct our hardball playing seems to be working

Gah, UK doesn't necessarily mean London.

What fun and games.

The last time I looked at the map, Fulham was in England.
And England in the UK. What's your point?

My point is you don't know your Geography,
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 19, 2017, 10:46:11 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 10:44:36 PM
so has rolan got a second nationality, I can see us signing him then not get a work permit

He has Italian passport too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:46:59 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:45:45 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:42:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
I've just had a text, Rolan has spoken to the Uruguay manager, he is booked on a plane to the UK tomorrow.

Only 1 assumption I guess, if its correct our hardball playing seems to be working

Gah, UK doesn't necessarily mean London.

What fun and games.

The last time I looked at the map, Fulham was in England.
And England in the UK. What's your point?

My point is you don't know your Geography,
You've lost me.

Pun intended.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 10:48:39 PM
Just phoned a friend here in Suffolk whose son works for Daily Express(told us about Martin)..
Says he get in touch with his son and see if he know anything.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:51:32 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:46:59 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:45:45 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:42:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 19, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
I've just had a text, Rolan has spoken to the Uruguay manager, he is booked on a plane to the UK tomorrow.

Only 1 assumption I guess, if its correct our hardball playing seems to be working

Gah, UK doesn't necessarily mean London.

What fun and games.

The last time I looked at the map, Fulham was in England.
And England in the UK. What's your point?

My point is you don't know your Geography,
You've lost me.

Pun intended.

That's ok, don't worry I will search for you later, you won't be lost for long. I have to go on a mission, just had a call out and I am first response, but be rest assured i shall return.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 10:54:26 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 10:44:36 PM
so has rolan got a second nationality, I can see us signing him then not get a work permit

Think work permits are based on International appearances over the last few years and he's made 23 over the last two and a half years. Not sure what that is in terms of a % but I don't think it would be that big of a problem.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 19, 2017, 10:54:59 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 19, 2017, 10:46:11 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 10:44:36 PM
so has rolan got a second nationality, I can see us signing him then not get a work permit

He has Italian passport too.

And even if he didn't, he played two international games for Uruguay just a month ago.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:57:56 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 19, 2017, 10:54:59 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 19, 2017, 10:46:11 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 19, 2017, 10:44:36 PM
so has rolan got a second nationality, I can see us signing him then not get a work permit

He has Italian passport too.

And even if he didn't, he played two international games for Uruguay just a month ago.
Have to have played in a certain %age of games in the last year, think it's 80%
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 10:58:58 PM
Upon googling, because Uruguay are 17th in the FIFA world rankings, Rolan will have had to play in 45% or more of Uruguay's games over the last two years to be eligible- and I'd be surprised if he hasn't given he's made 23 appearances in two and a half years.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:03:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 10:48:39 PM
Just phoned a friend here in Suffolk whose son works for Daily Express(told us about Martin)..
Says he get in touch with his son and see if he know anything.

Phoned a friend, are you with Chris Tarrent on some TV game show. ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 19, 2017, 11:06:34 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:03:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 10:48:39 PM
Just phoned a friend here in Suffolk whose son works for Daily Express(told us about Martin)..
Says he get in touch with his son and see if he know anything.

Phoned a friend, are you with Chris Tarrent on some TV game show. ?

Haha that did make me laugh
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:07:35 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:03:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 10:48:39 PM
Just phoned a friend here in Suffolk whose son works for Daily Express(told us about Martin)..
Says he get in touch with his son and see if he know anything.

Phoned a friend, are you with Chris Tarrent on some TV game show. ?

Yes....And my phone a friend was on a sex chat line at the time,so I lost out on the 32,000 question.. Never mind.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!

I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:14:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...

lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 11:21:57 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

I'd think we'd be in the market for a Left-Back and a Keeper still. Maybe have some depth signings as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:24:12 PM
Havent heard nothing at Daily Express,but said we apparently have matched Birmingham's offer of 2.5 million for Preston's Jordan Hughill....They want 3 million as Port Vale are in line for 500,000 of it(his club before Preston).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:30:37 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

Roman and Kalas are far from guaranteed. As it stands at the moment, we are lightweight, without any depth. Need 5 or 6 additions minimum, including three starters if we are serious about promotion. There are many clubs in our Division who will not only fancy their chances, but are more than capable of challenging the top six. This season will be no picnic, the next six weeks is crucial.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 11:31:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:14:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...

lol
It's been a saga that's for sure, I'm sick and tired of updates and the bloody deal or no deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:31:14 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:24:12 PM
Havent heard nothing at Daily Express,but said we apparently have matched Birmingham's offer of 2.5 million for Preston's Jordan Hughill....They want 3 million as Port Vale are in line for 500,000 of it(his club before Preston).

I'd be delighted with Hugill as a second option to Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:41:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 11:31:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:14:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...

lol
It's been a saga that's for sure, I'm sick and tired of updates and the bloody deal or no deal.
Deal or no deal are you with Noel Edmunds,  Cause Mince has phoned a friend in Suffolk, and he is with Chris Tarrent.
But going back to the subject in hand.
My take is, that surely the club must know the positions that need strengthening with first choice players, and the positions that need back up. Otherwise there is something serious wrong with the way this club carries out its transfer negotiations or is it the individuals responsible. Because if we do not complete our Window with a full compliment of a decent quality squad. We could be in for a long and hard season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 12:00:30 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 11:21:57 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

I'd think we'd be in the market for a Left-Back and a Keeper still. Maybe have some depth signings as well.

We'd still need a striker, rolan is more of a winger/striker and is far from prolific, he can't be our main striking option if we intend to fight for promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 20, 2017, 12:03:32 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 12:00:30 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 11:21:57 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

I'd think we'd be in the market for a Left-Back and a Keeper still. Maybe have some depth signings as well.

We'd still need a striker, rolan is more of a winger/striker and is far from prolific, he can't be our main striking option if we intend to fight for promotion.

I'd want us to sign more of a Target Man Striker to give us a bit of a different option. Ideally would've been Daryl Murphy but he's supposedly off to Forest now- but Rolan will be the main starting striker if he signs. Will bet any money on that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VancouverWhite on July 20, 2017, 01:55:21 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:30:37 PM
Roman and Kalas are far from guaranteed. As it stands at the moment, we are lightweight, without any depth. Need 5 or 6 additions minimum, including three starters if we are serious about promotion. There are many clubs in our Division who will not only fancy their chances, but are more than capable of challenging the top six. This season will be no picnic, the next six weeks is crucial.

Hi Woolly 

I believe that we are only a Rolan-and-Kalas away from having a full squad.  Don't forget all the youngsters that have impressed in every league that they've been in. 

I think it's important to show them that they have a way to make it into the big leagues so that we don't end up losing them to other teams before they blossom.  Sess is an excellent example.  If we had stacked the team in such a way that he didn't get into any games, he might've bolted to another team. 

Oh right, and the pesky goaltender...  yes, we need to sign a goalie.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 20, 2017, 01:58:15 AM
Quote from: VancouverWhite on July 20, 2017, 01:55:21 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:30:37 PM
Roman and Kalas are far from guaranteed. As it stands at the moment, we are lightweight, without any depth. Need 5 or 6 additions minimum, including three starters if we are serious about promotion. There are many clubs in our Division who will not only fancy their chances, but are more than capable of challenging the top six. This season will be no picnic, the next six weeks is crucial.

Hi Woolly 

I believe that we are only a Rolan-and-Kalas away from having a full squad.  Don't forget all the youngsters that have impressed in every league that they've been in. 

I think it's important to show them that they have a way to make it into the big leagues so that we don't end up losing them to other teams before they blossom.  Sess is an excellent example.  If we had stacked the team in such a way that he didn't get into any games, he might've bolted to another team. 

Oh right, and the pesky goaltender...  yes, we need to sign a goalie.

+1

Excited to see who this year's Sess will be. His name could even be Sess!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 20, 2017, 05:37:47 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:41:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 11:31:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:14:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...

lol
It's been a saga that's for sure, I'm sick and tired of updates and the bloody deal or no deal.
Deal or no deal are you with Noel Edmunds,  Cause Mince has phoned a friend in Suffolk, and he is with Chris Tarrent.

Sounds like we may be reaching the "tipping point" on this, I must say I have enjoyed "the chase" let's hope it doesn't end up being a "pointless" one.  fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 06:20:00 AM
Quote from: VancouverWhite on July 20, 2017, 01:55:21 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:30:37 PM
Roman and Kalas are far from guaranteed. As it stands at the moment, we are lightweight, without any depth. Need 5 or 6 additions minimum, including three starters if we are serious about promotion. There are many clubs in our Division who will not only fancy their chances, but are more than capable of challenging the top six. This season will be no picnic, the next six weeks is crucial.

Hi Woolly 

I believe that we are only a Rolan-and-Kalas away from having a full squad.  Don't forget all the youngsters that have impressed in every league that they've been in. 

I think it's important to show them that they have a way to make it into the big leagues so that we don't end up losing them to other teams before they blossom.  Sess is an excellent example.  If we had stacked the team in such a way that he didn't get into any games, he might've bolted to another team. 

Oh right, and the pesky goaltender...  yes, we need to sign a goalie.


Hi Vancouver White,

Yes your right, I can agree with you about the youngsters, I also hope that they get their deserved opportunity, as we have plenty of young talent coming through with plenty to offer.
My initial concern is the key positions, Striker, Centre Back, and as you know, there is some uncertainty about the Goalkeeper position.
If couple that with any injury crisis, and suddenly we do not look quite so comfortable.
I am sure the youngsters have a part to play, as they cannot be ignored, and some of them will already be better prospects than some of new recruits who are being brought in with undisclosed fees I expect.
My concern lies with the lack of genuine experience in the team which is so important, especially with such a young squad like ours.
If this maximum age limit of 28 years is actually true. Then that restricts our ability to recruit experience. Not what I would call an ideal transfer policy in these circumstances.
We are not that far away from having a team/ squad to make a genuine attempt to challenge for promotion, but without these short comings being addressed, I fear that our prospects will be undermined, especially as I unlike some do not have very much faith in the recruiting team getting these signings over the line, too much emphasis and analysis on stats and figures which must be driving the Manager and his staff round the bend.
So in the meantime, plenty of eyes to be dotted and tees to be crossed if the club are to give the Manager the best chance of fulfilling his aspirations.
But you are absolutely right about the profusion of talent coming through the Academy, and their enthusiasm, and the desire to take their opportunity will be crucial, as will having experienced players to guide them on the field of play.
So it would be crucial to get the job done and have a settled team prior to the opening fixture, but time is of the essence, it's precious and we are running out of it.
Also every successful team needs a strong heart beat, and a strong spine, and strong leadership, with players who have the desire, appetite and hunger for success.
I hope these important issues are addressed with haste, but I take your point about our precious youth and mirror your analysis. ⚽️👍
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 20, 2017, 07:09:36 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 20, 2017, 05:37:47 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:41:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 11:31:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:14:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...

lol
It's been a saga that's for sure, I'm sick and tired of updates and the bloody deal or no deal.
Deal or no deal are you with Noel Edmunds,  Cause Mince has phoned a friend in Suffolk, and he is with Chris Tarrent.

Sounds like we may be reaching the "tipping point" on this, I must say I have enjoyed "the chase" let's hope it doesn't end up being a "pointless" one.  fp.gif


You've enjoyed it?
Its done my head in to the point I really dont want him. Its blatantly obvious he doesn't particularly want to be here.
People say how how he was rated at 17 million a couple seasons ago, well nobody bought him then & now worryingly when hes available for a fraction of that, the only interested parties are a desperate championship club & Newcastle who could afford that with loose change down the sofa but are taking a rain check.
Dont know if this concerns anyone else but personally think it speaks volumes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 07:19:17 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 20, 2017, 07:09:36 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 20, 2017, 05:37:47 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 19, 2017, 11:41:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 11:31:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:14:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 19, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 11:08:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...

lol
It's been a saga that's for sure, I'm sick and tired of updates and the bloody deal or no deal.
Deal or no deal are you with Noel Edmunds,  Cause Mince has phoned a friend in Suffolk, and he is with Chris Tarrent.

Sounds like we may be reaching the "tipping point" on this, I must say I have enjoyed "the chase" let's hope it doesn't end up being a "pointless" one.  fp.gif


You've enjoyed it?
Its done my head in to the point I really dont want him. Its blatantly obvious he doesn't particularly want to be here.
People say how how he was rated at 17 million a couple seasons ago, well nobody bought him then & now worryingly when hes available for a fraction of that, the only interested parties are a desperate championship club & Newcastle who could afford that with loose change down the sofa but are taking a rain check.
Dont know if this concerns anyone else but personally think it speaks volumes.

Touché
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 07:24:54 AM
Hugilll the preston lad would be a good signing as would jerome not to fust about rolan fed up with the drama of the boy.
Title: Oliver Norwood
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 07:28:23 AM
The speculation of obtaining this player Oliver Norwood is gathering pace.
I am not that keen on too many loan deals for a couple of reasons.
However, in the absence of any other recruiting developments, we could do a lot worse than get this guy on board ship.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 07:32:30 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 20, 2017, 07:09:36 AM
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Last update, seems he is flying to London in the morning, as things stand.

The intention is a third and final visit, national manager has assured him he is in his plans.

Let's keep fingers crossed

Another visit?!?!


I think they are doing a Ordinance Survey map of Southern England.

Hahaha I'm beginning to think he's in pilot's training and just trying to complete his hours...

lol
It's been a saga that's for sure, I'm sick and tired of updates and the bloody deal or no deal.
Deal or no deal are you with Noel Edmunds,  Cause Mince has phoned a friend in Suffolk, and he is with Chris Tarrent.

Sounds like we may be reaching the "tipping point" on this, I must say I have enjoyed "the chase" let's hope it doesn't end up being a "pointless" one.  fp.gif


You've enjoyed it?
Its done my head in to the point I really dont want him. Its blatantly obvious he doesn't particularly want to be here.
People say how how he was rated at 17 million a couple seasons ago, well nobody bought him then & now worryingly when hes available for a fraction of that, the only interested parties are a desperate championship club & Newcastle who could afford that with loose change down the sofa but are taking a rain check.
Dont know if this concerns anyone else but personally think it speaks volumes.
I don't think it's he doesn't want to be here, he has things to consider. International place, World Cup year etc...

Bordeaux were the ones delaying it after the second visit as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 20, 2017, 08:03:42 AM
If we manage to get Rolan in with Kalas in on loan I will be a lot happier. I still think we need another 2/3 after that personally. A target man Plan B option like Hugill or maybe Cameron Jerome who is a physical presence. I'm happy with Betts but if we want promotion we will need to bring in another keeper & we certainly need a LB to replace Malone. A lot to do yet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 20, 2017, 08:19:47 AM
 If no Kallas then a CB is more important than a LB I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 08:24:24 AM
Woke up to find an email sent from my friend in the early hours,his Son got back to him again to confirm that  the Express know nothing about Ronan going to Fulham, Newcastle or anyone...
And he got the Hughill story wrong apparently its Ipswich who have rivalled Birmingham bid not us.. fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 08:26:03 AM
Oh well back to the drawing board..Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 20, 2017, 08:39:46 AM
Besiktas looking to sign Tomas Kalas in the next few days
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 20, 2017, 08:49:55 AM
PSG are willing to pay Neymar a signing on fee of £45m and will offer him a five-year contract worth £596,000 a week after tax. (Daily Mail)

This on top of the £196 transfer fee.
This is surely beyond belief. Can´t be sustainable. How can they generate this sort of money? The French broadcast rights are nothing like ours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 20, 2017, 08:52:01 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 08:49:55 AM
PSG are willing to pay Neymar a signing on fee of £45m and will offer him a five-year contract worth £596,000 a week after tax. (Daily Mail)

This on top of the £196 transfer fee.
This is surely beyond belief. Can´t be sustainable. How can they generate this sort of money? The French broadcast rights are nothing like ours.
From what I read yesterday, PSG don't want to sign him, it's fake news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 20, 2017, 08:52:08 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 20, 2017, 08:39:46 AM
Besiktas looking to sign Tomas Kalas in the next few days

Who on earth would want to live in a chaos torn country like Turkey.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 20, 2017, 08:56:38 AM
Aston Villa´s transfer policy is to only sign players over the age of 33.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 09:00:22 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 20, 2017, 08:52:01 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 08:49:55 AM
PSG are willing to pay Neymar a signing on fee of £45m and will offer him a five-year contract worth £596,000 a week after tax. (Daily Mail)

This on top of the £196 transfer fee.
This is surely beyond belief. Can´t be sustainable. How can they generate this sort of money? The French broadcast rights are nothing like ours.
From what I read yesterday, PSG don't want to sign him, it's fake news.

Does that leave the door open for us to move in..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 20, 2017, 09:01:54 AM
At this point I'd take

- Rolan & Jerome with Woodrow/Ayite As third choice striker
- Kalas in
- A keeper

I'd ideally like a left back but as a bare minimum I think those 4 would make me very happy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 20, 2017, 09:03:09 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 08:52:08 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 20, 2017, 08:39:46 AM
Besiktas looking to sign Tomas Kalas in the next few days

Who on earth would want to live in a chaos torn country like Turkey.
Well I suppose it is an improvement on Hull but only just.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 09:03:29 AM
I have to admit if the express don't know about it then that makes me more confident it's happening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 09:05:09 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 08:52:08 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on July 20, 2017, 08:39:46 AM
Besiktas looking to sign Tomas Kalas in the next few days

Who on earth would want to live in a chaos torn country like Turkey.

Precisely
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on July 20, 2017, 09:08:23 AM
What has happened with the Bordeaux LB that was meant to be coming? Pjounde or something? 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 09:09:09 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 09:03:29 AM
I have to admit if the express don't know about it then that makes me more confident it's happening.


lol....I want tell him you said that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 09:09:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 09:09:09 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 09:03:29 AM
I have to admit if the express don't know about it then that makes me more confident it's happening.


lol....I want tell him you said that.
Haha. No offence intended to your mate of course.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 09:10:16 AM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on July 20, 2017, 09:08:23 AM
What has happened with the Bordeaux LB that was meant to be coming? Pjounde or something? 

Didn't he disappear in that board game with Robin Williams?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 09:11:26 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 09:09:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 09:09:09 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 09:03:29 AM
I have to admit if the express don't know about it then that makes me more confident it's happening.


lol....I want tell him you said that.
Haha. No offence intended to your mate of course.

That's OK its his son who works there,my friend thinks the same as you ..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 09:12:29 AM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on July 20, 2017, 09:01:54 AM
At this point I'd take

- Rolan & Jerome with Woodrow/Ayite As third choice striker
- Kalas in
- A keeper

I'd ideally like a left back but as a bare minimum I think those 4 would make me very happy
I'd rather have another CB than Jerome
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 20, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 09:12:29 AM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on July 20, 2017, 09:01:54 AM
At this point I'd take

- Rolan & Jerome with Woodrow/Ayite As third choice striker
- Kalas in
- A keeper

I'd ideally like a left back but as a bare minimum I think those 4 would make me very happy
I'd rather have another CB than Jerome

Well we need both but I was happy with Ream and Kalas towards the end. I'd prefer a more suited backup to our style the  Madl or Sigurdsson. But if it was a choice of 2 strikers or 1 striker and an extra centre back to Kalas I'd go with the 2 strikers I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017
Post by: RP24 on July 20, 2017, 09:25:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 09:10:16 AM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on July 20, 2017, 09:08:23 AM
What has happened with the Bordeaux LB that was meant to be coming? Pjounde or something? 

Didn't he disappear in that board game with Robin Williams?

With my spelling of his name he quite possible could have. Think it might have been Poundje. Is he still on the radar for the vacant lb position or has everything been put into getting Rolan?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 10:01:22 AM
I would take one striker and an extra centre back if given the choice, as our problem is not scoring, our problem is conceding.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 10:27:49 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 10:01:22 AM
I would take one striker and an extra centre back if given the choice, as our problem is not scoring, our problem is conceding.
Exactly, people seem to forget that Kalas and Ream weren't exactly world beaters last season. And that Kalas is injury prone
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on July 20, 2017, 10:29:11 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 10:01:22 AM
I would take one striker and an extra centre back if given the choice, as our problem is not scoring, our problem is conceding.

I agree with you here. For me 1 striker (hopefully Rolan) would be enough, as I'd like to see Woodrow or Humphrys as back up strikers, also considering the fact that any of Aluko, Kebano or Ayite can play there occasionally I really think defence should be the priority.

I'd see this window as a success if we could get 1 striker, get Kalas and maybe a back up CB so that we can get rid of sig and then a LB (as I see Sess as playing left wing rather than LB). I'd see it as even better if we got a new keeper to replace betts and button as neither of those are good enough for a promotion pushing team IMO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 20, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
IMHO we definitely need another striker even if we get Rolán. As others have said, a Jerome/Murphy/Hugill type of striker who has Championship experience and would add something completely different than the other options is vital.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 20, 2017, 10:40:22 AM
I believe we need someone like Rolan plus another forward, Kalas or equivalent, a Malone replacement and a better goalkeeper.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 10:47:38 AM
Quote from: twang on July 20, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
IMHO we definitely need another striker even if we get Rolán. As others have said, a Jerome/Murphy/Hugill type of striker who has Championship experience and would add something completely different than the other options is vital.

I'm at a loss to understand why "Championship Experience" is seen as a prerequisite?

At one point we cherry-picked several championship clubs player of the season and what a lot of good that did us - after shipping a lot of them out last year our recruitment triumvirate mostly looked elsewhere.

The ability to play in the Championship - since it is more robust than an lot of other leagues
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 10:55:33 AM
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Quote from: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

I'd think we'd be in the market for a Left-Back and a Keeper still. Maybe have some depth signings as well.

We'd still need a striker, rolan is more of a winger/striker and is far from prolific, he can't be our main striking option if we intend to fight for promotion.

I'd want us to sign more of a Target Man Striker to give us a bit of a different option. Ideally would've been Daryl Murphy but he's supposedly off to Forest now- but Rolan will be the main starting striker if he signs. Will bet any money on that.

If Rolan signs on as our starting striker we can kiss automatic promotion good bye, we need a goal scorer, his record is poor from a goal scoring perspective, largely because that isn't his role, he is a winger/striker, a good one at that and its not a criticism of him to say he isn't a good striker, because that's not his main role, signing him to play alongside somebody would e a good move, but as our main striking option its a shocking decision.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 10:57:12 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 20, 2017, 10:40:22 AM
I believe we need someone like Rolan plus another forward, Kalas or equivalent, a Malone replacement and a better goalkeeper.

Agree with this, we still have to bring in 4 or 5 quality players to both pad out the squad and improve on what we have. Lots of work to do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 10:58:05 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 10:55:33 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 20, 2017, 12:03:32 AM
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Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 11:21:57 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

I'd think we'd be in the market for a Left-Back and a Keeper still. Maybe have some depth signings as well.

We'd still need a striker, rolan is more of a winger/striker and is far from prolific, he can't be our main striking option if we intend to fight for promotion.

I'd want us to sign more of a Target Man Striker to give us a bit of a different option. Ideally would've been Daryl Murphy but he's supposedly off to Forest now- but Rolan will be the main starting striker if he signs. Will bet any money on that.

If Rolan signs on as our starting striker we can kiss automatic promotion good bye, we need a goal scorer, his record is poor from a goal scoring perspective, largely because that isn't his role, he is a winger/striker, a good one at that and its not a criticism of him to say he isn't a good striker, because that's not his main role, signing him to play alongside somebody would e a good move, but as our main striking option its a shocking decision.
judst fr the record, in his 19 starts last season 11 were as a striker, he scored 9 goals in those 19 starts and 6 were when he was the striker.

he is comfortable wide or up front in an attacking 3.

Don't disagree we need someone else as eggs in one basket is a risk
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on July 20, 2017, 11:07:58 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 10:58:05 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 10:55:33 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 20, 2017, 12:03:32 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 12:00:30 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 19, 2017, 11:21:57 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 19, 2017, 11:18:33 PM
As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

I'd think we'd be in the market for a Left-Back and a Keeper still. Maybe have some depth signings as well.

We'd still need a striker, rolan is more of a winger/striker and is far from prolific, he can't be our main striking option if we intend to fight for promotion.

I'd want us to sign more of a Target Man Striker to give us a bit of a different option. Ideally would've been Daryl Murphy but he's supposedly off to Forest now- but Rolan will be the main starting striker if he signs. Will bet any money on that.

If Rolan signs on as our starting striker we can kiss automatic promotion good bye, we need a goal scorer, his record is poor from a goal scoring perspective, largely because that isn't his role, he is a winger/striker, a good one at that and its not a criticism of him to say he isn't a good striker, because that's not his main role, signing him to play alongside somebody would e a good move, but as our main striking option its a shocking decision.
judst fr the record, in his 19 starts last season 11 were as a striker, he scored 9 goals in those 19 starts and 6 were when he was the striker.

he is comfortable wide or up front in an attacking 3.

Don't disagree we need someone else as eggs in one basket is a risk

WW cheers for this - do you have any update on the Bordeaux LB? Wasn't it initially thought that they wanted it to be a double signing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 20, 2017, 11:08:42 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 10:47:38 AM
Quote from: twang on July 20, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
IMHO we definitely need another striker even if we get Rolán. As others have said, a Jerome/Murphy/Hugill type of striker who has Championship experience and would add something completely different than the other options is vital.

I'm at a loss to understand why "Championship Experience" is seen as a prerequisite?

At one point we cherry-picked several championship clubs player of the season and what a lot of good that did us - after shipping a lot of them out last year our recruitment triumvirate mostly looked elsewhere.

The ability to play in the Championship - since it is more robust than an lot of other leagues

Of last seasons transfers Button, Kalas, Malone, McDonald, Piazon and Aluko all had Championship experience. And Johansen came from Scotland. So I don't agree that we mostly looked elsewhere.

I think that it's only common sense to have a proven backup when you take a chance on your first choice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 11:16:25 AM
Quote from: twang on July 20, 2017, 11:08:42 AM

I'm at a loss to understand why "Championship Experience" is seen as a prerequisite?

At one point we cherry-picked several championship clubs player of the season and what a lot of good that did us - after shipping a lot of them out last year our recruitment triumvirate mostly looked elsewhere.

The ability to play in the Championship - since it is more robust than an lot of other leagues
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Of last seasons transfers Button, Kalas, Malone, McDonald, Piazon and Aluko all had Championship experience. And Johansen came from Scotland. So I don't agree that we mostly looked elsewhere.

I think that it's only common sense to have a proven backup when you take a chance on your first choice.
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Common sense to have back-up

My point was about "Championship Experience" being a prerequisite - last season we did look elsewhere with some success
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 20, 2017, 11:16:50 AM
Id take the new toilet sponsor at FFC announcement at the moment just for a bit of news
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 20, 2017, 11:20:17 AM
Quote from: twang on July 20, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
IMHO we definitely need another striker even if we get Rolán. As others have said, a Jerome/Murphy/Hugill type of striker who has Championship experience and would add something completely different than the other options is vital.

My personal feeling is we will splash the cash on a striker (Rolan), a centre-back (Kalas or someone similar) and a goalkeeper (Adrian, Joel Robles...), then sign a LB (Poundje perhaps) and a backup striker (I hope for Hugill or even Jerome but more probably one of the players from France we have been linked with like Thiam, Kamara etc) for 1-2m. Plus maybe a couple of loans like that CB kid (Adarabioyo) from Man City and another central mid like Norwood.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 20, 2017, 11:22:40 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 07:28:23 AM
The speculation of obtaining this player Oliver Norwood is gathering pace.
I am not that keen on too many loan deals for a couple of reasons.
However, in the absence of any other recruiting developments, we could do a lot worse than get this guy on board ship.
Would be happy to add Norwood to our squad.Very experienced player.
Spoke to a couple of friends who follow Brighton and they say Norwood is a good player but can't get a regular starting position because Knockhaert ,Dale Stephens and Solly March are ahead of him.
Also according to local newspaper the Argus Brighton are open to interest in Norwood so could be tempted with an offer for him and the player himself wants more game time with World Cup qualifiers coming up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 11:45:50 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 20, 2017, 11:20:17 AM
Quote from: twang on July 20, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
IMHO we definitely need another striker even if we get Rolán. As others have said, a Jerome/Murphy/Hugill type of striker who has Championship experience and would add something completely different than the other options is vital.

My personal feeling is we will splash the cash on a striker (Rolan), a centre-back (Kalas or someone similar) and a goalkeeper (Adrian, Joel Robles...), then sign a LB (Poundje perhaps) and a backup striker (I hope for Hugill or even Jerome but more probably one of the players from France we have been linked with like Thiam, Kamara etc) for 1-2m. Plus maybe a couple of loans like that CB kid (Adarabioyo) from Man City and another central mid like Norwood.
Think you might end up being a bit disappointed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Legate21 on July 20, 2017, 11:50:23 AM
Do people still want Kalas if it's going to be another loan? Say he joins on loan after he signs a new deal, as Piazon has done, is this really what people are looking for? Do we not want to sign someone who will form part of our team permanently going forward. Granted we know what Kalas brings and he did form a good relationship with Ream towards the end of the season but we will be back to square one again next season, promoted or not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 20, 2017, 11:55:09 AM
Quote from: Nero on July 20, 2017, 11:16:50 AM
Id take the new toilet sponsor at FFC announcement at the moment just for a bit of news

Any new would be a flush in the pan right now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 20, 2017, 11:58:20 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 20, 2017, 11:55:09 AM
Quote from: Nero on July 20, 2017, 11:16:50 AM
Id take the new toilet sponsor at FFC announcement at the moment just for a bit of news

Any new would be a flush in the pan right now.

That feeling when we put the team sheet out for tonight's game with Rolan up top! ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 20, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
Pre season training is at an advanced stage. Even if we do sign more players there will be little time to amalgamate them into out system. Once again we will be starting a season unprepared & playing catch up with sides who have done their transfers early. Why oh why does this happen every season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 11:59:07 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 20, 2017, 11:50:23 AM
Do people still want Kalas if it's going to be another loan? Say he joins on loan after he signs a new deal, as Piazon has done, is this really what people are looking for? Do we not want to sign someone who will form part of our team permanently going forward. Granted we know what Kalas brings and he did form a good relationship with Ream towards the end of the season but we will be back to square one again next season, promoted or not.

A good point
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 20, 2017, 12:03:01 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 20, 2017, 11:50:23 AM
Do people still want Kalas if it's going to be another loan? Say he joins on loan after he signs a new deal, as Piazon has done, is this really what people are looking for? Do we not want to sign someone who will form part of our team permanently going forward. Granted we know what Kalas brings and he did form a good relationship with Ream towards the end of the season but we will be back to square one again next season, promoted or not.


do you not think it is a case of Chelsea just signing them up so that they get a transfer fee for him? pretty much the same reason all our new contracts have a club option for an extra year in case the player doesnt want to stay and wants to run down the contract. we simply activate the extension and then sell them in the same time frame but we get a respectable fee rather than nothing/ token payment
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:03:37 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on July 20, 2017, 11:07:58 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 10:58:05 AM
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As always, great read from WW! Cheers mate!

IF Rolan finally signs and lets assume we do sign Kalas (loan) - would you lot consider us to be more or less done with business (as long as we dont sell anyone else like Button)

I'd think we'd be in the market for a Left-Back and a Keeper still. Maybe have some depth signings as well.

We'd still need a striker, rolan is more of a winger/striker and is far from prolific, he can't be our main striking option if we intend to fight for promotion.

I'd want us to sign more of a Target Man Striker to give us a bit of a different option. Ideally would've been Daryl Murphy but he's supposedly off to Forest now- but Rolan will be the main starting striker if he signs. Will bet any money on that.

If Rolan signs on as our starting striker we can kiss automatic promotion good bye, we need a goal scorer, his record is poor from a goal scoring perspective, largely because that isn't his role, he is a winger/striker, a good one at that and its not a criticism of him to say he isn't a good striker, because that's not his main role, signing him to play alongside somebody would e a good move, but as our main striking option its a shocking decision.
judst fr the record, in his 19 starts last season 11 were as a striker, he scored 9 goals in those 19 starts and 6 were when he was the striker.

he is comfortable wide or up front in an attacking 3.

Don't disagree we need someone else as eggs in one basket is a risk

WW cheers for this - do you have any update on the Bordeaux LB? Wasn't it initially thought that they wanted it to be a double signing?
No news on that at all, gone quiet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
Pre season training is at an advanced stage. Even if we do sign more players there will be little time to amalgamate them into out system. Once again we will be starting a season unprepared & playing catch up with sides who have done their transfers early. Why oh why does this happen every season.

Well in the absence of any other explanation. That tells us more about how the club is run, their recruitment and transfer policy, and the way the people responsible operate.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Nevertheless, there is some time left, but it's nowhere near ideal.
But a week in football is a long time. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 12:08:26 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
Pre season training is at an advanced stage. Even if we do sign more players there will be little time to amalgamate them into out system. Once again we will be starting a season unprepared & playing catch up with sides who have done their transfers early. Why oh why does this happen every season.

Well in the absence of any other explanation. That tells us more about how the club is run, their recruitment and transfer policy, and the way the people responsible operate.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Nevertheless, there is some time left, but it's nowhere near ideal.
But a week in football is a long time.
A week is a long time, yet 2-3 weeks is not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 12:12:07 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 12:08:26 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
Pre season training is at an advanced stage. Even if we do sign more players there will be little time to amalgamate them into out system. Once again we will be starting a season unprepared & playing catch up with sides who have done their transfers early. Why oh why does this happen every season.

Well in the absence of any other explanation. That tells us more about how the club is run, their recruitment and transfer policy, and the way the people responsible operate.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Nevertheless, there is some time left, but it's nowhere near ideal.
But a week in football is a long time.
A week is a long time, yet 2-3 weeks is not.

Affirmative
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 20, 2017, 12:26:05 PM
Plane just landed at Farnborough from Marseille. Thauvin anyone? :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 20, 2017, 12:28:09 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 20, 2017, 11:50:23 AM
Do people still want Kalas if it's going to be another loan? Say he joins on loan after he signs a new deal, as Piazon has done, is this really what people are looking for? Do we not want to sign someone who will form part of our team permanently going forward. Granted we know what Kalas brings and he did form a good relationship with Ream towards the end of the season but we will be back to square one again next season, promoted or not.
As a loan is looking more and more likely, my view is that we will loan him in again and then once/if we gain promotion, we will buy him outright.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
Sky sports website says that he may make us wait till the last few days of window as per their transfer live feed.

His unsureness, if that's a term, is from the world cup aspect and his international prospects, I understand he has spoken to the Uruguay manager about this.

They should also mention that Bordeaux are hanging out for more money from Newcastle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 20, 2017, 12:29:02 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
Pre season training is at an advanced stage. Even if we do sign more players there will be little time to amalgamate them into out system. Once again we will be starting a season unprepared & playing catch up with sides who have done their transfers early. Why oh why does this happen every season.

Easy for a striker to assimilate.

"Put the ball in the net as much as possible please"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 12:29:29 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 20, 2017, 12:28:09 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 20, 2017, 11:50:23 AM
Do people still want Kalas if it's going to be another loan? Say he joins on loan after he signs a new deal, as Piazon has done, is this really what people are looking for? Do we not want to sign someone who will form part of our team permanently going forward. Granted we know what Kalas brings and he did form a good relationship with Ream towards the end of the season but we will be back to square one again next season, promoted or not.
As a loan is looking more and more likely, my view is that we will loan him in again and then once/if we gain promotion, we will buy him outright.

In the absence of any other developments, this has to be the best move.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 20, 2017, 12:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 12:29:29 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 20, 2017, 12:28:09 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 20, 2017, 11:50:23 AM
Do people still want Kalas if it's going to be another loan? Say he joins on loan after he signs a new deal, as Piazon has done, is this really what people are looking for? Do we not want to sign someone who will form part of our team permanently going forward. Granted we know what Kalas brings and he did form a good relationship with Ream towards the end of the season but we will be back to square one again next season, promoted or not.
As a loan is looking more and more likely, my view is that we will loan him in again and then once/if we gain promotion, we will buy him outright.

In the absence of any other developments, this has to be the best move.

No issues taking him on loan. Hopefully there's a chance to take him at some point in the future permanently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
Sky sports website says that he may make us wait till the last few days of window as per their transfer live feed.

His unsureness, if that's a term, is from the world cup aspect and his international prospects, I understand he has spoken to the Uruguay manager about this.

They should also mention that Bordeaux are hanging out for more money from Newcastle

ROLAN COULD MAKE FULHAM WAIT

Diego Rolan could make Fulham wait until the last days of the transfer window to sign him as he holds out for a move to the Premier League or Spain.

Sky Sports News understands the striker is still unsure about joining the Whites despite visiting their Motspur Park training ground twice. Sky sources reported last week that Fulham had agreed a £5m deal with Bordeaux to sign the 24-year-old but talks with the player have so far proven unsuccessful.

No serious offer has yet emerged for Rolan from the top flight but reports in the northeast have claimed Newcastle are interested.

The important word is COULD - if pigs COULD fly comes to mind

In this high-stakes poker game TK has the biggest wad and if he wants to play that game I'm sure that we would have moved on by then
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:34:27 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 20, 2017, 12:26:05 PM
Plane just landed at Farnborough from Marseille. Thauvin anyone? :)
wasn't he pony at Newcastle?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 20, 2017, 12:36:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
Sky sports website says that he may make us wait till the last few days of window as per their transfer live feed.

His unsureness, if that's a term, is from the world cup aspect and his international prospects, I understand he has spoken to the Uruguay manager about this.

They should also mention that Bordeaux are hanging out for more money from Newcastle

Thought he was coming in today?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
Sky sports website says that he may make us wait till the last few days of window as per their transfer live feed.

His unsureness, if that's a term, is from the world cup aspect and his international prospects, I understand he has spoken to the Uruguay manager about this.

They should also mention that Bordeaux are hanging out for more money from Newcastle

ROLAN COULD MAKE FULHAM WAIT

Diego Rolan could make Fulham wait until the last days of the transfer window to sign him as he holds out for a move to the Premier League or Spain.

Sky Sports News understands the striker is still unsure about joining the Whites despite visiting their Motspur Park training ground twice. Sky sources reported last week that Fulham had agreed a £5m deal with Bordeaux to sign the 24-year-old but talks with the player have so far proven unsuccessful.

No serious offer has yet emerged for Rolan from the top flight but reports in the northeast have claimed Newcastle are interested.

The important word is COULD - if pigs COULD fly comes to mind

In this high-stakes poker game TK has the biggest wad and if he wants to play that game I'm sure we have moved on by then
agree key word is could.

We are moving on other targets, and they are progressing, my info is both Rolan and Bordeaux are worried they could be left high and dry
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 20, 2017, 12:39:12 PM
Deja vu

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 20, 2017, 12:40:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
Sky sports website says that he may make us wait till the last few days of window as per their transfer live feed.

His unsureness, if that's a term, is from the world cup aspect and his international prospects, I understand he has spoken to the Uruguay manager about this.

They should also mention that Bordeaux are hanging out for more money from Newcastle

ROLAN COULD MAKE FULHAM WAIT

Diego Rolan could make Fulham wait until the last days of the transfer window to sign him as he holds out for a move to the Premier League or Spain.

Sky Sports News understands the striker is still unsure about joining the Whites despite visiting their Motspur Park training ground twice. Sky sources reported last week that Fulham had agreed a £5m deal with Bordeaux to sign the 24-year-old but talks with the player have so far proven unsuccessful.

No serious offer has yet emerged for Rolan from the top flight but reports in the northeast have claimed Newcastle are interested.

The important word is COULD - if pigs COULD fly comes to mind

In this high-stakes poker game TK has the biggest wad and if he wants to play that game I'm sure we have moved on by then
agree key word is could.

We are moving on other targets, and they are progressing, my info is both Rolan and Bordeaux are worried they could be left high and dry

They deserve to be if they are in fairness. One can sympathise with why they're doing it but one can't sympathise if they gamble and fall on the sword gambling on the outcome. I wonder if his international prospects are increased at fulham or at Bordeux.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 12:41:52 PM
The important thing is to let Rolán know he can't try and push us around here, and that if he isn't respectful then he possibly could be left stranded at Bourdeaux.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:44:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 20, 2017, 12:36:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
Sky sports website says that he may make us wait till the last few days of window as per their transfer live feed.

His unsureness, if that's a term, is from the world cup aspect and his international prospects, I understand he has spoken to the Uruguay manager about this.

They should also mention that Bordeaux are hanging out for more money from Newcastle

Thought he was coming in today?
the info last night was that he was coming to the UK today, I have heard no different to that today. will speak to my mate later.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 12:44:45 PM
I understand that he might want to take time over his decision but honestly after 2-3 weeks you'd hope you'd have made your mind up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:46:12 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

to all intense and purposes we have, we gave an ultimatum and have told them to call us if they wish to do a deal as we are now targeting elsewhere, Both Bordeaux and player are worried they will be left high and dry.

The fact he is meant to be coming to the uk today= says if that is to see us then they have called us, but we have also moved closer to the targets as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 20, 2017, 12:46:34 PM
With all this Rolan conjecture would his heart be with us even if he did sign. Another Martin attitude?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:47:23 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 12:44:45 PM
I understand that he might want to take time over his decision but honestly after 2-3 weeks you'd hope you'd have made your mind up.
agree, the saga has gone on too long, I am fed up getting updates and letting you all know.

I get the international thing and apparently the manager was not contactable for a while but still 3 weeks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 20, 2017, 12:47:48 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on July 20, 2017, 12:39:12 PM
Deja vu

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Is he the french bloke we after, how much?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:49:00 PM
Just go get Jerome,he scores in the Championship, could do worse.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:52:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:49:00 PM
Just go get Jerome,he scores in the Championship, could do worse.
agree we could, 1.5 million would be as great deal.



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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 12:54:11 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:49:00 PM
Just go get Jerome,he scores in the Championship, could do worse.

and he already lives in England, far too convenient.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 12:58:32 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 20, 2017, 12:40:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 12:28:47 PM
Sky sports website says that he may make us wait till the last few days of window as per their transfer live feed.

His unsureness, if that's a term, is from the world cup aspect and his international prospects, I understand he has spoken to the Uruguay manager about this.

They should also mention that Bordeaux are hanging out for more money from Newcastle

ROLAN COULD MAKE FULHAM WAIT

Diego Rolan could make Fulham wait until the last days of the transfer window to sign him as he holds out for a move to the Premier League or Spain.

Sky Sports News understands the striker is still unsure about joining the Whites despite visiting their Motspur Park training ground twice. Sky sources reported last week that Fulham had agreed a £5m deal with Bordeaux to sign the 24-year-old but talks with the player have so far proven unsuccessful.

No serious offer has yet emerged for Rolan from the top flight but reports in the northeast have claimed Newcastle are interested.

The important word is COULD - if pigs COULD fly comes to mind

In this high-stakes poker game TK has the biggest wad and if he wants to play that game I'm sure we have moved on by then
agree key word is could.

We are moving on other targets, and they are progressing, my info is both Rolan and Bordeaux are worried they could be left high and dry

They deserve to be if they are in fairness. One can sympathise with why they're doing it but one can't sympathise if they gamble and fall on the sword gambling on the outcome. I wonder if his international prospects are increased at fulham or at Bordeux.

Absolutely.

Sounds like our 'we're moving on' has had the right effect though. I'm sure they don't want to risk it dragging on to the end of August and then be left with him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 01:00:27 PM
Rolan clearly doesn't want to join, he has clearly had opportunities to tell us otherwise. Not a good move to sign someone that considers us a last resort. We don't want another Chris Martin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 20, 2017, 01:00:33 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 12:46:34 PM
With all this Rolan conjecture would his heart be with us even if he did sign. Another Martin attitude?

Could look at it another way. With all this worry about whether or not he'll be chosen for the World Cup and how that might be affected by playing in the Championship, he could play his heart out for us if he signs. His reservations about us seem only to be derived from his desire to play in Russia next year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

100% with you on that clubs becoming a laughing stock.end the interest and move on
Man Up Fulham!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 20, 2017, 01:09:17 PM
Its really not a good image we're promoting at the moment. Lack of signings and seemingly holding out on Rolan, with him supposedly holding the strings, could seem like we're desperate in the market and ultimately, cost us more in the long run. I really dislike our apparent inability to conduct business sharply.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

100% with you on that clubs becoming a laughing stock.end the interest and move on
Man Up Fulham!
so giving an ultimatum and moving on with other targets doesn't count as moving on?

just asking as we have done exactly that. It sup to them to contact us, if Rolan did in fact board a flight to the uk today, and if that is to come and see us, then Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

100% with you on that clubs becoming a laughing stock.end the interest and move on
Man Up Fulham!
so giving an ultimatum and moving on with other targets doesn't count as moving on?

just asking as we have done exactly that. It sup to them to contact us, if Rolan did in fact board a flight to the uk today, and if that is to come and see us, then Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal.

So if he does turn up at MP - it is to sign this time and not because he likes the pies and tea
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 20, 2017, 01:12:43 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 20, 2017, 01:00:33 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 12:46:34 PM
With all this Rolan conjecture would his heart be with us even if he did sign. Another Martin attitude?

Could look at it another way. With all this worry about whether or not he'll be chosen for the World Cup and how that might be affected by playing in the Championship, he could play his heart out for us if he signs. His reservations about us seem only to be derived from his desire to play in Russia next year.


i agree with this sentiment. im very much in the camp of thinking it would be a massive coup for us to sign him and any striker in a top 6 side in one of europes top 5 leagues would have to think twice about dropping to a lesser division in world cup year, or any year for that matter. you cant fault him really. you cant fault the club as WW said, we are moving on to other targets. put this into perspective...if we attempted to sign a striker from southampton (im going on them being roughly a par with Bordeaux) for instance, jay rodriguez. do you not think he would think about it as much as he can to see if he had interest form the other PL teams before agreeing to drop down?
might not of articulated it in the best way but you get my drift
just need to sit tight. it will happen if/when it happens and if not, as we know from WW, we have other irons in the fire.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:15:09 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

100% with you on that clubs becoming a laughing stock.end the interest and move on
Man Up Fulham!
so giving an ultimatum and moving on with other targets doesn't count as moving on?

just asking as we have done exactly that. It sup to them to contact us, if Rolan did in fact board a flight to the uk today, and if that is to come and see us, then Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal.

So if he does turn up at MP - it is to sign this time and not because he likes the pies and tea
I would hope so.

I have my doubts that he is coming to the UK to see us, I am sceptical due to the saga having been ongoing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 20, 2017, 01:17:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:15:09 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

100% with you on that clubs becoming a laughing stock.end the interest and move on
Man Up Fulham!
so giving an ultimatum and moving on with other targets doesn't count as moving on?

just asking as we have done exactly that. It sup to them to contact us, if Rolan did in fact board a flight to the uk today, and if that is to come and see us, then Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal.

So if he does turn up at MP - it is to sign this time and not because he likes the pies and tea
I would hope so.

I have my doubts that he is coming to the UK to see us, I am sceptical due to the saga having been ongoing


do you have any other details for the other deals, any names at all?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:18:43 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 20, 2017, 01:17:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:15:09 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

100% with you on that clubs becoming a laughing stock.end the interest and move on
Man Up Fulham!
so giving an ultimatum and moving on with other targets doesn't count as moving on?

just asking as we have done exactly that. It sup to them to contact us, if Rolan did in fact board a flight to the uk today, and if that is to come and see us, then Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal.

So if he does turn up at MP - it is to sign this time and not because he likes the pies and tea
I would hope so.

I have my doubts that he is coming to the UK to see us, I am sceptical due to the saga having been ongoing


do you have any other details for the other deals, any names at all?
as I said before my contact only has news on France, Belgium and Holland and from what he knows we are not looking in those markets at the other strikers.

He did tell me we have move don other strikers and let Bordeaux know this, and from what he understands those strikers are in Spain and the UK
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 20, 2017, 01:20:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:18:43 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 20, 2017, 01:17:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:15:09 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 20, 2017, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 20, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 12:43:24 PM
Man up Fulham and just tell him to P*** off...

100% with you on that clubs becoming a laughing stock.end the interest and move on
Man Up Fulham!
so giving an ultimatum and moving on with other targets doesn't count as moving on?

just asking as we have done exactly that. It sup to them to contact us, if Rolan did in fact board a flight to the uk today, and if that is to come and see us, then Bordeaux have called us to finalise the deal.

So if he does turn up at MP - it is to sign this time and not because he likes the pies and tea
I would hope so.

I have my doubts that he is coming to the UK to see us, I am sceptical due to the saga having been ongoing


do you have any other details for the other deals, any names at all?
as I said before my contact only has news on France, Belgium and Holland and from what he knows we are not looking in those markets at the other strikers.

He did tell me we have move don other strikers and let Bordeaux know this, and from what he understands those strikers are in Spain and the UK

i wonder if they are Enrich, Rui Fonte and Hugill....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 20, 2017, 01:24:43 PM
Is there anything specific that is driving the leaks in the Rolan deal compared to the other deals we are looking at? Or is it just that there is interest in other players and nothing concrete therefore nothing to leak?
And with the amount of ITKs about, how did LVC leaving escape everyone? This isn't getting st anyone, genuinely curious as to how the whole thing works?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 20, 2017, 01:26:51 PM
Seen the interest in Olly Norwood, anyone know if it's concrete interest? Not sure if we need another midfielder, heard Cathcart spoken about too but maybe that's just because he worked with Slav before
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:28:02 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 20, 2017, 01:24:43 PM
Is there anything specific that is driving the leaks in the Rolan deal compared to the other deals we are looking at? Or is it just that there is interest in other players and nothing concrete therefore nothing to leak?
And with the amount of ITKs about, how did LVC leaving escape everyone? This isn't getting st anyone, genuinely curious as to how the whole thing works?
for me I don't think they are form us, Bordeaux seem very open in their dealings, but I think with interest form other clubs that doesn't help. Bordeaux want as much as possible having missed out on 17 million euros last summer, so they are probably quite happy to be vocal and try to drive the price up.

LVC I never got a whiff of anything but then I usually only get info for those markets I mentioned
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 01:31:59 PM
Did they reject 17m for him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:39:11 PM
Apparently Everton were interested at that price last summer, but for a number of reasons the deal never happened, also year before Newcastle apparently were interested at 14 million, not sure if that was ever a firm interest from Newcastle.

I would have thought Bordeaux would have learnt their lesson from Newcasltle then
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 20, 2017, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 01:39:11 PM
Apparently Everton were interested at that price last summer, but for a number of reasons the deal never happened, also year before Newcastle apparently were interested at 14 million, not sure if that was ever a firm interest from Newcastle.

I would have thought Bordeaux would have learnt their lesson from Newcasltle then

Newcastle do have a tendency to load up on Ligue 1 players - of course, they are usually French. So maybe you have a point there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 20, 2017, 01:52:23 PM

FRA Emery Taisne @EmeryTaisne · 1m Je lis bcp de choses sur Rolan qui voudrait faire patienter Fulham. Pour info, la deadline fixée par le club londonien, c'est aujourd hui

ENG Emery Taisne @EmeryTaisne · 1m i read PCO of things on Rolan who wants to wait Fulham. For info, the deadline fixed by the London Club, it is today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on July 20, 2017, 02:01:42 PM
If Rolan does join us I hope he is more decisive infront of goal!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 02:01:57 PM
So I guess he's either announced today or no announcement means it's off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 20, 2017, 02:04:06 PM
Although to be honest, we cant really trust tweets as a reputable source
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 20, 2017, 02:04:19 PM
According to this, Rolán has turned us down:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.girondins33.com%2FBreves-20731-confront-un-ultimatum-diego-rolan-refuserait-fulham&edit-text=
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 20, 2017, 02:05:50 PM
'Rolan stalls on Fulham move'

http://www.skysports.com/share/10955094

Sack the p**** off and get some one else in. There are plenty of players out there who would give to play in the mighty white shirt

I hope this is all a cover up for other targets
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 02:07:12 PM
I've never known the media to be so conflicting on a transfer story before. Either way I'm fed up of it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 02:09:19 PM
Same here Alex.

Good news is we have moved forward a long way with other targets
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 02:10:58 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 20, 2017, 02:05:50 PM
'Rolan stalls on Fulham move'

http://www.skysports.com/share/10955094

Sack the p**** off and get some one else in. There are plenty of players out there who would give to play in the mighty white shirt

I hope this is all a cover up for other targets
the ball is in their hands we gave an ultimatum and that has expired, so we have moved on with other targets. if they wish to do the deal they need to contact us but we have given them no guarantees that we will do a deal after our deadline passed.

They are the ones in the hole, as Newcastles interest is soft at best and both Rolan and his current club could be left in an awkward situation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 02:15:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 02:09:19 PM
Same here Alex.

Good news is we have moved forward a long way with other targets
As long as that's the case then that's good news
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 20, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 02:15:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 02:09:19 PM
Same here Alex.

Good news is we have moved forward a long way with other targets
As long as that's the case then that's good news

As long as they're of decent quality and not of the ilk of David Elm etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 20, 2017, 02:21:40 PM
Hopefully we will sign another striker asap. That will really put the rocket up his proverbial
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 02:37:33 PM
So the Rolan deal is off? Our deadline has expired? If so, thank god for that. We can do much better and we don't want to be signing players that consider us a last resort. Glad to hear we are moving on to other targets, he's not the right player or character for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.

I'm not sure what we expected with Tony Khan and Craig Kline in charge of our recruitment. It was perhaps Naive of us to expect any different. Here's to hoping they completely prove me wrong by the end of the window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 20, 2017, 03:08:11 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.

Just to be clear. Which is it you consider to be pathetic; the lack of signings or the 194 pages of pointless speculation?  094.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 20, 2017, 03:20:58 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.

Apparently my sources tell me they're waiting until page 200 to announce Norwood
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 20, 2017, 03:30:28 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 20, 2017, 02:41:03 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 20, 2017, 12:46:34 PM
With all this Rolan conjecture would his heart be with us even if he did sign. Another Martin attitude?

That would be my concern. Despite recognising that he was a good player and defending him on this forum when he pulled on the white shirt, I thought as soon as we signed Martin he'd be a bad fit for the club and the way we signed him just left a bad taste in the mouth. I am now getting the same feeling about Rolan.

**********

I'm also not comforted at all that we've "moved on" to other targets. We should have *signed* other targets by now. I cannot see us doing 2 or 3 big deals in the next few working days so once again we are looking at last minute signings in at least in one or two key positions, even though this year the signings we needed were very obvious and very few in number.

You can arguably say our current transfer system (two ticks etc) is successful in terms of target identification but I'll tell you what, when it comes to executing a deal we are still bloody awful.

My thoughts also.
You have summed it up quite nicely.

Before anyone comments on the success of last seasons arrivals can I remind them of the late signings and the lack of points during that barren period while the players settled in!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on July 20, 2017, 04:14:48 PM
Surely it's common sense to only sign players that want to join ?
Why the hell we have spent so long, other target should have been identified, deals done, and medical in place, ready to sign as soon as Rolan started to stall.   
We are just taking too long and I suspect we are sacrificing a fast start to the season to save a few bob !
Not impressed by the winter transfer window and so far this one.   Khan - sort it out !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 04:16:47 PM
Nice n quiet on here isn't it....Sssssh no more talk of U KNOW who,let's forget we ever heard of him,I hadn't before...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on July 20, 2017, 04:48:04 PM
Any recent rumours about a potential new goalie? Allegedly there are bids for Bett and Butt, with very little said about a new solution.

Kristoffer Nordfeldt is available on loan from Swansea...an outcome that I wouldn't be too unhappy about at this stage.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 20, 2017, 04:55:14 PM
I think we all had a feeling we were going to hear something good today. Alas, here we are again.

Still, I'm looking forward to watching us play Wet Spam tonight
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 05:31:45 PM
I did not realise how many plane spotters supported Fulham FC at Farnborough Airport.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 20, 2017, 05:38:45 PM
Im not gonna lie.I did check arrivals to Farnborough airport this morning but couldnt see much happening.Im glad we have told Bordeaux/Rolan the deadline is up.I think we can do better anyway and I still have a glimmer of hope the club will pull off a marquee signing for us all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 05:42:21 PM
If I am honest I don't think we will get a marquee signing now. We did what we could to get Rolan, and have played hard ball, something that some fans say we don't do enough of.

Last year Martin wanted to come to us once he was told he wasn't wanted at Derby, this year Rolan and Bordeaux are holding things up, if we signed him could turn out the other way.

However I think it is more likely we will sign Jerome and Hugill than Rolan now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 20, 2017, 05:51:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 05:42:21 PM
If I am honest I don't think we will get a marquee signing now. We did what we could to get Rolan, and have played hard ball, something that some fans say we don't do enough of.

Last year Martin wanted to come to us once he was told he wasn't wanted at Derby, this year Rolan and Bordeaux are holding things up, if we signed him could turn out the other way.

However I think it is more likely we will sign Jerome and Hugill than Rolan now.

Neither are good enough to get us promoted, and aren't really an upgrade on Martin either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 20, 2017, 05:56:52 PM
We were so close at the end of the season to a team capable of top 2 in this league.

We're now further away, with a very small squad, still no striker and two weeks until we start the season.

I'm always positive about Fulham, but have to say my optimism is waning. Especially if we end up with Jordan Hugill after this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 06:03:02 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 20, 2017, 05:51:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 05:42:21 PM
If I am honest I don't think we will get a marquee signing now. We did what we could to get Rolan, and have played hard ball, something that some fans say we don't do enough of.

Last year Martin wanted to come to us once he was told he wasn't wanted at Derby, this year Rolan and Bordeaux are holding things up, if we signed him could turn out the other way.

However I think it is more likely we will sign Jerome and Hugill than Rolan now.

Neither are good enough to get us promoted, and aren't really an upgrade on Martin either.
I didn't say they were, just saying I think it is more likely.

I would say though Jerome has close on 40 goals in the championship in the last 2 seasons. If Rolans 9 in 19 wasn't good enough and 40 odd in two seasons isn't then I think we will struggle to find someone to please
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 06:04:01 PM
Kerim Frei going back to turkey
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on July 20, 2017, 06:28:51 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.

I'm not sure what we expected with Tony Khan and Craig Kline in charge of our recruitment. It was perhaps Naive of us to expect any different. Here's to hoping they completely prove me wrong by the end of the window.

i have to say that these two really appear to be a couple of useless 'recruiters'. If they are trying to get signings in i suggest they try a bloody sight harder. The season will start and the major team weaknesses of the past 2 years still have not been covered.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 20, 2017, 06:30:14 PM
https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Bordeaux-diego-rolan-ecarte-apres-avoir-refuse-fulham/819659#xtor=RSS-1

In discussions with Fulham for several weeks, Diego Rolan will not join the London club. The Uruguayan striker refused the offer of the Cottagers who had nevertheless agreed with Bordeaux for a transfer payment slightly higher than seven million euros.

If he remains on the start, the vagueness around his future has led Jocelyn Gourvennec to dismiss him from the group selected for the second training course scheduled this Friday in Saint-Jean de Luz.

Like Nicolas Pallois and Maxime Poundjé, solicited and not concerned by this course, he will therefore miss the friendly match scheduled against Guingamp in the late afternoon (18:30).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 20, 2017, 07:14:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 20, 2017, 05:51:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 05:42:21 PM
If I am honest I don't think we will get a marquee signing now. We did what we could to get Rolan, and have played hard ball, something that some fans say we don't do enough of.

Last year Martin wanted to come to us once he was told he wasn't wanted at Derby, this year Rolan and Bordeaux are holding things up, if we signed him could turn out the other way.

However I think it is more likely we will sign Jerome and Hugill than Rolan now.

Neither are good enough to get us promoted, and aren't really an upgrade on Martin either.
Yeah I agree, they both scream mid table to me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 07:14:33 PM
Aluko to Reading on talksport.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 20, 2017, 07:51:37 PM
Hopefully, this whole Roland story coming to an end might result in the club becoming even more determined to get the other targets. I can understand why the club would be reluctant to sign both Jerome and Rolan seeing as there are other ares that needs to be strengthen and we dont have a bottomless pit of money to spend.

And speaking about that: How much money do you lot reckon we have? Im afraid that some people on here are clearly overestimating the amounts we have at hand when they talk about how we should sign Rolan and Jerome and 2-3 other players. Just dont think we have the funds to sign 4-5 more players unless they cost £1-2 mil each.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on July 20, 2017, 07:52:03 PM
they must be having a laugh. our best player tonight by a mile.Aluko that is.......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 20, 2017, 08:06:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 07:14:33 PM
Aluko to Reading on talksport.

They're about to sign Mo Barrow from Swansea, and they already have McCleary, Beerens and a few others. Can't see it happening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jims Dentist on July 20, 2017, 08:32:27 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:13:39 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 10:11:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time

Allegedly he's flying in tomorrow to sign for us, as per someone else who claims be be ITK. Is that closer to the truth?
its closer as I just posted he has spoken to the Uruguay manager and is coming to the UK tomorrow.

Only one assumption to be made, if so out hardball tactics may have paid off

Think Newcastle signing Murphy may have sealed the deal - they didn't see Rolan as a primary central option for them.
Please say if I am wrong, but is Murphy just about to move FROM Newcastle to Forest?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 20, 2017, 08:37:23 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.

I'm not sure what we expected with Tony Khan and Craig Kline in charge of our recruitment. It was perhaps Naive of us to expect any different. Here's to hoping they completely prove me wrong by the end of the window.

Yeah. With the continuation of signings like Kmac, Kalas, Malone, Odoi, Johansen, Ayite, Kebano, Aluko and crap re-signings like Sessegnon and Cairney, I'd expect us to be in League 1 by November. Out with them, I say.  :028:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jims Dentist on July 20, 2017, 08:44:33 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 20, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.

I'm not sure what we expected with Tony Khan and Craig Kline in charge of our recruitment. It was perhaps Naive of us to expect any different. Here's to hoping they completely prove me wrong by the end of the window.
There are quite a few naive people around. They applauded the appointments of the two above even though  as I have posted before Khan and Kline are totally not qualified to hold such posts in an English soccer club.
Few other clubs would hamstring themselves with such ridiculous appointments.
We are reaping what has been sowed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 09:08:33 PM
Villa sign Chris Samba, that's a young centre back pairing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 20, 2017, 09:10:45 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 20, 2017, 03:08:11 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 20, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
So after 195 pages of speculation we have still not signed anyone of note for our most significant areas of need. Pathetic.

Just to be clear. Which is it you consider to be pathetic; the lack of signings or the 194 pages of pointless speculation?  094.gif

Lol, the former.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 20, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 20, 2017, 07:51:37 PM
Hopefully, this whole Roland story coming to an end might result in the club becoming even more determined to get the other targets. I can understand why the club would be reluctant to sign both Jerome and Rolan seeing as there are other ares that needs to be strengthen and we dont have a bottomless pit of money to spend.

And speaking about that: How much money do you lot reckon we have? Im afraid that some people on here are clearly overestimating the amounts we have at hand when they talk about how we should sign Rolan and Jerome and 2-3 other players. Just dont think we have the funds to sign 4-5 more players unless they cost £1-2 mil each.

Why don't you think we have sufficient funds at hand?  Or did you mean something slightly different, namely that we cannot spend these funds without breaching fair play rules?  (Not that I would necessarily agree with the latter).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 20, 2017, 09:32:46 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 20, 2017, 09:08:33 PM
Villa sign Chris Samba, that's a young centre back pairing

Just need to sign DeLorean and they're unbeatable.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 20, 2017, 09:34:29 PM
It seems to me that Mr Klines statistical masterpiece is lacking one vital ingredient!

The ability to target a decent player who actually wants to play for us!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on July 20, 2017, 09:49:01 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 20, 2017, 08:06:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 07:14:33 PM
Aluko to Reading on talksport.

They're about to sign Mo Barrow from Swansea, and they already have McCleary, Beerens and a few others. Can't see it happening.

Mo Barrow . Is that the Olympic runner ? And please let's not settle for Jerome. That's just a dreadlocked Calton Cole. Kline u r a muppet my friend.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 20, 2017, 11:31:45 PM
Quote from: stevehawkinslidingtackle on July 20, 2017, 09:49:01 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 20, 2017, 08:06:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 20, 2017, 07:14:33 PM
Aluko to Reading on talksport.

They're about to sign Mo Barrow from Swansea, and they already have McCleary, Beerens and a few others. Can't see it happening.

Mo Barrow . Is that the Olympic runner ? And please let's not settle for Jerome. That's just a dreadlocked Calton Cole. Kline u r a muppet my friend.

Jerome got 16 Goals last season, and he's a pretty good Championship level Striker. We could do a lot worse than him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 11:56:46 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 20, 2017, 09:34:29 PM
It seems to me that Mr Klines statistical masterpiece is lacking one vital ingredient!

The ability to target a decent player who actually wants to play for us!

BTA, That is as close as it gets to the reality, I could not have said better myself. He is probably waiting at Farnborough Airport, for somebody who will never arrive.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on July 21, 2017, 12:24:17 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 20, 2017, 11:56:46 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 20, 2017, 09:34:29 PM
It seems to me that Mr Klines statistical masterpiece is lacking one vital ingredient!

The ability to target a decent player who actually wants to play for us!

BTA, That is as close as it gets to the reality, I could not have said better myself. He is probably waiting at Farnborough Airport, for somebody who will never arrive.


Yes it's no good choosing a billy big bollocks.. we do well with team players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 21, 2017, 06:17:10 AM
Still hope the club go back in for Sergi Enrich
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 06:39:18 AM
Bristol Post......City drop interest in Bettenelli as Fulham stopper set to sign new contract at West London Club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:44:05 AM
Quote from: Jims Dentist on July 20, 2017, 08:32:27 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:13:39 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 19, 2017, 10:11:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time

Allegedly he's flying in tomorrow to sign for us, as per someone else who claims be be ITK. Is that closer to the truth?
its closer as I just posted he has spoken to the Uruguay manager and is coming to the UK tomorrow.

Only one assumption to be made, if so out hardball tactics may have paid off

Think Newcastle signing Murphy may have sealed the deal - they didn't see Rolan as a primary central option for them.
Please say if I am wrong, but is Murphy just about to move FROM Newcastle to Forest?

Different Murphy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 21, 2017, 06:51:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:44:05 AM
Quote from: Jims Dentist on July 20, 2017, 08:32:27 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 19, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 19, 2017, 10:13:39 PM
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@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time

Allegedly he's flying in tomorrow to sign for us, as per someone else who claims be be ITK. Is that closer to the truth?
its closer as I just posted he has spoken to the Uruguay manager and is coming to the UK tomorrow.

Only one assumption to be made, if so out hardball tactics may have paid off

Think Newcastle signing Murphy may have sealed the deal - they didn't see Rolan as a primary central option for them.
Please say if I am wrong, but is Murphy just about to move FROM Newcastle to Forest?

Different Murphy
Its a common name murphy,as for rolan flying in im suprised and if it doesnt happen today friday they should move on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 06:54:42 AM
Think we might have moved on Hove.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 07:06:44 AM
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Quote from: mkras99 on July 19, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
@KLASSIKFOOTBALL
Diego rolan has signed for Fulham.
That is definitely not true at this moment in time

Allegedly he's flying in tomorrow to sign for us, as per someone else who claims be be ITK. Is that closer to the truth?
its closer as I just posted he has spoken to the Uruguay manager and is coming to the UK tomorrow.

Only one assumption to be made, if so out hardball tactics may have paid off

Think Newcastle signing Murphy may have sealed the deal - they didn't see Rolan as a primary central option for them.
Please say if I am wrong, but is Murphy just about to move FROM Newcastle to Forest?

Different Murphy
Its a common name murphy,as for rolan flying in im suprised and if it doesnt happen today friday they should move on.
Don't tell me it's back on, or are you confusing this post as the quotes of him flying in are from two says ago.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:06:24 AM
No its done, no way it will be resurrected in the short term. Our deadline passed he didn't come over and Bordeaux were still stalling. Other targets have moved a lot closer so I am told
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 08:24:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:06:24 AM
No its done, no way it will be resurrected in the short term. Our deadline passed he didn't come over and Bordeaux were still stalling. Other targets have moved a lot closer so I am told
So we have moved on and Bordeaux have excluded him from their plans, so his wait for Newcastle to contact him is ongoing, I wonder if they were ever really interested in him.
Could be he and his agent end up with a large portion of humble pie to consume come the end of the transfer window, let's hope we have filled our vacancy's by then and if they come calling we can politely tell them to F@CK off. COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 21, 2017, 08:25:58 AM
Thanks westcliff its gone on far to long roland.any truth in betts signing a new contract ?and if so betts first chioce?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:34:56 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 08:24:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:06:24 AM
No its done, no way it will be resurrected in the short term. Our deadline passed he didn't come over and Bordeaux were still stalling. Other targets have moved a lot closer so I am told
So we have moved on and Bordeaux have excluded him from their plans, so his wait for Newcastle to contact him is ongoing, I wonder if they were ever really interested in him.
Could be he and his agent end up with a large portion of humble pie to consume come the end of the transfer window, let's hope we have filled our vacancy's by then and if they come calling we can politely tell them to F@CK off. COYW
They did register an interest I cqan confirm that, offering 500k more than us for Bordeaux to wait, that's why they stalled. PLayer was 50/50 made it clear to us he wanted top flight football as world cup year. However his agent kept saying they wouldn't wait too long so we gave ultimatum and it has now passed,
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:38:00 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 21, 2017, 08:25:58 AM
Thanks westcliff its gone on far to long roland.any truth in betts signing a new contract ?and if so betts first chioce?
Last I heard was that he asked for a transfer as he wanted guaranteed first team football, he was told that would not be given so he handed in a request. If he was doing it to get a rise then that is new news to me.

I would add though..... We have had other players do that and they have been lambasted, surely we fans also only want 1oo% committed players (levelled towards Rolan etc), so if either of the above is true then it is no surprise he isn't playing at present.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Southdowns White on July 21, 2017, 08:38:07 AM
In a Parallel Universe somewhere there is a Fulham team doing the pre season with every player the club have wanted to sign this Summer, there is a Parallel Friends of Fulham site with people moaning about what could have been If we had signed this player and that player etc. Only time will tell if that Fulham team do better than the team we end up with this season, but the simple fact is we shall never know and that is why I am not stressing, we are what we are and not able to have a say in the transfer dealings of our club no matter how much we jump up and down and shout.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 21, 2017, 08:38:57 AM
I think Newcastle are playing silly games as they failed to get Cairney. Very childish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 21, 2017, 08:41:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:38:00 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 21, 2017, 08:25:58 AM
Thanks westcliff its gone on far to long roland.any truth in betts signing a new contract ?and if so betts first chioce?
Last I heard was that he asked for a transfer as he wanted guaranteed first team football, he was told that would not be given so he handed in a request. If he was doing it to get a rise then that is new news to me.

I would add though..... We have had other players do that and they have been lambasted, surely we fans also only want 1oo% committed players (levelled towards Rolan etc), so if either of the above is true then it is no surprise he isn't playing at present.

Surely no player can be guaranteed 1st team football. If every player demanded that we would not have a team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:55:33 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 21, 2017, 08:38:57 AM
I think Newcastle are playing silly games as they failed to get Cairney. Very childish.
I'd like to think they're professional enough not to but honestly with those plonkers Mike Cashley, Charnley etc I wouldn't put it beyond them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 21, 2017, 09:03:04 AM
We'll get him in Jan for £ 1,000,000 064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 09:19:04 AM
All this nonsense for £500k?

Can't wait for no bid and for Rolan and bordeaux to be stuck with each other. Hope it really messes up his world cup and their season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 21, 2017, 09:19:09 AM
Quote from: e4b on July 21, 2017, 09:03:04 AM
We'll get him in Jan for £ 1,000,000 064.gif

have to say, i was thinking the same here. weve moved on and other targets are now close so we are in a win win. come the end of this windoiw, we get a call, we hold all the cards. come january, we pay peanuts
id still like him to sign. nothing wrong with ambition
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 09:37:13 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 09:19:09 AM
Quote from: e4b on July 21, 2017, 09:03:04 AM
We'll get him in Jan for £ 1,000,000 064.gif

have to say, i was thinking the same here. weve moved on and other targets are now close so we are in a win win. come the end of this windoiw, we get a call, we hold all the cards. come january, we pay peanuts
id still like him to sign. nothing wrong with ambition
Would be nice come a couple of days before the widow "slams shut" and we have signed our required strikers and his agent calls we agree to meet them then string it out and time runs out.
He is then stuck at a club that won't play him, sweet revenge. COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 21, 2017, 09:37:56 AM
Tayo Edun has extended his contract to 2020!

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/21/new-deal-for-edun
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 21, 2017, 09:44:27 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:06:24 AM
No its done, no way it will be resurrected in the short term. Our deadline passed he didn't come over and Bordeaux were still stalling. Other targets have moved a lot closer so I am told

Someone on here said we were a laughing stock over this deal. Firstly a few journo' s said it would be a coup if we landed him. Secondly the Club have done everything right. So other targets, agents and their Clubs will know if they mess around Fulham will walk away.
It's not easy being a fan atm. Little or no news leads to speculation that the Club are doing nothing. It could be we're aiming higher and they're tougher deals to complete. Also I think we may mislead ourselves at times over whether a player is committed to the Club. Asking for a transfer because you want to play and know you're good enough is believing in yourself. You think you can do a better job. I'd want people asking constantly to play. They'd then need to prove on the field that they're as good as they think they are. To my way of thinking it is a form of commitment.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on July 21, 2017, 09:44:37 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 21, 2017, 08:38:57 AM
I think Newcastle are playing silly games as they failed to get Cairney. Very childish.

No way, I doubt it. He's very much the profile Newcastle typically go after I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 21, 2017, 10:05:20 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 09:50:49 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 09:19:09 AM
Quote from: e4b on July 21, 2017, 09:03:04 AM
We'll get him in Jan for £ 1,000,000 064.gif

have to say, i was thinking the same here. weve moved on and other targets are now close so we are in a win win. come the end of this windoiw, we get a call, we hold all the cards. come january, we pay peanuts
id still like him to sign. nothing wrong with ambition

We sign him in January when we are 12th, start playing brilliantly and he fires us to a 7th placed finish. Then next summer we say look how good we were in the second half of last season, just a couple of additions and we'll go up next year...

A sound prediction but for one small point - we sign him on loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2017, 10:10:47 AM
Farnborough Airport has been closed down temporarily due to far too many plane spotters wearing Fulham shirts blocking the runway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 21, 2017, 10:11:50 AM
Quote from: twang on July 21, 2017, 09:37:56 AM
Tayo Edun has extended his contract to 2020!

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/21/new-deal-for-edun

Great news - like signing a new midfielder. Our best players / most promising talent signing new deals is testament to the faith they have in SJ at the helm / belief they have in him developing them into better players. Very pleasing on that front.

Just a new GK, LB, CB and a quality striker or two to go now Fulham...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 10:24:26 AM
Quote from: e4b on July 21, 2017, 09:03:04 AM
We'll get him in Jan for £ 1,000,000 064.gif

Is that what you're expecting them to pay us to take him ???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 21, 2017, 10:39:49 AM
I wouldn't say we were the laughing stock but its not beyond reason that people could see us being more desperate as a result from not getting him and drive prices up. As for the 'we'll get him for 1m in January' a lot of struggling EPL teams will gladly gamble on him at that price i'd imagine.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on July 21, 2017, 10:46:09 AM
Not long until the season starts and the team is weaker than last season.
We've known we needed a decent striker for a few Windows, Kalas return or equivalent and replace Malone.
I would also say we need a better keeper. Betts couldn't keep a clean sheet and Button appears to have lost the plot.

Some say don't worry as we've got until 31/08.... that's rubbish. Big games in August and players need time to gel. Also run the risk of panic signings such as Martin. And we all know how well that signing worked (or didn't!).

Think we've missed a great opportunity to build on the unexpected success of last season by not acting quickly in this window.....


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 21, 2017, 10:48:33 AM
Quote from: David I on July 21, 2017, 10:46:09 AM
Not long until the season starts and the team is weaker than last season.
We've known we needed a decent striker for a few Windows, Kalas return or equivalent and replace Malone.
I would also say we need a better keeper. Betts couldn't keep a clean sheet and Button appears to have lost the plot.

Some say don't worry as we've got until 31/08.... that's rubbish. Big games in August and players need time to gel. Also run the risk of panic signings such as Martin. And we all know how well that signing worked (or didn't!).

Think we've missed a great opportunity to build on the unexpected success of last season by not acting quickly in this window.....

So if we bring back Kalas, the squad doesn't exactly need time to "gel". Agree that a replacement for Malone will need to gel but a striker can just come into a side and start scoring straight away. If we get Kalas back, I'm not worried at all, it'll all fall into place
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on July 21, 2017, 10:49:31 AM
I still have hope there will be a flurry of activity from us in the next 2 weeks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 10:52:32 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on July 21, 2017, 10:49:31 AM
I still have hope there will be a flurry of activity from us in the next 2 weeks
I had hoped that flurry of activity was going to be this week.   079.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on July 21, 2017, 10:55:05 AM
have patience and stop worrying. we can only judge when that first league game has kicked off
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2017, 10:56:41 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on July 21, 2017, 10:49:31 AM
I still have hope there will be a flurry of activity from us in the next 2 weeks

   The word 'Flurry', as defined in the English, Oxford Collins Dictionary is........  A small swirling mass of something, like leaves or snow.
A sudden, commotion or excitement or confusion of activity.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 21, 2017, 11:07:57 AM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4066784/middlesbrough-transfer-news-jordan-obita-reading-fulham-hull-birmingham/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2017, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 21, 2017, 11:07:57 AM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4066784/middlesbrough-transfer-news-jordan-obita-reading-fulham-hull-birmingham/

Break the habit of a lifetime and get in there first Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 21, 2017, 11:24:01 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 21, 2017, 11:07:57 AM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4066784/middlesbrough-transfer-news-jordan-obita-reading-fulham-hull-birmingham/

Maybe a bit of tit-for-tat rumour revenge for the Aluko story lol.

Obita looked pretty good against us last season in the POs (infuriatingly!). Quick, strong and positive in his play. Think he would fit in well with our systems as an option at attacking LB. Saying that though, the fact we've been linked with him in the press probably means it's rubbish!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 21, 2017, 11:36:14 AM
Quote from: David I on July 21, 2017, 10:46:09 AM

Think we've missed a great opportunity to build on the unexpected success of last season by not acting quickly in this window.....


Can anyone honestly say they didn't think that would happen?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 11:41:19 AM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 21, 2017, 11:24:01 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 21, 2017, 11:07:57 AM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4066784/middlesbrough-transfer-news-jordan-obita-reading-fulham-hull-birmingham/

Maybe a bit of tit-for-tat rumour revenge for the Aluko story lol.

Obita looked pretty good against us last season in the POs (infuriatingly!). Quick, strong and positive in his play. Think he would fit in well with our systems as an option at attacking LB. Saying that though, the fact we've been linked with him in the press probably means it's rubbish!
Given it's the S*n, and that they've seemingly just named a few random championship clubs, I wouldn't get my hopes up on this one
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 21, 2017, 11:42:45 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 21, 2017, 11:36:14 AM
Quote from: David I on July 21, 2017, 10:46:09 AM

Think we've missed a great opportunity to build on the unexpected success of last season by not acting quickly in this window.....


Can anyone honestly say they didn't think that would happen?

I genuinely thought we would yes. On the back of what happened in the playoff and how close we were, I thought it would signal the push to really go for it. We started off signing Cairney and the Sess's to longer term deals putting their futures to rest and that could of been seem as a stepping stone to ambition and bringing in players would of been the enxt step. We sold a lot of fringe players and players I think we can replace so we have money to spend but......Cisse and nothing. Its pretty disappointing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on July 21, 2017, 11:45:22 AM
200 pages of transfer rumors! Let's celebrate!
:wine: 082.gif 078.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 21, 2017, 12:11:03 PM
Quote from: G_Gribby on July 21, 2017, 11:45:22 AM
200 pages of transfer rumors! Let's celebrate!
:wine: 082.gif 078.gif

Who would have thought after 200 pages we would be celebrating a reserve midfielder and a reserve centre half coming in and a reserve midfielder on loan. A few contract extensions and the loss of first choice left back. Here is to the next 200 hundred pages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 21, 2017, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: G_Gribby on July 21, 2017, 11:45:22 AM
200 pages of transfer rumors! Let's celebrate!
:wine: 082.gif 078.gif

The ratio of pages per signings is shocking. 093.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 21, 2017, 12:18:18 PM
Just heard on the Radio that today is the busiest day ever for air planes over the uk over 9000, wow Fulham are going some to keep Rolan deal covered up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2017, 12:18:48 PM
Quote from: David I on July 21, 2017, 10:46:09 AM
Not long until the season starts and the team is weaker than last season.
We've known we needed a decent striker for a few Windows, Kalas return or equivalent and replace Malone.
I would also say we need a better keeper. Betts couldn't keep a clean sheet and Button appears to have lost the plot.

Some say don't worry as we've got until 31/08.... that's rubbish. Big games in August and players need time to gel. Also run the risk of panic signings such as Martin. And we all know how well that signing worked (or didn't!).

Think we've missed a great opportunity to build on the unexpected success of last season by not acting quickly in this window.....




You have said all that needs to be said, the last paragraph especially.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 21, 2017, 12:29:52 PM
A few days ago I stated my optimism was high and how I expected positive news on quality signings on my return from my walking football session.

Well I have attended three sessions by now and still no news!

This discussion has nothing to do with walking football I know but 200 pages in, could I interest you in how I pulled the strings from midfield in a Cairneyesqe way and talk you through my 3 goals?

Boring!  I know!        096.gig

Just like this thread!       094.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 12:40:37 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 21, 2017, 12:29:52 PM
A few days ago I stated my optimism was high and how I expected positive news on quality signings on my return from my walking football session.

Well I have attended three sessions by now and still no news!

This discussion has nothing to do with walking football I know but 200 pages in, could I interest you in how I pulled the strings from midfield in a Cairneyesqe way and talk you through my 3 goals?

Boring!  I know!       
Just like this thread!       094.gif
No not boring at all,  infact keep talking yourself up and you will surely be getting a visit from Khan Jnr and his know nowt little mate Kline.
PS please don't take 3 weeks to sign.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 21, 2017, 12:42:24 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 21, 2017, 12:29:52 PM
A few days ago I stated my optimism was high and how I expected positive news on quality signings on my return from my walking football session.

Well I have attended three sessions by now and still no news!

This discussion has nothing to do with walking football I know but 200 pages in, could I interest you in how I pulled the strings from midfield in a Cairneyesqe way and talk you through my 3 goals?

Boring!  I know!        096.gig

Just like this thread!       094.gif
well the speed of walking football is on par with Fulhams transfer dealings!+
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 21, 2017, 12:43:40 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 21, 2017, 12:18:18 PM
Just heard on the Radio that today is the busiest day ever for air planes over the uk over 9000, wow Fulham are going some to keep Rolan deal covered up

Flightradar24.com 😎
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 01:21:23 PM
Reports that Newcastle are in for Robert Snodgrass from West Ham, wonder if  is thinking should have signed for Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2017, 02:22:05 PM
Two more friendlies left, and one of them is tomorrow, and then it's playing for precious points.
Are the club aware of this. 💤
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 02:29:00 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 01:21:23 PM
Reports that Newcastle are in for Robert Snodgrass from West Ham, wonder if  is thinking should have signed for Fulham.
who is thinking? Snodgrass never thought we bid for him, Rolan then different type of players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 02:29:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2017, 02:22:05 PM
Two more friendlies left, and one of them is tomorrow, and then it's playing for precious points.
Are the club aware of this. 💤
Am sure they are aware
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 21, 2017, 02:32:07 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 12:40:37 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 21, 2017, 12:29:52 PM
A few days ago I stated my optimism was high and how I expected positive news on quality signings on my return from my walking football session.

Well I have attended three sessions by now and still no news!

This discussion has nothing to do with walking football I know but 200 pages in, could I interest you in how I pulled the strings from midfield in a Cairneyesqe way and talk you through my 3 goals?

Boring!  I know!       
Just like this thread!       094.gif
No not boring at all,  infact keep talking yourself up and you will surely be getting a visit from Khan Jnr and his know nowt little mate Kline.
PS please don't take 3 weeks to sign.


I've been watching out for any scouts while playing but anyway I'm afraid I fail the age criteria by a mile and then some! 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 21, 2017, 02:36:53 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 02:29:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2017, 02:22:05 PM
Two more friendlies left, and one of them is tomorrow, and then it's playing for precious points.
Are the club aware of this. 💤
Am sure they are aware

You wouldn't think so given their somnambulant approach to this transfer window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 02:29:00 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 01:21:23 PM
Reports that Newcastle are in for Robert Snodgrass from West Ham, wonder if  is thinking should have signed for Fulham.
who is thinking? Snodgrass never thought we bid for him, Rolan then different type of players
Sorry I meant Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 02:47:36 PM
That's almost another transfer week gone then,and K&K are still sitting on their hands...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 03:15:19 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*
Just to put the record straight I do not have an inside contact at the club, I know someone who works in the press in Belgium that covers French, Dutch and Belgium football
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 21, 2017, 03:22:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 03:15:19 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*
Just to put the record straight I do not have an inside contact at the club, I know someone who works in the press in Belgium that covers French, Dutch and Belgium football

Nevertheless, we're grateful for the information you've shared which has, however frustrating it's been, given an insight into the obstacles the club faces.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 21, 2017, 03:23:29 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 21, 2017, 03:22:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 03:15:19 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*
Just to put the record straight I do not have an inside contact at the club, I know someone who works in the press in Belgium that covers French, Dutch and Belgium football

Nevertheless, we're grateful for the information you've shared which has, however frustrating it's been, given an insight into the obstacles the club faces.


exactly this
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 21, 2017, 03:24:16 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*

Main thing wrong here is, if we sign 5 players on deadline day that's not good. Players especially from foreign leagues generally take time to embed. Take time to sync to team and to get up to speed with how we play. Ciricisms are fair of a team that are unable to conclude deals in line with most other clubs. If we were to announce sigmificant signings today I'd take back my concerns. But currently they're valid and to say 'let's wait till deadline day' is foolish at best for reasons stated. Times against us and a slow start to season is punishing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 03:29:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 03:15:19 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*
Just to put the record straight I do not have an inside contact at the club, I know someone who works in the press in Belgium that covers French, Dutch and Belgium football
Westcliff any news on the deal for the fullback from Bordeaux, does it still have a chance.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 03:32:49 PM
Chaps and gals I've heard we're interested in Diego Rolan, striker for Bordeaux.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 21, 2017, 03:38:51 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 03:32:49 PM
Chaps and gals I've heard we're interested in Diego Rolan, striker for Bordeaux.

He is watching the World Ballsup at Wimblethorpe as we speak as a guest of ours. Apparently we have given him until Hell freezes over or Newcastle freezes over to make an origami plane to fly away on  otherwise we are going for other irons in the fire. I have no inside info.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on July 21, 2017, 03:45:04 PM
At least we have good youth players coming through.
Presumably Kline can't do the stats on youth players as there's nothing to go by other then plain old scouting - hence quite a few signing.
Those that are good rise up into the senior team and feel like new signings. Edun this year. Sessegnon last year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 21, 2017, 03:50:51 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 21, 2017, 03:24:16 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*

Main thing wrong here is, if we sign 5 players on deadline day that's not good. Players especially from foreign leagues generally take time to embed. Take time to sync to team and to get up to speed with how we play. Ciricisms are fair of a team that are unable to conclude deals in line with most other clubs. If we were to announce sigmificant signings today I'd take back my concerns. But currently they're valid and to say 'let's wait till deadline day' is foolish at best for reasons stated. Times against us and a slow start to season is punishing.


at no point did i say about signing 5 players on deadline day. all i said was that the criticism is completely unfounded and in fact, WW has said that we have drastically moved on and firmed up other signings on 5 or so fronts. my point is people want to get angry and throw insults around when they dont have any facts. i would love us to sign the players needed asap but i get more frustrated with peoples insults than i do with the club. im sure i'll draw some shots here but like i said before, rant over
it makes for interesting debatew which is why were all on here i guess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 03:54:36 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 03:29:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 03:15:19 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 21, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
i really do get the frustration but its stupid to say that the clubs transfer dealings are "embaressing" etc
what happens if today we release notes we have signed 5 playeers? do people eat their words...probably not. fact is, we have been spoilt with WW having an inside contact and have been treated to the facts and dealings. to assume that the same things arent happening in 5-6 other streams is crazy.
everyone needs to slow down.
i will join you come first game of the season if we havent signed the 4 players or so we need but until then, we know nothing about how close we are to signing half a dozen players.

*rant over*
Just to put the record straight I do not have an inside contact at the club, I know someone who works in the press in Belgium that covers French, Dutch and Belgium football
Westcliff any news on the deal for the fullback from Bordeaux, does it still have a chance.
As fa as I am aware no, he has had a fair few injuries as well so for me not a major issue it's gone quiet / fallen away
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 21, 2017, 04:13:51 PM
Rather sign the right players later than the wrong players earlier.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 04:14:34 PM
The Star says Diogo Jota (20) is in England to undergo a medical at Wolverhampton.

He'll join on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid.  :58:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 21, 2017, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 04:14:34 PM
The Star says Diogo Jota (20) is in England to undergo a medical at Wolverhampton.

He'll join on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid.  :58:

Oh, another of Mendes' stable.

I'm sure that Wolves are happy that they're getting all this new talent, but I'd prefer our current state of no signings to being an advertising platform for that slimeball.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 21, 2017, 04:21:02 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 21, 2017, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 04:14:34 PM
The Star says Diogo Jota (20) is in England to undergo a medical at Wolverhampton.

He'll join on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid.  :58:

Oh, another of Mendes' stable.

I'm sure that Wolves are happy that they're getting all this new talent, but I'd prefer our current state of no signings to being an advertising platform for that slimeball.

Disagree. I think being a Wolves fan would be very exciting, An influx of talent that without Mendes would be nowhere near the championship. I certainly wouldn't mind it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 21, 2017, 04:25:04 PM
Zouma gone to Stoke. i know we would have been no where near but would loved to have got him

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40684771

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 04:27:33 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 21, 2017, 04:21:02 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 21, 2017, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 04:14:34 PM
The Star says Diogo Jota (20) is in England to undergo a medical at Wolverhampton.

He'll join on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid.  :58:

Oh, another of Mendes' stable.

I'm sure that Wolves are happy that they're getting all this new talent, but I'd prefer our current state of no signings to being an advertising platform for that slimeball.

Disagree. I think being a Wolves fan would be very exciting, An influx of talent that without Mendes would be nowhere near the championship. I certainly wouldn't mind it.

Neves and Jota are two very exciting signings and I'd have taken both here in a heartbeat. They're at a similar stage in their development and of similar quality as Sessegnon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MikeW on July 21, 2017, 04:29:15 PM
My worry is we seem to be 'nowhere near' doing anything!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 21, 2017, 04:33:24 PM
Quote from: MikeW on July 21, 2017, 04:29:15 PM
My worry is we seem to be 'nowhere near' doing anything!

One thing I would say is that we have signed quite a few players seemingly out of nowhere in the past. I would hope we do have things in process..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 04:38:40 PM
Fulham show no signs of changing the way they approach the transfer window. We'll still be trying to get absolutely necessary signings over the line in the last week of the window, risking the consequences of failing to do so. We'll get most of what we need, no matter. Hoping we don't fail to sign get a striker and CB in in that week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 21, 2017, 04:58:11 PM
I accept that the Rolan business developed into something of a fiasco.
But I do not see how it ended can be blamed on Khan, Kline or whoever is involved in the analytics side of things, popular as it is to blame these people for anything and everything.
A player was identified as being suitable for our needs. Statistical analysis was, presumably, involved to a greater or lesser extent. A decision was made to try to obtain this player. If, when signed, the player turns out to be a bust then some or all blame can be put on the computer side of things.
But after the player has been decided upon I do not see that statistical analysis comes into the equation. It becomes a straightforward (or, in this case, not straightforward) financial negotiation involving player, agent and two clubs. Whoever deals in such things for FFC promotes Fulham's side of the deal (this may, probably does, involve Tony Khan but has nothing at this stage to do with computers). At the end of the day, when the clubs are in agreement, the player declines to come there is nothing to be done unless you have Don Coleone on your negotiating team. You can negotiate pounds, euros, pesos whatever but you can't negotiate a Championship club into a Premier League one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Classic94 on July 21, 2017, 06:01:40 PM
To be honest, the lack of activity is starting to p*** me off. We have 19 first team players. 19. This including Button, Kavanagh and Sigurdsson, no noteworthy strikers, no reliable goalkeepers and no defensive partner for Ream. The season opener is 2 weeks away. Time for the club to show some ambition and get deals over the line.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 06:03:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 05:33:26 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 21, 2017, 04:58:11 PM
I accept that the Rolan business developed into something of a fiasco.
But I do not see how it ended can be blamed on Khan, Kline or whoever is involved in the analytics side of things, popular as it is to blame these people for anything and everything.
A player was identified as being suitable for our needs. Statistical analysis was, presumably, involved to a greater or lesser extent. A decision was made to try to obtain this player. If, when signed, the player turns out to be a bust then some or all blame can be put on the computer side of things.
But after the player has been decided upon I do not see that statistical analysis comes into the equation. It becomes a straightforward (or, in this case, not straightforward) financial negotiation involving player, agent and two clubs. Whoever deals in such things for FFC promotes Fulham's side of the deal (this may, probably does, involve Tony Khan but has nothing at this stage to do with computers). At the end of the day, when the clubs are in agreement, the player declines to come there is nothing to be done unless you have Don Coleone on your negotiating team. You can negotiate pounds, euros, pesos whatever but you can't negotiate a Championship club into a Premier League one.


I agree it's not a target identification issue so you can't blame Kline or Tony Khan any more than you can blame Talbot and the other scouts.

I disagree however with this idea the club has done nothing wrong in the negotiation stage. I suspect the player would have come if we'd just offered him a bit more money. If he genuinely wanted an amount that it wouldn't be commercially sensible for us to stretch to (a big and doubtful IF) then we should have picked up on that more quickly and not spent a fortnight flying him back and forth from London whilst Bordeaux and his agent leak the details to all and sundry. The negotiation appears to have been handled terribly. In other words another deal loused up by Mackintosh.

At no point was there a suggestion that we were not offering him enough money.

To a point Bordeaux had been upfront with us until the Newcastle interest was made known

An equally valid explanation is that the player and his agent have used our interest to try to winkle out a move to a higher division. Last season he was supposed to be worth two or three times what they are prepared to accept now and that maybe have given him visions of grandeur 

Since he is now outside the Bordeaux squad and they have made it known that he is not wanted - he is looking over the edge of a cliff

Since SJ has the final say on who comes in - he may have featured high on his wanted list - thus the the pussy-footing with him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 21, 2017, 06:15:28 PM
Quote from: Classic94 on July 21, 2017, 06:01:40 PM
To be honest, the lack of activity is starting to p*** me off. We have 19 first team players. 19. This including Button, Kavanagh and Sigurdsson, no noteworthy strikers, no reliable goalkeepers and no defensive partner for Ream. The season opener is 2 weeks away. Time for the club to show some ambition and get deals over the line.

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 21, 2017, 06:24:40 PM
Thought the 2 ticks and SJ get final say is well documented.

As for wolves high transfer fees high agent fees. Probably a cut in the profit once sold. Wolves will be bankrupt by 2020
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 21, 2017, 06:28:38 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 06:16:04 PM

Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 06:03:31 PM
Since SJ has the final say on who comes in - he may have featured high on his wanted list - thus the the pussy-footing with him

At no point since the two ticks system was confirmed has there been any suggestion SJ has final say on who comes in.

From Shahid Khan.

"Impetuosity, which has happened at football clubs including Fulham, we don't want that. We want a more thought-out process, where the manager has the final say, but other factors come into the process."

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-chairman-spells-out-how-11973753
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 21, 2017, 06:33:11 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 21, 2017, 06:24:40 PM
Thought the 2 ticks and SJ get final say is well documented.

As for wolves high transfer fees high agent fees. Probably a cut in the profit once sold. Wolves will be bankrupt by 2020

Wolves fans I have spoken to have no faith in the direction their club is heading. They think they could be heading for a massive fall.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 06:38:00 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 06:16:04 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 06:03:31 PM
At no point was there a suggestion that we were not offering him enough money.

Does it need to be spelled out?

2 facts for you:
(1) anyone (inc Rolan) will do anything (inc sign for Fulham) if you offer them enough money;
(2) Rolan didn't sign.

ERGO Rolan wasn't offered enough money.

As I said, I accept the amount required to override his concerns about playing in the championship etc. MAY have been unviably high, but I'm doubtful as to whether that actually WAS the case and in any event a decent negotiator would have recognised that sooner. It was clear to everyone on this board long ago. A decent negotiator would have inferred it from his conduct within half a day.


Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 06:03:31 PM
Since SJ has the final say on who comes in - he may have featured high on his wanted list - thus the the pussy-footing with him

At no point since the two ticks system was confirmed has there been any suggestion SJ has final say on who comes in.

Since you do not know that and it has not been advanced as a reason by either the player or his agent - it is subject to question and there are several Management Tomes that advance the theory that money is not everything - unless you believe that the Magic Christian was factual

In the minutes of one of the FST meeting - posted by the hounded out MJG - it was stated that SJ has the final say. Doing it any other way makes no sense since he trains and picks the team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:43:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 05:33:26 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 21, 2017, 04:58:11 PM
I accept that the Rolan business developed into something of a fiasco.
But I do not see how it ended can be blamed on Khan, Kline or whoever is involved in the analytics side of things, popular as it is to blame these people for anything and everything.
A player was identified as being suitable for our needs. Statistical analysis was, presumably, involved to a greater or lesser extent. A decision was made to try to obtain this player. If, when signed, the player turns out to be a bust then some or all blame can be put on the computer side of things.
But after the player has been decided upon I do not see that statistical analysis comes into the equation. It becomes a straightforward (or, in this case, not straightforward) financial negotiation involving player, agent and two clubs. Whoever deals in such things for FFC promotes Fulham's side of the deal (this may, probably does, involve Tony Khan but has nothing at this stage to do with computers). At the end of the day, when the clubs are in agreement, the player declines to come there is nothing to be done unless you have Don Coleone on your negotiating team. You can negotiate pounds, euros, pesos whatever but you can't negotiate a Championship club into a Premier League one.


I agree it's not a target identification issue so you can't blame Kline or Tony Khan any more than you can blame Talbot and the other scouts.

I disagree however with this idea the club has done nothing wrong in the negotiation stage. I suspect the player would have come if we'd just offered him a bit more money. If he genuinely wanted an amount that it wouldn't be commercially sensible for us to stretch to (a big and doubtful IF) then we should have picked up on that more quickly and not spent a fortnight flying him back and forth from London whilst Bordeaux and his agent leak the details to all and sundry. The negotiation appears to have been handled terribly. In other words another deal loused up by Mackintosh.
100% nothing to do with finances, purely football reasons he was unsure of, finances for Bordeaux were the issue, we offered them a fee they agreed it they then got a proposal from Newcastle that was slightly more but wanted to delay, we offered to match that but the Newcastle offer was always 10% more than our offer, a premium as such. So no matter what we did Newcastle would have offered more.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:44:20 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 06:16:04 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 06:03:31 PM
At no point was there a suggestion that we were not offering him enough money.

Does it need to be spelled out?

2 facts for you:
(1) anyone (inc Rolan) will do anything (inc sign for Fulham) if you offer them enough money;
(2) Rolan didn't sign.

ERGO Rolan wasn't offered enough money.

As I said, I accept the amount required to override his concerns about playing in the championship etc. MAY have been unviably high, but I'm doubtful as to whether that actually WAS the case and in any event a decent negotiator would have recognised that sooner. It was clear to everyone on this board long ago. A decent negotiator would have inferred it from his conduct within half a day.


Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 06:03:31 PM
Since SJ has the final say on who comes in - he may have featured high on his wanted list - thus the the pussy-footing with him

At no point since the two ticks system was confirmed has there been any suggestion SJ has final say on who comes in.
Tony Khan has stated numerous times we have a 2 tick system and Slav has the final say
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AnEssexFan on July 21, 2017, 06:50:39 PM
With regards to the Rolan situation:

Imagine you're a full international playing regularly in Ligue 1. Then a championship side make a bit for you that is accepted, and you're happy enough to consider, including visiting the club's facilities twice.

But then your agent tells you that a big Premier League club are casting eyes in your direction, possibly giving you premier league football, and probably double or treble the wages of the championship club.

Are you telling me you'd rush to sign for the Championship club? Honestly? Because I know I sure as hell wouldn't. I'd take my time and explore all options. This isn't the club's fault, or Khans fault, or Klines, or the players. It's just a business decision that needs to be made by player regarding where his career will take him next.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 21, 2017, 06:56:47 PM
Transfer talk: Middlesbrough, Hull City, Fulham and Birmingham City in chase for Reading ace

According to reports in Ireland this morning, Fulham are involved in a four-way battle for Reading winger Jordan Obita.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine season with Reading as the Royals finished third in the Championship and were unlucky not to win promotion to the Championship, missing out after a play-off final defeat to Huddersfield Town.

He will be well known to the Whites fans too, having opened the scoring in the first leg between the two clubs in the play-off semi-final at Craven Cottage.

Obita has one year remaining on his current Reading deal, and according to reports in Ireland Fulham are among four clubs that have enquired about the wingman.

Harry Redknapp's Birmingham City, as well as relegated Premier League sides Hull City and Middlesbrough are also understood to have made a move to sign the 23-year-old.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-talk-middlesbrough-hull-city-13366862
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 07:00:47 PM
Sky Sports News‏Verified account @SkySportsNews  14m14 minutes ago
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BREAKING: Nottingham Forest announce that striker Daryl Murphy has joined the club from Newcastle United on a three-year deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 21, 2017, 07:08:03 PM
What worries me about our lack of activity, apart from having just a handful of first team players left, (which is ridiculous), is the possibility of SJ leaving. And it's a real possibility in my opinion.

Absolutely no way he can be happy with our business so far. And he's probably just as fed up with hearing about all the hard work going on behind the scenes blah blah blah as a lot of us fans are.

It was a great start by securing Cairney & Sessegnon but SJ already had those 2 at his disposal, so overall the team/squad quality has gone backwards.

This is his livelyhood, his career & reputation on the line here. Time to turn the excuses & hard work behind the scenes line/do you know how hard it is to sign a player (YAWN) in to actual business done & get some quality in before he walks.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 21, 2017, 07:08:27 PM
Cristian Stuani, Rolans international teammate, has left Middlesboro and signed for newly promoted Spanish team, Girona.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 07:08:32 PM
Quote from: AnEssexFan on July 21, 2017, 06:50:39 PM
With regards to the Rolan situation:

Imagine you're a full international playing regularly in Ligue 1. Then a championship side make a bit for you that is accepted, and you're happy enough to consider, including visiting the club's facilities twice.

But then your agent tells you that a big Premier League club are casting eyes in your direction, possibly giving you premier league football, and probably double or treble the wages of the championship club.

Are you telling me you'd rush to sign for the Championship club? Honestly? Because I know I sure as hell wouldn't. I'd take my time and explore all options. This isn't the club's fault, or Khans fault, or Klines, or the players. It's just a business decision that needs to be made by player regarding where his career will take him next.
Take your time by all means, but not 3 weeks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 07:17:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:43:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 05:33:26 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 21, 2017, 04:58:11 PM
I accept that the Rolan business developed into something of a fiasco.
But I do not see how it ended can be blamed on Khan, Kline or whoever is involved in the analytics side of things, popular as it is to blame these people for anything and everything.
A player was identified as being suitable for our needs. Statistical analysis was, presumably, involved to a greater or lesser extent. A decision was made to try to obtain this player. If, when signed, the player turns out to be a bust then some or all blame can be put on the computer side of things.
But after the player has been decided upon I do not see that statistical analysis comes into the equation. It becomes a straightforward (or, in this case, not straightforward) financial negotiation involving player, agent and two clubs. Whoever deals in such things for FFC promotes Fulham's side of the deal (this may, probably does, involve Tony Khan but has nothing at this stage to do with computers). At the end of the day, when the clubs are in agreement, the player declines to come there is nothing to be done unless you have Don Coleone on your negotiating team. You can negotiate pounds, euros, pesos whatever but you can't negotiate a Championship club into a Premier League one.


I agree it's not a target identification issue so you can't blame Kline or Tony Khan any more than you can blame Talbot and the other scouts.

I disagree however with this idea the club has done nothing wrong in the negotiation stage. I suspect the player would have come if we'd just offered him a bit more money. If he genuinely wanted an amount that it wouldn't be commercially sensible for us to stretch to (a big and doubtful IF) then we should have picked up on that more quickly and not spent a fortnight flying him back and forth from London whilst Bordeaux and his agent leak the details to all and sundry. The negotiation appears to have been handled terribly. In other words another deal loused up by Mackintosh.
100% nothing to do with finances, purely football reasons he was unsure of, finances for Bordeaux were the issue, we offered them a fee they agreed it they then got a proposal from Newcastle that was slightly more but wanted to delay, we offered to match that but the Newcastle offer was always 10% more than our offer, a premium as such. So no matter what we did Newcastle would have offered more.
We should have offered £55m. Would have enjoyed seeing Newcastle fans' fury at their new £60m man's unveiling.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 21, 2017, 07:22:00 PM
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 07:25:03 PM
I was thinking just earlier that I reckon Hemed might be on our radar. Not sure how I feel. I mean he'd solve our penalty problems but there's not a lot else to him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 21, 2017, 07:25:13 PM
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 21, 2017, 07:29:23 PM
Hemed would be an interesting signing has done well for Brighton
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 21, 2017, 07:31:11 PM
I'd love Hemed. Great striker. Would be perfect for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 07:31:53 PM
If it were Hemed or no-one I'd pick Hemed but I'm just not sure about him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 07:35:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 07:16:21 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 21, 2017, 06:28:38 PM
From Shahid Khan.

"Impetuosity, which has happened at football clubs including Fulham, we don't want that. We want a more thought-out process, where the manager has the final say, but other factors come into the process."

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-chairman-spells-out-how-11973753

Hahaha, a typically misleading, not to mention plainly self-contradictory statement from our chairman, the man who told us he was committed to developing the Riverside and would do "whatever it takes" to get us out of the Championship.

Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:44:20 PM
Tony Khan has stated numerous times we have a 2 tick system and Slav has the final say

I'd urge people to apply some very simple, basic logic before commenting on this.

You cannot have a "two ticks", i.e., two veto, system where one person has final say.

The kindest thing I can say about that comment from Shahid Khan is perhaps we don't actually have a two ticks system, but a three ticks system where Kline, Talbot and Jokanovic all, equally and simultanously, have power of veto. Although as I say no one of them would really have "final say" even in that scenario.

But the way this has been represented to the FST and in other press releases is Kline and Talbot have the two ticks suggesting Jokanovic has a relegated position in the system. This is reinforced by Jokanovic's own outburst this time last year when he said this:

"It generally depends on [Kline] who is going to sign for us or not. The last decision is in the hands of this man. It is not my business... I want to take responsibility for how I work with my team and how they perform but I am not part of the recruitment business."

I know who I believe!!
I know who I believe and will speak to him about it in a few weeks time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 07:36:15 PM
Hemed wouldn't be bad at all, although he is leaving as he wants first team football.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 07:16:21 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 21, 2017, 06:28:38 PM
From Shahid Khan.

"Impetuosity, which has happened at football clubs including Fulham, we don't want that. We want a more thought-out process, where the manager has the final say, but other factors come into the process."

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-chairman-spells-out-how-11973753

Hahaha, a typically misleading, not to mention plainly self-contradictory statement from our chairman, the man who told us he was committed to developing the Riverside and would do "whatever it takes" to get us out of the Championship.

Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:44:20 PM
Tony Khan has stated numerous times we have a 2 tick system and Slav has the final say

I'd urge people to apply some very simple, basic logic before commenting on this.

You cannot have a "two ticks", i.e., two veto, system where one person has final say.

The kindest thing I can say about that comment from Shahid Khan is perhaps we don't actually have a two ticks system, but a three ticks system where Kline, Talbot and Jokanovic all, equally and simultanously, have power of veto. Although as I say no one of them would really have "final say" even in that scenario.

But the way this has been represented to the FST and in other press releases is Kline and Talbot have the two ticks suggesting Jokanovic has a relegated position in the system. This is reinforced by Jokanovic's own outburst this time last year when he said this:

"It generally depends on [Kline] who is going to sign for us or not. The last decision is in the hands of this man. It is not my business... I want to take responsibility for how I work with my team and how they perform but I am not part of the recruitment business."

I know who I believe!!

I'm at a loss to understand what you didn't understand - when SK said "where the manager has the final say"

Although the Riverside Stand development has got nothing to do with the Rolan transfer - as of this minute he has not said he would not develop the stand - just not the carbuncle that MAF knew he was never going to have to build - in any event the ball is still in play with this one

Do you really think that SJ has either the time or wants to bother scouting players around the world to see if they might be suitable - as with all clubs - it is done by a team of other people.

At the point he gets the final say the scouting and vetting will have been done - reports and videos will have been prepared - he may have even been to see some of them play.

Now you are clutching as straws - your chosen quote is OLD news - it was from when Rigg was in charge - when TK was appointed the system was clarified and as of today - SJ has not said anything disparaging about it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 07:43:19 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 21, 2017, 07:31:11 PM
I'd love Hemed. Great striker. Would be perfect for us.

There you go with that word great again Jols,he's a good half decent striker someone like Harry Kane is a great striker.
And he went 6 months at Brighton Sept 15 to Feb 16 scoring 1 goal....Hardly the work of a great striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 21, 2017, 07:44:21 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 07:16:21 PM
Quote from: Tabby on July 21, 2017, 06:28:38 PM
From Shahid Khan.

"Impetuosity, which has happened at football clubs including Fulham, we don't want that. We want a more thought-out process, where the manager has the final say, but other factors come into the process."

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-chairman-spells-out-how-11973753

Hahaha, a typically misleading, not to mention plainly self-contradictory statement from our chairman, the man who told us he was committed to developing the Riverside and would do "whatever it takes" to get us out of the Championship.

Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 06:44:20 PM
Tony Khan has stated numerous times we have a 2 tick system and Slav has the final say

I'd urge people to apply some very simple, basic logic before commenting on this.

You cannot have a "two ticks", i.e., two veto, system where one person has final say.

The kindest thing I can say about that comment from Shahid Khan is perhaps we don't actually have a two ticks system, but a three ticks system where Kline, Talbot and Jokanovic all, equally and simultanously, have power of veto. Although as I say no one of them would really have "final say" even in that scenario.

But the way this has been represented to the FST and in other press releases is Kline and Talbot have the two ticks suggesting Jokanovic has a relegated position in the system. This is reinforced by Jokanovic's own outburst this time last year when he said this:

"It generally depends on [Kline] who is going to sign for us or not. The last decision is in the hands of this man. It is not my business... I want to take responsibility for how I work with my team and how they perform but I am not part of the recruitment business."

I know who I believe!!


You say that you believe Slav's comment, that he has little to no say in recruitment and that he just has to work with whom he's given by the stats folks. My question to you would be: If that's all true, then why did he extend his contract with us? He's an in demand manager who could get more money from bigger clubs and, again if the version of things you believe is true, more control over recruitment.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 08:01:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 07:51:45 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Now you are clutching as straws - your chosen quote is OLD news - it was from when Rigg was in charge - when TK was appointed the system was clarified and as of today - SJ has not said anything disparaging about it

That Jokanovic quote is from last August, so are ou suggesting Ayite, Odoi et al. were signed by Rigg?? 090.gif

If so then you need to catch up on your reading my friend, starting with the minutes of the February FST meeting when Tony Khan said "Since last summer, the Club has adjusted its transfer policy in line with the 'two boxes ticked' philosophy"

So SJ comment is August 2016 ? Do you agree?

Riggs departure was announced on 23 December 2016 - so at that point transfers were under Rigg's remit
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38419284

I suggest you read it again - TK's comment confirms the change in policy since Rigg departed

Have you found a more recent SJ quote about the system the club uses?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:07:03 PM
Bloke on Norwich rumours saying Cameron Jerome medical at Fulham on Monday.True or Bull****.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:07:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:07:03 PM
Bloke on Norwich rumours saying Cameron Jerome medical at Fulham on Monday.True or Bull****.
I personally just don't see it happening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:10:28 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:07:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:07:03 PM
Bloke on Norwich rumours saying Cameron Jerome medical at Fulham on Monday.True or Bull****.
I personally just don't see it happening.

It is a Norwich fan stating it..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:10:28 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:07:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:07:03 PM
Bloke on Norwich rumours saying Cameron Jerome medical at Fulham on Monday.True or Bull****.
I personally just don't see it happening.

It is a Norwich fan stating it..
I mean the deal in general. I wouldn't think Slav would approve
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 21, 2017, 08:26:05 PM
Jerome would be a good signing,would be good if it happened!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 21, 2017, 08:26:26 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:10:28 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:07:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:07:03 PM
Bloke on Norwich rumours saying Cameron Jerome medical at Fulham on Monday.True or Bull****.
I personally just don't see it happening.

It is a Norwich fan stating it..
I mean the deal in general. I wouldn't think Slav would approve

Wasn't the whole "Slavisa threatening to walk" thing based on him supposedly wanting Jerome and the board saying no because he's over 28?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:30:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 08:10:23 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 08:01:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 07:51:45 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Now you are clutching as straws - your chosen quote is OLD news - it was from when Rigg was in charge - when TK was appointed the system was clarified and as of today - SJ has not said anything disparaging about it

That Jokanovic quote is from last August, so are ou suggesting Ayite, Odoi et al. were signed by Rigg?? 090.gif

If so then you need to catch up on your reading my friend, starting with the minutes of the February FST meeting when Tony Khan said "Since last summer, the Club has adjusted its transfer policy in line with the 'two boxes ticked' philosophy"

So SJ comment is August 2016 ? Do you agree?

Riggs departure was announced on 23 December 2016 - so at that point transfers were under Rigg's remit
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38419284

I suggest you read it again - TK's comment confirms the change in policy since Rigg departed

Have you found a more recent SJ quote about the system the club uses?

Please just stop embarrassing yourself. Last summer's signings weren't Rigg's. Read the FST minutes and you'll see when the club explained how the current system worked they actually used the Ayite transfer (July 2016) as an example.
and I believe they also stated in that meeting or an interview that Ayite was then shown to Slav who got his guys to check him out
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 21, 2017, 08:30:21 PM
Raphael Gellar on Tomer Hemed:

'Highly unlikely, Brighton have told Tomer he is part of their plans for this season'

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:37:29 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 21, 2017, 08:26:26 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:10:28 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 21, 2017, 08:07:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 21, 2017, 08:07:03 PM
Bloke on Norwich rumours saying Cameron Jerome medical at Fulham on Monday.True or Bull****.
I personally just don't see it happening.

It is a Norwich fan stating it..
I mean the deal in general. I wouldn't think Slav would approve

Wasn't the whole "Slavisa threatening to walk" thing based on him supposedly wanting Jerome and the board saying no because he's over 28?
The whole "Slavisa threatening to walk" thing was recycled news that sky sports and the mirror knew they could churn out to try and  086.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:38:43 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 21, 2017, 08:30:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 08:10:23 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 08:01:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 07:51:45 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Now you are clutching as straws - your chosen quote is OLD news - it was from when Rigg was in charge - when TK was appointed the system was clarified and as of today - SJ has not said anything disparaging about it

That Jokanovic quote is from last August, so are ou suggesting Ayite, Odoi et al. were signed by Rigg?? 090.gif

If so then you need to catch up on your reading my friend, starting with the minutes of the February FST meeting when Tony Khan said "Since last summer, the Club has adjusted its transfer policy in line with the 'two boxes ticked' philosophy"

So SJ comment is August 2016 ? Do you agree?

Riggs departure was announced on 23 December 2016 - so at that point transfers were under Rigg's remit
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38419284

I suggest you read it again - TK's comment confirms the change in policy since Rigg departed

Have you found a more recent SJ quote about the system the club uses?

Please just stop embarrassing yourself. Last summer's signings weren't Rigg's. Read the FST minutes and you'll see when the club explained how the current system worked they actually used the Ayite transfer (July 2016) as an example.
and I believe they also stated in that meeting or an interview that Ayite was then shown to Slav who got his guys to check him out

That is not having "final say"
Read my post above about the logical impossibility of one person having final say in a system where 2 or 3 people have power of veto
This argument is going round in circles now so I'm off
I disagree and that's my opinion, its a forum and everyone is entitled to an opinion, not just accept someone forcing theirs on everyone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 08:40:19 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 21, 2017, 08:30:21 PM
Raphael Gellar on Tomer Hemed:

'Highly unlikely, Brighton have told Tomer he is part of their plans for this season'
If this is true then Brighton are in big trouble. I'd question if Hemed overall was even good enough consistently for top 6 championship, let alone prem.

I mean, Sam Baldock kept him out of the team last season and Baldock is bang average.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 21, 2017, 09:02:37 PM
Really don't rate Jerome. His record is good so I guess I'm basing my opinion on him in the PL. I would definitely have him, I just would want someone else who has maybe more potential if less track record. I still think sess can play up top and if no one comes in before the first game but is going to after that's who I would start. I know I sound like a broken record.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 21, 2017, 09:23:31 PM
-Page 205 21st July 2017
-Last summers thread had 274 pages in total reaching page 205 on August 20
-Last year 21st July was on page 104 and had 4 posts all day
-last year 21st July , we had 7 transfers in and about to announce McDonald
-Someone literally had to bump it as it fell off the first page of threads

there's some amount of nonsense on it but my word I love this thread!

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 21, 2017, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 21, 2017, 09:23:31 PM
-Page 205 21st July 2017
-Last summers thread had 274 pages in total reaching page 205 on August 20
-Last year 21st July was on page 104 and had 4 posts all day
-last year 21st July , we had 7 transfers in and about to announce McDonald
-Someone literally had to bump it as it fell off the first page of threads

there's some amount of nonsense on it but my word I love this thread!



Really. It drives me insane. So much nonsense. I keep the opinion that this is the silly thread, so I think trying to make it sensible defeats the point. However when I check it from time to time (daily) and five pages have gone and not a single rumour is mentioned (maybe I'm stretching the truth) it drives me up the wall. Can we have a sensible transfer thread. On January and this summer's dealing it may only be a page long and I will be checking this nonsense again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 21, 2017, 09:35:53 PM
Maybe an idea next time to have a thread for all news, quotes, published rumours ; then a thread for reactions . Like a newsroom transfer thread, then a pub thread where you give reactions, suggestions , air your grievances etc. Just a constructive thought


Anyway..... Rolan.... what's with this guy??😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 09:41:49 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 21, 2017, 09:02:37 PM
Really don't rate Jerome. His record is good so I guess I'm basing my opinion on him in the PL. I would definitely have him, I just would want someone else who has maybe more potential if less track record. I still think sess can play up top and if no one comes in before the first game but is going to after that's who I would start. I know I sound like a broken record.
I think I agree on Jerome. I'd much rather unearth a hungry, young player who lifts us with him than a player like Jerome, who admittedly has a good record at this level, but isn't exciting and won't reach another level.

Sess, perhaps he can play up front as he's certainly better attacking than defending, but if we're considering him there come Norwich in a fortnight then this summer has gone badly wrong in my opinion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 21, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
Boro are signing Darren Randolph from West Ham, meaning that Karl Darlow's still available. Would probably cost 4-5 Million, but he'd be worth it in my opinion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 21, 2017, 10:00:06 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 21, 2017, 09:41:49 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 21, 2017, 09:02:37 PM
Really don't rate Jerome. His record is good so I guess I'm basing my opinion on him in the PL. I would definitely have him, I just would want someone else who has maybe more potential if less track record. I still think sess can play up top and if no one comes in before the first game but is going to after that's who I would start. I know I sound like a broken record.
I think I agree on Jerome. I'd much rather unearth a hungry, young player who lifts us with him than a player like Jerome, who admittedly has a good record at this level, but isn't exciting and won't reach another level.

Sess, perhaps he can play up front as he's certainly better attacking than defending, but if we're considering him there come Norwich in a fortnight then this summer has gone badly wrong in my opinion.

I agree sess starting would prove a horrifically bad window but sometimes you stumble across the best situation as opposed to planning it. I wonder if Slav thought we could play for wingers up front but it definitely worked. I think looking to sign Rolan who is equally as good on the wing maybe proves that sometimes something falls into you lap. I think sess would get savagely found out if he was our main striker next season and if could really hurt his development, but I think if he had someone decent but very different (strangely enough like Jerome) he would score 10-15. I can see him scoring more. He doesn't have the skill of aluko, kebano, or ayite in descending order imo, but he makes indefensible runs, and finishes like Henry. In fact much better than Henry at his age.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 22, 2017, 12:41:06 AM
I would be happy with Jerome. People will say we can do better & maybe we can but he is proven at this level is a presence up top he will open up space for others & can easily see him getting 10-15 goals if we got him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 22, 2017, 05:57:19 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 08:10:23 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 08:01:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 21, 2017, 07:51:45 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Now you are clutching as straws - your chosen quote is OLD news - it was from when Rigg was in charge - when TK was appointed the system was clarified and as of today - SJ has not said anything disparaging about it

That Jokanovic quote is from last August, so are ou suggesting Ayite, Odoi et al. were signed by Rigg?? 090.gif

If so then you need to catch up on your reading my friend, starting with the minutes of the February FST meeting when Tony Khan said "Since last summer, the Club has adjusted its transfer policy in line with the 'two boxes ticked' philosophy"

So SJ comment is August 2016 ? Do you agree?

Riggs departure was announced on 23 December 2016 - so at that point transfers were under Rigg's remit
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38419284

I suggest you read it again - TK's comment confirms the change in policy since Rigg departed

Have you found a more recent SJ quote about the system the club uses?

Please just stop embarrassing yourself. Last summer's signings weren't Rigg's. Read the FST minutes and you'll see when the club explained how the current system worked they actually used the Ayite transfer (July 2016) as an example.

Tut, tut - no need to be offensive

I presume we can agree that Tony Khan is in charge of the recruitment process now?

So tell me - who was in charge of the recruitment process during the Summer 2016 transfer window?

Just as TK does not involve himself in the scouting and assessment, I would believe Rigg didn't either
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwian on July 22, 2017, 07:41:10 AM
With all the goings on with Rolan, I'm more concerned with our keeper situation, Button 90 mins against WHU, 1 photo of Betts in training and no game time, who will wear the gloves v Norwich? Is there someone else  we are looking for/at?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 22, 2017, 08:03:49 AM
"I hear no whistle, just ze clock ticking"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 22, 2017, 08:05:22 AM
If we are looking to sign Cameron Jerome - I would imagine that Norwich would not sell him to us before we have played them on 05 August ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 22, 2017, 10:22:02 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 22, 2017, 08:05:22 AM
If we are looking to sign Cameron Jerome - I would imagine that Norwich would not sell him to us before we have played them on 05 August ?
Good point
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on July 22, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 22, 2017, 10:22:02 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 22, 2017, 08:05:22 AM
If we are looking to sign Cameron Jerome - I would imagine that Norwich would not sell him to us before we have played them on 05 August ?
Good point

Usually what happens is a clause saying he can't play against norwich
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 22, 2017, 10:48:34 AM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on July 22, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 22, 2017, 10:22:02 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 22, 2017, 08:05:22 AM
If we are looking to sign Cameron Jerome - I would imagine that Norwich would not sell him to us before we have played them on 05 August ?
Good point

Usually what happens is a clause saying he can't play against norwich
On a Loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 22, 2017, 10:50:38 AM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on July 22, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Usually what happens is a clause saying he can't play against norwich

Would this be enforceable, or even legal?
Obviously loaned players can't, by regulation, play against their own club (unless you're Chelsea/Atletico playing in a European Cup semi-final!) but, off hand, I can't recall any instance where this has happened in the case of a permanent transfer.

I could well be wrong and would be genuinely interested to be reminded of any case where this has happened.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 22, 2017, 11:06:33 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 22, 2017, 10:50:38 AM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on July 22, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Usually what happens is a clause saying he can't play against norwich

Would this be enforceable, or even legal?
Obviously loaned players can't, by regulation, play against their own club (unless you're Chelsea/Atletico playing in a European Cup semi-final!) but, off hand, I can't recall any instance where this has happened in the case of a permanent transfer.

I could well be wrong and would be genuinely interested to be reminded of any case where this has happened.

Never heard of it for anything other than a loan. Perhaps it's technically feasible but would have to be not "in restraint of trade". I agree with the poster who said that perhaps it would just be delayed until after the match. IF this is anything other than just another rumour/fake news.

I've never understood why the transfer window extends beyond the start of the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 22, 2017, 11:28:26 AM
What would be the point to complicating things - they just need to tell us that we cannot sign him in time to register him to play in that game
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 22, 2017, 11:42:17 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 22, 2017, 08:05:22 AM
If we are looking to sign Cameron Jerome - I would imagine that Norwich would not sell him to us before we have played them on 05 August ?
At the rate we are moving in this window it is more likely that we would have to wait until we play Norwich on 31st March 2018 before we see Jerome in action for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 22, 2017, 11:50:48 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 21, 2017, 09:23:31 PM
-Page 205 21st July 2017
-Last summers thread had 274 pages in total reaching page 205 on August 20
-Last year 21st July was on page 104 and had 4 posts all day
-last year 21st July , we had 7 transfers in and about to announce McDonald
-Someone literally had to bump it as it fell off the first page of threads

there's some amount of nonsense on it but my word I love this thread!


I'd love it a lot more of there were some actual signings to discuss (but I appreciate that is a totally unreasonable expectation on my part).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 22, 2017, 12:23:05 PM
I am going out to get very drunk with a best mate and would like us to have signed someone when I return tonight  :beer: COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 22, 2017, 12:23:30 PM
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 22, 2017, 12:31:28 PM
Hope he does sign, haven't started drinking yet!  049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 22, 2017, 01:16:58 PM
WW has your contact got any more snippets of info around our pursuit of strikers on the continent? Aboubakar Kamara was banded about as a potential from things I've seen?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
And I have a big problem with a club doing that to its players. Chelsea and city's hoarding of players just isn't right in my opinion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
And I have a big problem with a club doing that to its players. Chelsea and city's hoarding of players just isn't right in my opinion.

Right or wrong, that's business- and that's what Chelsea are doing, running a business.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 22, 2017, 01:21:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.

If Kalas says "I am leaving for free next summer", Chelsea will probably try to sell him this summer to the higher bidder rather than lose him for free next year.
On the other hand, the contract that Chelsea can offer him for the next three years might be more rewarding than the one we could offer, even if that means he will spend the next 3 years on loan with different teams.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 22, 2017, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
And I have a big problem with a club doing that to its players. Chelsea and city's hoarding of players just isn't right in my opinion.

Right or wrong, that's business- and that's what Chelsea are doing, running a business.
Its a morally corrupt way of running a business, lure youngsters with the promise of good money then loan them out for what seems like forever
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:23:23 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on July 22, 2017, 01:21:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.

If Kalas says "I am leaving for free next summer", Chelsea will probably try to sell him this summer to the higher bidder rather than lose him for free next year.
On the other hand, the contract that Chelsea can offer him for the next three years might be more rewarding than the one we could offer, even if that means he will spend the next 3 years on loan with different teams.
Well yes. Your first point is exactly why such a thing as the bosman rule exists.

Then, according to reports, you get Chelsea demanding way too much money and so the player has no choice but to sign the contract if he wants to play football next season. Which let's not forget, is his job.

It's wrong.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:23:42 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 22, 2017, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
And I have a big problem with a club doing that to its players. Chelsea and city's hoarding of players just isn't right in my opinion.

Right or wrong, that's business- and that's what Chelsea are doing, running a business.
Its a morally corrupt way of running a business, lure youngsters with the promise of good money then loan them out for what seems like forever
Absolutely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 22, 2017, 01:38:22 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?


Yep seen that, a few little hints(hopefully) on Cairneys Twitter
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on July 22, 2017, 02:55:04 PM
Wells is yet to extend his contract, and he is miles of a starting spot given all their signings... could be a solution.

I would also settle for Gary Hooper. Sad to admit that a Wednesdays squad player is good for us...no chance he will be a starter this year, winnall and rhodes are first choices and forestieri and fletcher may also b ahead of him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 22, 2017, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 22, 2017, 02:55:04 PM
Wells is yet to extend his contract, and he is miles of a starting spot given all their signings... could be a solution.

I would also settle for Gary Hooper. Sad to admit that a Wednesdays squad player is good for us...no chance he will be a starter this year, winnall and rhodes are first choices and forestieri and fletcher may also b ahead of him.

Would love Lucas Joao from Wednesday. Top striker. Big, Quick, Great on the ball and can score. Well rounded striker and was very good for Blackburn against us this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 22, 2017, 03:16:41 PM
It`s mindblowing how many good strikers Sheffield Wed have while we have none.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: callumc513 on July 22, 2017, 03:28:42 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 22, 2017, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 22, 2017, 02:55:04 PM
Wells is yet to extend his contract, and he is miles of a starting spot given all their signings... could be a solution.

I would also settle for Gary Hooper. Sad to admit that a Wednesdays squad player is good for us...no chance he will be a starter this year, winnall and rhodes are first choices and forestieri and fletcher may also b ahead of him.

Would love Lucas Joao from Wednesday. Top striker. Big, Quick, Great on the ball and can score. Well rounded striker and was very good for Blackburn against us this season.

Think he would be ideal tbh. Thought similarly about Omar Bogle for Wigan against us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on July 22, 2017, 03:33:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 22, 2017, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 22, 2017, 02:55:04 PM
Wells is yet to extend his contract, and he is miles of a starting spot given all their signings... could be a solution.

I would also settle for Gary Hooper. Sad to admit that a Wednesdays squad player is good for us...no chance he will be a starter this year, winnall and rhodes are first choices and forestieri and fletcher may also b ahead of him.

Would love Lucas Joao from Wednesday. Top striker. Big, Quick, Great on the ball and can score. Well rounded striker and was very good for Blackburn against us this season.

Good shout! Might even be available on loan Lol!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 22, 2017, 04:05:28 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 22, 2017, 03:33:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 22, 2017, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 22, 2017, 02:55:04 PM
Wells is yet to extend his contract, and he is miles of a starting spot given all their signings... could be a solution.

I would also settle for Gary Hooper. Sad to admit that a Wednesdays squad player is good for us...no chance he will be a starter this year, winnall and rhodes are first choices and forestieri and fletcher may also b ahead of him.

Would love Lucas Joao from Wednesday. Top striker. Big, Quick, Great on the ball and can score. Well rounded striker and was very good for Blackburn against us this season.

Good shout! Might even be available on loan Lol!

He is a big unit 6ft 4ins and a good age 23.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 22, 2017, 05:09:41 PM
DARREN RANDOLPH

I'm sorry but are these guys seeing something I'm not? He's 30 and dropping a division... but for £4.5 MILLION?!

Is he actually worth that or are Middlesbrough just throwing money away for the fun of it?Overpaying for everyone this summer Middlesbrough are, hopefully they do an Aston Villa, but they're absolutely destroying market value by inflating figures for average players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 22, 2017, 05:25:20 PM
Needs must I suppose. If they are prepared to pay the fee, then the selling club will be happy to trouser it.
They obviously feel that to accumulate you have to speculate, nothing wrong with that. Sounds streetwise to me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 22, 2017, 05:34:01 PM
For what its worth, I think Boro have the best team in the league. By a fair amount.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 05:34:03 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 22, 2017, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
And I have a big problem with a club doing that to its players. Chelsea and city's hoarding of players just isn't right in my opinion.

Right or wrong, that's business- and that's what Chelsea are doing, running a business.
Its a morally corrupt way of running a business, lure youngsters with the promise of good money then loan them out for what seems like forever
Exactly, robbing banks is business for some but doesn't mean it's right.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 05:34:31 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 22, 2017, 05:34:01 PM
For what its worth, I think Boro have the best team in the league. By a fair amount.
Yep I'd be very surprised to see them not finish top 2.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 05:37:21 PM
 Agreed. Can only see boro going up as champions. Like Newcastle last year their team is too good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 05:55:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 05:34:03 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 22, 2017, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
And I have a big problem with a club doing that to its players. Chelsea and city's hoarding of players just isn't right in my opinion.

Right or wrong, that's business- and that's what Chelsea are doing, running a business.
Its a morally corrupt way of running a business, lure youngsters with the promise of good money then loan them out for what seems like forever
Exactly, robbing banks is business for some but doesn't mean it's right.

Robbing banks is also illegal. As far as I can tell Chelsea haven't done anything illegal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 06:31:39 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 05:55:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 05:34:03 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 22, 2017, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 22, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 22, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 12:45:02 PM
Kalas is liking and commenting again dropping hints, so I expect this'll be announced soon.

Either that or he's just a massive tease.

Anyone else find it weird that Kalas and Piazon might be contracted to Chelsea for their whole careers but never see more than a couple of minutes of league action?
I wouldn't call it weird, I would call it much worse.

Well, yes indeed. I just don't get why a player can't say "alright, I'll leave on a free next summer then." They seem to be over a barrel.

If they do say that, Chelsea don't let them leave on Loan this season- which drastically reduces their chances of playing for a whole season.
And I have a big problem with a club doing that to its players. Chelsea and city's hoarding of players just isn't right in my opinion.

Right or wrong, that's business- and that's what Chelsea are doing, running a business.
Its a morally corrupt way of running a business, lure youngsters with the promise of good money then loan them out for what seems like forever
Exactly, robbing banks is business for some but doesn't mean it's right.

Robbing banks is also illegal. As far as I can tell Chelsea haven't done anything illegal.
Not illegal but morally incorrect. Like a loan shark or something.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 22, 2017, 09:12:58 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 22, 2017, 09:33:03 AM
Roberty happy to carry with a debate about transfer policy if you wish. If you have a point to make (whatever it is at the moment I can't tell) put it in another thread and I'll reply to you there. I don't want to be accused of forcing my views on this thread which I understand is only for fake news about transfers
LOL
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 09:31:25 PM
Some posts on Twitter suggesting Rolan's decided to leave Bordeaux. Including a cryptic Instagram from him.

I guess Newcastle must have followed up on their interest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 09:35:39 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 09:31:25 PM
Some posts on Twitter suggesting Rolan's decided to leave Bordeaux. Including a cryptic Instagram from him.

I guess Newcastle must have followed up on their interest.
I think he said 'Il faut pas oublier' which I think means 'it's not necessary to forget' alongside one of his goals for Bourdeaux. Strange. I'm not sure whether it's a goodbye kind of post or a Wolf of Wall Street style 'I'm not f***ing leaving!' post. I guess we'll see but I would be very surprised if he signs for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 09:38:57 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 09:35:39 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 09:31:25 PM
Some posts on Twitter suggesting Rolan's decided to leave Bordeaux. Including a cryptic Instagram from him.

I guess Newcastle must have followed up on their interest.
I think he said 'Il faut pas oublier' which I think means 'it's not necessary to forget' alongside one of his goals for Bourdeaux. Strange. I'm not sure whether it's a goodbye kind of post or a Wolf of Wall Street style 'I'm not f***ing leaving!' post. I guess we'll see but I would be very surprised if he signs for us.

Yes - could be read either way I think. Which about fits with his attention-seeking posts we've seen so far.

There was a different post from a Bordeaux news site that says something like "We will never forget what you did for the @girondins Diego Rolan, but at some point You have to turn the page".

Who knows? But as you say it's unlikely to be us. Will be nice to have closure though from this saga.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 22, 2017, 09:46:31 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 09:38:57 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 22, 2017, 09:35:39 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 09:31:25 PM
Some posts on Twitter suggesting Rolan's decided to leave Bordeaux. Including a cryptic Instagram from him.

I guess Newcastle must have followed up on their interest.
I think he said 'Il faut pas oublier' which I think means 'it's not necessary to forget' alongside one of his goals for Bourdeaux. Strange. I'm not sure whether it's a goodbye kind of post or a Wolf of Wall Street style 'I'm not f***ing leaving!' post. I guess we'll see but I would be very surprised if he signs for us.

Yes - could be read either way I think. Which about fits with his attention-seeking posts we've seen so far.

There was a different post from a Bordeaux news site that says something like "We will never forget what you did for the @girondins Diego Rolan, but at some point You have to turn the page".

Who knows? But as you say it's unlikely to be us. Will be nice to have closure though from this saga.

If he does sign for us after all this pissing about, he better be bloody good
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 22, 2017, 09:47:12 PM
Surely we need to forget all about Rolan, I hope the club have written him off and are actively considering making an offer for another striker, one who would like to play for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 22, 2017, 09:50:43 PM
Quote from: filham on July 22, 2017, 09:47:12 PM
Surely we need to forget all about Rolan, I hope the club have written him off and are actively considering making an offer for another striker, one who would like to play for us.

I'd like to think so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 22, 2017, 09:52:27 PM
Quote from: filham on July 22, 2017, 09:47:12 PM
Surely we need to forget all about Rolan, I hope the club have written him off and are actively considering making an offer for another striker, one who would like to play for us.

We have, they have and the club are
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 22, 2017, 10:37:08 PM
Any chance we'd announce something on a Sunday?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 10:40:22 PM
No idea.

No way it's us though as he ignored the deadline and we moved on. My guess is a load of Geordies melting down on Monday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 22, 2017, 11:00:42 PM
Joka expects some players to come in this week - http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/22/head-coach-reaction
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 22, 2017, 11:17:03 PM
He's resting players in friendlies because he needs them for the championship... How worrying is that? Players starting the season without any fitness. Ffs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tooting legend on July 23, 2017, 12:08:33 AM
Where does it say we are signing players this week? Seriously why fabricate a story that clearly isnt there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 23, 2017, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Tooting legend on July 23, 2017, 12:08:33 AM
Where does it say we are signing players this week? Seriously why fabricate a story that clearly isnt there

He says he expects the board to support the team and increase size and says he expects to get support for the players this week. Not sure what else he could mean.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 23, 2017, 12:19:21 AM
He said that it's not been an ideal preseason due to a lack of players so even if we do get everyone we want in now, we've still once again gone about our transfer dealings poorly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 23, 2017, 12:23:54 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 23, 2017, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Tooting legend on July 23, 2017, 12:08:33 AM
Where does it say we are signing players this week? Seriously why fabricate a story that clearly isnt there

He says he expects the board to support the team and increase size and says he expects to get support for the players this week. Not sure what else he could mean.

Said it on another thread but the fact he doesn't mention transfers could be the fact that the u23 players like S.Sess, Williams, Humphrys will give support and actually allow him to pick a full squad with rotation. Would love it to mean transfers but you can see the ambiguity
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 23, 2017, 12:31:53 AM
I expect the board of the Club are going to bring in some people who are going to support us. In this moment I try and save my more important players to be available for the start of the Championship."


What else could he mean by this other than that he needs players to come in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 23, 2017, 01:04:30 AM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 23, 2017, 12:23:54 AM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 23, 2017, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Tooting legend on July 23, 2017, 12:08:33 AM
Where does it say we are signing players this week? Seriously why fabricate a story that clearly isnt there

He says he expects the board to support the team and increase size and says he expects to get support for the players this week. Not sure what else he could mean.

Said it on another thread but the fact he doesn't mention transfers could be the fact that the u23 players like S.Sess, Williams, Humphrys will give support and actually allow him to pick a full squad with rotation. Would love it to mean transfers but you can see the ambiguity

FYI Humphrys went off injured today so that's another striker down the swanny
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 07:12:33 AM
Its come to the point that even Slava doesn't know what's going on regarding transfers...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 07:37:08 AM
Bristol City now turning their attentions towards Button.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 23, 2017, 08:20:12 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 07:37:08 AM
Bristol City now turning their attentions towards Button.
:wow:   :yay:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 23, 2017, 09:05:37 AM
It's from hitc so take with a pinc of salt.
HITC LFC Empire @HITCliverpool
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Report: Sheyi Ojo wants Fulham loan after Newcastle United deal collapses #lfc #y
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 23, 2017, 09:12:23 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 23, 2017, 09:05:37 AM
It's from hitc so take with a pinc of salt.
HITC LFC Empire @HITCliverpool
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1h

Report: Sheyi Ojo wants Fulham loan after Newcastle United deal collapses #lfc #y

🙈 We need a striker and a CB
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: keithh on July 23, 2017, 09:50:23 AM
I rarely comment on how the club manage recruiting but this seems to be the worst year ever. It probably seems that way as after last year I really thought we'd push on.

I surmised that as we're always scouting and we were so close last season, management would be immediately prepared & ready to recruit the final few incomers to secure the return dream.

It is frustrating as I cannot stop visiting the website every couple of hours for the good news but as we get closer to the first game I'm beginning to realise that if we do strengthen the team it could be too late for the players to gel.

There have been good things happen on retention but I do worry that we may have to rely on the youngsters stepping up. Youngsters with potential should be nurtured as much as possible & I worry that their development may be rushed.

Sorry for the negative vibes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 09:57:00 AM
Quote from: keithh on July 23, 2017, 09:50:23 AM
I rarely comment on how the club manage recruiting but this seems to be the worst year ever. It probably seems that way as after last year I really thought we'd push on.

I surmised that as we're always scouting and we were so close last season, management would be immediately prepared & ready to recruit the final few incomers to secure the return dream.

It is frustrating as I cannot stop visiting the website every couple of hours for the good news but as we get closer to the first game I'm beginning to realise that if we do strengthen the team it could be too late for the players to gel.

There have been good things happen on retention but I do worry that we may have to rely on the youngsters stepping up. Youngsters with potential should be nurtured as much as possible & I worry that their development may be rushed.

Sorry for the negative vibes.

Excellent thoughts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 23, 2017, 10:06:19 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 22, 2017, 09:52:27 PM
Quote from: filham on July 22, 2017, 09:47:12 PM
Surely we need to forget all about Rolan, I hope the club have written him off and are actively considering making an offer for another striker, one who would like to play for us.

We have, they have and the club are
Good.
It is then yet another week of expectation with probable disappointment come Friday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 23, 2017, 10:19:35 AM
This is not the "silly season" anymore!
In fact the situation regarding transfers has now become anything but amusing!

I'm sure I don't have to remind anyone that we lost four important players from our team of last season, Piazon, Kalas, Malone and Martin.

OK we all have an opinion on Martin but he filled a vital position regardless of his dedication and Piazon returns but on loan.

Add to this we have lost Parker, LVC and another striker from the bench (Cyriac) and yet so far only Cisse could be regarded as a valid addition.

I refuse to accept Djalo as a serious first team player!

I'm a sensible kinda chap and accept the need to be sustainable etc etc and of course multiple quality signings could be announced in a few days but so far this is NOT the action of a club with ambition!

I await the usual ambiguous pre season statement from the owner with a frown on my face rather than a silly grin of joy and anticipation!   

We were fortunate with injuries to players last season but this can change very quickly.
Its looking to me as if the  "silly season" could well run into the proper season itself!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 10:19:49 AM
Breaking News...Fulham and Aston Villa in negotiations for a cut price deal for the return of Ross McCormack?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 23, 2017, 10:24:29 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 10:19:49 AM
Breaking News...Fulham and Aston Villa in negotiations for a cut price deal for the return of Ross McCormack?

How much are they going to pay us to take him back ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: tonywildman on July 23, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
Don't believe a word of it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 10:26:16 AM
Apparently Villa in negotiations with other clubs,are we one of them?...Funny things happen in this game.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 23, 2017, 10:26:43 AM
Quote from: tonywildman on July 23, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
Don't believe a word of it.

He's wanted by Sunderland - they have no gate on their training ground to get in his way
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 23, 2017, 10:28:38 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 10:19:49 AM
Breaking News...Fulham and Aston Villa in negotiations for a cut price deal for the return of Ross McCormack?


The question mark at the end of the sentence says it all!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 23, 2017, 10:30:57 AM
Please god no !!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 23, 2017, 10:37:39 AM
Haha there's absolutely no way we're having McCormack back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 23, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
Fulham should move for Blackburn keeper Jason Steele; ideal replacement for Forest target David Button

After seeing Button commit a number of high-profile blunders in short time at the club, Fulham fans would not be sorry to see him exit the club this summer.

If Button does leave for pastures new, Marcus Bettinelli will need competition for the number one jersey. Fulham would be wise to make Blackburn's Jason Steele a target.

Fulham should look to Blackburn Rovers shot-stopper Jason Steele as a potential replacement for David Button, whose future at the club still remains up in the air.

The Nottingham Post reported earlier this month, that a move for Button is being lined up by Nottingham Forest. The 28-year-old moved to Craven Cottage from Championship rivals Brentford last summer.

However, despite the West London club having an impressive campaign, Button's performances came under scrutiny. He lost his role as number one to Marcus Bettinelli, and sat on the bench for their final eight games of the 2016/17 season.

This has seen him strongly linked with a move to the City Ground. This would see Button link up with Reds boss Mark Warburton again, who he previously played under at Griffin Park.

The 26-year-old was a stand-out performer for Rovers last season but was powerless to save his side from relegation to League One. It is highly unlikely that he will be playing in England's third-tier for long, if at all.

The former England-U21 has 244 Championship appearances to his name and has been a consistent performer at that level since breaking into the Middlesbrough first-team back in 2010.

Whilst Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray will be looking to keep his best players, it is likely that he would be unable to convince Steele to ply his trade in League One, especially if a Championship club comes knocking at the door.

Fulham should be the team to swoop for Steele, and with Blackburn's financial problems well known, the Cottagers could get him at a cut-price deal.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/21/fulham-should-move-for-blackburn-keeper-jason-steele-ideal-repla/

Another journo playing football manager  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 23, 2017, 11:13:52 AM
Am happy with Ojo & Kalas coming in on loans but hope we spend the money we have a top quality striker & LB on permanent deals
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Ojo has a choice between us, Boro, Newcastle, so we wait and see, Kalas no news anywhere eon him right now other than a new 2 year deal at Chelsea.

As for Ross, would it work? never the same second time around? he would have to stay up front and I cannot see him doing that, if he drops deep then Tom and possibly Stef would be impacted. Time to forget and move on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 23, 2017, 11:26:40 AM
Also ross is over 28 .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 23, 2017, 11:28:03 AM
I think Ojo is a good player but we don't actually need him. I think winger is the last position we need to strengthen at the moment. With 4 good wingers for 2 starting positions.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 23, 2017, 11:30:39 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 23, 2017, 11:26:40 AM
Also ross is over 28.

I know this is often repeated as fact here, but has there actually been any credible reports of this age limit?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 23, 2017, 11:36:23 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 23, 2017, 11:28:03 AM
I think Ojo is a good player but we don't actually need him. I think winger is the last position we need to strengthen at the moment. With 4 good wingers for 2 starting positions.
He's too short to play up front unfortunately. According to wiki, he's 5ft 5½, although wiki also say Kebano's 5ft 11  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Ojo has a choice between us, Boro, Newcastle, so we wait and see, Kalas no news anywhere eon him right now other than a new 2 year deal at Chelsea.

As for Ross, would it work? never the same second time around? he would have to stay up front and I cannot see him doing that, if he drops deep then Tom and possibly Stef would be impacted. Time to forget and move on

Ojo to Newcastle was going to be permanent move,so they out of it,apparently he wants to come to us on loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 23, 2017, 11:53:59 AM
I don't think he suits our new attractive style, the time to build a team around him passed when he moved to greener grass.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:55:59 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 23, 2017, 11:28:03 AM
I think Ojo is a good player but we don't actually need him. I think winger is the last position we need to strengthen at the moment. With 4 good wingers for 2 starting positions.

True,but he's a better winger than we have now imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 23, 2017, 12:01:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:55:59 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 23, 2017, 11:28:03 AM
I think Ojo is a good player but we don't actually need him. I think winger is the last position we need to strengthen at the moment. With 4 good wingers for 2 starting positions.

True,but he's a better winger than we have now imo.

Just to make sure that I read that correctly: Ojo is a better winger than Aluko, Ayite, Kebano and Piazon (if these are the 4 you are referring to)?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:01:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Ojo has a choice between us, Boro, Newcastle, so we wait and see, Kalas no news anywhere eon him right now other than a new 2 year deal at Chelsea.

As for Ross, would it work? never the same second time around? he would have to stay up front and I cannot see him doing that, if he drops deep then Tom and possibly Stef would be impacted. Time to forget and move on

Ojo to Newcastle was going to be permanent move,so they out of it,apparently he wants to come to us on loan.
There were 3 clubs in for loan I thought one was newcastle, has he rejected the other two? one was us, another Boro and the third....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 23, 2017, 12:01:56 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:55:59 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 23, 2017, 11:28:03 AM
I think Ojo is a good player but we don't actually need him. I think winger is the last position we need to strengthen at the moment. With 4 good wingers for 2 starting positions.

True,but he's a better winger than we have now imo.

also this year we are going to be playing 3-2-5, well that's what I'm assuming with the signings we've made
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on July 23, 2017, 12:02:40 PM
Hammyend.com also point out Ojo as a loan target for us.

http://hammyend.com/index.php/2017/07/ojo-set-to-join-fulham-on-loan/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:03:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:01:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Ojo has a choice between us, Boro, Newcastle, so we wait and see, Kalas no news anywhere eon him right now other than a new 2 year deal at Chelsea.

As for Ross, would it work? never the same second time around? he would have to stay up front and I cannot see him doing that, if he drops deep then Tom and possibly Stef would be impacted. Time to forget and move on

Ojo to Newcastle was going to be permanent move,so they out of it,apparently he wants to come to us on loan.
There were 3 clubs in for loan I thought one was newcastle, has he rejected the other two? one was us, another Boro and the third....

Newcastle wanted to buy him,but it has fallen through for some reason.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:04:45 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on July 23, 2017, 12:01:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:55:59 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 23, 2017, 11:28:03 AM
I think Ojo is a good player but we don't actually need him. I think winger is the last position we need to strengthen at the moment. With 4 good wingers for 2 starting positions.

True,but he's a better winger than we have now imo.

Just to make sure that I read that correctly: Ojo is a better winger than Aluko, Ayite, Kebano and Piazon (if these are the 4 you are referring to)?

Yes,this lad is good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:03:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:01:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Ojo has a choice between us, Boro, Newcastle, so we wait and see, Kalas no news anywhere eon him right now other than a new 2 year deal at Chelsea.

As for Ross, would it work? never the same second time around? he would have to stay up front and I cannot see him doing that, if he drops deep then Tom and possibly Stef would be impacted. Time to forget and move on

Ojo to Newcastle was going to be permanent move,so they out of it,apparently he wants to come to us on loan.
There were 3 clubs in for loan I thought one was newcastle, has he rejected the other two? one was us, another Boro and the third....

Newcastle wanted to buy him,but it has fallen through for some reason.
I got that mince, I was wondering if he had turned down or wasn't entertaining the other 2 clubs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:03:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:01:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Ojo has a choice between us, Boro, Newcastle, so we wait and see, Kalas no news anywhere eon him right now other than a new 2 year deal at Chelsea.

As for Ross, would it work? never the same second time around? he would have to stay up front and I cannot see him doing that, if he drops deep then Tom and possibly Stef would be impacted. Time to forget and move on

Ojo to Newcastle was going to be permanent move,so they out of it,apparently he wants to come to us on loan.
There were 3 clubs in for loan I thought one was newcastle, has he rejected the other two? one was us, another Boro and the third....

Newcastle wanted to buy him,but it has fallen through for some reason.
I got that mince, I was wondering if he had turned down or wasn't entertaining the other 2 clubs

Its on the Paper reviews on the net,Derby n Boro want him,but he wants to come home to London.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:18:02 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:03:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 12:01:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Ojo has a choice between us, Boro, Newcastle, so we wait and see, Kalas no news anywhere eon him right now other than a new 2 year deal at Chelsea.

As for Ross, would it work? never the same second time around? he would have to stay up front and I cannot see him doing that, if he drops deep then Tom and possibly Stef would be impacted. Time to forget and move on

Ojo to Newcastle was going to be permanent move,so they out of it,apparently he wants to come to us on loan.
There were 3 clubs in for loan I thought one was newcastle, has he rejected the other two? one was us, another Boro and the third....

Newcastle wanted to buy him,but it has fallen through for some reason.
I got that mince, I was wondering if he had turned down or wasn't entertaining the other 2 clubs

Its on the Paper reviews on the net,Derby n Boro want him,but he wants to come home to London.
that's fair enough then, cheers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 23, 2017, 12:13:42 PM
Is there any position on the pitch where we are less in need than winger?

I was thinking perhaps RB but even there you could say we need more cover if Odoi is going to LB.

So no.

Oh and he's coming on loan as well.

so this  is officially the most useless signing we could make.

You might have to change your last quote when he goes on a mazy run beating six and then laying it on a plate for whatever striker we have to slip it in the net...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 23, 2017, 12:44:10 PM
At least Ojo has had some game time with Sess & Edun. 3 World Cup winners together can´t be bad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 23, 2017, 12:57:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:18:17 PM

You might have to change your last quote when he goes on a mazy run beating six and then laying it on a plate for whatever striker we have to slip it in the net...lol

He can do keepie-uppies until the striker arrives in January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 23, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 23, 2017, 12:44:10 PM
At least Ojo has had some game time with Sess & Edun. 3 World Cup winners together can´t be bad.

Just a note to say that Sess & Edun are Euro Champs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 01:53:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 23, 2017, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 23, 2017, 12:13:42 PM
Is there any position on the pitch where we are less in need than winger?

I was thinking perhaps RB but even there you could say we need more cover if Odoi is going to LB.

So no.

Oh and he's coming on loan as well.

so this  is officially the most useless signing we could make.

You might have to change your last quote when he goes on a mazy run beating six and then laying it on a plate for whatever striker we have to slip it in the net...lol

Let's keep some perspective. as far as i can tell He spent half a season struggling to get in a poor wolves' starting XI in the bottom half of the championship then done his back and spent a year injured / back in the youth leagues. I doubt he's suddenly morphed into lionel messi. more likely he'll turn up in silly headphones and be another luke garbutt.

Firstly I'm only putting up what I've read,not actually saying go and get him.
And secondly you must cut out this obsession you have with Silly Headphones.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 01:53:21 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 23, 2017, 12:57:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:18:17 PM

You might have to change your last quote when he goes on a mazy run beating six and then laying it on a plate for whatever striker we have to slip it in the net...lol

He can do keepie-uppies until the striker arrives in January.

lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 23, 2017, 02:12:39 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 23, 2017, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 23, 2017, 12:13:42 PM
Is there any position on the pitch where we are less in need than winger?

I was thinking perhaps RB but even there you could say we need more cover if Odoi is going to LB.

So no.

Oh and he's coming on loan as well.

so this  is officially the most useless signing we could make.

You might have to change your last quote when he goes on a mazy run beating six and then laying it on a plate for whatever striker we have to slip it in the net...lol

Let's keep some perspective. as far as i can tell He spent half a season struggling to get in a poor wolves' starting XI in the bottom half of the championship then done his back and spent a year injured / back in the youth leagues. I doubt he's suddenly morphed into lionel messi. more likely he'll turn up in silly headphones and be another luke garbutt.




He waa an 18 year old kid at Wolves, hardly the finished article
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 23, 2017, 02:37:57 PM
Something to be thankful for:-

According to BBC
Derby County's Darren Bent is likely to be out until around Christmas because of a hamstring injury.
The former England forward suffered the injury in last week's pre-season fixture against Port Vale.

So were definitely not going to be signing him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 23, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 23, 2017, 10:26:43 AM
Quote from: tonywildman on July 23, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
Don't believe a word of it.

He's wanted by Sunderland - they have no gate on their training ground to get in his way
This just has to be pure speculation pulled out of thin air. It does however show how desperate we are ,as fans, for some news about the much needed new players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 23, 2017, 03:10:53 PM
Got a feeling Rolan Ojo Kalas will be the 3 players brought in
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 23, 2017, 03:21:06 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 23, 2017, 02:37:57 PM
Something to be thankful for:-

According to BBC
Derby County's Darren Bent is likely to be out until around Christmas because of a hamstring injury.
The former England forward suffered the injury in last week's pre-season fixture against Port Vale.

So were definitely not going to be signing him

Looks promising for January, though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on July 23, 2017, 03:54:04 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 23, 2017, 03:21:06 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 23, 2017, 02:37:57 PM
Something to be thankful for:-

According to BBC
Derby County's Darren Bent is likely to be out until around Christmas because of a hamstring injury.
The former England forward suffered the injury in last week's pre-season fixture against Port Vale.

So were definitely not going to be signing him

Looks promising for January, though.
We signed Mitroglou when he was injured!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 23, 2017, 04:27:59 PM
WW, any update on strikers from your contact?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 23, 2017, 05:12:43 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 23, 2017, 04:27:59 PM
WW, any update on strikers from your contact?
I have not had an update since Thursday for two reasons, one i've been away and two I was fed up with all the Rolan rubbish and saga. As far as I am aware though we are not looking at anyone else in the Dutch, Belge or French markets
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 23, 2017, 07:38:48 PM
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/forget-diego-rolan-fulham-should-instead-divert-their-attention-to-this-pl-striker/

FORGET DIEGO ROLAN: FULHAM SHOULD INSTEAD DIVERT THEIR ATTENTION TO THIS PL STRIKER

Fulham have recently been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Diego Rolan.

It appears that Diego Rolan is holding out for a better offer rather than signing for Fulham as things stand.

According to Sky Sports News, Rolan is stalling despite visiting Fulham's training ground twice and a fee of £5m being agreed with Bordeaux because he wants to see if any Premier League clubs (such as Newcastle United) or Spanish clubs come in for him.

Rolan is prepared to keep Fulham waiting until the end of the transfer window to secure a better move and the Cottagers quite frankly cannot wait that long.

They need a goal scoring striker to take them to the next level.

This must be a priority in the summer.

They are also looking at young options as they want to make an investment up front.

All of these signs are pointing towards West Ham United striker Ashley Fletcher.

The former Manchester United man joined the Hammers last summer but struggled to establish himself as a regular in the side.

The 21-year-old impressed when called upon though and West Ham fans were keen to see him play more.

Fletcher recently scored against Fulham in a pre-season friendly; his hard work and chasing paid off as he tackled Fulham goalkeeper David Button and slotted into an empty net.

The former England youth international offers height, strength, pace and a good work ethic which would make him an ideal striker for Fulham.

After West Ham signed Javier Hernandez, Fulham could look to poach one of the country's brightest prospects, who is reportedly available for a bargain £6m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 23, 2017, 07:42:04 PM
I think Fletcher would be a good signing from West Ham aslong as it was on a permanent deal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 23, 2017, 09:17:33 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 23, 2017, 12:13:42 PM
Is there any position on the pitch where we are less in need than winger?

I was thinking perhaps RB but even there you could say we need more cover if Odoi is going to LB.

So no.

Oh and he's coming on loan as well.

so this  is officially the most useless signing we could make.

You might have to change your last quote when he goes on a mazy run beating six and then laying it on a plate for whatever striker we have to slip it in the net...lol

Lol and what striker would that be Mince?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 23, 2017, 10:20:54 PM
So, just to clear things up a bit. Who are we "waiting for":

- Oliver Norwood (loan)
There are a couple of reports about a loan move. Makes sense to me to make it a loan and leave a future spot for Edun, but this season might be too soon for the youngster other than the occasional match.

- Sheyi Ojo (loan)
Clearly the hottest rumour right now as the winger turned down a move to NUFC.

- Cameron Jerome
Not been reading anything else about this one. Its either gone cold, as in just a rumour, or maybe things hasnt picked up (yet or never will)

- Thomas Kalas (loan)
Still very confident about getting Kalas. Sure, its likely to be a loan but that doesnt matter at the end of the day.

- Che Adams
Exiting rumour, and I really like the fact that we might be going for young and proven talent like this. Not so sure about about his price tag though.

- Maxime Poundje (?)
Whatever happened with this bloke? This rumour just died the same time as Rolan turned us down. Maybe Maximes move hinged on his buddy coming along?

Now, these numbers does seem a bit thin in my mind. But the club usually do a pretty good job of keeping things quiet (I dont remember reading about Djalo before it was more or less wrapped up?). Hopefully this is the case for this week as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on July 23, 2017, 10:32:06 PM
So what are we thinking this week?

An optimistic me is hoping for 2/3 signings.
Realistic 1 in a position we don't need (wing)
Pessimistic 0
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 23, 2017, 10:41:24 PM
I predict Ojo & Kalas to arrive on loan this week. Rolan to be a surprise arrival
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 23, 2017, 10:44:06 PM
Potential move for Peterborough player Marcus Maddison. Highest assist maker in the U.K. Last season. No idea on fee. Bit of a free kick genius - kicking style similar to David Luiz - with his heel.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:02:29 PM
Fulham could start looking nearer to home. Which they should have done in the first place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 23, 2017, 11:07:29 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:02:29 PM
Fulham could start looking nearer to home. Which they should have done in the first place.

What at the kids having a kick about in Bishops park
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:07:51 PM
Are the lights still on at Farnborough Airport?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:12:14 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 23, 2017, 11:07:29 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:02:29 PM
Fulham could start looking nearer to home. Which they should have done in the first place.

What at the kids having a kick about in Bishops park

Yes, them as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:12:45 PM
West Brom 8 million bid for Chris Smalling,maybe we should try buy him back?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:14:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:07:51 PM
Are the lights still on at Farnborough Airport?

Only on the push bikes of all the mugs wasting their weekend hanging around there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:18:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 23, 2017, 11:12:45 PM
West Brom 8 million bid for Chris Smalling,maybe we should try buy him back?

He is one year younger than our maximum age limit. So he stands a chance.
He may fail Stat boys entrance exam.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 23, 2017, 11:21:33 PM
Quote
Now, these numbers does seem a bit thin in my mind. But the club usually do a pretty good job of keeping things quiet (I dont remember reading about Djalo before it was more or less wrapped up?). Hopefully this is the case for this week as well.

Djalo news was everywhere, GWL was all over it and there's about 10 pages of rumours of him before signing. Mainly about him signing against the will of Slav, and being signed just for u23 team. Same with Cisse rumours although not as much however those rumours started in January.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-looking-add-lugo-defender-13236554

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 23, 2017, 11:23:30 PM
If ever we needed a lesson in being patient in search terms of quality over quantity.... on this day in 2014, we signed both Adil Chihi and Thomas Eisfeld
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:30:58 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 23, 2017, 11:23:30 PM
If ever we needed a lesson in being patient in search terms of quality over quantity.... on this day in 2014, we signed both Adil Chihi and Thomas Eisfeld

Don't worry me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:33:44 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 23, 2017, 11:21:33 PM
Quote
Now, these numbers does seem a bit thin in my mind. But the club usually do a pretty good job of keeping things quiet (I dont remember reading about Djalo before it was more or less wrapped up?). Hopefully this is the case for this week as well.

Djalo news was everywhere, GWL was all over it and there's about 10 pages of rumours of him before signing. Mainly about him signing against the will of Slav, and being signed just for u23 team. Same with Cisse rumours although not as much however those rumours started in January.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-looking-add-lugo-defender-13236554



It was also all over the Sunday Morning Surrey Amateur Football League Journals, Broadsheets and Tabloids.
The undisclosed fee was two Sheep and a Goat.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 24, 2017, 05:57:15 AM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 23, 2017, 10:41:24 PM
I predict Ojo & Kalas to arrive on loan this week. Rolan to be a surprise arrival
Not sure he will be coming to us but he'll need to find somewhere sooner rather than later because Bordeaux have made it clear he's not wanted and will be running out of locker space

Sky announcement from yesterday :-

WELLINGTON TO SIGN FOR BORDEAUX
Arsenal flop Wellington Silva will be given another chance to impress for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux.
Bordeaux have announced a deal for Brazilian forward Wellington who will join the Ligue 1 club from Fluminense subject to a medical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 24, 2017, 05:58:19 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 23, 2017, 11:33:44 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 23, 2017, 11:21:33 PM
Quote
Now, these numbers does seem a bit thin in my mind. But the club usually do a pretty good job of keeping things quiet (I dont remember reading about Djalo before it was more or less wrapped up?). Hopefully this is the case for this week as well.

Djalo news was everywhere, GWL was all over it and there's about 10 pages of rumours of him before signing. Mainly about him signing against the will of Slav, and being signed just for u23 team. Same with Cisse rumours although not as much however those rumours started in January.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-looking-add-lugo-defender-13236554



It was also all over the Sunday Morning Surrey Amateur Football League Journals, Broadsheets and Tabloids.
The undisclosed fee was two Sheep and a Goat.

Pity a fox got the MP chickens - we could have thrown in a box of eggs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 06:50:57 AM
Well start of another transfer week today,I wonder who else we will be rumoured with and get nowhere near to signing... 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 24, 2017, 08:24:02 AM
We are bound to sign someone soon, aren't we ???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 24, 2017, 08:33:16 AM
Aren't we? ....aren't we!? *hysterical crying*
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 24, 2017, 08:53:20 AM
I'm starting to believe it might be possible that we'll start the season with the current squad. It genuinely could happen. This week is absolutely huge.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:06:15 AM
Cameron Jerome on his way to Fulham according to the radio.
That Norwich fan saying medical today might not be that wide of the mark.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 09:06:21 AM
I can see us signing 3 maybe even 4 players before the big Ko. If not certainly by the end of the window.
Because basically the club has to, it's as simple as that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 24, 2017, 09:07:58 AM
So, Mirror is reporting that we've launched a £3 mil bid for Jerome. Speak of the devil...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 24, 2017, 09:10:11 AM
I'd be ok with Jerome for £3m. I'm not sure we'd be looking at promotion if he was the only striker we bought, however.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:11:12 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 24, 2017, 09:07:58 AM
So, Mirror is reporting that we've launched a £3 mil bid for Jerome. Speak of the devil...

Maybe the radio just picked up on that,also apparently set to bid for Championship centre back,wonder who that is,not Kalas he premier....The plot thickens.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
shame, it was a good policy imo. It's worked well for arsenal over the years, albeit with a slightly higher age limit
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
shame, it was a good policy imo. It's worked well for arsenal over the years, albeit with a slightly higher age limit

I think Arsenal's policy was shorter contracts for players over 30, which is very different. I personally think you need a few older heads in the squad anyway. Bit of a cliche but they've got more experience of dealing with pressure and that can be an invaluable thing to teach the younger players in the squad. He may not have played many minutes last season but I think Parker's presence was a big positive for us and something we could miss.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:25:21 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
shame, it was a good policy imo. It's worked well for arsenal over the years, albeit with a slightly higher age limit

I think Arsenal's policy was shorter contracts for players over 30, which is very different. I personally think you need a few older heads in the squad anyway. Bit of a cliche but they've got more experience of dealing with pressure and that can be an invaluable thing to teach the younger players in the squad. He may not have played many minutes last season but I think Parker's presence was a big positive for us and something we could miss.
don't think I'll miss the relegation battles that Parker bought to this team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 09:26:20 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
shame, it was a good policy imo. It's worked well for arsenal over the years, albeit with a slightly higher age limit
Arsenal, Utd etc have a rule about being 30, they dont nesvcersarily not sign them, they only offer one year (rolling) contracts, that is a very good move for those clubs that can afford to do that. Not many outside the premier league have the luxury of being able to do so.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:28:21 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Agree with that,but its apparently Slava who wants him so I'll go along with that if he thinks Jerome can do a job.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 24, 2017, 09:28:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
shame, it was a good policy imo. It's worked well for arsenal over the years, albeit with a slightly higher age limit

I think Arsenal's policy was shorter contracts for players over 30, which is very different. I personally think you need a few older heads in the squad anyway. Bit of a cliche but they've got more experience of dealing with pressure and that can be an invaluable thing to teach the younger players in the squad. He may not have played many minutes last season but I think Parker's presence was a big positive for us and something we could miss.
Pretty sure that was (also) Man Uniteds policy, which caused some issues with both Scholes and Giggs if I recall correctly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on July 24, 2017, 09:32:23 AM
Desperation indeed. I doubt Joka would have thought after the last kick last season , 'right lets go all out to get the dread-locked Carlton Cole'.
Although with 16 in the league last season, he could well better that with the chances we create.
Still not what most of us were expecting, surely ? .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 24, 2017, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Probably Ross McC - it was a false dawn though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 24, 2017, 09:28:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
shame, it was a good policy imo. It's worked well for arsenal over the years, albeit with a slightly higher age limit

I think Arsenal's policy was shorter contracts for players over 30, which is very different. I personally think you need a few older heads in the squad anyway. Bit of a cliche but they've got more experience of dealing with pressure and that can be an invaluable thing to teach the younger players in the squad. He may not have played many minutes last season but I think Parker's presence was a big positive for us and something we could miss.
Pretty sure that was (also) Man Uniteds policy, which caused some issues with both Scholes and Giggs if I recall correctly

Oh I'm not suggesting it's flawless by any stretch, more that I think you need a good mix but that's just my opinion.

With regards to Jerome I don't see any issue with bringing him in. Scored something like 16 last season I think? Wouldn't be my first choice but we're less than 2 weeks away from kick off so if he's a player Slav wants then I'm on board  049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 24, 2017, 09:33:32 AM
How on earth did we get from page 200 to 216 without anything to talk about?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 09:36:11 AM
Quote from: Deuce on July 24, 2017, 09:28:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I didn't think we were signing old players like Jerome anymore, has desperation set in early this season

Clearly that 'under 28s only thing' was rubbish, as most people suspected.
shame, it was a good policy imo. It's worked well for arsenal over the years, albeit with a slightly higher age limit

I think Arsenal's policy was shorter contracts for players over 30, which is very different. I personally think you need a few older heads in the squad anyway. Bit of a cliche but they've got more experience of dealing with pressure and that can be an invaluable thing to teach the younger players in the squad. He may not have played many minutes last season but I think Parker's presence was a big positive for us and something we could miss.
Pretty sure that was (also) Man Uniteds policy, which caused some issues with both Scholes and Giggs if I recall correctly
they were ok with it once they got to 32/33 it was when they turned 30 they thought it was harsh, but they both got 2 year deals when they were 30 from utd, so maybe they so for those over 30 and not actually 30
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:42:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Rinaldo is 32...lol

Exactly. If it is true then it seems a little bit limiting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Depends on whether he's it and we are going into the season with Jerome, Woodrow, Ayite, Kebano etc or whether there is a surprise around the corner and we end up with Jerome, Woodrow and perhaps a Enrich style striker. There's alot of goals in that.

The issue with Jerome is that he's never been successful in premier league except for one season at Birmingham. It's creating a potential problem for next year should we get promoted, but a nice problem to have.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Depends on whether he's it and we are going into the season with Jerome, Woodrow, Ayite, Kebano etc or whether there is a surprise around the corner and we end up with Jerome, Woodrow and perhaps a Enrich style striker. There's alot of goals in that.

The issue with Jerome is that he's never been successful in premier league except for one season at Birmingham. It's creating a potential problem for next year should we get promoted, but a nice problem to have.

The key thing for me here is "a nice problem to have". Don't want to be too short sighted but let's worry about who would work well in the Premier League when we get there. Right now we gotta build on 6th place from last year and if a striker who has scored well at this level can fit in to how we play and - seemingly unlike Rolan - WANTS to be here then it's a good thing for this season as far as I'm concerned.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Depends on whether he's it and we are going into the season with Jerome, Woodrow, Ayite, Kebano etc or whether there is a surprise around the corner and we end up with Jerome, Woodrow and perhaps a Enrich style striker. There's alot of goals in that.

The issue with Jerome is that he's never been successful in premier league except for one season at Birmingham. It's creating a potential problem for next year should we get promoted, but a nice problem to have.

The key thing for me here is "a nice problem to have". Don't want to be too short sighted but let's worry about who would work well in the Premier League when we get there. Right now we gotta build on 6th place from last year and if a striker who has scored well at this level can fit in to how we play and - seemingly unlike Rolan - WANTS to be here then it's a good thing for this season as far as I'm concerned.

Correct.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:51:21 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Depends on whether he's it and we are going into the season with Jerome, Woodrow, Ayite, Kebano etc or whether there is a surprise around the corner and we end up with Jerome, Woodrow and perhaps a Enrich style striker. There's alot of goals in that.

The issue with Jerome is that he's never been successful in premier league except for one season at Birmingham. It's creating a potential problem for next year should we get promoted, but a nice problem to have.

The key thing for me here is "a nice problem to have". Don't want to be too short sighted but let's worry about who would work well in the Premier League when we get there. Right now we gotta build on 6th place from last year and if a striker who has scored well at this level can fit in to how we play and - seemingly unlike Rolan - WANTS to be here then it's a good thing for this season as far as I'm concerned.

Correct.

So it's agreed, let's get him!

if only it was that easy  :012:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 24, 2017, 09:51:46 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:43:08 AMThe issue with Jerome is that he's never been successful in premier league except for one season at Birmingham. It's creating a potential problem for next year should we get promoted, but a nice problem to have.

If we got the promotion last season we would already sign Mounie and Rolan, so if we get to the Premiership we can easily upgrade. Also, there wouldn`t be a problem selling Jerome season after next if that`s the case given that Daryl Murphy (3 years older than Jerome) went for 2.5m.

I would be pleased with Jerome as long as we sign another striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:53:19 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:51:21 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Depends on whether he's it and we are going into the season with Jerome, Woodrow, Ayite, Kebano etc or whether there is a surprise around the corner and we end up with Jerome, Woodrow and perhaps a Enrich style striker. There's alot of goals in that.

The issue with Jerome is that he's never been successful in premier league except for one season at Birmingham. It's creating a potential problem for next year should we get promoted, but a nice problem to have.

The key thing for me here is "a nice problem to have". Don't want to be too short sighted but let's worry about who would work well in the Premier League when we get there. Right now we gotta build on 6th place from last year and if a striker who has scored well at this level can fit in to how we play and - seemingly unlike Rolan - WANTS to be here then it's a good thing for this season as far as I'm concerned.

Correct.

So it's agreed, let's get him!

if only it was that easy  :012:

If only! Wonder how long this one will drag out
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 24, 2017, 09:55:08 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 09:21:26 AM
Jerome would do a job but still would need another striker, our midfield creates chances and last season we did not have a forward of note to get in the 6 yard box to finish.
after needing a striker for ages, and if you look at the ones we have lost without replacement, then I don't want some one who can do a job. I want someone to get excited by. Just once, when was the last time that we signed somone who we were genuinely excited about, as I can't remember

Depends on whether he's it and we are going into the season with Jerome, Woodrow, Ayite, Kebano etc or whether there is a surprise around the corner and we end up with Jerome, Woodrow and perhaps a Enrich style striker. There's alot of goals in that.

The issue with Jerome is that he's never been successful in premier league except for one season at Birmingham. It's creating a potential problem for next year should we get promoted, but a nice problem to have.

I also think he's better than many think he is, on here. He's a "handful" and scores goals. He will certainly add a much needed dimension.

The key thing for me here is "a nice problem to have". Don't want to be too short sighted but let's worry about who would work well in the Premier League when we get there. Right now we gotta build on 6th place from last year and if a striker who has scored well at this level can fit in to how we play and - seemingly unlike Rolan - WANTS to be here then it's a good thing for this season as far as I'm concerned.

Correct.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 24, 2017, 10:21:40 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no

what, like Totti....in a heartbeat
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 24, 2017, 10:22:36 AM
We need a good Championship striker, a quick glance at our history shows that it can take us many seasons to get out of the Championship therefore the time to worry about Premiership quality players is when you get there.

Right now all concentration must be on getting to the top of the Championship and we need a striker, centre back and left back to help us in that quest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:37:47 AM
The word Ludicrous is defined in the English, Oxford Collins Dictionary as.....so foolish, unreasonable, out of place, ridiculous, absurd, farsical, risible, incongruous, preposterous, insane, idiotic, nonsensical, asinine, crazy. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem
No one said that, but ludicrous to rule out players that are 28, 29, 30,31 etc can do a job.

I actually agree with the way Utd and Arsenal do things as in if your over 30 one year contrcats etc, but as I say most teams outsdie thr prmier cannot afford to do that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 24, 2017, 10:42:44 AM
What about word `balance`?

Yes, we should mostly sign players of 20-27 years old but we need a couple of older heads in a team to get out of this league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 10:53:29 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 10:42:44 AM
What about word `balance`?

Yes, we should mostly sign players of 20-27 years old but we need a couple of older heads in a team to get out of this league.

Completely agree. I can't get my head around the idea that anyone would think we'd suddenly smash this league with only younger players. I'm sure we'd still do well but adding a couple of those that have been there and seen it before could be invaluable.

And besides weren't there lots of people disappointed that we didn't bring in Stockdale this summer?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Talk on twitter that Ojo has been completed. Year long loan. rejected Derby and Boro for us. Great sign.

Now for striker and CB!!! I also like the aforementioned (by me) Maddison link as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Talk on twitter that Ojo has been completed. Year long loan. rejected Derby and Boro for us. Great sign.

Now for striker and CB!!! I also like the aforementioned (by me) Maddison link as well.
The peterboro player?

God he was woeful when I watched him play against southend last season. Game finished 1-1 he scored a lete eqaliser but all game did nothing, couldnt control the ball or pass it, and moaned like a baby. tried to give some fans some stick but fell over the ball when trying to do so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 11:36:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Talk on twitter that Ojo has been completed. Year long loan. rejected Derby and Boro for us. Great sign.

Now for striker and CB!!! I also like the aforementioned (by me) Maddison link as well.
The peterboro player?

God he was woeful when I watched him play against southend last season. Game finished 1-1 he scored a lete eqaliser but all game did nothing, couldnt control the ball or pass it, and moaned like a baby. tried to give some fans some stick but fell over the ball when trying to do so

No, Ojo of Liverpool.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:40:39 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 11:36:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Talk on twitter that Ojo has been completed. Year long loan. rejected Derby and Boro for us. Great sign.

Now for striker and CB!!! I also like the aforementioned (by me) Maddison link as well.
The peterboro player?

God he was woeful when I watched him play against southend last season. Game finished 1-1 he scored a lete eqaliser but all game did nothing, couldnt control the ball or pass it, and moaned like a baby. tried to give some fans some stick but fell over the ball when trying to do so

No, Ojo of Liverpool.
i was referring to Maddison
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 24, 2017, 11:41:02 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Talk on twitter that Ojo has been completed. Year long loan. rejected Derby and Boro for us. Great sign.

Now for striker and CB!!! I also like the aforementioned (by me) Maddison link as well.
The peterboro player?

God he was woeful when I watched him play against southend last season. Game finished 1-1 he scored a lete eqaliser but all game did nothing, couldnt control the ball or pass it, and moaned like a baby. tried to give some fans some stick but fell over the ball when trying to do so

Played against us for Wolves
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:43:21 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 24, 2017, 11:41:02 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Talk on twitter that Ojo has been completed. Year long loan. rejected Derby and Boro for us. Great sign.

Now for striker and CB!!! I also like the aforementioned (by me) Maddison link as well.
The peterboro player?

God he was woeful when I watched him play against southend last season. Game finished 1-1 he scored a lete eqaliser but all game did nothing, couldnt control the ball or pass it, and moaned like a baby. tried to give some fans some stick but fell over the ball when trying to do so

Played against us for Wolves
As I say I was rteferring to Maddison wasnt sure if he was the peterboro player, didnt know wolves had a maddison so I stand corrected :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem


It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 11:54:09 AM
Just think we can get someone much better than Jerome in. Shows we're panicking to me. He would get 10+ goals here and is a decent player at this level, But the lads nothing to get excited about.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: zander on July 24, 2017, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:43:21 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 24, 2017, 11:41:02 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Talk on twitter that Ojo has been completed. Year long loan. rejected Derby and Boro for us. Great sign.

Now for striker and CB!!! I also like the aforementioned (by me) Maddison link as well.
The peterboro player?

God he was woeful when I watched him play against southend last season. Game finished 1-1 he scored a lete eqaliser but all game did nothing, couldnt control the ball or pass it, and moaned like a baby. tried to give some fans some stick but fell over the ball when trying to do so

Played against us for Wolves
As I say I was rteferring to Maddison wasnt sur eif he was the peterboro player, diodnt know wolves had a maddison so I stand corrected :)

I'm pretty sure you were right first time it's Maddison of Peterborough. He's been linked a few times since January.

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/transfer-rumours-maddison-linked-with-championship-clubs-1-8069547
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem


It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 11:58:58 AM
If Jerome is a possibility and the rumour has been around for some time. I would be happy enough with this. We have mobile players and need a Jerome type player more than a Rolan type. Ideally another forward as well and two central defenders. But I don't see the problem with a Jerome type striker complimenting what we have.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:02:15 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 11:54:09 AM
Just think we can get someone much better than Jerome in. Shows we're panicking to me. He would get 10+ goals here and is a decent player at this level, But the lads nothing to get excited about.

But if we can get someone better, please present me with a short list, and then we have to ask ourselves will Fulham pay the asking fee, as so far the club have signed Jack Poo, and do not seem to know how to either. The two tick system is farsical and undermining, and everyone is underwhelmed, and understandably so.
Even our supporters down under, under the boardwalk, and the underground, understand that no doubt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 24, 2017, 12:03:16 PM
If this old player rule has come into effect, can we rename it the Sigurdsson rule? I'm assuming the board have looked into that deal and sacked whoever thought of the logic of paying 4m for a 30 year old on the back of one European campaign.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem


It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 
Again I dont think anyone is saying were ignoring a cedrtain player, more hilighting that we could ignore players if we had such a rule, which in some cases may not make sense as the older player may have something to offer.

If one was to advocate the rule being mentioned, we owuld never have signed Danny Murphy or Mark Schwarezer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 12:05:53 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:02:15 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 11:54:09 AM
Just think we can get someone much better than Jerome in. Shows we're panicking to me. He would get 10+ goals here and is a decent player at this level, But the lads nothing to get excited about.

But if we can get someone better, please present me with a short list, and then we have to ask ourselves will Fulham pay the asking fee, as so far the club have signed Jack Poo, and do not seem to know how to either. The two tick system is farsical and undermining, and everyone is underwhelmed, and understandably so.
Even our supporters down under, under the boardwalk, and the underground, understand that no doubt.
I dont have an issue with Jerome, even better if he was one of two coming in, as he gives a lot of options
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
over 28 is old in the footballing world nowadays. Times they are a changing. In my day you didn't peak till 28, most peak a lot earlier due to the physical demands now put on them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 24, 2017, 12:30:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
over 28 is old in the footballing world nowadays. Times they are a changing. In my day you didn't peak till 28, most peak a lot earlier due to the physical demands now put on them

Its generally regarded in football, that 29 is actually your peak age.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 12:33:45 PM
I just think our midfield is so creative that a quick striker in the box would convert the chances, He would not have to be that special just get in the box for thee crosses whatever age he is!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RaySmith on July 24, 2017, 12:34:05 PM
I would have thought that a player could be in his prime at 28, but if he stays with you a couple of years then his sell on value may go down.

Obviously players in their early 20's have a better sell on value.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
over 28 is old in the footballing world nowadays. Times they are a changing. In my day you didn't peak till 28, most peak a lot earlier due to the physical demands now put on them

What planet are you on, with your permission,  may I ask you nicely and check the definition of the word LUDICROUS.
I thought the idea is to keep your better players to try and win something, not sell them.
This is a Football Club not an Auctioneers.

You keep selling players and you won't win a Gold Fish.   
In actual fact we are not capable of buying players without obstacles red tape and restrictions of age related coming into force.
They couldn't run a bath.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:47:04 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
over 28 is old in the footballing world nowadays. Times they are a changing. In my day you didn't peak till 28, most peak a lot earlier due to the physical demands now put on them

What planet are you on, with your permission,  may I ask you nicely and check the definition of the word LUDICROUS.
I thought the idea is to keep your better players to try and win something, not sell them.
This is a Football Club not an Auctioneers.

You keep selling players and you won't win a Gold Fish.   
I wouldn't sell any of our best players ever. But unfortunately I don't own the club. But if you are to lose them, would you want 30m for Cairney or for example lose Parker for 500k.  Either way you would have to replace them, and 30mil should free up enough wages for a bosman :005: and since we have been in championship, can anyone tell me of an oldie that we have had who was better than a young un that we have played in their place. Think dembele nails down striker role. Cairney best cm, kalas best cb. Betts best keeper imo. The list goes on. Yes there probably is some good old uns out their, I've just not seen us sign one in ages. And no I don't subscribe to the fact that if you have a few young players then you need old ones to balance it out. Ability and energy should top all stats regardless of age
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 24, 2017, 12:57:16 PM
Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip  11m11 minutes ago
More
Fulham looking to loan CB Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth. #ffc #afcb

Would be a good signing, predominantly a left-back (was great in Champ for Ipswich), can also play at CB, tall and quick defender.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:57:18 PM
A little bit of humour. Steven Humphrys has just tweeted the club saying "announce neymar"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 24, 2017, 12:59:19 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:57:18 PM
A little bit of humour. Steven Humphrys has just tweeted the club saying "announce neymar"

You are late, Ben, that tweet was yesterday. But funny, indeed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 01:01:18 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 12:59:19 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:57:18 PM
A little bit of humour. Steven Humphrys has just tweeted the club saying "announce neymar"

You are late, Ben, that tweet was yesterday. But funny, indeed.
yes just noticed time on it. Still quality from young steven
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 01:02:08 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 12:57:16 PM
Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip  11m11 minutes ago
More
Fulham looking to loan CB Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth. #ffc #afcb

Would be a good signing, predominantly a left-back (was great in Champ for Ipswich), can also play at CB, tall and quick defender.
so what we thinking, a left back or Ream replacement if true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 24, 2017, 01:03:03 PM
LVC scores on his debut for Brondby. Glad to see him start well at his new club!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 01:05:55 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 12:57:16 PM
Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip  11m11 minutes ago
More
Fulham looking to loan CB Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth. #ffc #afcb

Would be a good signing, predominantly a left-back (was great in Champ for Ipswich), can also play at CB, tall and quick defender.

Fantastic player but source of that rumour there isn't exactly reputable. Would be great if it's true but I'd be surprised - isn't he one of their most expensive signings?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 24, 2017, 01:08:53 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 12:57:16 PM
Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip  11m11 minutes ago
More
Fulham looking to loan CB Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth. #ffc #afcb

Would be a good signing, predominantly a left-back (was great in Champ for Ipswich), can also play at CB, tall and quick defender.

If we could get him for a fairly low price that could be a very good signing. If he could recapture his form from before his injury he'd be one of the best defenders in the championship.
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 01:05:55 PM

Fantastic player but source of that rumour there isn't exactly reputable. Would be great if it's true but I'd be surprised - isn't he one of their most expensive signings?

He has hardly played for them since signing. He was out for a year, and now has trouble getting into the team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 01:37:42 PM
Tyrone Mings is 6'3" and 24 years old, good to see that the club are looking nearer to home, makes sense. Shame they did not do it in the first place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 01:40:38 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 01:37:42 PM
Tyrone Mings is 6'3" and 24 years old, good to see that the club are looking nearer to home, makes sense. Shame they did not do it in the first place.

Let's see if it's true first. I'm a little sceptical that they'd be sending someone out on loan who is probably first in line if Ake gets injured/loses form.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 24, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
Do not trust 'Filip Wall', banned me on Twitter when I asked him for a source once.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 24, 2017, 01:51:20 PM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 01:05:55 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 12:57:16 PM
Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip  11m11 minutes ago
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Fulham looking to loan CB Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth. #ffc #afcb

Would be a good signing, predominantly a left-back (was great in Champ for Ipswich), can also play at CB, tall and quick defender.

Fantastic player but source of that rumour there isn't exactly reputable. Would be great if it's true but I'd be surprised - isn't he one of their most expensive signings?

Same source also said we enquired for Diafra Sakho. That would also be great signing if he is willing to drop a division and if he is injury free.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 24, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
Do not trust 'Filip Wall', banned me on Twitter when I asked him for a source once.

I've given up believing most of what's on Twitter, especially when it comes to transfer talk. If we'd signed even half the players who were apparently on the verge of joining/flying in for a medical/getting an FFC tattoo on their throats we'd be promotion certainties for sure.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 24, 2017, 02:04:38 PM
Yea Filip wall just says random rumours he's made up himself. He makes them believable by picking a new person to rumour about so he can be seen as exclusive . Today's are Diafra Sako and Tyrone Mings.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 24, 2017, 02:06:59 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 24, 2017, 02:04:38 PM
Yea Filip wall just says random rumours he's made up himself. He makes them believable by picking a new person to rumour about so he can be seen as exclusive . Today's are Diafra Sako and Tyrone Mings.

They all seem to be Fulham ones as well. Think he just needs a hug tbh.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on July 24, 2017, 02:10:45 PM
Maybe a bit harsh, he did get the inside scoop on Rolan:

Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip
Diego Rolan and Slavisa have had a really good conversation yesterday, and the deal is set to be finalized. #ffc
8:03 am - 10 Jul 2017

Filip Wall 🌐‏ @WalleFilip  Jul 10
Diego apparently is very determined to bring us back to the BPL, and is very happy he can speak Spanish with his own manager.

Oh wait...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 02:13:13 PM
What in earth is the BPL.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 11:54:09 AM
Just think we can get someone much better than Jerome in. Shows we're panicking to me. He would get 10+ goals here and is a decent player at this level, But the lads nothing to get excited about.

Someone better yes....Like Mounie,Rolan and Braithwaite we failed to sign,have you thought there might not be anybody decent for sale out there now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 02:19:24 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 11:54:09 AM
Just think we can get someone much better than Jerome in. Shows we're panicking to me. He would get 10+ goals here and is a decent player at this level, But the lads nothing to get excited about.

Someone better yes....Like Mounie,Rolan and Braithwaite we failed to sign,have you thought there might not be anybody decent for sale out there now.

It's a domino effect. Players become available throughout a window, hence why there's such a rush towards the end of August.

It's a good idea to get someone in who knows the league to kick us off for Norwich whilst looking for the 1st choice for the rest of the season. 10+ goals (which would equal/beat our top scorer last season) is worth buying. If we are buying 2 strikers, and I believe that surely we are, yet only play one, we need somebody who is happy on the bench yet will also score goals when bought on.

If our striker options looked like: Enrich (or similar), Jerome, Woodrow then I'm sure we'd be very happy.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:20:39 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
over 28 is old in the footballing world nowadays. Times they are a changing. In my day you didn't peak till 28, most peak a lot earlier due to the physical demands now put on them

Your talking tosh,all people are different some mature later in life than others...I mention Ronaldo again he better now at 32 than ever before,and there are lots of others as well..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 24, 2017, 02:22:03 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:20:39 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
over 28 is old in the footballing world nowadays. Times they are a changing. In my day you didn't peak till 28, most peak a lot earlier due to the physical demands now put on them

Your talking tosh,all people are different some mature later in life than others...I mention Ronaldo again he better now at 32 than ever before,and there are lots of others as well..
Actually I think you'll find Ronaldo's on the decline. Starting to score fewer goals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:25:00 PM
Nonsense his game is not just about goals,think he won the European championship for Portugal single handed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 02:27:57 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 24, 2017, 02:22:03 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:20:39 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 10:15:50 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 10:05:14 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 09:39:38 AM
This age thing makes me laugh,a certain Christian Ronaldo is 32...lol
would you take a 40 year plus player, on the back of sir Stanley Mathews could still do it then? I'm going with no
I think thats thaking it to the extreme, but if you can sign a quality player at an acceptbale age say 30/31/32 then there should be no issue with it, thats for me anyway. To limit yourself to under 28 as is the rumour is just ludicrous.

Ludicrous is probably the best word to describe this daft irresponsible and bizzare rule or guideline or whatever you want to describe it.
Anyone who cannot understand that and disagrees is ludicrous.
But this not the only item that is ludicrous about the way the club operates under the current regime.
ludicrous to only sign young players with a potential sell on fee?  Think a few of us have forgotten what the oldies, freebies and loans did to us in our final years in the prem

It is ludicrous to only sign young players and deliberately ignore quality players over a certain age who have the credentials to guide us into the Premier League, it's all about what happens this season, because that will define the future. You have to have a balance, and vision and not tunnels vision like you clearly have.
What your also saying is that sign them and then sell them, like some people do when they buy a house then sell it for a profit.
Well I bought my house to live in, as with bricks and mortar it's value will rise.
I don't want players to be bought then sold, I want them to stay to enhance Fulham's chances of being successful.
Experienced players are precious in a promotion campaign, just because your over 28 does not mean your over the hill. They could be the difference between going up this year, and not, then finding that TC and Sess decide that Fulham won't win a coconut under the current regime with their ludicrous maximum age policy, and we end up as a lower mid table outfit again.
One day, maybe one day when you have grown up you may just may realise how ludicrous some of the clubs transfer policy's are.
which quality old players are we ignoring? 

Any players that costs money are being ignored.
Also I have not mentioned anything about old players, just experienced players.
Is a player over 28 old, get out of here, and take Kline with you.
over 28 is old in the footballing world nowadays. Times they are a changing. In my day you didn't peak till 28, most peak a lot earlier due to the physical demands now put on them

Your talking tosh,all people are different some mature later in life than others...I mention Ronaldo again he better now at 32 than ever before,and there are lots of others as well..
Actually I think you'll find Ronaldo's on the decline. Starting to score fewer goals.
and he is arguably the greatest footballer ever. No more extreme for me to mention sir Stanley Mathews than it is to mention ronaldo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:28:53 PM
Bayern  make 12million bid for Ayite.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on July 24, 2017, 02:31:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:28:53 PM
Bayern  make 12million bid for Ayite.

ummm... what?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 02:32:51 PM
if that is true and I dont think it is, then we will sell him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 24, 2017, 02:33:33 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on July 24, 2017, 02:31:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:28:53 PM
Bayern  make 12million bid for Ayite.

ummm... what?
You heard him, Bayern are making a 12 million bid for Ayite, how much clearer can it be??


psst (its a joke)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:34:15 PM
Of course it ain't true,other people are talking a load of sh** on here this morning so I thought I'd join in...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on July 24, 2017, 02:38:43 PM
I know this is a slow news period regarding transfers, but do we really need to keep scrolling through loads of meaningless conversations/petty disagreements which have nothing to do with transfer rumours or happenings?  fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 24, 2017, 02:38:43 PM
I know this is a slow news period regarding transfers, but do we really need to keep scrolling through loads of meaningless conversations/petty disagreements which have nothing to do with transfer rumours or happenings?  fp.gif

Once again having trolled through pages of meaningless conversations and disputes. I am now trolling through pages criticising the meaningless conversations and disputes. Instead of talking about our actual transfers and the speculation thereof. Which has amounted to two reserves, one return loan and a bloke that went to Wimbledon tennis for a jolly. :016:

On second thoughts lets have the pointless conversions. Frankly that is all that seems to be happening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 02:47:18 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 24, 2017, 02:38:43 PM
I know this is a slow news period regarding transfers, but do we really need to keep scrolling through loads of meaningless conversations/petty disagreements which have nothing to do with transfer rumours or happenings?  fp.gif

Once again having trolled through pages of meaningless conversations and disputes. I am now trolling through pages criticising the meaningless conversations and disputes. Instead of talking about our actual transfers and the speculation thereof. Which has amounted to two reserves, one return loan and a bloke that went to Wimbledon tennis for a jolly. :016:

On second thoughts lets have the pointless conversions. Frankly that is all that seems to be happening.

Nothing openly in the media - but I am told there's a few bubbling away. Wouldn't be surprised to see a couple in by Norwich.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 02:47:18 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 24, 2017, 02:38:43 PM
I know this is a slow news period regarding transfers, but do we really need to keep scrolling through loads of meaningless conversations/petty disagreements which have nothing to do with transfer rumours or happenings?  fp.gif

Once again having trolled through pages of meaningless conversations and disputes. I am now trolling through pages criticising the meaningless conversations and disputes. Instead of talking about our actual transfers and the speculation thereof. Which has amounted to two reserves, one return loan and a bloke that went to Wimbledon tennis for a jolly. :016:

On second thoughts lets have the pointless conversions. Frankly that is all that seems to be happening.

Nothing openly in the media - but I am told there's a few bubbling away. Wouldn't be surprised to see a couple in by Norwich.
wouldn't be surprised? I'd be extremely worried if we hadn't signed a couple by norwich
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 02:47:18 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 24, 2017, 02:38:43 PM
I know this is a slow news period regarding transfers, but do we really need to keep scrolling through loads of meaningless conversations/petty disagreements which have nothing to do with transfer rumours or happenings?  fp.gif

Once again having trolled through pages of meaningless conversations and disputes. I am now trolling through pages criticising the meaningless conversations and disputes. Instead of talking about our actual transfers and the speculation thereof. Which has amounted to two reserves, one return loan and a bloke that went to Wimbledon tennis for a jolly. :016:

On second thoughts lets have the pointless conversions. Frankly that is all that seems to be happening.

Nothing openly in the media - but I am told there's a few bubbling away. Wouldn't be surprised to see a couple in by Norwich.
wouldn't be surprised? I'd be extremely worried if we hadn't signed a couple by norwich

Why would you be worried? There would still be a month to go. McCormack was sold on August 4th 2016 just before our game against Newcastle and we played Tunnicliffe, Madl and Smith from the start and won when nobody expected us to.

Against Reading we had a starting team of:  Bettinelli, Fredericks, Ream, Kalas, Malone, McDonald, Johansen, Ayite, Cairney, Kebano, Aluko

Swap Malone for Odoi (he mainly played left back at Lokeren) and Madl for Kalas and we are fine for a game against a Norwich team who have also lost Jacob Murphy, Jonathan Howson and Dorrans and have only currently bought in Harrison Reed to replace them along a number of players who will need to bed in.  My point is, we aren't the only team in this position. Let's stop panicking.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 03:14:52 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 02:47:18 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: Chesh on July 24, 2017, 02:38:43 PM
I know this is a slow news period regarding transfers, but do we really need to keep scrolling through loads of meaningless conversations/petty disagreements which have nothing to do with transfer rumours or happenings?  fp.gif

Once again having trolled through pages of meaningless conversations and disputes. I am now trolling through pages criticising the meaningless conversations and disputes. Instead of talking about our actual transfers and the speculation thereof. Which has amounted to two reserves, one return loan and a bloke that went to Wimbledon tennis for a jolly. :016:

On second thoughts lets have the pointless conversions. Frankly that is all that seems to be happening.

Nothing openly in the media - but I am told there's a few bubbling away. Wouldn't be surprised to see a couple in by Norwich.
wouldn't be surprised? I'd be extremely worried if we hadn't signed a couple by norwich

Why would you be worried? There would still be a month to go. McCormack was sold on August 4th 2016 just before our game against Newcastle and we played Tunnicliffe, Madl and Smith from the start and won when nobody expected us to.

Against Reading we had a starting team of:  Bettinelli, Fredericks, Ream, Kalas, Malone, McDonald, Johansen, Ayite, Cairney, Kebano, Aluko

Swap Malone for Odoi (he mainly played left back at Lokeren) and Madl for Kalas and we are fine for a game against a Norwich team who have also lost Jacob Murphy, Jonathan Howson and Dorrans and have only currently bought in Harrison Reed to replace them along a number of players who will need to bed in.  My point is, we aren't the only team in this position. Let's stop panicking.


I am not panicking but would be worried if we didn't have at least 2 in before Norwich, by the managers own words we have limited resources and Cairney came off injured at the weekend. While we have a talented group of youngsters we would be very lucky if they all turned out like Sess.

So in terms of that worried yes, think most would be. I f the Jerome stories are true will Norwich sell him to us before that game? very debateable, and we certainly need a forward and a centre back at the very least before that game. Happy for Betts or Button to start in that game but would also add a keeper to what we need as essential
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on July 24, 2017, 03:22:32 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 02:34:15 PM
Of course it ain't true,other people are talking a load of sh** on here this morning so I thought I'd join in...lol

Mince n Tatties,

You have been advised before, that this is the silly season transfer thread, and to take things with a pinch of salt. If you do not agree with what is being posted in here, true or false, then please just pass it on by, rather than keep making a mockery out of it, or other members.

Thank you,

Friends of Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 24, 2017, 03:32:21 PM
For the first time in a very long time my phone's monthly allowance has expired a full week before the end of the month.  This is primarily because I keep checking this thread in areas without WiFi.  How depressing is that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 24, 2017, 03:45:01 PM
Don't see any message for the wind up merchants on here,who like to say black is white for the sake of it.
Good old FoF knock Mince down in front of all.
What was wrong with PM?
And after all my posts on here you still can't work out when I'm having a laugh...Hilarious.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:15:02 PM
Loan for Norwood being confirmed as we speak according to Sky Sports.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 24, 2017, 04:18:07 PM

FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD CRYSTAL PALACE NEARER

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.

Some good backup options for that midfield now

MacDonald, Cisse
Cairney, Norwood
Johansen, ....

I reckon two decent signings here and we are done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 24, 2017, 04:23:09 PM
after 20 odd pages were near a signing.WOW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 24, 2017, 04:26:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS0THFExd7M

Good vid on type of player Norwood is. Good passer of the ball and got a good longshot/free kick on him. Saw a lot of him at Reading and hes a good player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on July 24, 2017, 04:26:48 PM
Get in Norwood and we have more than plenty coverage for the midfield.

Still need at least one striker, a centre back, and some coverage on fullbacks to be competitive imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: callumc513 on July 24, 2017, 04:27:45 PM
Norwood is a good player, fantastic set piece taker as I recall.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.

Some good backup options for that midfield now

MacDonald, Cisse
Cairney, Norwood
Johansen, ....

I reckon two decent signings here and we are done.

Don't forget Edun / O' Riley for backups to midfield either.

Fairly good news if true. Also blessed in the wingers department in talent / depth.

So PLEASE Fulham - no more midfielders; spend the remaining budget on a CB, LB 1 or 2 quality strikers and maybe a GK!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.

Some good backup options for that midfield now

MacDonald, Cisse
Cairney, Norwood
Johansen, ....

I reckon two decent signings here and we are done.

Don't forget Edun / O' Riley for backups to midfield either.

Fairly good news if true. Also blessed in the wingers department in talent / depth.

So PLEASE Fulham - no more midfielders; spend the remaining budget on a CB, LB 1 or 2 quality strikers and maybe a GK!

Edun has played left back a bit as well - internally they think he's better than Sessegnon in that role. I think O'Riley too young to be viewed so we need one more - either a youngster or someone on the way down from premier league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 24, 2017, 04:39:01 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.

Some good backup options for that midfield now

MacDonald, Cisse
Cairney, Norwood
Johansen, ....

I reckon two decent signings here and we are done.

Don't forget Edun / O' Riley for backups to midfield either.

Fairly good news if true. Also blessed in the wingers department in talent / depth.

So PLEASE Fulham - no more midfielders; spend the remaining budget on a CB, LB 1 or 2 quality strikers and maybe a GK!

Edun has played left back a bit as well - internally they think he's better than Sessegnon in that role. I think O'Riley too young to be viewed so we need one more - either a youngster or someone on the way down from premier league.

Don't forget Adeniran who looked promising especially against Orient
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:42:23 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on July 24, 2017, 04:39:01 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.

Some good backup options for that midfield now

MacDonald, Cisse
Cairney, Norwood
Johansen, ....

I reckon two decent signings here and we are done.

Don't forget Edun / O' Riley for backups to midfield either.

Fairly good news if true. Also blessed in the wingers department in talent / depth.

So PLEASE Fulham - no more midfielders; spend the remaining budget on a CB, LB 1 or 2 quality strikers and maybe a GK!

Edun has played left back a bit as well - internally they think he's better than Sessegnon in that role. I think O'Riley too young to be viewed so we need one more - either a youngster or someone on the way down from premier league.

Don't forget Adeniran who looked promising especially against Orient

Scored as well. Very excited about the youth players (the aforementioned, de La Torre etc) but should be viewed as having to battle their way through via cup games rather than substitutes from day one. An extra CM would mean we have 2 senior players for each position with the youngsters behind them. That would be an exciting looking squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 24, 2017, 04:45:18 PM
How many loan players can we play in a game?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.

Some good backup options for that midfield now

MacDonald, Cisse
Cairney, Norwood
Johansen, ....

I reckon two decent signings here and we are done.

Don't forget Edun / O' Riley for backups to midfield either.

Fairly good news if true. Also blessed in the wingers department in talent / depth.

So PLEASE Fulham - no more midfielders; spend the remaining budget on a CB, LB 1 or 2 quality strikers and maybe a GK!

Edun has played left back a bit as well - internally they think he's better than Sessegnon in that role. I think O'Riley too young to be viewed so we need one more - either a youngster or someone on the way down from premier league.

Lol, in an ideal world i'd love us to spunk a wad on bringing in someone like Dele Alli but in reality we don't need any more midfielders mate - especially when the opportunity cost of spending transfer fees / wages on more midfielders is failing to fill one of the positions mentioned in my last.

We only have a set budget, plus clearly have depth in midfield. After Norwood no more midfielders until / unless we sort out the bigger priorities - please and thank you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 04:52:31 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 24, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 24, 2017, 04:15:09 PM
FULHAM NEAR NORWOOD LOAN

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal to take Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan.
Norwood is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours.

Some good backup options for that midfield now

MacDonald, Cisse
Cairney, Norwood
Johansen, ....

I reckon two decent signings here and we are done.

Don't forget Edun / O' Riley for backups to midfield either.

Fairly good news if true. Also blessed in the wingers department in talent / depth.

So PLEASE Fulham - no more midfielders; spend the remaining budget on a CB, LB 1 or 2 quality strikers and maybe a GK!

Edun has played left back a bit as well - internally they think he's better than Sessegnon in that role. I think O'Riley too young to be viewed so we need one more - either a youngster or someone on the way down from premier league.

Lol, in an ideal world i'd love us to spunk a wad on bringing in someone like Dele Alli but in reality we don't need any more midfielders mate - especially when the opportunity cost of spending transfer fees / wages on more midfielders is failing to fill one of the positions mentioned in my last.

We only have a set budget, plus clearly have depth in midfield. After Norwood no more midfielders until / unless we sort out the bigger priorities - please and thank you.
yes, but who needs strikers when you can pick 11 midfielders. Imagine slavisa face when he turns to the opposite and grins, work that out
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:06:39 PM
Norwood hasn't had a medical yet so a little way off but is decent cover for cairney if he signs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Maybe we are tight in FFP again hence the loans?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
I like Norwood very good player. Competition for places will be high in the midfield with Norwood & Ciise coming in
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on July 24, 2017, 05:12:49 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.

I quite like this way of doing it. With financial pressures, and hopefully not staying in this division too long, it's good to have the flexibility of not having old or poor players (Stearman, O'Hara, etc) stuck on the books for year after year. As long as the loanees aren't the star players, and are squad fillers then its perfect for me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on July 24, 2017, 05:15:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:06:39 PM
Norwood hasn't had a medical yet so a little way off but is decent cover for cairney if he signs

Talking about TC. Why has he publish that strange picture at Instagram?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 24, 2017, 05:15:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:06:39 PM
Norwood hasn't had a medical yet so a little way off but is decent cover for cairney if he signs

Cairney just posted a pic of him with his knee on a plane to Barcelona... bit worrying
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 24, 2017, 05:16:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Maybe we are tight in FFP again hence the loans?

We did the sums earlier in the thread and came up with a possible total spend of approx £15mn based on current sales .
£2mn spent on Cisse
£13mn left for the rest including a possible £9-£10mn on a CF .

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
I like Norwood very good player. Competition for places will be high in the midfield with Norwood & Ciise coming in

Cairney has a knee problem and could be out for some time. Probably the reason Norwood has been signed. If so does not look good for Cairney :016:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 24, 2017, 05:20:29 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Maybe we are tight in FFP again hence the loans?
I was thinking that, but we made good money on jozzabed and malone, plus some big wages have left. I'm hoping we are squad filling on the cheap to bring in 2 superstars, one up top and one cb
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on July 24, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
I like Norwood very good player. Competition for places will be high in the midfield with Norwood & Ciise coming in

Cairney has a knee problem and could be out for some time. Probably the reason Norwood has been signed. If so does not look good for Cairney :016:

Do you have any actual information of this? Or is this all inferred from the picture of his knee with a plaster and a sad face?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 24, 2017, 05:25:39 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 24, 2017, 05:15:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:06:39 PM
Norwood hasn't had a medical yet so a little way off but is decent cover for cairney if he signs

Cairney just posted a pic of him with his knee on a plane to Barcelona... bit worrying
Be even more worrying if he posted a picture of him on a plane without his knee. 090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:28:44 PM
Quote from: Riverside on July 24, 2017, 05:16:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Maybe we are tight in FFP again hence the loans?

We did the sums earlier in the thread and came up with a possible total spend of approx £15mn based on current sales .
£2mn spent on Cisse
£13mn left for the rest including a possible £9-£10mn on a CF .


What about salaries? Shed some with Parker but not much else. Also parachute payments are just 10 mill I believe this season. If we spend 15 on transfers I'd accept that need more but c'est la vie
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 24, 2017, 05:29:52 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 24, 2017, 05:15:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:06:39 PM
Norwood hasn't had a medical yet so a little way off but is decent cover for cairney if he signs

Cairney just posted a pic of him with his knee on a plane to Barcelona... bit worrying

Is he signing for them?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:30:56 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on July 24, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
I like Norwood very good player. Competition for places will be high in the midfield with Norwood & Ciise coming in

Cairney has a knee problem and could be out for some time. Probably the reason Norwood has been signed. If so does not look good for Cairney :016:

Do you have any actual information of this? Or is this all inferred from the picture of his knee with a plaster and a sad face?
Am sure Slav said after the game on Saturday he had an injury
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: keithh on July 24, 2017, 05:31:36 PM
He's legging it............
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 24, 2017, 05:39:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Maybe we are tight in FFP again hence the loans?

Do we have to worry about FFP, I mean it over 3 rolling years, and we have at least 25m sat at left back and lets face it within 3 years we are in the premier league or this lad been sold anyway. I'm sure we can push the boat out abit doesn't seem to be bothering Wolves at all
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 05:41:42 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on July 24, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
I like Norwood very good player. Competition for places will be high in the midfield with Norwood & Ciise coming in

Cairney has a knee problem and could be out for some time. Probably the reason Norwood has been signed. If so does not look good for Cairney :016:

Do you have any actual information of this? Or is this all inferred from the picture of his knee with a plaster and a sad face?

Don't live in U.K. But get snippets from ex football agent I know. Cannot confirm how true this snippet is but most things I am told turn out true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on July 24, 2017, 05:44:07 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 05:41:42 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on July 24, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
I like Norwood very good player. Competition for places will be high in the midfield with Norwood & Ciise coming in

Cairney has a knee problem and could be out for some time. Probably the reason Norwood has been signed. If so does not look good for Cairney :016:

Do you have any actual information of this? Or is this all inferred from the picture of his knee with a plaster and a sad face?

Don't live in U.K. But get snippets from ex football agent I know. Cannot confirm how true this snippet is but most things I am told turn out true.

Interesting, cheers. What timeframe we talking? Weeks, or months?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on July 24, 2017, 06:14:22 PM
Why take TC to Barcelona? There must experts in whatever area in England?
Or is TC on his way to Espanyol?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 06:20:28 PM
Fulham have decide against putting in a bid for Jerome. Make of that what you wish. According to journalistic sources.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 24, 2017, 06:28:11 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 24, 2017, 06:20:28 PM
Fulham have decide against putting in a bid for Jerome. Make of that what you wish. According to journalistic sources.
That will upset Slavisa who is a fan of Jerome. Wait for the anti Kline, Khan posts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 06:30:23 PM
We are under starters orders.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 06:46:01 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 24, 2017, 05:39:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Maybe we are tight in FFP again hence the loans?

Do we have to worry about FFP, I mean it over 3 rolling years, and we have at least 25m sat at left back and lets face it within 3 years we are in the premier league or this lad been sold anyway. I'm sure we can push the boat out abit doesn't seem to be bothering Wolves at all
To a degree it lessons the impact yes, but you have to make sure you can survive the following years if you push the boat out in one year. What always worries me, in the back of my mind, is that when we got the most parachute payment we still breached the FFP rules. I think we were the first relegated team to do so in the first year (that didn't go back up)

so that nags at me, and makes me concerned every year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on July 24, 2017, 06:49:13 PM
Note any Jerome deal is off - which saddens me somewhat as we need a CF-type but more importantly SJ's choice. Our club management simply must give our excellent Manager more support in these transfer windows.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 24, 2017, 06:53:17 PM
Great news re Norwood.

Reckon we'll bring in Sheyi, Cameron and Kalas and we're pretty much all set up for this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 24, 2017, 06:54:10 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 24, 2017, 06:53:17 PM
Great news re Norwood.

Reckon we'll bring in Sheyi, Cameron and Kalas and we're pretty much all set up for this season.

Jerome is a no-go
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 24, 2017, 06:59:37 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 24, 2017, 06:49:13 PM
Note any Jerome deal is off - which saddens me somewhat as we need a CF-type but more importantly SJ's choice. Our club management simply must give our excellent Manager more support in these transfer windows.

Who's to say Jerome was his only choice and we haven't got another one of his choices poised to sign?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 24, 2017, 07:00:01 PM
Either Norwich are asking for silly money for Jerome or (I do hope) we have a better player lined up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 24, 2017, 07:04:27 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 07:00:01 PM
Either Norwich are asking for silly money for Jerome or (I do hope) we have a better player lined up.

Perhaps Jerome being off is due to Rolan being back on?

Or perhaps the sources suggesting Jerome is off and we actually have both lined up, alongside Kalas and Norwood and one other CB and a LB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 24, 2017, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 07:00:01 PM
Either Norwich are asking for silly money for Jerome or (I do hope) we have a better player lined up.

According to White JC - press cutting for today:-

The Norwich manager is reported as saying "Cameron Jerome is also expected to recover from the muscle problem that forced him to depart in the closing stages of Friday's win in Bielefeld"

It could be that his injury is more serious - perhaps
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 07:06:18 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 07:00:01 PM
Either Norwich are asking for silly money for Jerome or (I do hope) we have a better player lined up.

No truth in the rumour in the first place, only started as a newspaper story with nothing else to print
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 24, 2017, 07:18:10 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 24, 2017, 05:39:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 24, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Quote from: hopper on July 24, 2017, 05:02:55 PM
Rumorus of Ojo on loan too.

Strange though how there seems to be no great desire to build up a large squad of players, but a tiny core which is then padded out by 4-5 loans each year.
Maybe we are tight in FFP again hence the loans?

Do we have to worry about FFP, I mean it over 3 rolling years, and we have at least 25m sat at left back and lets face it within 3 years we are in the premier league or this lad been sold anyway. I'm sure we can push the boat out abit doesn't seem to be bothering Wolves at all
It may not be bothering them now but it will in 4 years time when their owners get bored and sell up, all of Mendes' players leave and all they're left with is Ryan Bennett and a s***load of debt. We don't need to be taking that kind of risk.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 24, 2017, 07:19:57 PM
Even if we did get Norwood, Kalas and a striker I still would feel we're inadequate at the back. Kalas isn't a world beater, we still conceded way too many goals last year. I ideally want us to replace Ream.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 24, 2017, 08:50:29 PM
Andy Naylor‏ @AndyNaylorArgus  4h4 hours ago
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Can confirm Norwood Fulham-bound, subject to medical. Loan terms agreed. #bhafc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 09:30:18 PM
Let's hope he comes on board ship, but we still require a minimum of three to four more players, so let's hope the club are out of their coma and actually prospecting, because with our current unit of defenders, I cannot see us keeping a clean sheet in any match.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 24, 2017, 09:57:22 PM
I think everyone agrees that we need at least 2 defenders and to be comfortable another two would set our minds at ease (a LB and two CB's).. kalas and another starting. I don't see Djalo as someone who will live upto first team billing (although I'd like to be proven wrong)..

We also need two strikers.. Jerome and Rolan ideally. Another winger and cm is the ultimate squad builder and would see us go up I'd have thought.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 10:10:26 PM
We will bring in Kalas on loan. Norwood looks like he is coming in. I do believe we will bring in a decent level forward but our business won't go much past that. I hope I'm wrong but I can't see the LB & GK positions being strengthened although like I said I genuinely hope I'm wrong
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:19:34 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 24, 2017, 10:10:26 PM
We will bring in Kalas on loan. Norwood looks like he is coming in. I do believe we will bring in a decent level forward but our business won't go much past that. I hope I'm wrong but I can't see the LB & GK positions being strengthened although like I said I genuinely hope I'm wrong

We all hope you are genuinely wrong. Otherwise, we will end up, up the river without a paddle. The defence looks especially fragile, that needs considerable surgery. Kalas and Aden Flint would resolve the centre of defence. I am not too concerned about the GK situation. Although I would snap up Jason Steele from Blackburn Rovers.
Then of course the striker/s situation won't go away. and another winger.
The club has a lot of work to do in the next few weeks, they have only themselves to blame.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 24, 2017, 10:27:10 PM
Can we ask Norwood to bring Craig Cathcart with him as they'll be together on deadline day playing San Marino
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 24, 2017, 10:28:00 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 24, 2017, 10:27:10 PM
Can we ask Norwood to bring Craig Cathcart with him as they'll be together on deadline day playing San Marino

Yes good idea
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WORTHINGFULHAM on July 24, 2017, 11:44:29 PM
Rolan deal dead in the water??
https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/07/24/uruguay-international-diego-rolan-turns-down-fulham-premier-league-chance-newcastle-united
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: YoungsBitter on July 25, 2017, 12:06:09 AM
Quote from: WORTHINGFULHAM on July 24, 2017, 11:44:29 PM
Rolan deal dead in the water??
https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/07/24/uruguay-international-diego-rolan-turns-down-fulham-premier-league-chance-newcastle-united
Well according to the French websites no...still on:
Quote: "Reintegrated into the squad......In the face of possible departures, the central defender, the left-hand side and the striker from the Aquitaine team, were not selected at the recent training camp in Saint-Jean-de-Luz to facilitate their movement out, but there have been no major developments in their situation. They are still under contract to FCGB and therefore will be able to train normally with others, waiting still to go if things settle. FC Nantes, for Pallis, and England (Fulham and Newcastle, in particular), for Poundjé and Rolan, are the possible destinations of these three players.
So who the hell knows...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 12:06:33 AM
Quote from: WORTHINGFULHAM on July 24, 2017, 11:44:29 PM
Rolan deal dead in the water??
https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/07/24/uruguay-international-diego-rolan-turns-down-fulham-premier-league-chance-newcastle-united

Even more of a reason to feel Doomish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on July 25, 2017, 12:21:04 AM
Cairney + knee + Barcelona visit = Ramon Cugat?

More here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramon_Cugat
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 07:43:07 AM
Quote from: WORTHINGFULHAM on July 24, 2017, 11:44:29 PM
Rolan deal dead in the water??
https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/07/24/uruguay-international-diego-rolan-turns-down-fulham-premier-league-chance-newcastle-united

I figured we all just took this deal as dead anyway? Can't see how it can happen now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 07:45:39 AM
Quote from: sarnian on July 24, 2017, 07:06:18 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 24, 2017, 07:00:01 PM
Either Norwich are asking for silly money for Jerome or (I do hope) we have a better player lined up.

No truth in the rumour in the first place, only started as a newspaper story with nothing else to print
Interesting as my info is that we were interested in Jerome and made serious enquiries over the last 2 weeks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 08:00:37 AM
westcliff white, do you post as 'klassikfootball' on twitter?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:10:06 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 08:00:37 AM
westcliff white, do you post as 'klassikfootball' on twitter?
nope I dont. why? seems as though you are trying to have a pop at me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 08:12:02 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:10:06 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 08:00:37 AM
westcliff white, do you post as 'klassikfootball' on twitter?
nope I dont. why? seems as though you are trying to have a pop at me
Nope not at all. Thanks for reply.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:15:57 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 08:12:02 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:10:06 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 08:00:37 AM
westcliff white, do you post as 'klassikfootball' on twitter?
nope I dont. why? seems as though you are trying to have a pop at me
Nope not at all. Thanks for reply.
I do not post any of my information on twitter i share here directly.

Most on the forum do not seem to have a high opinion of Klassik, as I do not look at hose tweets i cant comment but our members are usually farily good on that sort of stuff
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 08:55:11 AM
Klassik Football is about as obvious a charlatan as you can get.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:42 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 08:55:11 AM
Klassik Football is about as obvious a charlatan as you can get.
which is why i asked if Khanyoudothekhankhan wa shaving a pop at me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:51 AM
Vill ain for Ojo as well now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 09:00:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:51 AM
Vill ain for Ojo as well now

They do know he's not 35, right?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 09:08:57 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 09:00:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:51 AM
Vill ain for Ojo as well now

They do know he's not 35, right?
had crossed my mind as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 09:12:28 AM
It's T minus 11.

Surely, but surely, at least one announcement today? Surely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 09:14:00 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 09:12:28 AM
It's T minus 11.

Surely, but surely, at least one announcement today? Surely.
maybe Norwood, depending on the medical. But I have a feeling maybe tomorrow when the kit is paraded
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 09:20:40 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:42 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 08:55:11 AM
Klassik Football is about as obvious a charlatan as you can get.
which is why i asked if Khanyoudothekhankhan wa shaving a pop at me
No I was asking because you are seemingly both from Belgium.

I think you have some sources, I remember you were breaking the Junior Malanda deal to us. I think you are more genuine than Curtis or Felip
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 09:21:35 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 09:20:40 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:42 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 08:55:11 AM
Klassik Football is about as obvious a charlatan as you can get.
which is why i asked if Khanyoudothekhankhan wa shaving a pop at me
No I was asking because you are seemingly both from Belgium.

I think you have some sources, I remember you were breaking the Junior Malanda deal to us. I think you are more genuine than Curtis or Felip
Nope I never broke that deal, and I am not from Belgium

I lived there for a 3 years but am not from there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 10:04:20 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 09:21:35 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 09:20:40 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:42 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 08:55:11 AM
Klassik Football is about as obvious a charlatan as you can get.
which is why i asked if Khanyoudothekhankhan wa shaving a pop at me
No I was asking because you are seemingly both from Belgium.

I think you have some sources, I remember you were breaking the Junior Malanda deal to us. I think you are more genuine than Curtis or Felip
Aplogies, you are right.

http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=31453.0


Nope I never broke that deal, and I am not from Belgium

I lived there for a 3 years but am not from there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:12:02 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 10:04:20 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 09:21:35 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on July 25, 2017, 09:20:40 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 08:57:42 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 08:55:11 AM
Klassik Football is about as obvious a charlatan as you can get.
which is why i asked if Khanyoudothekhankhan wa shaving a pop at me
No I was asking because you are seemingly both from Belgium.

I think you have some sources, I remember you were breaking the Junior Malanda deal to us. I think you are more genuine than Curtis or Felip
Aplogies, you are right.

http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=31453.0


Nope I never broke that deal, and I am not from Belgium

I lived there for a 3 years but am not from there
it is also a deal that wasnt done if I remember, he went to Wolfsburg and if I remember correctly saldy died at a young age
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 25, 2017, 10:27:32 AM
Car accident. Only 20.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 10:30:17 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
nope, but like a mug I still keep checking
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 10:34:55 AM
Wolves are making insane signings. Them and Boro got to be favs to go up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:35:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
I dont think we will, I suspect if any are to be announced by mid week it will be done tomorrow at the kit launch
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:40:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:35:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
I dont think we will, I suspect if any are to be announced by mid week it will be done tomorrow at the kit launch

As good Norwood is, there's something that would feel a bit underwhelming about launching a new kit with a loan signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 10:43:56 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:40:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:35:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
I dont think we will, I suspect if any are to be announced by mid week it will be done tomorrow at the kit launch

As good Norwood is, there's something that would feel a bit underwhelming about launching a new kit with a loan signing.
We'd better prepare to not be whelmed I think.

I see that the official twitter account is wishing happy birthday to Hugo Rodallega. Slow news day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:44:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:40:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:35:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
I dont think we will, I suspect if any are to be announced by mid week it will be done tomorrow at the kit launch

As good Norwood is, there's something that would feel a bit underwhelming about launching a new kit with a loan signing.
I forgot about him, medical not completed as yet so maybe he will get announced prior to the kit, but would think any big announcements if this week will be done with the kit
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:47:36 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:44:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:40:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:35:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
I dont think we will, I suspect if any are to be announced by mid week it will be done tomorrow at the kit launch


As good Norwood is, there's something that would feel a bit underwhelming about launching a new kit with a loan signing.
I forgot about him, medical not completed as yet so maybe he will get announced prior to the kit, but would think any big announcements if this week will be done with the kit

This window so far has been so poor that it's even sapped my childish excitement about a new kit.

I wonder if they're holding off saying anything about TC's injury/operation until signings are announced? Might be overthinking that one though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 25, 2017, 10:49:33 AM
Are we really hoping that Fulham are clever and organised enough to coincide a signing that isn't a loan with a kit launch. I live in hope more than any expectation.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 25, 2017, 10:52:09 AM
Quote from: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 10:34:55 AM
Wolves are making insane signings. Them and Boro got to be favs to go up

Wolves have signed Portuguese forward/Midfielder Diogo Jota from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 25, 2017, 11:01:58 AM
Callum Wilson of Bournemouth is available. Just the type of striker we need.... (fitness allowing)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 11:02:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 25, 2017, 11:01:58 AM
Callum Wilson of Bournemouth is available. Just the type of striker we need.... (fitness allowing)
there in lies the problem, two very major injuries
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:07:13 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 11:02:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 25, 2017, 11:01:58 AM
Callum Wilson of Bournemouth is available. Just the type of striker we need.... (fitness allowing)
there in lies the problem, two very major injuries

By available, what does this mean? Has their manager stated as much?

And yes WW is right, two huge injuries. If it were a possibility to bring him in we'd need to bring in another striker too as those injuries were not something to take lightly. Talent-wise though, when fit, he'd be perfect for us.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...
exactly, start of the season around the corner and our team and squad is far inferior to that of last year's.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 25, 2017, 11:18:57 AM
I really would have thought that after our oh so near promotion last season we would have had our major targets already earmarked & signed in the 1st week of the window.
No chance. We will be faffing around to sign players no one else wants on the final day of the window & end up with Martin again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:21:50 AM
Quick reminder of our fixtures before the end of the window

Norwich (H)
Reading (A)
Leeds (A)
Sheffield Weds (H)
Ipswich (A)

That was already a hell of a testing opening month. If we haven't got a sorted backline and striker for those fixtures then we could have dug ourselves one hell of a hole to get out of.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 25, 2017, 11:22:18 AM
Isn't it the unveiling of the new shirt today? Doubt they'd announce any signings today and steal the new/same sponsors glory.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:22:44 AM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 25, 2017, 11:22:18 AM
Isn't it the unveiling of the new shirt today? Doubt they'd announce any signings today and steal the new/same sponsors glory.

Tomorrow apparently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:24:13 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:21:50 AM
Quick reminder of our fixtures before the end of the window

Norwich (H)
Reading (A)
Leeds (A)
Sheffield Weds (H)
Ipswich (A)

That was already a hell of a testing opening month. If we haven't got a sorted backline and striker for those fixtures then we could have dug ourselves one hell of a hole to get out of.
I'd take 6 points from that, can I'll afford to be stuck in bottom 3 for too long
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:24:17 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...
exactly, start of the season around the corner and our team and squad is far inferior to that of last year's.

Which teams have strengthened and who have we missed out on? Don't say Wolves as that's a mental situation and won't work out long term. Our next opponents Norwich, for example,  as I said in another thread have gutted their midfield losing Howson, Dorrans and Murphy and only bringing in Harrison Reed.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:25:15 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:24:17 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...
exactly, start of the season around the corner and our team and squad is far inferior to that of last year's.

Which teams have strengthened and who have we missed out on? Don't say Wolves as that's a mental situation and won't work out long term. Our next opponents Norwich, for example,  as I said in another thread have gutted their midfield losing Howson, Dorrans and Murphy and only bringing in Harrison Reed.


teams don't need to have strengthened, as we have weakened.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 11:26:32 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:22:44 AM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 25, 2017, 11:22:18 AM
Isn't it the unveiling of the new shirt today? Doubt they'd announce any signings today and steal the new/same sponsors glory.

Tomorrow apparently
Was orignally the 24th but is now the 26th
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:38:13 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 11:25:25 AM
Sorry but The difference between making signings in June/July rather than at the end of August isn't a matter of Shaun Hutchinson or Kalas.

I accept there's a subtle difference. Maybe you pay 10% more in June/July such that your budget only gets you 9 players in June/July whereas you'd get 10 new players if you were prepared to sign them all on deadline day.

However, sorry but given our experience of deals falling through at the last minute and dropping 10 points in August/September whilst the team settles, I'd rather just have 9 players early than try to be cute at the end of the window

This is a lesson the club just refuses to learn

This. All day long.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 25, 2017, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 11:25:25 AM
Sorry but The difference between making signings in June/July rather than at the end of August isn't a matter of Shaun Hutchinson or Kalas.

I accept there's a subtle difference. Maybe you pay 10% more in June/July such that your budget only gets you 9 players in June/July whereas you'd get 10 new players if you were prepared to sign them all on deadline day.

However, sorry but given our experience of deals falling through at the last minute and dropping 10 points in August/September whilst the team settles, I'd rather just have 9 players early than try to be cute at the end of the window

This is a lesson the club just refuses to learn

Thats just wrong and does not apply to us.

We want premiership standard players. 10% in either wages or fee won't make any difference if we are competing with a player/club from the premiership.

Its entirely down to the players and their agents and they will be waiting as long as they need to, to see the best club that comes in. If newcastle want a player that we want, we should move on because 10% won't swing it.

Somehow on here, that will always be Khan and Kline's fault.

We put an offer of 5m to Bordeaux. Its accepted. We lay it all for the player, he visits the club twice...but ultimately he wants to sit it out for a Spanish or Premiership team.
Lets just say we offered him £30k p/w. You  think its just as simple of offering him £33k and everything will work out.

Its just utter nonsense
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:48:58 AM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 25, 2017, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 11:25:25 AM
Sorry but The difference between making signings in June/July rather than at the end of August isn't a matter of Shaun Hutchinson or Kalas.

I accept there's a subtle difference. Maybe you pay 10% more in June/July such that your budget only gets you 9 players in June/July whereas you'd get 10 new players if you were prepared to sign them all on deadline day.

However, sorry but given our experience of deals falling through at the last minute and dropping 10 points in August/September whilst the team settles, I'd rather just have 9 players early than try to be cute at the end of the window

This is a lesson the club just refuses to learn

Thats just wrong and does not apply to us.

We want premiership standard players. 10% in either wages or fee won't make any difference if we are competing with a player/club from the premiership.

Its entirely down to the players and their agents and they will be waiting as long as they need to, to see the best club that comes in. If newcastle want a player that we want, we should move on because 10% won't swing it.

Somehow on here, that will always be Khan and Kline's fault.

We put an offer of 5m to Bordeaux. Its accepted. We lay it all for the player, he visits the club twice...but ultimately he wants to sit it out for a Spanish or Premiership team.
Lets just say we offered him £30k p/w. You  think its just as simple of offering him £33k and everything will work out.

Its just utter nonsense

Exactly, this. All day long.

It's also not a learning exercise, it's a marketplace and currently a sellers marketplace.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 11:50:56 AM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 25, 2017, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 11:25:25 AM
Sorry but The difference between making signings in June/July rather than at the end of August isn't a matter of Shaun Hutchinson or Kalas.

I accept there's a subtle difference. Maybe you pay 10% more in June/July such that your budget only gets you 9 players in June/July whereas you'd get 10 new players if you were prepared to sign them all on deadline day.

However, sorry but given our experience of deals falling through at the last minute and dropping 10 points in August/September whilst the team settles, I'd rather just have 9 players early than try to be cute at the end of the window

This is a lesson the club just refuses to learn

Thats just wrong and does not apply to us.

We want premiership standard players. 10% in either wages or fee won't make any difference if we are competing with a player/club from the premiership.

Its entirely down to the players and their agents and they will be waiting as long as they need to, to see the best club that comes in. If newcastle want a player that we want, we should move on because 10% won't swing it.

Somehow on here, that will always be Khan and Kline's fault.

We put an offer of 5m to Bordeaux. Its accepted. We lay it all for the player, he visits the club twice...but ultimately he wants to sit it out for a Spanish or Premiership team.
Lets just say we offered him £30k p/w. You  think its just as simple of offering him £33k and everything will work out.

Its just utter nonsense
Couple of things it wasn't just Rolan, Bordeaux also stalled the deal in the hope to receive more money, they did this once Newcastle registered an interest. Newcastle are willing to better any offer we make by 10% or so up to a certain price, which is believed to be in the region of  8 and 9 million pounds.

For Rolan he doesn't want to harm his international prospects going into a world cup year, fully understandable, but as you say the extra 10% won't always get your man so to speak.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 25, 2017, 12:21:31 PM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:22:44 AM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 25, 2017, 11:22:18 AM
Isn't it the unveiling of the new shirt today? Doubt they'd announce any signings today and steal the new/same sponsors glory.

Tomorrow apparently

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.

Nothing like bit of culture from old Bill to cheer you up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 12:31:33 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!

If anything, tell them that they are injured so they plan accordingly, only for them to rock up to the game.  :wine:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
do you think it was only a handfull of Fulham fans who saw the Cairney news yesterday? Every man and his dog would know about it by now.  Plus do you not think Norwich will have a scout there on sat?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
do you think it was only a handfull of Fulham fans who saw the Cairney news yesterday? Every man and his dog would know about it by now.  Plus do you not think Norwich will have a scout there on sat?

yeah but it was picture of a plaster on a knee. Hardly conclusive evidence of lasting damage...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 25, 2017, 12:44:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 11:26:32 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 11:22:44 AM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on July 25, 2017, 11:22:18 AM
Isn't it the unveiling of the new shirt today? Doubt they'd announce any signings today and steal the new/same sponsors glory.

Tomorrow apparently
Was orignally the 24th but is now the 26th

Hopefully a sign that something more than a loan signing will coincide with the unveiling.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:44:48 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
do you think it was only a handfull of Fulham fans who saw the Cairney news yesterday? Every man and his dog would know about it by now.  Plus do you not think Norwich will have a scout there on sat?

yeah but it was picture of a plaster on a knee. Hardly conclusive evidence of lasting damage...
indeed not, but point is most managers will now have a plan for both eventualities of his availability. This is not a secret anymore, no reason for the club to with hold info on our captain imo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 12:48:22 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:44:48 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
do you think it was only a handfull of Fulham fans who saw the Cairney news yesterday? Every man and his dog would know about it by now.  Plus do you not think Norwich will have a scout there on sat?

yeah but it was picture of a plaster on a knee. Hardly conclusive evidence of lasting damage...
indeed not, but point is most managers will now have a plan for both eventualities of his availability. This is not a secret anymore, no reason for the club to with hold info on our captain imo
perosnllly the less info we give out the better, i owuldnt even say in press conferences who wasnt available, no matter how small th einfo is it can help the opposition
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:52:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 12:48:22 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:44:48 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
do you think it was only a handfull of Fulham fans who saw the Cairney news yesterday? Every man and his dog would know about it by now.  Plus do you not think Norwich will have a scout there on sat?

yeah but it was picture of a plaster on a knee. Hardly conclusive evidence of lasting damage...
indeed not, but point is most managers will now have a plan for both eventualities of his availability. This is not a secret anymore, no reason for the club to with hold info on our captain imo
perosnllly the less info we give out the better, i owuldnt even say in press conferences who wasnt available, no matter how small th einfo is it can help the opposition
then there would hardly be much point to pressers, fans want to know what's going on with their clubs, not see it locked behind an iron curtain. If secrecy was truly the main goal then all games would be behind closed doors.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:52:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 12:48:22 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:44:48 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
do you think it was only a handfull of Fulham fans who saw the Cairney news yesterday? Every man and his dog would know about it by now.  Plus do you not think Norwich will have a scout there on sat?

yeah but it was picture of a plaster on a knee. Hardly conclusive evidence of lasting damage...
indeed not, but point is most managers will now have a plan for both eventualities of his availability. This is not a secret anymore, no reason for the club to with hold info on our captain imo
perosnllly the less info we give out the better, i owuldnt even say in press conferences who wasnt available, no matter how small th einfo is it can help the opposition
then there would hardly be much point to pressers, fans want to know what's going on with their clubs, not see it locked behind an iron curtain. If secrecy was truly the main goal then all games would be behind closed doors.
We will have to agree to disagree, as a fan I dont want other clubs to know about our squad / team prior to games taking place. I cringe when we say so and so is out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on July 25, 2017, 01:16:28 PM
Still can't get over the fact the Puddlesfield managed to get promoted with a negative goal difference last season...must be a hard one for the stats guys to swallow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 01:22:46 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 25, 2017, 01:16:28 PM
Still can't get over the fact the Puddlesfield managed to get promoted with a negative goal difference last season...must be a hard one for the stats guys to swallow.

It is also off p*ssing that we beat two of the promoted clubs home and away last season - would have been good if we'd been able to put the clubs in the bottom half to the sword
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on July 25, 2017, 01:25:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:52:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 12:48:22 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:44:48 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 25, 2017, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:10:24 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: filham on July 25, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Whatsisname on July 25, 2017, 10:27:41 AM
So anyone think anything will happen today? Eleven days until the first game of the season and we have - correct me if I'm wrong - a senior squad of 19 players as it stands.
The sensible ultimate deadline to give new signings a chance to be bedded in and ready for the Norwich game was last Friday. Now that has passed I suspect we are working to the widow closing date as our deadline, as we did last season.

Depressing isn't it.

Not really, would rather we worked up to the end of the window and got quality in for example Johansen, kebano,  Piazon, etc than got quantity early in - Kay Voser, Shaun Hutchinson, Taggart etc. According to some of the posters, the Magath summer seems more positive than last year as there were more signings...

The starting line up for Norwich will include either Odoi/ Sessgenon left back, Norwood (if deal is closed and Cairney injured) centre mid and Aluko or Kebano up front. It's actually a similar 11 to that which played a number of matches last year. We'll be fine.
The big difference between this team and last years is the lack of Kalas.  Whenever he did not play we averaged an extra goal conceded per game.

The management know this and will be working to sort something out. Either Kalas will come back and Chelsea are making us sweat or alternatively we will get someone else. As I said further up we have over a month with a solid nucleus of a team. Last year we were integrating 14 players into a squad this time it'll be small changes so shouldn't have the same impact.
not so sure, trying to integrate just the derby player killed us in September. Granted not everyone will turn up as poor as him, if any do turn up. But every single manager will tell you about the importance of pre season. Which we have now pretty much run out of

Every single manager will say that, but even Ferguson was integrating Berbatov into his team in September. It wasn't just Martin as well, Piazon, Johansen, Kebano, Sigurdsson all joined towards the end. We shouldn't have that problem this year.
possibly, possibly not. Still think top 12 will be a good target for us as it stands. We don't even no how long our captain is out for. And is Kebano injured. Club tells us nothing.

The club will not tell us who's injured and don't don't blame them, why tell the other teams that our best players are injured!
do you think it was only a handfull of Fulham fans who saw the Cairney news yesterday? Every man and his dog would know about it by now.  Plus do you not think Norwich will have a scout there on sat?

yeah but it was picture of a plaster on a knee. Hardly conclusive evidence of lasting damage...
indeed not, but point is most managers will now have a plan for both eventualities of his availability. This is not a secret anymore, no reason for the club to with hold info on our captain imo
perosnllly the less info we give out the better, i owuldnt even say in press conferences who wasnt available, no matter how small th einfo is it can help the opposition
then there would hardly be much point to pressers, fans want to know what's going on with their clubs, not see it locked behind an iron curtain. If secrecy was truly the main goal then all games would be behind closed doors.
We will have to agree to disagree, as a fan I dont want other clubs to know about our squad / team prior to games taking place. I cringe when we say so and so is out.

I am with you here WW, also factor in that maybe TC could be out for a while, I do hope not, but if we need a replacement of that quality the price for a player would go up because they know we are desperate!
Less said about injuries the better!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 01:27:10 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 25, 2017, 01:16:28 PM
Still can't get over the fact the Puddlesfield managed to get promoted with a negative goal difference last season...must be a hard one for the stats guys to swallow.
maybe that's why they haven't sanctioned a new striker 😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 25, 2017, 01:45:44 PM
As we had a €3,3m bid rejected for him in January, this new quote from 23 year-old Groningen striker/winger Mimoun Mahi might refer to us:

"I'm assuming I've gone away. There has been contact with Trabzonspor and there are some clubs in England that are interested. They are top clubs in the Championship", so explained Mahi's statements.

The attacker has not forgotten that Groningen soon blocked a move to Fulham. "But now the club will contribute to a transfer with a good deal. It must be a club with a trainer who has confidence in me and looks like a player who can be decisive."

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.soccernews.nl%2Fnews%2F397939%2FFC_Groningen_krijgt_duidelijkheid%3A_Ga_ervan_uit_dat_ik_ga&edit-text=
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 02:01:59 PM
Quote from: twang on July 25, 2017, 01:45:44 PM
As we had a €3,3m bid rejected for him in January, this new quote from 23 year-old Groningen striker/winger Mimoun Mahi might refer to us:

"I'm assuming I've gone away. There has been contact with Trabzonspor and there are some clubs in England that are interested. They are top clubs in the Championship", so explained Mahi's statements.

The attacker has not forgotten that Groningen soon blocked a move to Fulham. "But now the club will contribute to a transfer with a good deal. It must be a club with a trainer who has confidence in me and looks like a player who can be decisive."

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.soccernews.nl%2Fnews%2F397939%2FFC_Groningen_krijgt_duidelijkheid%3A_Ga_ervan_uit_dat_ik_ga&edit-text=
just for once I'd like the description to say, a striker who can also play as a striker, because he has spent his years training to be a specialised striker and not somone who could do a job as a striker if he was asked too ☺
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 02:08:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.
as much as I hated him, the derby player was pretty much mainstream in our starting 11 too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 02:10:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

More likely - with our style of play - we have to find a way to score three or more goals per match
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:11:40 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 02:10:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

More likely - with our style of play - we have to find a way to score three or more goals per match
And we're somehow going to have to do that with Cairney and Kebano injured, and with no striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 02:08:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.
as much as I hated him, the derby player was pretty much mainstream in our starting 11 too

Chris Martin only started 28 games so just 58% of starts and scored 10. Hardly mainstream... more like...erm... lamestream.



Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 02:16:17 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 02:08:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.
as much as I hated him, the derby player was pretty much mainstream in our starting 11 too

Chris Martin only started 28 games so just 58% of starts and scored 10. Hardly mainstream... more like...erm... lamestream.




indeed, but still arguably a first teamer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:11:40 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 02:10:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

More likely - with our style of play - we have to find a way to score three or more goals per match
And we're somehow going to have to do that with Cairney and Kebano injured, and with no striker.

That is why SK employed a top manager - for SJ that will be simples
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 02:20:03 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 02:08:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.
as much as I hated him, the derby player was pretty much mainstream in our starting 11 too

Chris Martin only started 28 games so just 58% of starts and scored 10. Hardly mainstream... more like...erm... lamestream.




He didnt endear himself to us thats for sure, and while he didnt set the world alight a goal under every 3 games isnt that bad. Was probably a better record than that before his antics as from February onwards he wasnt at his best shall i say.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 02:20:03 PM
He didnt endear himself to us thats for sure, and while he didnt set the world alight a goal under every 3 games isnt that bad. Was probably a better record than that before his antics as from February onwards he wasnt at his best shall i say.

"Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?"

After all he is Derby's problem now

I'm beholden to Oddball - Kelly's Hero's for the quote
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 02:29:10 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 02:20:03 PM
He didnt endear himself to us thats for sure, and while he didnt set the world alight a goal under every 3 games isnt that bad. Was probably a better record than that before his antics as from February onwards he wasnt at his best shall i say.

"Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?"

After all he is Derby's problem now

I'm beholden to Oddball - Kelly's Hero's for the quote
whilst that is one of my favourite films, i dont think I said anything negative about him

I am not moriaty with the negative waves man
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 02:31:24 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.

Total agree. Moaning for moanings sake and creating problems that aren't there. 'Positivity sucks' says another thread - it by far usurps uninformed negativity. There's one starting space in defence up for grabs and Madl will cover it for the timebeing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 02:37:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 02:31:24 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.

Total agree. Moaning for moanings sake and creating problems that aren't there. 'Positivity sucks' says another thread - it by far usurps uninformed negativity. There's one starting space in defence up for grabs and Madl will cover it for the timebeing.
Ouch a tough one this, ream 2 seasons ago was getting slaughtered for his performances, and some of them were justified, last season he was far better thats for sure, but how much of that was down to playing with Kalas? or how much was down to his improvement? or how much was down tot the style we played?

I htink it was a bit of them all, but tak eone away and maybe he wont be as good.

For me I thought he was our most imprioved player last season and it was good too see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:09:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.
Ream was average most of the year. Sure, he was okay when Kalas was playing and granted towards the end of the season he was good but we still conceded a lot during that period and we were relying on our attack to offset the deficit. Fredericks is a good attacker but not a great defender.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:09:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.
Ream was average most of the year. Sure, he was okay when Kalas was playing and granted towards the end of the season he was good but we still conceded a lot during that period and we were relying on our attack to offset the deficit. Fredericks is a good attacker but not a great defender.

How many fullbacks in this division are good going forward and defending? Fredericks is a very good fullback for this division and a decent enough defender. If you are complaining about him and ream then you are just looking for something to complain about.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:09:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.
Ream was average most of the year. Sure, he was okay when Kalas was playing and granted towards the end of the season he was good but we still conceded a lot during that period and we were relying on our attack to offset the deficit. Fredericks is a good attacker but not a great defender.

How many fullbacks in this division are good going forward and defending? Fredericks is a very good fullback for this division and a decent enough defender. If you are complaining about him and ream then you are just looking for something to complain about.
No I'm not. I'm happy with Fredericks in the defense but I'm sorry Ream just isn't good enough. If we are to allow Fred to go forward then we need a good RCB covering, same at LCB to cover Sess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:17:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:09:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.
Ream was average most of the year. Sure, he was okay when Kalas was playing and granted towards the end of the season he was good but we still conceded a lot during that period and we were relying on our attack to offset the deficit. Fredericks is a good attacker but not a great defender.

How many fullbacks in this division are good going forward and defending? Fredericks is a very good fullback for this division and a decent enough defender. If you are complaining about him and ream then you are just looking for something to complain about.
No I'm not. I'm happy with Fredericks in the defense but I'm sorry Ream just isn't good enough. If we are to allow Fred to go forward then we need a good RCB covering, same at LCB to cover Sess.

Ream was a standout as the season drew to a close as you've suggested. Who would you realistically get in to replace him? (who isn't Kalas). Easy to say Ream isn't good enough but where's the replacement?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:17:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:09:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.
Ream was average most of the year. Sure, he was okay when Kalas was playing and granted towards the end of the season he was good but we still conceded a lot during that period and we were relying on our attack to offset the deficit. Fredericks is a good attacker but not a great defender.

How many fullbacks in this division are good going forward and defending? Fredericks is a very good fullback for this division and a decent enough defender. If you are complaining about him and ream then you are just looking for something to complain about.
No I'm not. I'm happy with Fredericks in the defense but I'm sorry Ream just isn't good enough. If we are to allow Fred to go forward then we need a good RCB covering, same at LCB to cover Sess.

Ream was a standout as the season drew to a close as you've suggested. Who would you realistically get in to replace him? (who isn't Kalas). Easy to say Ream isn't good enough but where's the replacement?
I haven't got a clue, and that's why I'm not the one paid to find out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 03:26:20 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:17:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:09:04 PM
How many fullbacks in this division are good going forward and defending? Fredericks is a very good fullback for this division and a decent enough defender. If you are complaining about him and ream then you are just looking for something to complain about.
No I'm not. I'm happy with Fredericks in the defense but I'm sorry Ream just isn't good enough. If we are to allow Fred to go forward then we need a good RCB covering, same at LCB to cover Sess.
Ream was a standout as the season drew to a close as you've suggested. Who would you realistically get in to replace him? (who isn't Kalas). Easy to say Ream isn't good enough but where's the replacement?
I haven't got a clue, and that's why I'm not the one paid to find out.

So much "quoting" that we can get from the top of the page to the bottom with just 8 lines of new comment
Thankfully we are not using paper or the New Forest would have gone already
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 25, 2017, 03:28:23 PM
So, any new links at all?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 03:29:34 PM
There is so little going on at the moment - even Sky have resorted to repeating a piece from last week about Michu retiring at age 31 because of persistent and recurring injuries
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:17:35 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 03:09:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 02:28:39 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 25, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on July 25, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 11:12:57 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 11:08:01 AM
It honestly is beyond me - our player recruitment .... or rather non-recruitment. With such a good manager in-situ I'd have thought that the rookies in charge would do all they can to satisfy him, particularly after January & what he achieved with a reduced squad. Pretty obvious, his feelings, which are echoed by many of us. Where are we now - 25th July & the new season imminent? Not SJ's fault we are ill-equipped for a promotion push from day one. Perplexing & frustrating.
think everyone needs to be more realistic. Top 12 will be a good year for us. We haven't pushed on so don't expect our position too.

It's July...

Surely it is squad depth that has to be the major concern rather than simply the 11 we will start with, which in all reality will be reasonably strong. At present, with 11 days until the league season begins, we have only 17 players in the first team.

This is a poor and disorganised way to prepare for a season and far from sustainable.

It's a core 17 though. We have only lost Malone and Kalas from our starting 11 and one of those could come back. I dont dispute that we need to add 3-4 players (CB. LB, 2x ST and perhaps another CM) but my point is that this constant panic is crazy. Newcastle lost their first two games last season and went up as champions.
You say 'oh we lost Malone and Kalas' as if it's nothing but without Kalas our defense is useless. Come on, we all know this. As it stands, with Madl apparently injured, we have from Ream, Sigurdsson and Djalo to pick from for the central pairing, all of whom I don't think are good enough, at least not for a team with ambition. We have Fredericks at RB, who also can barely defend and then one of Odoi, Edun or Sessegnon at LB. The defence needs a revamp quick or we are going to be conceding minimum 2 goals a match.

How can you say Ream isn't good enough? Was definitely on par if not better than Kalas for the last quarter of the season.
How can you criticise Fredericks? Easily in the top 5 best Right backs in the leauge if not the best.
Ream was average most of the year. Sure, he was okay when Kalas was playing and granted towards the end of the season he was good but we still conceded a lot during that period and we were relying on our attack to offset the deficit. Fredericks is a good attacker but not a great defender.

How many fullbacks in this division are good going forward and defending? Fredericks is a very good fullback for this division and a decent enough defender. If you are complaining about him and ream then you are just looking for something to complain about.
No I'm not. I'm happy with Fredericks in the defense but I'm sorry Ream just isn't good enough. If we are to allow Fred to go forward then we need a good RCB covering, same at LCB to cover Sess.

Ream was a standout as the season drew to a close as you've suggested. Who would you realistically get in to replace him? (who isn't Kalas). Easy to say Ream isn't good enough but where's the replacement?
I haven't got a clue, and that's why I'm not the one paid to find out.

Great point well made... :023:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 25, 2017, 03:31:21 PM
Any transfer news? :-)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:32:16 PM
How can you say Ream isn't good enough. What are you expecting. He is one of the best CBs in the league and was a top player for us during the second half of last season. Composure and Ball skills are vital in our system and not something the majority of CBs have.
How can you say he did well because of Kalas when he outshone Kalas in the final stages of the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 25, 2017, 03:37:59 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:32:16 PM
How can you say Ream isn't good enough. What are you expecting. He is one of the best CBs in the league and was a top player for us during the second half of last season. Composure and Ball skills are vital in our system and not something the majority of CBs have.
How can you say he did well because of Kalas when he outshone Kalas in the final stages of the season.
We saw with Hughes and Hangeland that a central defensive pairing work best when they complement each other.  Our fullbacks will push on and be a key attacking threat but this means that we occasionally lack cover.  Our defence only worked when Kalas was involved as he was quick enough and savvy enough to recover.  Ream played well, but not when he was next to Sig or Madl.  This is my concern as we conceded on average 1 more goal per game when Kalas was not playing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:38:31 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 03:32:16 PM
How can you say Ream isn't good enough. What are you expecting. He is one of the best CBs in the league and was a top player for us during the second half of last season. Composure and Ball skills are vital in our system and not something the majority of CBs have.
How can you say he did well because of Kalas when he outshone Kalas in the final stages of the season.

I know, it's baffling. Then when you ask who's better and available we don't get an answer. Pointless.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 25, 2017, 03:40:48 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on July 25, 2017, 03:31:21 PM
Any transfer news? :-)

Afraid not by the looks of things, the amount of real transfer news in the last week or so wouldn't fill one page but the pages keep stacking up with either fake news or non news.
Think I might give this thread a miss for a few days, but being the glass half full type I'll probably be back in half an hour full of hope and expectancy. 079.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 03:48:51 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.
Thanks for sharing. I hope they decide to sell him.. It's not loss to them is it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.

Positive, let's see. However how can they not be sure? The queue ahead of Kalas is huge. Luiz, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill, etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 25, 2017, 04:14:41 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.

Positive, let's see. However how can they not be sure? The queue ahead of Kalas is huge. Luiz, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill, etc

The way they run that club with youngsters is not far shy of human trafficking. Fingers crossed they free him, though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 04:25:06 PM
I just saw on Sky Sports News that Norwood's passed his medical, so if everything goes to plan we'll probably announce him tomorrow or Thursday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 25, 2017, 04:28:16 PM
11:20
NORWOOD PASSES MEDICAL

Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood has passed his medical ahead of season-long loan move to Fulham, Sky sources understand.

The Northern Ireland international, 26, made 24 appearances for the Seagulls last season after joining from Reading.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on July 25, 2017, 04:28:48 PM
The idea that we have to improve because we were only 6th last season doesn't take into account our form from February onwards.

That form earned us 40 points from the final 19 games of the season (12 wins, 4 draws, 3 defeats). If sustained over the course of a whole season, it would yield 96 points - easily good enough for automatic promotion.

What is required, therefore, is not an improvement to, but a replication of, our previous form.

Moreover, that we cannot field as strong a team as at the end of last season is not yet as important, to my mind, as some want us to believe. If the start of the season were only a day-or-so away, this would be a valid point. In the next 10 days, however, it's well within the realms of possibility that we shall add a centre-back and a striker to our ranks.

Nor is the likelihood that we shall sign players between the opening game and the end of the window necessarily going to make our start to the season any more difficult either. To listen to some, the rest could be forgiven for thinking that we are the only club in this league that is looking to further strengthen its squad. Surely the reality is that, if not all, then almost all Championship clubs are still working to bring in new players. We won't be in the minority when it comes to integrating a new player-or-two once the season is underway.

Although it is evident to all that the squad, as it is, does not meet the requirements of that of a table-topping side over a 46-game season - and none of us welcome the uncertainty of not knowing whom our new centre-back and striker will be - the notion that we are already destined for a finish below that of last season seems an over-dramatic response to a problem which has yet to reach the point at which our chances of success are irretrievable.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 25, 2017, 04:31:14 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.

Thanks for sharing. Wasn't sure why Kalas signed a new contract at first but makes sense for Chelski as they paid a reported £5.2m for him so want to protect their chances of a return on that investment at least. Plus Kalas at 24 doesn't want to spend a year in the reserves so signed to increase playing time options on loan. my guess is that if this snippet is accurate, we want to buy him but Chelsea quoting above the £5.2m to make some profit - which maybe we have now agreed to pay. Chelsea possibly waiting for other offers to maximise their profit? I hate their business model as others have said but they certainly have a clear idea of what they want to do and it generally works for them. Doesn't make it right though!

Anyway, hope we do sign him on a permanent rather than a loan, but will take either at this stage!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 04:31:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.

Positive, let's see. However how can they not be sure? The queue ahead of Kalas is huge. Luiz, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill, etc

Depends if Conte changes his system this year - if he goes 3-4-3 he'll need more cover than if he plays a normal 4 man defence, but yes I agree that he is miles down the pecking order and there should be no reason why they don't agree to the sale.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 25, 2017, 04:32:50 PM
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Norwood has passed his #FulhamFC medical #FFC (via @skysportspaulg)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 25, 2017, 04:35:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.

Positive, let's see. However how can they not be sure? The queue ahead of Kalas is huge. Luiz, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill, etc
All fulham can do is agree the fee,if thats the case why are chels crap hummin n harrin!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 04:44:05 PM
I know nothing about Norwood. Another back up, or capable of ousting Cairney/Johansen/McDonald from the starting midfield (injuries not included).

The long wait for the GK, CB, LB and 2 ST that we need continues.....

Are we the last club in the country to unveil our new kit yet again?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 25, 2017, 04:48:59 PM
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Expecting Tomas Kalas to join Fulham on loan from Chelsea next week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on July 25, 2017, 04:49:43 PM
Any chance this could be brought up in the FST meeting - why is our kit always so late out. With only 2 weeks/less until the start of the season fans won't be able to get the kit in time.
It's a joke
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 04:49:49 PM
Heard from my contact that there will be an unveiling at 6pm. Must be Norwood... could you imagine if it was Norwood and a cheeky deal for Kalas. 

Go on Fulham, slay the saboteurs!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 04:56:09 PM
Heard too, that Kalas wants to come & Chelsea stalling. Perhaps when he's back from China with CFC the deal might move. He's not interested in Turkey, apparently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 25, 2017, 05:27:04 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 04:56:09 PM
Heard too, that Kalas wants to come & Chelsea stalling. Perhaps when he's back from China with CFC the deal might move. He's not interested in Turkey, apparently.

Some said on this chain that Kalas fee had been agreed which would suggest a potential permanent move for him? Perhaps that's why it's taken longer to get over the line. 6pm? God.. The amount of times I've hoped to refresh the Fulhamfc site to find a new signing and been dissapointed.. it'd be great to see something there re signings!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 25, 2017, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 25, 2017, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 25, 2017, 03:39:15 PM
So a snippet of information that I've been told around Kalas - we've agreed a fee but apparently it's now down to Chelsea as to whether they sell him to us as they're not sure. I can't verify this 100% myself but it's something that was passed onto me by someone reliable so make of it what you will.

Positive, let's see. However how can they not be sure? The queue ahead of Kalas is huge. Luiz, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill, etc

Imagine they aren't sure because the window of opportunity for other clubs to offer more money for him hasn't closed yet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 05:30:09 PM
Quote from: General on July 25, 2017, 05:27:04 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on July 25, 2017, 04:56:09 PM
Heard too, that Kalas wants to come & Chelsea stalling. Perhaps when he's back from China with CFC the deal might move. He's not interested in Turkey, apparently.

Some said on this chain that Kalas fee had been agreed which would suggest a potential permanent move for him? Perhaps that's why it's taken longer to get over the line. 6pm? God.. The amount of times I've hoped to refresh the Fulhamfc site to find a new signing and been dissapointed.. it'd be great to see something there re signings!

I can see it now. Site crashes at 5:59pm under the weight of refreshes.

Then Twitter alert...
...of a goal scored in an u12s friendly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 25, 2017, 05:32:49 PM
It would seem that Betts is staying with us and appear more plausible that reports of his request to leave us have been false. He's just been featured in a fulhamtv quiz game with Sone. The club wouldn't be doing that with a want-away player IMHO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 05:35:33 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 25, 2017, 05:32:49 PM
It would seem that Betts is staying with us and appear more plausible that reports of his request to leave us have been false. He's just been featured in a fulhamtv quiz game with Sone. The club wouldn't be doing that with a want-away player IMHO.

They were all recorded before everyone went away for the Summer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on July 25, 2017, 05:43:16 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 05:35:33 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 25, 2017, 05:32:49 PM
It would seem that Betts is staying with us and appear more plausible that reports of his request to leave us have been false. He's just been featured in a fulhamtv quiz game with Sone. The club wouldn't be doing that with a want-away player IMHO.

They were all recorded before everyone went away for the Summer

Maybe true, but you wouldn't post it would you..

I'm sure they filmed one with Malone in, but they're not going to post that now are they.

Positive signs though (if you rate Betts that is..)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 05:44:13 PM
I'm pretty sure they already released the Malone one before he left
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 05:47:19 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on July 25, 2017, 05:43:16 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 05:35:33 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 25, 2017, 05:32:49 PM
It would seem that Betts is staying with us and appear more plausible that reports of his request to leave us have been false. He's just been featured in a fulhamtv quiz game with Sone. The club wouldn't be doing that with a want-away player IMHO.

They were all recorded before everyone went away for the Summer

Maybe true, but you wouldn't post it would you..

I'm sure they filmed one with Malone in, but they're not going to post that now are they.

Positive signs though (if you rate Betts that is..)

The Malone one went up ages ago. There's also a Kalas one. They probably just had them on a schedule.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 05:55:06 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 04:44:05 PM
I know nothing about Norwood. Another back up, or capable of ousting Cairney/Johansen/McDonald from the starting midfield (injuries not included).

The long wait for the GK, CB, LB and 2 ST that we need continues.....

Are we the last club in the country to unveil our new kit yet again?

Second to last to be precise. As Two Bob Rovers from the Sunday morning  Invictus League are
also delaying their unveiling.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on July 25, 2017, 05:55:10 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 05:47:19 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on July 25, 2017, 05:43:16 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 05:35:33 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 25, 2017, 05:32:49 PM
It would seem that Betts is staying with us and appear more plausible that reports of his request to leave us have been false. He's just been featured in a fulhamtv quiz game with Sone. The club wouldn't be doing that with a want-away player IMHO.

They were all recorded before everyone went away for the Summer

Maybe true, but you wouldn't post it would you..

I'm sure they filmed one with Malone in, but they're not going to post that now are they.

Positive signs though (if you rate Betts that is..)

The Malone one went up ages ago. There's also a Kalas one. They probably just had them on a schedule.

In that case, completely disregard my statement, apologies. It was logical in my head at least...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 05:57:02 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 04:44:05 PM
I know nothing about Norwood. Another back up, or capable of ousting Cairney/Johansen/McDonald from the starting midfield (injuries not included).

The long wait for the GK, CB, LB and 2 ST that we need continues.....

Are we the last club in the country to unveil our new kit yet again?

Wednesday still haven't released theres.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 25, 2017, 06:04:36 PM
6pm has come and gone.... Arghhh.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 25, 2017, 06:09:20 PM
Quote from: General on July 25, 2017, 06:04:36 PM
6pm has come and gone.... Arghhh.

I think it may be 6pm tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 25, 2017, 06:11:25 PM
Lol oh the excitment..... :wow:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 06:20:56 PM
Guys I'm starting to think there isn't an announcement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 25, 2017, 06:46:29 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 25, 2017, 04:28:48 PM
The idea that we have to improve because we were only 6th last season doesn't take into account our form from February onwards.

That form earned us 40 points from the final 19 games of the season (12 wins, 4 draws, 3 defeats). If sustained over the course of a whole season, it would yield 96 points - easily good enough for automatic promotion.

What is required, therefore, is not an improvement to, but a replication of, our previous form.

Moreover, that we cannot field as strong a team as at the end of last season is not yet as important, to my mind, as some want us to believe. If the start of the season were only a day-or-so away, this would be a valid point. In the next 10 days, however, it's well within the realms of possibility that we shall add a centre-back and a striker to our ranks.

Nor is the likelihood that we shall sign players between the opening game and the end of the window necessarily going to make our start to the season any more difficult either. To listen to some, the rest could be forgiven for thinking that we are the only club in this league that is looking to further strengthen its squad. Surely the reality is that, if not all, then almost all Championship clubs are still working to bring in new players. We won't be in the minority when it comes to integrating a new player-or-two once the season is underway.

Although it is evident to all that the squad, as it is, does not meet the requirements of that of a table-topping side over a 46-game season - and none of us welcome the uncertainty of not knowing whom our new centre-back and striker will be - the notion that we are already destined for a finish below that of last season seems an over-dramatic response to a problem which has yet to reach the point at which our chances of success are irretrievable.
Well said.
From many postings on this thread I'm more worried that the ground will be empty come the start of the season, as there's a view we will not be worth the entry fee!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 07:00:56 PM
Norwood confirmed season long loan. Welcome
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 25, 2017, 07:01:33 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 06:51:29 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 25, 2017, 04:28:48 PM
What is required, therefore, is not an improvement to, but a replication of, our previous form.

Let's be clear: what's required is a replication of our form from the second part of the season, as you say, this time over the whole season.

What that means is we must avoid a replication of our form from the first part of last season, in particular the LDDLD in September.

What's worrying me (and others i believe) is that poor form was likely attributable to us trying to integrate new players, in particular Martin, into the team and the rest of the team having to adapt to his style. We're currently on course to have exactly the same problem this year.

I'd also say (and admittedly this is a bit more controversial) that IMO our good form in August was attributable to an alignment of the stars in our favour versus Newcastle and the momentum that result generated. I don't expect that again. I expect a much worse August if we don't sign, and integrate, several new players before the Norwich game. Which gives us about 3-5 working days.

Statto I agree but it plainly isn't going to happen so we clearly risk a poor start to the season.  So much for Khan's "whatever it takes" nonsense. I still expect we will eventually get two or three signings over the line but not in time to integrate them for the first month of the season.  Sadly I fear predominantly loans and I feel that with the possible exception of reloaning Kalas we will have more than enough of those.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 25, 2017, 07:01:54 PM
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/july/25/norwood-joins-on-loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 25, 2017, 07:03:10 PM
That is really good news
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 25, 2017, 07:16:04 PM
now if only we can find someone to pass the ball to
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 07:29:35 PM
I assume Kalas will be back, but I've not seen any rumours about forwards
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 25, 2017, 07:30:54 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 25, 2017, 07:01:33 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 06:51:29 PM
Quote from: Arthur on July 25, 2017, 04:28:48 PM
What is required, therefore, is not an improvement to, but a replication of, our previous form.

Let's be clear: what's required is a replication of our form from the second part of the season, as you say, this time over the whole season.

What that means is we must avoid a replication of our form from the first part of last season, in particular the LDDLD in September.

What's worrying me (and others i believe) is that poor form was likely attributable to us trying to integrate new players, in particular Martin, into the team and the rest of the team having to adapt to his style. We're currently on course to have exactly the same problem this year.

I'd also say (and admittedly this is a bit more controversial) that IMO our good form in August was attributable to an alignment of the stars in our favour versus Newcastle and the momentum that result generated. I don't expect that again. I expect a much worse August if we don't sign, and integrate, several new players before the Norwich game. Which gives us about 3-5 working days.

Statto I agree but it plainly isn't going to happen so we clearly risk a poor start to the season.  So much for Khan's "whatever it takes" nonsense. I still expect we will eventually get two or three signings over the line but not in time to integrate them for the first month of the season.  Sadly I fear predominantly loans and I feel that with the possible exception of reloaning Kalas we will have more than enough of those.

I'm at a loss to understand this hatred of loan players

They are the way to stretch the budget and most clubs seem to do it - in fact the scum have made a business out of loaning players to other teams to make a profit

Is there any evidence to show that Kalas and Piaizon were not committed to our cause last season - it's only the Derby player who was seduced by the now sacked wally with the brolley into a show of petulance that I'm sure he now regrets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 25, 2017, 07:35:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 07:22:20 PM
But can we please now get back to the big original problem of CB and ST ... !!!
(And possibly GK)

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For a no5 and a no9 I'd settle for the keepers we have.  Just because I'm worn out hoping for the obvious needs to be filled
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 25, 2017, 07:38:40 PM
When you look at it from the point of view that we've shipped out LVC for a fee, and brought in someone with promotion experience and quality on loan, that's a pretty good piece of business. Hopefully leaves plenty of cash for CB and CF needs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:39:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 25, 2017, 07:22:20 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

+1

So in terms of midfielders we likely have a bench of Cisse, Norwood, Piazon, Kebano and some youth. In fairness that's really good strength in depth there, and I don't think it bad that we've kept a bit of flexibility by having a couple of them on loan.

But can we please now get back to the big original problem of CB and ST ... !!!
(And possibly GK)
Absolutely. I refuse to believe at least one of each won't be in by Norwich.

Also with loans, I also think it's a good idea to bolster the squad with them. Especially with aspirations to go up. Loan players who aren't good enough will be replaced by PL quality players who are. No point bloating the wage bill.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

We've gone from Parker and Petsos to Norwood and Cisse as back ups for the Midfield three, so safe to say in that respect we're better off than we were last season. A Striker and a Centre-Back (Kalas) before Norwich and things will suddenly look very good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 25, 2017, 08:02:45 PM
Think norwood great signing midfield now no problem striker and centre back,plus cover from the young players coming through shouuld b a great season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on July 25, 2017, 08:05:41 PM
Watch the kit release tomorrow with Kalas and Rolan. While many on here have slated the Rolan negotiations, who wouldn't be happy if these two were announced?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 08:08:13 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on July 25, 2017, 08:05:41 PM
Watch the kit release tomorrow with Kalas and Rolan. While many on here have slated the Rolan negotiations, who wouldn't be happy if these two were announced?


I'm a bit sad because I will probably be underwhelmed with whichever striker we end up with, As I will compare him to Rolan.
I hope we can get Kalas done before Norwich, I expect we will. I'm positive for the season. It's not looking too bad now but we need a top striker before Norwich and I don't think we will get that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 25, 2017, 08:08:45 PM
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-city-transfer-news-blues-13380168
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

We've gone from Parker and Petsos to Norwood and Cisse as back ups for the Midfield three, so safe to say in that respect we're better off than we were last season. A Striker and a Centre-Back (Kalas) before Norwich and things will suddenly look very good.
We need a couple defenders and a striker and winger, that is a minimum requirement if the club are serious about promotion.
The current defensive unit as it stands is woefully fragile and liable to concede a goal at any time. A clean sheet is wishful thinking.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 08:22:38 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

We've gone from Parker and Petsos to Norwood and Cisse as back ups for the Midfield three, so safe to say in that respect we're better off than we were last season. A Striker and a Centre-Back (Kalas) before Norwich and things will suddenly look very good.
We need a couple defenders and a striker and winger, that is a minimum requirement if the club are serious about promotion.
The current defensive unit as it stands is woefully fragile and liable to concede a goal at any time. A clean sheet is wishful thinking.

If we get Kalas and Ojo, both of whom look likely we need to be looking at a Striker or two and a Left-Back, maybe a Keeper for the rest of the window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on July 25, 2017, 08:38:57 PM
We simply need at least 2 quality strikers and 2 quality defenders, and that is just for the starting 11, with zero competition for places. Why is this so difficult? 

I am surprised the club has left the business undone. I know we have to wait until the window is closed, but I can't see 5-6 new faces coming in the next month, let alone 4 that would start.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

We've gone from Parker and Petsos to Norwood and Cisse as back ups for the Midfield three, so safe to say in that respect we're better off than we were last season. A Striker and a Centre-Back (Kalas) before Norwich and things will suddenly look very good.
We need a couple defenders and a striker and winger, that is a minimum requirement if the club are serious about promotion.
The current defensive unit as it stands is woefully fragile and liable to concede a goal at any time. A clean sheet is wishful thinking.
wingers, piazon Ayité, Kebano sess, aluko not enough for ya?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:43:15 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

We've gone from Parker and Petsos to Norwood and Cisse as back ups for the Midfield three, so safe to say in that respect we're better off than we were last season. A Striker and a Centre-Back (Kalas) before Norwich and things will suddenly look very good.
We need a couple defenders and a striker and winger, that is a minimum requirement if the club are serious about promotion.
The current defensive unit as it stands is woefully fragile and liable to concede a goal at any time. A clean sheet is wishful thinking.
wingers, piazon Ayité, Kebano sess, aluko not enough for ya?

You obviously do not know what an orthodox winger is, don't ask me to explain. But hey ho, keep sniping.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 25, 2017, 08:50:09 PM
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3164881/chelseas-tomas-kalas-set-to-rejoin-fulham-on-loan-sources
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 25, 2017, 08:51:40 PM
From a fairly reputable source rather than the usual gossip holes. Promising...:

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3164881/chelseas-tomas-kalas-set-to-rejoin-fulham-on-loan-sources

Chelsea's Tomas Kalas set to rejoin Fulham on loan - sources

Mike Egerton/PA Archive/Press Association Images
Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas is set to rejoin Fulham on loan, sources close to both clubs have told ESPN FC.

Kalas is currently away with Chelsea on their preseason tour of Asia, but the defender is expected to go out on loan when they return to England next week.

A number of clubs, including Hull City have enquired about signing Kalas, but Fulham are confident of bringing the Czech Republic defender back to Craven Cottage.

Kalas spent last season on loan at Fulham and was a mainstay in Slavisa Jokanovic's side as they reached the Championship playoffs only to lose to Reading.

Fulham have been keen on re-signing Kalas and they have remained in talks about a possible season-long loan deal since the end of last season.

The 24-year-old has also been open about returning to Fulham and a deal is expected to be sealed as early as next week.

Kalas signed for Chelsea in 2010 but has been sent away on five separate loan deals, and has played just two games for the Blues, and it seems he will again spend next season away from Stamford Bridge.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 08:54:24 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:43:15 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

We've gone from Parker and Petsos to Norwood and Cisse as back ups for the Midfield three, so safe to say in that respect we're better off than we were last season. A Striker and a Centre-Back (Kalas) before Norwich and things will suddenly look very good.
We need a couple defenders and a striker and winger, that is a minimum requirement if the club are serious about promotion.
The current defensive unit as it stands is woefully fragile and liable to concede a goal at any time. A clean sheet is wishful thinking.
wingers, piazon Ayité, Kebano sess, aluko not enough for ya?

You obviously do not know what an orthodox winger is, don't ask me to explain. But hey ho, keep sniping.
do you know something we don't? Are we changing formation this season to accomedate orthodox wingers that we don't have?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 08:58:35 PM
IMO the minimum to compete from now is Kalas, A left back and 2 strikers. Anything else is a bonus but that is what we need (IMO) to challenge the top 6.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 09:00:16 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 08:58:35 PM
IMO the minimum to compete from now is Kalas, A left back and 2 strikers. Anything else is a bonus but that is what we need (IMO) to challenge the top 6.
personally think we can cope with sess and odious as lb until at least January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 09:09:04 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 08:54:24 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:43:15 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 25, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 25, 2017, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 25, 2017, 07:03:52 PM
Happy with Norwood. We've got a great centre of midfield.

We've gone from Parker and Petsos to Norwood and Cisse as back ups for the Midfield three, so safe to say in that respect we're better off than we were last season. A Striker and a Centre-Back (Kalas) before Norwich and things will suddenly look very good.
We need a couple defenders and a striker and winger, that is a minimum requirement if the club are serious about promotion.
The current defensive unit as it stands is woefully fragile and liable to concede a goal at any time. A clean sheet is wishful thinking.
wingers, piazon Ayité, Kebano sess, aluko not enough for ya?

You obviously do not know what an orthodox winger is, don't ask me to explain. But hey ho, keep sniping.
do you know something we don't? Are we changing formation this season to accomedate orthodox wingers that we don't have?

In a nutshell
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 25, 2017, 09:11:38 PM
You have to remember the CB pairing was brand new last year. If we get Kalas back I think our CB pairing will be a lot stronger after a year playing together
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 09:13:22 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 25, 2017, 09:11:38 PM
You have to remember the CB pairing was brand new last year. If we get Kalas back I think our CB pairing will be a lot stronger after a year playing together
yes big if though, we want him, he wants to come and still Chelsea stall. I'd be more than happy with a kalas Ream partnership, but happy isn't what Fulham always delivers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 25, 2017, 09:22:36 PM
Blimey oh Reilly Ben, will anything actually please you?
I reckon that if we spent 20 mill we would have wasted our money because opinions differ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 25, 2017, 09:27:40 PM
Kalas and a starting ST would be the minimum expectation for me.

Great shame TC's injured but keeping all of our players, bar Malone is a great achievement (touch wood)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 09:29:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 25, 2017, 09:22:36 PM
Blimey oh Reilly Ben, will anything actually please you?
I reckon that if we spent 20 mill we would have wasted our money because opinions differ?
you wouldn't be happy going again with kalas and Ream?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 25, 2017, 09:37:33 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 09:29:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 25, 2017, 09:22:36 PM
Blimey oh Reilly Ben, will anything actually please you?
I reckon that if we spent 20 mill we would have wasted our money because opinions differ?
you wouldn't be happy going again with kalas and Ream?
?
Not understanding at all I'm afraid?
I have been reading this bloody thread hoping for news, but in the main just reading moans.
Now, I don't normally associate you wth negativity for no reason, but for some reason you seem to anti everything that's suggested at the mo!
I'm completely happy with things as I totally believe we have a great manager and will be back up there, or thereabouts again!
But you are poo pooing every post for some reason - not just you by the way, but others, no need to name them, are always on a anti management groove, whatever happens!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 09:55:07 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 25, 2017, 09:37:33 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 25, 2017, 09:29:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on July 25, 2017, 09:22:36 PM
Blimey oh Reilly Ben, will anything actually please you?
I reckon that if we spent 20 mill we would have wasted our money because opinions differ?
you wouldn't be happy going again with kalas and Ream?
?
Not understanding at all I'm afraid?
I have been reading this bloody thread hoping for news, but in the main just reading moans.
Now, I don't normally associate you wth negativity for no reason, but for some reason you seem to anti everything that's suggested at the mo!
I'm completely happy with things as I totally believe we have a great manager and will be back up there, or thereabouts again!
But you are poo pooing every post for some reason - not just you by the way, but others, no need to name them, are always on a anti management groove, whatever happens!
so you didn't read my post then as I said I would be happy with a kalas Ream combo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 25, 2017, 10:24:08 PM
A host of championship clubs and three premier clubs interested in Ashley Fletcher
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 25, 2017, 10:29:58 PM
Just seen that Rolan was left out of Bordeaux's first official squad of the season. A few cryptic tweets from Fulham fans, too. Please - not this again!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 25, 2017, 10:37:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 08:58:35 PM
IMO the minimum to compete from now is Kalas, A left back and 2 strikers. Anything else is a bonus but that is what we need (IMO) to challenge the top 6.

By when though?  4 August or 31 August?

Kalas + 1x striker before Norwich as they are 'starters'

ANO striker & a LB by 31 August.  Although I'd settle for Woodrow as the bench backup striker (I believe he scored more than Cyraic & Martin post January) and Odoi/Sess at LB until January

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 11:01:13 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 25, 2017, 10:37:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 25, 2017, 08:58:35 PM
IMO the minimum to compete from now is Kalas, A left back and 2 strikers. Anything else is a bonus but that is what we need (IMO) to challenge the top 6.

By when though?  4 August or 31 August?

Kalas + 1x striker before Norwich as they are 'starters'

ANO striker & a LB by 31 August.  Although I'd settle for Woodrow as the bench backup striker (I believe he scored more than Cyraic & Martin post January) and Odoi/Sess at LB until January



Obviously he scored more than Cyriac, the lad got about 3 minutes of game time. Swap them round and I'm convinced Cyriac would have scored more. I don't really rate Woodrow. But he will do as back up for the first 3/4 games while we bring in someone before deadline day.
But I agree we need Kalas and a Striker before Norwich.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 11:07:57 PM
Woodrow isn't good enough for a team chasing promotion. Especially how we play. I really don't understand the love fest with him. Academy or not
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 25, 2017, 11:19:55 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 25, 2017, 11:07:57 PM
Woodrow isn't good enough for a team chasing promotion. Especially how we play. I really don't understand the love fest with him. Academy or not

Don't think its love-in, just willing the boy to put together all he's got and add a bit of instinct, but that would only come through confidence of being a regular, knowing where to be at the right time. In my opinion he has a lot to do to be a regular but I'd be happy with him ahead of a half assed person coming in like Chris Martin. You can see the camaraderie Woody has so maybe there's connections happening that can be repeated on the pitch.


Failing that he can always steal goals off 17 year olds. 😂😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 25, 2017, 11:29:31 PM
According to this, we're still in negotiations with Amiens about Aboubakar Kamara, who almost joined us in January..

http://www.courrier-picard.fr/45742/article/2017-07-25/aboubakar-kamara-vers-langleterre
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 25, 2017, 11:48:00 PM
Quote from: twang on July 25, 2017, 11:29:31 PM
According to this, we're still in negotiations with Amiens about Aboubakar Kamara, who almost joined us in January..

http://www.courrier-picard.fr/45742/article/2017-07-25/aboubakar-kamara-vers-langleterre

French League 2 . Last season scored 15 in 45. Goodness knows what level League 2 is
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 25, 2017, 11:52:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 25, 2017, 11:48:00 PM
Quote from: twang on July 25, 2017, 11:29:31 PM
According to this, we're still in negotiations with Amiens about Aboubakar Kamara, who almost joined us in January..

http://www.courrier-picard.fr/45742/article/2017-07-25/aboubakar-kamara-vers-langleterre

French League 2 . Last season scored 15 in 45. Goodness knows what level League 2 is

Diafra Sakho and Jonathan Kodjia came to England from League 2, that`s the French second division.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 25, 2017, 11:53:04 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/25/report-fulham-target-peterborough-uniteds-marcus-maddison-aga/

Report: Fulham target Peterborough United's Marcus Maddison again after January approach

Marcus Maddison is one of the most exciting players in the football league, a gifted attacker capable of scoring and creating in equal measure with his rabbit-out-of-the-hat unpredictability.

Therefore, he'd be right at home at Craven Cottage in a Fulham side rightly lauded last season for their ability to carve apart opposition backlines with skill, speed and eye-catching impulsiveness.

According to the Birmingham Mail, the 23-year-old is on the radar of Fulham while Harry Redknapp's Birmingham City, who are hoping to swap a relegation battle for a play-off challenge next season, are also in the mix.

Maddison is in the final year of his contract at Peterborough and has been transfer listed by the League One side, as is club policy. And, understandably, manager Chris McCann stated recently that he hopes The Posh talisman will remain at London Road.

"There is interest in Marcus and so there should be as he has been one of the biggest influences in League One in recent seasons," McCann told the Peterborough Telegraph. "But I'm hopeful he will still be with us when the season starts in earnest."

Step up

However, with interest from two of the Championship's most ambitious clubs increasing, McCann may be left disappointed.

Maddison, who began his career with Newcastle United, has shone since swapping non-league Gateshead for Peterborough in 2014. Last season, he scored nine league goals and contributed a remarkable 17 assists, his superb dead-ball delivery coming in handy.

Therefore, the left winger could thrive under Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic, a coach renowned for getting the best out of his attacking players. The possibility of Maddison lining up in a side containing Tom Cairney, Sone Aluko and Ryan Sessegnon could have opponents quaking in their sponsored footwear.

The Daily Mail reported that The Cottagers were leading the chase for his signature in January and appear to be at the front of the queue again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 26, 2017, 12:17:56 AM
Ligue 2 can produce some gems. Most recently Kodjia, and Bristol City have signed another Striker from Ligue 2 this summer called Famara Diedhou.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 26, 2017, 04:28:00 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 25, 2017, 11:53:04 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/25/report-fulham-target-peterborough-uniteds-marcus-maddison-aga/

Report: Fulham target Peterborough United's Marcus Maddison again after January approach

Marcus Maddison is one of the most exciting players in the football league, a gifted attacker capable of scoring and creating in equal measure with his rabbit-out-of-the-hat unpredictability


Was this the same Rabbit that got a job in a Watch making factory, and all he did was stand around making faces all day. ⏱👴
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 26, 2017, 05:27:23 AM
To put things into perspective - I think few if any of the teams in our league have completed their squad building or are likely to before the season kicks off.

This will certainly be true for Norwich, whose troops are very thin on the ground

So why should we be in a different boat?

It would be great if we were but the reality is that the window closes at the end of August and few squads are completed far in advance of that date - in all of the leagues

They are not so many new players coming into the game it is really a case of musical chairs and players will be changing seats until the music stops at the end of August
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 07:21:24 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 25, 2017, 11:48:00 PM
Quote from: twang on July 25, 2017, 11:29:31 PM
According to this, we're still in negotiations with Amiens about Aboubakar Kamara, who almost joined us in January..

http://www.courrier-picard.fr/45742/article/2017-07-25/aboubakar-kamara-vers-langleterre

French League 2 . Last season scored 15 in 45. Goodness knows what level League 2 is
when we were in for Steve Mounie last summer he had been playing in ligue 2 on loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aussierod on July 26, 2017, 07:49:23 AM
So with clubs able to have eight players on loan, but only able to field a maximum of five loan signings in any one game, how many more loan signings should we be looking at?

Currently we already have Norwood and Piazon, with Kalas hopefully on his way, and possibly Ojo on loan too, but we will still have several other key positions still to fill (2 strikers, possibly another Goalkeeper, fullback and if Kalas signs, possibly still another CB with big Sig then being sold). So the question I have is, how should we get these say 4 more signings whilst being "fiscally responsible" shall we say, and working to, let's say for hypothetical purposes, an 8-10mill transfer budget which is excluding the hidden wages with respect to loans and their loan fees?

Personally I think we should buy one quality striker (up to around 7mill) and loan another one, so for eg buy a Rolan, and loan an Ashley Fletcher or Cyriac. I also believe that we should be looking at buying either a Premier League GK or CB, and then loaning the other one. This would mean we should be looking at buying/loaning a player who needs game time or has been displaced through other teams acquisitions (eg a Mings or Artur Boruc) which would result in selling one of our current GK's and big Sig.

These 2 quality would take up the majority of my budget and therefore we need to loan the other positions if/when the right player became available. This would take our loans to 5, being Piazon, Norwood, Kalas (hopefully), new striker and another CB or GK, which I don't think we should get any more than this as it could make balancing the team difficult for Slavisa due to the restrictions of only 5 in one game.

I think we need another fullback, a cheap one though, as I don't think it's a high priority, as I believe Fredericks, Odoi, Sessegnon can sufficiently cover this position, however an injury to any, would stretch us a little thin. I know that Ream can play LB, and Steven Sessegnon could step into the first team at RB as well, however cup matches and any injuries would start to place a big burden on this position.

I personally don't think we should be looking to loan someone like Ojo (even if he is a talented player) given that we've a few players who can play wide (Ayite, Aluko, Sessegnon, Kebano, Williams) as we should be looking at quality rather than quantity, but I do agree with the majority in that we need 4 key additions who can come into the starting lineup without losing any momentum.

Lastly, I just wanted to mention that we missed both Ayite and Kebano for extended periods due to the African Cup of Nations, on top of Martin's dereliction of duty, so without these disruptions I'm hopeful that with the right couple of players coming into an already cohesive and high performing side, even with a slow start (due to missing 1-2 key players still to come) we will be in with a great chance of being in the top 4, hopefully pushing strongly for that automatic promotion.

So my first team would look like this:
                         New GK
Fredericks        Kalas        New CB   Odoi
               McDonald  Johansen
Aluko          Cairney              Ayite
            New Striker

With replacements:
GK:   Bettinelli OR Button
CB:   Ream, Madl, Djalo, Sigurdson (to be sold)
FB:   Sessegnon, New fullback
MF:   Norwood, Cisse
FW:   New Striker, Kebano, Piazon, Woodrow

Back ups from the u23's such as S. Sessegnon, Williams, Adeniran, Edun, Kait, de la Torre, Humphrys, etc etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: J.Perkins on July 26, 2017, 08:11:48 AM
Position completion:

GK ❌
RB ✔️
CB ❌
LB ❌
CM ✔️
RW ❌
LW ✔️
ST ❌

Lots still needed to be done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 08:25:32 AM
perosnally I would be happoy if we bought in a Centre back (2 at a psuh), Centre fowards we need two and I think we need a keeper, those we have ar enot good enough to take us to the next level. We all love Betts but for me he just isnt good enough to take us that step or 2 steos further, Button most hate but is still the same level as betts in that he wont be the keeper to take us 1 or 2 steps forward
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Captain Whatsisname on July 26, 2017, 08:31:37 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 08:25:32 AM
perosnally I would be happoy if we bought in a Centre back (2 at a psuh), Centre fowards we need two and I think we need a keeper, those we have ar enot good enough to take us to the next level. We all love Betts but for me he just isnt good enough to take us that step or 2 steos further, Button most hate but is still the same level as betts in that he wont be the keeper to take us 1 or 2 steos forward

As much as I love Betts for me it's a case of not wanting to lose him because he's the best we have. Is obviously a popular member of the squad and, despite not keeping a clean sheet, we looked much better with him in goal in the closing months of the season than we had with Button. For me Button is a good keeper but he just looked drained of confidence by the Derby game and was doing more damage than good by that point. If we have to lose one of them I'd rather it was Button than Betts but I agree that we possibly need someone who is a step up from Betts to really compete.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 26, 2017, 08:43:58 AM
Can't see us bringing in another 5/6 players like some think it will be 3 with youngsters boosting the squad. Think we will get a striker. CB hopefully Kalas then surely a LB to replace Malone. I just can't see the club signing another 5/6 players even if we need them. They have given contracts to likes of Edun & Steven Sessegnon don't be surprised to see them become regular 1st team squad members this season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 26, 2017, 08:45:18 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).


Orlando have just signed a new goal scorer - Dom Dwyer . So could the Cyle Larin link have legs ? Anyone seen him play ?


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 08:51:55 AM
Quote from: Riverside on July 26, 2017, 08:45:18 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).


Orlando have just signed a new goal scorer - Dom Dwyer . So could the Cyle Larin link have legs ? Anyone seen him play ?


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Eddie JOhnson had a decent recod for Dallas and Kansas befor ehe joined us.

When I watch the games on sky the level seems not to be that good. The league has a lot of potential but right now, for me at least, the level worries me when signing a player.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:07:00 AM
Breaking: we've signed a new kit sponsor

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:18:51 AM
Bad sponsor in my view. Gambling can be terribly addictive & I feel all advertising should be banned. I have heard of some terrible results of online & mobile phone gambling. Even if I were to buy a shirt I would refuse this one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 09:27:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 08:51:55 AM
Quote from: Riverside on July 26, 2017, 08:45:18 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).


Orlando have just signed a new goal scorer - Dom Dwyer . So could the Cyle Larin link have legs ? Anyone seen him play ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Eddie JOhnson had a decent recod for Dallas and Kansas befor ehe joined us.

When I watch the games on sky the level seems not to be that good. The league has a lot of potential but right now, for me at least, the level worries me when signing a player.




the MLS has improved a hell of a lot since we signed Eddie though to be fair. im not saying Larin is the new Ronaldo but he would certainly do a job in my opinion
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 09:29:08 AM
odoi in all the pictures of the kit release so would take that as he is staying
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:29:14 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:27:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 08:51:55 AM
Quote from: Riverside on July 26, 2017, 08:45:18 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).


Orlando have just signed a new goal scorer - Dom Dwyer . So could the Cyle Larin link have legs ? Anyone seen him play ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Eddie JOhnson had a decent recod for Dallas and Kansas befor ehe joined us.

When I watch the games on sky the level seems not to be that good. The league has a lot of potential but right now, for me at least, the level worries me when signing a player.




the MLS has improved a hell of a lot since we signed Eddie though to be fair. im not saying Larin is the new Ronaldo but he would certainly do a job in my opinion
Didnt say it hadnt, but I watch a fair bit of it and the standard isnt that good im afraid, not from what I have seen anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 26, 2017, 09:30:07 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 26, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 26, 2017, 05:27:23 AM
To put things into perspective - I think few if any of the teams in our league have completed their squad building or are likely to before the season kicks off.

I think the best perspective would be, how many of them still don't have a good striker on their books?
Why is it the BEST,? It's just your opinion.

I've no idea, can you please tell me.

By way of comfort, we still have most of the people who scored our goals in the second half of the season and I doubt that many club can say that

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 26, 2017, 09:34:00 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Larin was recently arrested for drunk driving. Not the type I would want at Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on July 26, 2017, 09:36:37 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though


Source? (The Larin roumour).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 26, 2017, 09:34:00 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Larin was recently arrested for drunk driving. Not the type I would want at Fulham.

Ronaldo, Messi and Naymar was arrested for Tax Fraud, Rooney has a shady incident in his past, Benzema was arrested for Blackmai....wouldnt want any of them? people make mistakes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 26, 2017, 09:41:43 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 26, 2017, 09:34:00 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Larin was recently arrested for drunk driving. Not the type I would want at Fulham.

Ronaldo, Messi and Naymar was arrested for Tax Fraud, Rooney has a shady incident in his past, Benzema was arrested for Blackmai....wouldnt want any of them? people make mistakes
And what about all those that haven't been caught....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Legate21 on July 26, 2017, 09:46:04 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Corbs, are you a member of the Orlando City UK fan club? My friend runs it. He's absolutely bonkers for Orlando City.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:46:07 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 26, 2017, 09:44:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:18:51 AM
Bad sponsor in my view. Gambling can be terribly addictive & I feel all advertising should be banned. I have heard of some terrible results of online & mobile phone gambling. Even if I were to buy a shirt I would refuse this one.

Sympathise with this but we've already had marathon bet and Fx pro and there are coral ads and stalls all over the ground these days so I think you just have to go with the flow
dont forget Bet Fair.

If you dont us ethe gambling sponsors or drinks sponsors then there are very few that will pay you good value, especially in the championship
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
plus 1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 26, 2017, 09:46:04 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Corbs, are you a member of the Orlando City UK fan club? My friend runs it. He's absolutely bonkers for Orlando City.

no, i didnt know there was one :)

i joined the official one through the site. whats the UK URL if you have it please? im not at "bonkers" level for them but im getting there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 26, 2017, 09:51:57 AM
Im all for gambling sponsors as long as it brings the revenue in.We certainly are not the first and will not be the last.Its a sign of the times nowadays.Id prefer anything other than that dreaded Pizza Hut sponsor we had back in the good ol days.The new kit looks great as well though.Now lets just get a top striker and Kalas to wear it please.Come on FFC pull your finger out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:54:14 AM
guys please lets all remember this is the transfer thread, we could move the discussion to the kits thread could we? me included ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
plus 1

cant argue with that but there is the flip side to that...Dempsey, McBride et al
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on July 26, 2017, 09:55:14 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:18:51 AM
Bad sponsor in my view. Gambling can be terribly addictive & I feel all advertising should be banned. I have heard of some terrible results of online & mobile phone gambling. Even if I were to buy a shirt I would refuse this one.

Feel the same. Online gambling sites are poison.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: peaty on July 26, 2017, 09:55:14 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:18:51 AM
Bad sponsor in my view. Gambling can be terribly addictive & I feel all advertising should be banned. I have heard of some terrible results of online & mobile phone gambling. Even if I were to buy a shirt I would refuse this one.

Feel the same. Online gambling sites are poison.
as i just said please keep the kit and spnosr comments to that thread and leave this one for transfers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 26, 2017, 09:58:00 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:46:07 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 26, 2017, 09:44:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:18:51 AM
Bad sponsor in my view. Gambling can be terribly addictive & I feel all advertising should be banned. I have heard of some terrible results of online & mobile phone gambling. Even if I were to buy a shirt I would refuse this one.

Sympathise with this but we've already had marathon bet and Fx pro and there are coral ads and stalls all over the ground these days so I think you just have to go with the flow
dont forget Bet Fair.

If you dont us ethe gambling sponsors or drinks sponsors then there are very few that will pay you good value, especially in the championship

That may be true and I think most people understand the financial logic... but as fans and knowing there are options out there and also understanding the negative affects gambling has on people, especially footballers - with key players suffering mental health issues and losing all of their earnings  (David James for example)  I think many will be disappointed with the direction the club has chosen to go in, especially given the fact that those who know the history of the club will be aware the club was founded as a church Sunday league team way back when... seems an insensitive and inconsiderate move considering all the above.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:58:44 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
plus 1

cant argue with that but there is the flip side to that...Dempsey, McBride et al

Of course, two of our real Premier League years stars. Though I think they're the exception that proves the rule.

McBride did move to Europe for a short time early in his career, which probably helped him in the future. Apart from those two, and a handful of keepers the success of Americans in Europe has been minimal.

I'm not saying he can't be a good player, of course, I'd just rather it wasn't us who took the gamble at this stage.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 10:00:05 AM
GUYs comeon kit related topics and sponsor related topics on the kit thread, this is for transfers. Will rmeove anymore kit/sponsor posts going forward.

Even berated myself above lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Legate21 on July 26, 2017, 10:00:34 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on July 26, 2017, 09:46:04 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Corbs, are you a member of the Orlando City UK fan club? My friend runs it. He's absolutely bonkers for Orlando City.

no, i didnt know there was one :)

i joined the official one through the site. whats the UK URL if you have it please? im not at "bonkers" level for them but im getting there

http://weareorlandocityuk.com/

I will let him know to look out for you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 10:04:08 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:58:44 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
plus 1

cant argue with that but there is the flip side to that...Dempsey, McBride et al

Of course, two of our real Premier League years stars. Though I think they're the exception that proves the rule.

McBride did move to Europe for a short time early in his career, which probably helped him in the future. Apart from those two, and a handful of keepers the success of Americans in Europe has been minimal.

I'm not saying he can't be a good player, of course, I'd just rather it wasn't us who took the gamble at this stage.

thats a fair statement Matt and i understand the apprehension but i have watched Orlando City a lot and really am impressed with him. i would put my shirt on him beating Martin's total from last year if we did sign him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 10:07:59 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
plus 1

cant argue with that but there is the flip side to that...Dempsey, McBride et al
they were a success, but I counter with Johnson and Eddie Lewis.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 26, 2017, 10:11:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: peaty on July 26, 2017, 09:55:14 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:18:51 AM
Bad sponsor in my view. Gambling can be terribly addictive & I feel all advertising should be banned. I have heard of some terrible results of online & mobile phone gambling. Even if I were to buy a shirt I would refuse this one.

Feel the same. Online gambling sites are poison.
as i just said please keep the kit and spnosr comments to that thread and leave this one for transfers.

LOL, what transfers?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 10:22:20 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 10:11:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: peaty on July 26, 2017, 09:55:14 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:18:51 AM
Bad sponsor in my view. Gambling can be terribly addictive & I feel all advertising should be banned. I have heard of some terrible results of online & mobile phone gambling. Even if I were to buy a shirt I would refuse this one.

Feel the same. Online gambling sites are poison.
as i just said please keep the kit and spnosr comments to that thread and leave this one for transfers.

LOL, what transfers?
LOL true, but even so lets keep each thread to its topic
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 26, 2017, 10:28:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 10:07:59 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
plus 1

cant argue with that but there is the flip side to that...Dempsey, McBride et al
they were a success, but I counter with Johnson and Eddie Lewis.



I always liked Carlos Bocanegra, thought he did a decent job for us. I think he was our top scorer one season??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.

but by all of these counters, the rest of the world dont buy english players. does that make them not good enough for those respective leagues?
my original post was that id be excited to see us sign him and would back him to beat Chris Martins total. stand by that. obviously there are better option out there but it comes down to whether we pay the fee, whether the player wants to drop to our league (rolan here) and time getting short for them to be here before Norwich. Larin ticks all the boxes for me on ability, fee, and would he come.

i'll be honest, im just happy to be linked with anyone as it gives us all something to talk about :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.

but by all of these counters, the rest of the world dont buy english players. does that make them not good enough for those respective leagues?
my original post was that id be excited to see us sign him and would back him to beat Chris Martins total. stand by that. obviously there are better option out there but it comes down to whether we pay the fee, whether the player wants to drop to our league (rolan here) and time getting short for them to be here before Norwich. Larin ticks all the boxes for me on ability, fee, and would he come.

i'll be honest, im just happy to be linked with anyone as it gives us all something to talk about :)
Partly English players aren't good enough to get moves to the biggest clubs in the world. The national team has been poor since probably the 90s. There are some who would fit in anywhere - Kane and, er, probably Alli.

And partly the Premier League is arguably the best in the world so there's not as much reason for English players to move to other countries.

I personally think young English players would improve with loan moves to Europe, but that doesn't happen often.

And I agree with your point about it being nice to have links to discuss!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FortCollinsFulham on July 26, 2017, 11:02:36 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 10:07:59 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
I can't get excited about potential signings from the MLS still.

The gulf with European leagues is just astoundingly wide - I mean, Bradley Wright-Phillips became a world beater there and even Eddie Johnson looked good again when he went back. Jozy Altidore was once the next big thing in North American football, but look how bad he was in England.
plus 1

cant argue with that but there is the flip side to that...Dempsey, McBride et al
they were a success, but I counter with Johnson and Eddie Lewis.


I like to stay out of these MLS vs whatever league discussions in general, but there are also a plethora of examples of EFL players who have struggled immensely in MLS if we want to pick and choose examples. (I.E. Kevin Doyle plays for the team I have tickets for and despite a great work rate, has been a big disappointment since ariving from Wolves). Nothing is mutually exclusive.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 26, 2017, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 26, 2017, 10:28:35 AM

I always liked Carlos Bocanegra, thought he did a decent job for us. I think he was our top scorer one season??

No. That would be a bit scary if true. He did, however, finish joint second with 5 (same as Montella) in 06/07, which surprised me. McBride top scored with 12.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on July 26, 2017, 11:07:25 AM
Looks like Rolan has signed a contract at Fenerbahce from what I can discern on twitter
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 26, 2017, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.

but by all of these counters, the rest of the world dont buy english players. does that make them not good enough for those respective leagues?
my original post was that id be excited to see us sign him and would back him to beat Chris Martins total. stand by that. obviously there are better option out there but it comes down to whether we pay the fee, whether the player wants to drop to our league (rolan here) and time getting short for them to be here before Norwich. Larin ticks all the boxes for me on ability, fee, and would he come.

i'll be honest, im just happy to be linked with anyone as it gives us all something to talk about :)
Partly English players aren't good enough to get moves to the biggest clubs in the world.

Welsh ok, though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 11:13:34 AM
Official instagram story showing someone wearing the new kit with a emoji obscuring face...new signing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 26, 2017, 11:16:05 AM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 11:13:34 AM
Official instagram story showing someone wearing the new kit with a emoji obscuring face...new signing?

Mate.... look at the arms. It's a dummy. We have enough of them 😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 26, 2017, 11:16:16 AM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 11:13:34 AM
Official instagram story showing someone wearing the new kit with a emoji obscuring face...new signing?
mannequin
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 26, 2017, 11:18:15 AM
Quote from: hopper on July 26, 2017, 11:07:25 AM
Looks like Rolan has signed a contract at Fenerbahce from what I can discern on twitter

Can only see one bloke tweeting that, seems a bit of a stretch. Someone spotted the manager in a hotel in Bordeaux....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 11:18:20 AM
Probably should of studied the picture more thoroughly 090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 26, 2017, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.

but by all of these counters, the rest of the world dont buy english players. does that make them not good enough for those respective leagues?
my original post was that id be excited to see us sign him and would back him to beat Chris Martins total. stand by that. obviously there are better option out there but it comes down to whether we pay the fee, whether the player wants to drop to our league (rolan here) and time getting short for them to be here before Norwich. Larin ticks all the boxes for me on ability, fee, and would he come.

i'll be honest, im just happy to be linked with anyone as it gives us all something to talk about :)
Partly English players aren't good enough to get moves to the biggest clubs in the world.

Welsh ok, though.
Yes one Welsh player. Who happens to be one of the best in the world.

That's just like you get the occasional world class player from random low-ranked countries. Like Hagi, or Puskas or George Weah.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 26, 2017, 11:52:21 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 26, 2017, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.

but by all of these counters, the rest of the world dont buy english players. does that make them not good enough for those respective leagues?
my original post was that id be excited to see us sign him and would back him to beat Chris Martins total. stand by that. obviously there are better option out there but it comes down to whether we pay the fee, whether the player wants to drop to our league (rolan here) and time getting short for them to be here before Norwich. Larin ticks all the boxes for me on ability, fee, and would he come.

i'll be honest, im just happy to be linked with anyone as it gives us all something to talk about :)
Partly English players aren't good enough to get moves to the biggest clubs in the world.

Welsh ok, though.
Yes one Welsh player. Who happens to be one of the best in the world.

That's just like you get the occasional world class player from random low-ranked countries. Like Hagi, or Puskas or George Weah.

Yea but never from England
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 11:53:54 AM
Quote from: Nero on July 26, 2017, 11:52:21 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 26, 2017, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.

but by all of these counters, the rest of the world dont buy english players. does that make them not good enough for those respective leagues?
my original post was that id be excited to see us sign him and would back him to beat Chris Martins total. stand by that. obviously there are better option out there but it comes down to whether we pay the fee, whether the player wants to drop to our league (rolan here) and time getting short for them to be here before Norwich. Larin ticks all the boxes for me on ability, fee, and would he come.

i'll be honest, im just happy to be linked with anyone as it gives us all something to talk about :)
Partly English players aren't good enough to get moves to the biggest clubs in the world.

Welsh ok, though.
Yes one Welsh player. Who happens to be one of the best in the world.

That's just like you get the occasional world class player from random low-ranked countries. Like Hagi, or Puskas or George Weah.

Yea but never from England

michael owen won the old version of the Ballon d'or didnt he? Beckham and Lampard came second...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 11:58:46 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).
spoken to someone and there could be some legs in this, however it is at a very early stage. It was almost done in January however they could not get a replacement bought in time (they were going for promotion), before anyone says typical FFC leaving it late, this was mid-January and dragged on because they were looking. We agreed to re visit during the summer, however between then and July there was an indication from the club they did not want to do a deal, as they have been promoted. This stance appears to have changed recently and we have now made tentative enquiries
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 26, 2017, 12:02:01 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 11:18:38 AM

Yes one Welsh player. Who happens to be one of the best in the world.

That's just like you get the occasional world class player from random low-ranked countries. Like Hagi, or Puskas or George Weah.

Your point is a good one. But Puskas is really not a great example. When he was playing for Hungary they were generally recognized as the best side in the World and are good contenders for the best of all time with the likes of Kocsis, Czibor, Hidegkuti, Bozsik and the goalkeeper Grosics being considered on a par with Puskas. Admittedly they have never since reached such heights.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: callumc513 on July 26, 2017, 12:04:29 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 26, 2017, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 10:39:39 AM
Yes, liked Carlos. But better in the other box than our own I always thought.

Bit of a cult figure but not sure we would have him down as one of the better players of that era.

but by all of these counters, the rest of the world dont buy english players. does that make them not good enough for those respective leagues?
my original post was that id be excited to see us sign him and would back him to beat Chris Martins total. stand by that. obviously there are better option out there but it comes down to whether we pay the fee, whether the player wants to drop to our league (rolan here) and time getting short for them to be here before Norwich. Larin ticks all the boxes for me on ability, fee, and would he come.

i'll be honest, im just happy to be linked with anyone as it gives us all something to talk about :)
Partly English players aren't good enough to get moves to the biggest clubs in the world.

Welsh ok, though.
Yes one Welsh player. Who happens to be one of the best in the world.

That's just like you get the occasional world class player from random low-ranked countries. Like Hagi, or Puskas or George Weah.

To be fair, at the time Hungary were one of the best teams in the world.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 26, 2017, 12:02:01 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 11:18:38 AM

Yes one Welsh player. Who happens to be one of the best in the world.

That's just like you get the occasional world class player from random low-ranked countries. Like Hagi, or Puskas or George Weah.

Your point is a good one. But Puskas is really not a great example. When he was playing for Hungary they were generally recognized as the best side in the World and are good contenders for the best of all time with the likes of Kocsis, Czibor, Hidegkuti, Bozsik and the goalkeeper Grosics being considered on a par with Puskas. Admittedly they have never since reached such heights.

Fair enough, you're right. So long before my day that I just see Hungary and forget they were once one of the best.

Replace Puskas with Best then, and we have a hat-trick of Georges.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 12:08:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 11:58:46 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).
spoken to someone and there could be some legs in this, however it is at a very early stage. It was almost done in January however they could not get a replacement bought in time (they were going for promotion), before anyone says typical FFC leaving it late, this was mid-January and dragged on because they were looking. We agreed to re visit during the summer, however between then and July there was an indication from the club they did not want to do a deal, as they have been promoted. This stance appears to have changed recently and we have now made tentative enquiries
Keep us updated WW [emoji1]

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 12:09:57 PM
SUnderland, Derby and HUll after Ross Mc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 12:10:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 11:58:46 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).
spoken to someone and there could be some legs in this, however it is at a very early stage. It was almost done in January however they could not get a replacement bought in time (they were going for promotion), before anyone says typical FFC leaving it late, this was mid-January and dragged on because they were looking. We agreed to re visit during the summer, however between then and July there was an indication from the club they did not want to do a deal, as they have been promoted. This stance appears to have changed recently and we have now made tentative enquiries

Hmm. slightly underwhelming if I'm honest, but then I know nothing of him really.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 12:16:22 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 12:10:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 11:58:46 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).
spoken to someone and there could be some legs in this, however it is at a very early stage. It was almost done in January however they could not get a replacement bought in time (they were going for promotion), before anyone says typical FFC leaving it late, this was mid-January and dragged on because they were looking. We agreed to re visit during the summer, however between then and July there was an indication from the club they did not want to do a deal, as they have been promoted. This stance appears to have changed recently and we have now made tentative enquiries

Hmm. slightly underwhelming if I'm honest, but then I know nothing of him really.
5ft 10, quick, a striker not a winger/striker. Scored 15 goals in 45 last season think that was with 38 starts.

Amiens signed him in the summer of 2016 from a Belgian side Kortrijk, however he was at monaco befoire that. PLayed for their b team scoring around 14 goals i think in 20 odd games.

He is an out an out striker, having said all of htis, I am surprised (as I was in January) that Amiens owuld let him go, he wa splaying well for them and had only been there 6 months and now a year.

Patience on this as it is at a very early stage and no fee or anything has been discussed.

He could also be one of two forwards that come in so may not nescarsarily be the main man so to speak
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 26, 2017, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 12:16:22 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 12:10:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 11:58:46 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).
spoken to someone and there could be some legs in this, however it is at a very early stage. It was almost done in January however they could not get a replacement bought in time (they were going for promotion), before anyone says typical FFC leaving it late, this was mid-January and dragged on because they were looking. We agreed to re visit during the summer, however between then and July there was an indication from the club they did not want to do a deal, as they have been promoted. This stance appears to have changed recently and we have now made tentative enquiries

Hmm. slightly underwhelming if I'm honest, but then I know nothing of him really.
5ft 10, quick, a striker not a winger/striker. Scored 15 goals in 45 last season think that was with 38 starts.

Amiens signed him in the summer of 2016 from a Belgian side Kortrijk, however he was at monaco befoire that. PLayed for their b team scoring around 14 goals i think in 20 odd games.

He is an out an out striker, having said all of htis, I am surprised (as I was in January) that Amiens owuld let him go, he wa splaying well for them and had only been there 6 months and now a year.

Patience on this as it is at a very early stage and no fee or anything has been discussed.

He could also be one of two forwards that come in so may not nescarsarily be the main man so to speak

What happened about the "firming up" of our back up options when the Rolan deal collapsed? If that did happen, why are now looking at this striker and starting at square one? Or is that what you meant by it being a possible second striker?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 26, 2017, 12:20:20 PM
I was rather hoping when the last forward deal fell through that we would be further along in our dealings with other strikers. But it appears there is still faffing about. Frustration talking but this hardly looks great.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 12:30:17 PM
Quote from: bencher on July 26, 2017, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 12:16:22 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 12:10:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 11:58:46 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).
spoken to someone and there could be some legs in this, however it is at a very early stage. It was almost done in January however they could not get a replacement bought in time (they were going for promotion), before anyone says typical FFC leaving it late, this was mid-January and dragged on because they were looking. We agreed to re visit during the summer, however between then and July there was an indication from the club they did not want to do a deal, as they have been promoted. This stance appears to have changed recently and we have now made tentative enquiries

Hmm. slightly underwhelming if I'm honest, but then I know nothing of him really.
5ft 10, quick, a striker not a winger/striker. Scored 15 goals in 45 last season think that was with 38 starts.

Amiens signed him in the summer of 2016 from a Belgian side Kortrijk, however he was at monaco befoire that. PLayed for their b team scoring around 14 goals i think in 20 odd games.

He is an out an out striker, having said all of htis, I am surprised (as I was in January) that Amiens owuld let him go, he wa splaying well for them and had only been there 6 months and now a year.

Patience on this as it is at a very early stage and no fee or anything has been discussed.

He could also be one of two forwards that come in so may not nescarsarily be the main man so to speak

What happened about the "firming up" of our back up options when the Rolan deal collapsed? If that did happen, why are now looking at this striker and starting at square one? Or is that what you meant by it being a possible second striker?
As far as I know we furthered our options, some of those may not have been entertained, some may still be going on, but they are not in the markets I have a contact in. My understanding was we are looking for 2 Centre Forwards, hence my comment he could be one of two.

I owuld also say if you read my comments we didnt go back in for Kamara till recently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 12:31:29 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 26, 2017, 12:20:20 PM
I was rather hoping when the last forward deal fell through that we would be further along in our dealings with other strikers. But it appears there is still faffing about. Frustration talking but this hardly looks great.
As far as I am aware we did further our options but as I said in my post above I Do not have a contact in those markets.

Not saying you were asking me anything or refering to any of my other posts, just thought I would give a comment
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 26, 2017, 12:34:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 12:31:29 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 26, 2017, 12:20:20 PM
I was rather hoping when the last forward deal fell through that we would be further along in our dealings with other strikers. But it appears there is still faffing about. Frustration talking but this hardly looks great.
As far as I am aware we did further our options but as I said in my post above I Do not have a contact in those markets.

Not saying you were asking me anything or refering to any of my other posts, just thought I would give a comment

Sorry didn't see or was posting the comment before seeing previous comment. Thanks for your reply.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 26, 2017, 12:54:49 PM
Leeds have put a bid in for Flint of Bristol city. If take him here as part of a cb pairing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on July 26, 2017, 01:08:17 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 26, 2017, 12:54:49 PM
Leeds have put a bid in for Flint of Bristol city. If take him here as part of a cb pairing
Flint won't be going to sit on the bench.  Suggests to me that Kyle Bartley won't be returning to Leeds this year.  Currently at Swansea he would be a terrific signing for a Championship team.  Another flight of fanciful logic would suggest that Jansson and Flint are far too similar to play in the same team, so we might as well put in a bid for him.

For all the excitement of TC's equaliser last season against 10 men, Leeds centre back pairing were stellar that night.  Further forward they had some glaring problems.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 01:17:23 PM
Wells only got a year left on Huddersfield contract, they have signed new strikers. Would be class signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 26, 2017, 01:23:43 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 01:17:23 PM
Wells only got a year left on Huddersfield contract, they have signed new strikers. Would be class signing.
For sure would be a great signing and should keep stats man happy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 26, 2017, 01:23:58 PM
Quote from: Carborundum on July 26, 2017, 01:08:17 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 26, 2017, 12:54:49 PM
Leeds have put a bid in for Flint of Bristol city. If take him here as part of a cb pairing
Flint won't be going to sit on the bench.  Suggests to me that Kyle Bartley won't be returning to Leeds this year.  Currently at Swansea he would be a terrific signing for a Championship team.  Another flight of fanciful logic would suggest that Jansson and Flint are far too similar to play in the same team, so we might as well put in a bid for him.

For all the excitement of TC's equaliser last season against 10 men, Leeds centre back pairing were stellar that night.  Further forward they had some glaring problems.

They were decent pretty much all season to be fair. No heroics just good old fashioned defending. Clearing their lines and allowing the players infront to do their jobs.

I'd take Barkely but I don't think he will be coming back down again.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 01:29:59 PM
Would love Wells and we're in the right position to tempt him. I certainly hope the club are keeping tabs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 01:31:28 PM
As much as I rate wells for the championship, does he play in a one up front formation?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 01:33:38 PM
He is quite short and more of an off a big man type player, but we play more of a 3 up front, with fluidity and movement so I think he'd fit in personally.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 01:44:40 PM
See i saw it differnely last year, when we played our centre forarwd the wide players stayed wide, they swapped thierselves but none really swapped and put Martin out wide. We would sometimes go a little more direct (not often, but towards the end of the season we did with Betts in goal) and I am note sure that Wells can do that. Don't get me wrong top signing if we can get the best out of him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 26, 2017, 01:46:30 PM
Just to add to the rumours of Cyle Larin leaving Orlando, Orlando have just signed a new striker for a record fee. It doesn't mean he's joining Fulham, obviously.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 26, 2017, 01:46:41 PM
This is how I see what's happening,  we have now with the forwards exhausted all last years option, and now the new options we have the stats but no scouting reports so we will be waiting for them to play some games so we can tick both boxes, I say this in jest but its probably true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 01:49:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 01:44:40 PM
See i saw it differnely last year, when we played our centre forarwd the wide players stayed wide, they swapped thierselves but none really swapped and put Martin out wide. We would sometimes go a little more direct (not often, but towards the end of the season we did with Betts in goal) and I am note sure that Wells can do that. Don't get me wrong top signing if we can get the best out of him

You're right, we did play that way with Martin. But I would say Wells would be more comfortable the way we played when Martin wasn't in the team, so would probably be used that way. Hopefully it's a debate we can have if he joins, but can't see it at this point.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 01:52:10 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 01:49:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 01:44:40 PM
See i saw it differnely last year, when we played our centre forarwd the wide players stayed wide, they swapped thierselves but none really swapped and put Martin out wide. We would sometimes go a little more direct (not often, but towards the end of the season we did with Betts in goal) and I am note sure that Wells can do that. Don't get me wrong top signing if we can get the best out of him

You're right, we did play that way with Martin. But I would say Wells would be more comfortable the way we played when Martin wasn't in the team, so would probably be used that way. Hopefully it's a debate we can have if he joins, but can't see it at this point.
agree dont se eit happenieng. Of course if he signs and we play as you say that should get the most form him but speculation right now as I dont even think he is liked with us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 01:52:25 PM
Wouldn't mind Larin at all sounds like a quality player
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 26, 2017, 01:56:56 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 01:17:23 PM
Wells only got a year left on Huddersfield contract, they have signed new strikers. Would be class signing.

Reading in for him. As well as Ross mc. They seem as desperate for a striker as we are
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 26, 2017, 02:10:35 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 26, 2017, 01:46:41 PM
This is how I see what's happening,  we have now with the forwards exhausted all last years option, and now the new options we have the stats but no scouting reports so we will be waiting for them to play some games so we can tick both boxes, I say this in jest but its probably true

I believe our scouting department work all year not just july/august and january time. In description of their job should be to know whole lot of players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 26, 2017, 02:13:35 PM
West Ham United's former number one goalkeeper Adrian is close to joining Crystal Palace.

So we can cross that rumour off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 02:21:14 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 02:13:35 PM
West Ham United's former number one goalkeeper Adrian is close to joining Crystal Palace.

So we can cross that rumour off.
although it will probabaly start one about Hennesey
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 26, 2017, 02:25:09 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Guess this puts you and I at odds come Saturday afternoon.  :028:

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on July 26, 2017, 02:27:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 02:21:14 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 02:13:35 PM
West Ham United's former number one goalkeeper Adrian is close to joining Crystal Palace.

So we can cross that rumour off.
although it will probabaly start one about Hennesey

do you believe we are looking for a number 1? the video released yesterday of Betts doing the little video quiz with Sone would seem to indicate that he's staying here and happily. while I now know that those are filmed well in advance, it would be an odd gesture to post it if he weren't in our plans
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 02:40:02 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 26, 2017, 02:27:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 02:21:14 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 02:13:35 PM
West Ham United's former number one goalkeeper Adrian is close to joining Crystal Palace.

So we can cross that rumour off.
although it will probabaly start one about Hennesey

do you believe we are looking for a number 1? the video released yesterday of Betts doing the little video quiz with Sone would seem to indicate that he's staying here and happily. while I now know that those are filmed well in advance, it would be an odd gesture to post it if he weren't in our plans
I didnt dsay we were looking at Hennesey, or looking for a new number 1, just said it will start another rumour.

For me peronsally, I do no think either of our keepers have what it takes to move us up a step or two in the division, so for me I think we need an upgrade.

Betts played 8 matches at the end of the season and didnt keep a clean sheet, thats a worry. He has improved though, he has started to come for crosses, something that he has clearly worked on. He still for me isnt vocal enough I like ot hear the keeper telling those in front what to do, his distribution on the floor short to mid range needs work, if we are to play the way SJ wants. He has always been a good shot stopper but the other facets need work.

Button I htoiugh was an upgrade, he has a decent record in the championship, and we got him for a really good price as well, no where near what was rumoured on this board. He has his faults also he isnt voacal enough (as i mentioned above), his short to mid range is better than betts but his mid to long isnt as good. He like Betts ocmes for crosses but isnt dominating.

All in all we have 2 keepers who, in my opinion, are very evenly matched, but both are not good enough to move us up the division into the automatic promotion positions.

Betts was rumoured to have asked for a move because he asked to be guarenteed first team football, no on ehsould be guarenteed that, but it  was also rumoured he was told we were looking for an experienced number 1. The good news is that he seems happy now, so hopefully not looking to move on.

Don't get me wrong I think we have 2 steady championship level keepers, but I would not be surprised if we signed one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 26, 2017, 03:02:43 PM
I am almost certain Bettinelli will be our #1, I would like us to bring in a slightly more competent back up than Button, not sure we will though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 03:25:43 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 26, 2017, 03:02:43 PM
I am almost certain Bettinelli will be our #1, I would like us to bring in a slightly more competent back up than Button, not sure we will though.
I'd like somone more competant than both of them, but reckon we will end up with Betts as number 1. Hopefully he has taken another big step forward this summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 26, 2017, 04:38:42 PM
Betts ability to keep a clean sheet is also dependent on how our back four shape up. Let's hope for some good news on that front.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 26, 2017, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.

With all those strikers it didn´t do them much good last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 26, 2017, 04:46:05 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.

With all those strikers it didn´t do them much good last season.

They didn't have our pace/midfield though did they!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 04:51:12 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 26, 2017, 04:46:05 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 26, 2017, 04:43:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
And they finished above us
With all those strikers it didn´t do them much good last season.

They didn't have our pace/midfield though did they!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 26, 2017, 05:04:05 PM
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Fulham have enquired about signing Liverpool striker Danny Ings on loan #ffc #FulhamFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 26, 2017, 05:08:25 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 26, 2017, 02:25:09 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 26, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 26, 2017, 08:31:14 AM
From TIFF: Approaches have been made for Aboubakar Kamara (10 goals last season for Amiens, we almost signed him in january) and Cyle Larin (39 goals in 77 games for Orlando City in MLS).

im very excited about Larin if thats true! im actually a member of the Orlando City fan club as well and he has a great record (albeit in the MLS) scores some excellent goals, young, strong and mobile
i would think this would be a perfect type of player we are looking at. might not come cheap though

Guess this puts you and I at odds come Saturday afternoon.  :028:

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ATL fan eh?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 26, 2017, 05:18:41 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 26, 2017, 05:04:05 PM
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Fulham have enquired about signing Liverpool striker Danny Ings on loan #ffc #FulhamFC

Yes please. He could tear up the championship if stays fit and hits old form
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 26, 2017, 05:25:22 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 26, 2017, 05:18:41 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 26, 2017, 05:04:05 PM
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Fulham have enquired about signing Liverpool striker Danny Ings on loan #ffc #FulhamFC

Yes please. He could tear up the championship if stays fit and hits old form

If only !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 26, 2017, 05:27:19 PM
Would take him in a heartbeat but sadly I think this is [email protected] im wrong though.Surely a prem team would want to take him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 05:29:12 PM
Isn't he always injured.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 26, 2017, 05:29:21 PM
Danny ings would be wow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 26, 2017, 05:32:52 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 05:29:12 PM
Isn't he always injured.

Think he had one bad injury at Liverpool but never really got a run in the team after that.He just fell down the pecking order.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on July 26, 2017, 05:33:22 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on July 26, 2017, 05:18:41 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 26, 2017, 05:04:05 PM
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Fulham have enquired about signing Liverpool striker Danny Ings on loan #ffc #FulhamFC

Yes please. He could tear up the championship if stays fit and hits old form
Thing is, he's been out since October with a major knee injury (requiring surgery), and has only this week completed his first full training session since the op.

Can't see him being fit enough for the start of the championship season and would be very surprised if LFC would not want to monitor his rehab at let's say a more sedate pace and surroundings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 05:58:53 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on July 26, 2017, 05:32:52 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 05:29:12 PM
Isn't he always injured.

Think he had one bad injury at Liverpool but never really got a run in the team after that.He just fell down the pecking order.
worth a punt then
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 06:37:54 PM
Sunderland sign Lewis  grabbon on season long loan. Forgot all about Sunderland if I'm honest. How's their squad looking
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on July 26, 2017, 06:42:42 PM
I think we should be on the lookout for a 10 year old striker. Will be the quickest way for us to get one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 26, 2017, 06:55:25 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 06:37:54 PM
Sunderland sign Lewis  grabbon on season long loan. Forgot all about Sunderland if I'm honest. How's their squad looking

Still have some players who'll be quality at this level like Lens, Khazri, Kone and Cattermole. Signed McGeady, James Vaughan and two people on loan from Everton. Whether or not they're all there come September is another thing entirely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:53 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat
Because they'll be overpriced. Also Forestieri isn't a striker and imagine they're on biggish wages too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 07:18:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 26, 2017, 04:38:42 PM
Betts ability to keep a clean sheet is also dependent on how our back four shape up. Let's hope for some good news on that front.
True it is but he didn't keep a clean sheet behind Fred, Kalas, Ream and Malone in 8 games, and button did on numerous occasions.

The point I am trying to make is they both have their faults and therefore we need an improvement if we want to finish in the top 2.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on July 26, 2017, 07:25:42 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.

Hope this is a joke! Joao bullied our defence when he played against us for a poor Blackburn side last season. Whilst Nuhiu is a seasoned international for Austria both are significant upgrades on our current strikers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 07:26:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 07:18:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 26, 2017, 04:38:42 PM
Betts ability to keep a clean sheet is also dependent on how our back four shape up. Let's hope for some good news on that front.
True it is but he didn't keep a clean sheet behind Fred, Kalas, Ream and Malone in 8 games, and button did on numerous occasions.

The point I am trying to make is they both have their faults and therefore we need an improvement if we want to finish in the top 2.
bets only let in one a game did he not, in our hard run in. Buttons was letting in hat fulls
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:32:05 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 26, 2017, 07:25:42 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.

Hope this is a joke! Joao bullied our defence when he played against us for a poor Blackburn side last season. Whilst Nuhiu is a seasoned international for Austria both are significant upgrades on our current strikers
Joao looked good against us because our defense was and is still crap. He has 6 goals in 52 for Wednesday and 2 of his 3 Blackburn goals were against us. Why do you think he was sent out on loan in the first place? Granted, Wednesday have loads of strikers, but that just says that Joao is not as good as the rest, or put simply not good enough to lead the line of a top of the table team. Nuhiu plays for Kosovo not Austria and has 19 goals in 142 games, which is quite frankly pathetic. Also their fans think he's Sh*te as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 26, 2017, 07:33:55 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 26, 2017, 07:25:42 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.

Hope this is a joke! Joao bullied our defence when he played against us for a poor Blackburn side last season. Whilst Nuhiu is a seasoned international for Austria both are significant upgrades on our current strikers

Nuhiu? You must be living in a dream world mate - he is utter pony. Please god no - not a chance anyone with Premier League aspirations will go up with him as their first choice striker.

Seasoned Austrian international?? He's played once for Kosovo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 07:33:56 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.

Nuhiu provides something different, I wouldn't be excited about signing him but I think he's decent. A better Matt Smith.
Lucas Joao is a good striker. Destroyed us at Cottage when we played Blackburn. Would like him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 07:34:35 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 26, 2017, 07:26:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 07:18:13 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 26, 2017, 04:38:42 PM
Betts ability to keep a clean sheet is also dependent on how our back four shape up. Let's hope for some good news on that front.
True it is but he didn't keep a clean sheet behind Fred, Kalas, Ream and Malone in 8 games, and button did on numerous occasions.

The point I am trying to make is they both have their faults and therefore we need an improvement if we want to finish in the top 2.
bets only let in one a game did he not, in our hard run in. Buttons was letting in hat fulls
but then you can use the same excuse of the defence he played behind. he also kept more clean sheets on one season than we did in the previous 2 put together.

I am not saying Butts is Better than Betts, I am saying we need an upgrade on both
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:35:01 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 07:33:56 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.

Nuhiu provides something different, I wouldn't be excited about signing him but I think he's decent. A better Matt Smith.
Lucas Joao is a good striker. Destroyed us at Cottage when we played Blackburn. Would like him
See my above post
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 07:37:34 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:32:05 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 26, 2017, 07:25:42 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.

Hope this is a joke! Joao bullied our defence when he played against us for a poor Blackburn side last season. Whilst Nuhiu is a seasoned international for Austria both are significant upgrades on our current strikers
Joao looked good against us because our defense was and is still crap. He has 6 goals in 52 for Wednesday and 2 of his 3 Blackburn goals were against us. Why do you think he was sent out on loan in the first place? Granted, Wednesday have loads of strikers, but that just says that Joao is not as good as the rest, or put simply not good enough to lead the line of a top of the table team. Nuhiu plays for Kosovo not Austria and has 19 goals in 142 games, which is quite frankly pathetic. Also their fans think he's Sh*te as well.

Our defence wasn't rubbish. I don't know what you are expecting but maybe 3/4 teams had a better back 4 than us on paper last season, It took us a long time to find our best back 4 but once we found it it was good. 6 goals in 52 is misleading as a lot of his appearances were as a sub. Seem to remember him picking up champ player of the month as well. Capped for Portugal also.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:39:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 07:37:34 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:32:05 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 26, 2017, 07:25:42 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:17:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 26, 2017, 03:17:01 PM
I dont understand why no one has considered making a bid for one of wednesdays strikers...between Rhodes,Fletcher,Foresteri & Winnall you have got 4 strikers there that would be starters for probably 90% of this division, how can they possibly keep all four of them happy. I would take any of them in a heartbeat

Add to that Joao and Nuhiu again. Who are both competent strikers. Would love Joao or any of them to be honest.
Sorry but Joao and Nuhiu are rubbish.

Hope this is a joke! Joao bullied our defence when he played against us for a poor Blackburn side last season. Whilst Nuhiu is a seasoned international for Austria both are significant upgrades on our current strikers
Joao looked good against us because our defense was and is still crap. He has 6 goals in 52 for Wednesday and 2 of his 3 Blackburn goals were against us. Why do you think he was sent out on loan in the first place? Granted, Wednesday have loads of strikers, but that just says that Joao is not as good as the rest, or put simply not good enough to lead the line of a top of the table team. Nuhiu plays for Kosovo not Austria and has 19 goals in 142 games, which is quite frankly pathetic. Also their fans think he's Sh*te as well.

Our defence wasn't rubbish. I don't know what you are expecting but maybe 3/4 teams had a better back 4 than us on paper last season, It took us a long time to find our best back 4 but once we found it it was good. 6 goals in 52 is misleading as a lot of his appearances were as a sub. Seem to remember him picking up champ player of the month as well. Capped for Portugal also.
Our defense was rubbish we let in goals left right and center even when we were playing well. Joao maybe isn't a crap player, but he's not one that's going to get you promotion. If he was, Wednesday wouldn't be sending him on loan to Blackburn. Maybe he'd be ok as a back up option, but not as first choice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 26, 2017, 07:47:04 PM
I am going to wade into the defence was rubbish debate .

I think with Betts , Malone , Kalas , Ream , Fredricks combo we had a good defence individually .

Why did we let goals in then

1) we played only one covering MF . The admirable McDonald . Whereas others played 2/3 or even 4 .
2) Malone and Fredricks were given license to play as wings rather than backs .
As a result without a CF we scored at will ( except against Reading )

So - shoot me - but the defence was rubbish was tactical rather than the players .


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 26, 2017, 07:48:19 PM
Quote from: Riverside on July 26, 2017, 07:47:04 PM
I am going to wade into the defence was rubbish debate .

I think with Betts , Malone , Kalas , Ream , Fredricks combo we had a good defence individually .

Why did we let goals in then

1) we played only one covering MF . The admirable McDonald . Whereas others played 2/3 or even 4 .
2) Malone and Fredricks were given license to play as wings rather than backs .
As a result without a CF we scored at will ( except against Reading )

So - shoot me - but the defence was rubbish was tactical rather than the players .


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So are you saying that to stop conceding we need to change our style?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 07:51:16 PM
Boro offloading Gestede. I would like him here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 26, 2017, 07:52:30 PM
Come on guys Nuhiu is complete garbage.

If we end up getting him then something has gone badly wrong.

Sure, some height up front wouldn't be a bad thing but the bloke is just a brick wall.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 26, 2017, 07:57:49 PM
My next door neighbour is a SW supporter. He said that we are welcome to both Nuhiu & Joao as both are pony.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 26, 2017, 07:58:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 07:51:16 PM
Boro offloading Gestede. I would like him here.

Yes Ruddy Gestede I am with you on that, he is around 28 years old, and just under 6ft 4 ins. We could do a lot worse. Do you think 3 million English Pounds could buy him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 08:02:38 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 26, 2017, 07:58:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 26, 2017, 07:51:16 PM
Boro offloading Gestede. I would like him here.

Yes Ruddy Gestede I am with you on that, he is around 28 years old, and just under 6ft 4 ins. We could do a lot worse. Do you think 3 million English Pounds could buy him.

Doubt it to be honest. Boro bought him for 6mill, Reckon they would probably want that back. I think a bid of 5mill may get him. Decent value for that money. Depends what kind of striker Slavisa wants really
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: King_Crud on July 26, 2017, 08:13:36 PM
Gestede, yes please
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 26, 2017, 08:19:55 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/25/report-fulham-target-peterborough-uniteds-marcus-maddison-aga/

This been mentioned? Scored 9 and assisted 17 last year. Know nothing about him and we are quite well stocked in that department but he is a dead ball specialist. I love stephjo but we could do with an upgrade at set pieces.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 26, 2017, 08:20:52 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 26, 2017, 08:19:55 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/25/report-fulham-target-peterborough-uniteds-marcus-maddison-aga/

This been mentioned? Scored 9 and assisted 17 last year. Know nothing about him and we are quite well stocked in that department but he is a dead ball specialist. I love stephjo but we could do with an upgrade at set pieces.
saw him play against southend last season, he was awful, no touch, poor control and average passing. did score though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 26, 2017, 08:22:41 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 26, 2017, 08:19:55 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/25/report-fulham-target-peterborough-uniteds-marcus-maddison-aga/

This been mentioned? Scored 9 and assisted 17 last year. Know nothing about him and we are quite well stocked in that department but he is a dead ball specialist. I love stephjo but we could do with an upgrade at set pieces.

Yes Fulham have been monitoring him for a while now, and he would be another string to our bow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 26, 2017, 09:22:16 PM
Not sure if this had been covered on this thread, as it's about transfers !!  Maybe they'll offload one of their other strikers if this goes through.

http://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/ashley-fletcher-still-west-ham-13391183

Ashley Fletcher is still at West Ham's training camp in Germany despite rumours that a £7million bid has been accepted for the striker from Middlesbrough.

The Hammers are currently on a ten-day training camp in the small German town of Bothel as their pre-season preparations begin to ramp up with three weeks to go until the start of the campaign.

Ashley Fletcher's future at West Ham has been uncertain all summer, with rumours rife that the striker could be loaned out - especially after the arrival of Javier Hernandez.

But, multiple reports this evening have suggested that the striker could be on his way out of the club on a permanent basis, with Middlesbrough reportedly having a £7 million bid accepted.

However, football.london can confirm that Fletcher has NOT left West Ham's training camp - so any possible move may not be as close as some have suggested.

The Hammers are still expected to be in Germany for another seven days, and it is not yet clear whether the striker will be released early from the club's pre-season plans.

Fletcher made 20 appearances in all competitions for West Ham last season, scoring one goal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 26, 2017, 09:36:45 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 26, 2017, 09:22:16 PM
Not sure if this had been covered on this thread, as it's about transfers !!  Maybe they'll offload one of their other strikers if this goes through.

http://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/ashley-fletcher-still-west-ham-13391183

Ashley Fletcher is still at West Ham's training camp in Germany despite rumours that a £7million bid has been accepted for the striker from Middlesbrough.

The Hammers are currently on a ten-day training camp in the small German town of Bothel as their pre-season preparations begin to ramp up with three weeks to go until the start of the campaign.

Ashley Fletcher's future at West Ham has been uncertain all summer, with rumours rife that the striker could be loaned out - especially after the arrival of Javier Hernandez.

But, multiple reports this evening have suggested that the striker could be on his way out of the club on a permanent basis, with Middlesbrough reportedly having a £7 million bid accepted.

However, football.london can confirm that Fletcher has NOT left West Ham's training camp - so any possible move may not be as close as some have suggested.

The Hammers are still expected to be in Germany for another seven days, and it is not yet clear whether the striker will be released early from the club's pre-season plans.

Fletcher made 20 appearances in all competitions for West Ham last season, scoring one goal.
To say he is a striker having only scored one goal last season is a little more than jounalistic licence.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:47:40 AM
Comments from the latest FST meeting re the transfer window...

Transfer window

AM recognised that there had been a lot of comment from Fulham fans about the Club's business during the summer transfer window. He welcomed the Trust's invitation to outline the Club's current position.

AM said the Club began its preparations for the summer by seeking to secure the future of the key performers from last season's squad were secured. The Club was very pleased to sign Tom Cairney and Ryan Sessegnon to long-term deals this month and this spoke to the Club's desire to retain its strongest assets.

The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players and that the Club was looking to sign players who would increase in value during their time at the football club. AM also confirmed that the Club was actively looking to recruit more centre halves.

AM confirmed that Fulham had returned to Ibrahima Cisse, who was a target that had been identified during the January transfer window, because it wanted to add more depth in midfield. Cisse was comfortable playing as a defensive midfielder or in a more orthodox midfield role and the management team was impressed with the start he had made during pre-season.

The Club were very pleased to be able to re-sign Lucas Piazon on a season-long loan. Slavisa Jokanovic had felt that Piazon had made a significant contribution last season and that he would be a first-team option who would be able to provide cover in a number of positions.

AM also confirmed that the Club was continuing to look for strikers to supplement the first team squad. A number of the Club's long-term targets had not signed for other sides and discussions were ongoing. AM also said that Slavisa Jokanovic's preferred system allowed for flexibility in the type of striker used – the head coach was pleased with the way the likes of Floyd Ayite and Neeskens Kebano performed in the second half of the season and, it could be argued, that they were more effective than the traditional type of forward, such as Chris Martin. AM said the Club was keen to keep to sensible business principles in the transfer market and that the head coach agreed with this approach.

In a response to a question from the Trust, AM discussed Scott Malone's departure. AM felt that Malone had done terrifically well for Fulham and was very honest in saying that his dream was to play in the Premier League, so he was eager to accept Huddersfield's offer when it was put to him. AM said that the deal was considered a very good one for Fulham, in particular following Ryan Sessegnon's emergence into the first team, and that Malone left the Club with everyone's best wishes.

AM also said that it, whilst he was saddened by the departure of Lasse Vigen Christensen, it was felt it was the right time for him to move on. Both the player and head coach had accepted that there was little chance of him getting first-team football with Fulham and, despite a successful loan spell with Burton Albion, there was no Championship interest in his services. AM said that Christensen was a model professional and the Club wished him the very best in his future career.

AM acknowledged that there was some debate about how large a squad Fulham should operate with in the Championship. He tended to feel that the Club should have at least two senior professionals in each position and wanted to retain the pathway for the Club's best young players to make an impact in the first team. The Club was delighted to secure the signature of Tayo Edun on a long-term contract following his success at the European Under 19 Championships and AM was pleased to see the strong performances of a number of the academy players during the pre-season tours.

AM also stated that the Club's recruitment was far from finished and that everyone was working hard to ensure Slavisa Jokanovic had all the resources he needed to sustain a promotion push during the forthcoming season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 27, 2017, 09:58:21 AM
Westcliff,thank you very much for the update from Ali Mack ,its much appreciated.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 09:59:22 AM
Another Chelsea captive I mean player Michael Hector is in talks with Hull. Coupled with the signing of another defender yesterday must kill off Kalas to Hull chat.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 27, 2017, 10:15:04 AM
So where do we really stand on transfers with about a week to go to the season start.

To date the club have signed three squad players who may prove to be useful during the long season ahead but surely they recognise that to get back to the level we finished last season we need quality new players, a centre back, a left back and a striker.
We must have had a list of suitable players for each of these three position with target prices for each.
Have we now put in offers for our preferred players and been refused or are we playing cat and mouse and hanging on until the last moment in the hope of getting bargain basement prices.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 10:26:13 AM
Quote from: filham on July 27, 2017, 10:15:04 AM
So where do we really stand on transfers with about a week to go to the season start.

To date the club have signed three squad players who may prove to be useful during the long season ahead but surely they recognise that to get back to the level we finished last season we need quality new players, a centre back, a left back and a striker.
We must have had a list of suitable players for each of these three position with target prices for each.
Have we now put in offers for our preferred players and been refused or are we playing cat and mouse and hanging on until the last moment in the hope of getting bargain basement prices.

4 squad players...

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff

It doesn't make him any better of a player, and unfortunately I don't put it past him to lie, Macintosh's comment don't seem to sync up with Jokanovic's regarding squad size, and I know who's words I trust more.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:39:29 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff

It doesn't make him any better of a player, and unfortunately I don't put it past him to lie, Macintosh's comment don't seem to sync up with Jokanovic's regarding squad size, and I know who's words I trust more.
I didnt say it made him a better player,from what I have seen there is a lot of work required.

AM didnt mention squad size and SJ didnt metion striekrs, so there is supposition there, I believe we will get players in and players that SJ wants, may take time and thats the frustrating thing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff

It doesn't make him any better of a player, and unfortunately I don't put it past him to lie, Macintosh's comment don't seem to sync up with Jokanovic's regarding squad size, and I know who's words I trust more.

Not convinced you should be calling his integrity into question. Equally the small outlay is a gamble but only a small one, we could have a gem or equally if he gets shipped out to another team next year because he couldn't cut it then we don't lose much. I dont see anywhere in the Report that Djalo is instead of a senior player, just that he's an option that was signed off by all... realistically nobody is expecting him to make more than 5 appearances before vanishing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff

It doesn't make him any better of a player, and unfortunately I don't put it past him to lie, Macintosh's comment don't seem to sync up with Jokanovic's regarding squad size, and I know who's words I trust more.

So you consider your judgement of this player based on a streamed broadcast and a few minutes highlights is superior to that made by the stats people AND the professional scouting staff. So be it. We are all entitled to our opinions.
The piece goes on to stress the that the player represented a 'small outlay' and makes it clear that he was bought with a view to the future and  as a squad addition. Of course you may consider that to be 'lies', too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 10:52:00 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 27, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff

It doesn't make him any better of a player, and unfortunately I don't put it past him to lie, Macintosh's comment don't seem to sync up with Jokanovic's regarding squad size, and I know who's words I trust more.

So you consider your judgement of this player based on a streamed broadcast and a few minutes highlights is superior to that made by the stats people AND the professional scouting staff. So be it. We are all entitled to our opinions.
The piece goes on to stress the that the player represented a 'small outlay' and makes it clear that he was bought with a view to the future and  as a squad addition. Of course you may consider that to be 'lies', too.

"It's all lies!! And we are now sponsored by a gambling business and we won't build the Riverstand stand even though they've said we will. I hate this club."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
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Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
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Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...

Not to make this another moaning post but.....we lost our main CB and ST a long time ago, both were on loan so we've had ample time to address this and we're less than 2 weeks from the start of the season and we literally haven't addressed it. Signing Norwood and Cisse, whilst this is good, is totally underwhelming when you weigh up the urgent needs of our squad. For this reason, I totally understand and agree with the frustration.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 11:39:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
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Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...

Not to make this another moaning post but.....we lost our main CB and ST a long time ago, both were on loan so we've had ample time to address this and we're less than 2 weeks from the start of the season and we literally haven't addressed it. Signing Norwood and Cisse, whilst this is good, is totally underwhelming when you weigh up the urgent needs of our squad. For this reason, I totally understand and agree with the frustration.

I think we need to invest in some serious fire power so that we can mount a military operation to raid other clubs and capture the players we want

Just one problem - slavery was abolished in 1833 and it is illegal to own firearms without a license in the UK

Does anyone have a better idea as to how to force the players we want to sign on the dotted line pronto-presto?

We're not the only club who has been fannying around since the end of the season and since the window does not close until the end of August - the selling clubs, the players and their agents have no time pressure and can take their time.

We might not like it but that it the reality of the situation and for us it is even more difficult - we are looking for quality players not just any old journeyman with a pair of boots
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 27, 2017, 11:41:14 AM
 :plus one:
Quote from: hovewhite on July 27, 2017, 09:58:21 AM
Westcliff,thank you very much for the update from Ali Mack ,its much appreciated.

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 11:45:00 AM
Djaloi I do not see the sense in going abroad and bringing Djalo in, who without dissecting him down to the bone, is not on the evidence so far is nowhere near good enough.
When we could have stayed at home, and signed a better prospect from our own football pyramid in England, there are far more risks bringing players in from overseas, especially when they are as mediocre as he is. But that's a bad habit Fulham have, plus it also shows that stats are not the best tool to have.
As well as asking yourself what kind of scouting net work we have, and are we looking in all the right places, penny pinching is one thing, shooting yourself in the foot is another.
When we do close the net on a player, who is responsible for negotiating the deals and transfer policy.
Because if you really want to use stats as a guide. then the success rate of bringing in targets are statistically poor, but then it's easy to select stats when it suits.
Now that the club have failed on bringing in a profusion of targets from overseas, at last they are looking nearer to home which they should have done in the first place.
There is an unfortunate pattern of disapointment and underachievement and failure when it comes to recruiting players who will strengthen the team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 27, 2017, 11:47:13 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 10:52:00 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 27, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff

It doesn't make him any better of a player, and unfortunately I don't put it past him to lie, Macintosh's comment don't seem to sync up with Jokanovic's regarding squad size, and I know who's words I trust more.

So you consider your judgement of this player based on a streamed broadcast and a few minutes highlights is superior to that made by the stats people AND the professional scouting staff. So be it. We are all entitled to our opinions.
The piece goes on to stress the that the player represented a 'small outlay' and makes it clear that he was bought with a view to the future and  as a squad addition. Of course you may consider that to be 'lies', too.

"It's all lies!! And we are now sponsored by a gambling business and we won't build the Riverstand stand even though they've said we will. I hate this club."
If you hate the club go an support someone else!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 27, 2017, 11:48:20 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 11:39:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
The official FOF Silly  Season Summer NON Transfer thread 090.gif

Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...

Not to make this another moaning post but.....we lost our main CB and ST a long time ago, both were on loan so we've had ample time to address this and we're less than 2 weeks from the start of the season and we literally haven't addressed it. Signing Norwood and Cisse, whilst this is good, is totally underwhelming when you weigh up the urgent needs of our squad. For this reason, I totally understand and agree with the frustration.

I think we need to invest in some serious fire power so that we can mount a military operation to raid other clubs and capture the players we want

Just one problem - slavery was abolished in 1833 and it is illegal to own firearms without a license in the UK

Does anyone have a better idea as to how to force the players we want to sign on the dotted line pronto-presto?

We're not the only club who has been fannying around since the end of the season and since the window does not close until the end of August - the selling clubs, the players and their agents have no time pressure and can take their time.

We might not like it but that it the reality of the situation and for us it is even more difficult - we are looking for quality players not just any old journeyman with a pair of boots

Kidnapp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 27, 2017, 11:51:11 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 11:45:00 AM
Djaloi I do not see the sense in going abroad and bringing Djalo in, who without dissecting him down to the bone, is not on the evidence so far is nowhere near good enough.
When we could have stayed at home, and signed a better prospect from our own football pyramid in England, there are far more risks bringing players in from overseas, especially when they are as mediocre as he is. But that's a bad habit Fulham have, plus it also shows that stats are not the best tool to have.
As well as asking yourself what kind of scouting net work we have, and are we looking in all the right places, penny pinching is one thing, shooting yourself in the foot is another.
When we do close the net on a player, who is responsible for negotiating the deals and transfer policy.
Because if you really want to use stats as a guide. then the success rate of bringing in targets are statistically poor, but then it's easy to select stats when it suits.
Now that the club have failed on bringing in a profusion of targets from overseas, at last they are looking nearer to home which they should have done in the first place.
There us an unfortunate pattern of disapointment and underachievement and failure when it comes to recruiting players who will strengthen the team.


You have seen him on dodgy footage in a couple of friendlies. I'm involved in football and my view is that he has got some potential. He looks to be a nightmare to beat, tough tackling and seems to really show for the ball all the time. But I couldn't sensibly make any guess on his future with the club. I'm happy to leave that to the experts in the club.

But, you've already written him off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on July 27, 2017, 11:47:13 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 10:52:00 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 27, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Chutney on July 27, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
"The head coach and coaching staff identified the areas of the squad where additional signings were necessary. AM said that the Club's first summer signing, Marcelo Djalo, was approved by the statistical analysis system, but was heavily scouted by the Club's own network and first team coaching staff. He said Djalo represented a small outlay in a position where the Club was short of potential first team players" - Djalo is nowhere near being a potential first team player, he's shockingly bad. What stats did they use to approve him?!
they also said he was heavily scouted byt he clubs network and forst team staff

It doesn't make him any better of a player, and unfortunately I don't put it past him to lie, Macintosh's comment don't seem to sync up with Jokanovic's regarding squad size, and I know who's words I trust more.

So you consider your judgement of this player based on a streamed broadcast and a few minutes highlights is superior to that made by the stats people AND the professional scouting staff. So be it. We are all entitled to our opinions.
The piece goes on to stress the that the player represented a 'small outlay' and makes it clear that he was bought with a view to the future and  as a squad addition. Of course you may consider that to be 'lies', too.

"It's all lies!! And we are now sponsored by a gambling business and we won't build the Riverstand stand even though they've said we will. I hate this club."
If you hate the club go an support someone else!

Exactly my point... sarcasm doesn't work well on message boards.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 11:39:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
The official FOF Silly  Season Summer NON Transfer thread 090.gif

Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...

Not to make this another moaning post but.....we lost our main CB and ST a long time ago, both were on loan so we've had ample time to address this and we're less than 2 weeks from the start of the season and we literally haven't addressed it. Signing Norwood and Cisse, whilst this is good, is totally underwhelming when you weigh up the urgent needs of our squad. For this reason, I totally understand and agree with the frustration

Does anyone have a better idea as to how to force the players we want to sign on the dotted line pronto-presto?



Yes I have a better idea.
It's called hanging a carrot under the nose of the player in more ways than one. That how you sell sand to an Arab, and snow to an Eskimo. As opposed to Fulham who appear unable to sell a lifebelt to a drowning man.
As for clubs Fannying around, Fulham are top of the League for that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on July 27, 2017, 11:59:46 AM
Kalas signs!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 12:00:44 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 11:39:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
The official FOF Silly  Season Summer NON Transfer thread 090.gif

Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...


Not to make this another moaning post but.....we lost our main CB and ST a long time ago, both were on loan so we've had ample time to address this and we're less than 2 weeks from the start of the season and we literally haven't addressed it. Signing Norwood and Cisse, whilst this is good, is totally underwhelming when you weigh up the urgent needs of our squad. For this reason, I totally understand and agree with the frustration.

I think we need to invest in some serious fire power so that we can mount a military operation to raid other clubs and capture the players we want

Just one problem - slavery was abolished in 1833 and it is illegal to own firearms without a license in the UK

Does anyone have a better idea as to how to force the players we want to sign on the dotted line pronto-presto?

We're not the only club who has been fannying around since the end of the season and since the window does not close until the end of August - the selling clubs, the players and their agents have no time pressure and can take their time.

We might not like it but that it the reality of the situation and for us it is even more difficult - we are looking for quality players not just any old journeyman with a pair of boots

I'd totally agree with your point if I didn't see the likes of Boro, Wolves, Forest and a number of other clubs signing players and promptly. Other clubs can do it so why can't we? We have an extremely good reputation, history, London, a great manager, EPL standard players like Captain Cairney so a lot of things that's luring BUT we don't seem able to address key positions within a respectfully timely fashion. Maybe Cb isn't an issue as we have Kalas all but confirmed, who knows. HAHA I literally post this and 30 seconds later my phone bings with Kalas confirmed.....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 12:01:04 PM
KALAS is back on the offal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 12:01:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 12:01:04 PM
KALAS is back on the offal

Kalas Returns
Thursday 27 July 2017 12:00
The Club is delighted to announce that Tomas Kalas has returned on a season-long loan from Chelsea for the 2017/18 campaign.

Kalas played a crucial role at the heart of defence to help Fulham reach the Sky Bet Championship Semi-Finals last season.

The Czech Republic international featured in 36 league games last season and scored for the Whites against Huddersfield Town in the 5-0 win at Craven Cottage in October.

At just 24-years-old he has played seven times for the Czech Republic and has been a regular member of their squad aiming to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Prior to joining Fulham on loan last season the centre-back played a key role in helping Middlesbrough reach the Play-Off Final in 2014/15, before winning promotion with them as runners-up in the 2015/16 season.

Kalas started out at his hometown club Sigma Olomouc before joining Chelsea in the summer of 2010.

Two seasons were then spent on loan at Vitesse Arnhem in Holland, during which time he was named the Czech Republic Young Player of the Year.

He made his debut for Chelsea in a 2-0 League Cup win over Arsenal in October 2013 and his Premier League debut and first start for Chelsea came at Anfield later that season, also in a 2-0 victory.

In the summer of 2014 the defender moved on loan to FC Cologne in Germany, but he departed for Middlesbrough midway through the campaign.

Tony Khan, Vice Chairman and Director of Football Operations, said: "It's a pleasure to welcome Tomas Kalas back to the Fulham Football Club.

"We appreciate Tomas so much after the way that he battled for us last season, demonstrating not only tremendous skill but also great heart and determination. We're very excited to have him here again as one of us as we prepare for our next battle, and what we hope will be a great season! COYW!"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 27, 2017, 12:02:35 PM
Awesome news!! Must have flown back from the Chelsea tour, so happy this has happened. Now for the ST....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 27, 2017, 12:02:45 PM
YES Kalas
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 12:03:44 PM
Hopefully this will shut up some of the negative types on this board. 1 more signing this week and we are almost set for Norwich with a few more to follow hopefully.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: copthornemike on July 27, 2017, 12:05:35 PM
Excellent news about Kalas.

From the Chelsea site:
Tomas Kalas has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea and will now spend the forthcoming campaign on loan at Fulham.

Kalas, a full Czech Republic international, made four appearances for the Blues during the 2013/14 season including in a famous win at Anfield.

Last year he excelled on loan at Fulham, and the defender returns to Craven Cottage alongside fellow Blue Lucas Piazon, aiming to help Slavisa Jokanovic's side achieve promotion having missed out in the Championship play-off semi-finals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 27, 2017, 12:06:13 PM
Best thing about the video the posted on Twitter that pans across to Kalas, he looks so happy to be back!

https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/890526473886601217
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 27, 2017, 12:07:18 PM
Kiss the badge son!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 27, 2017, 12:07:33 PM
Soooo pleased about this.All of a sudden things are looking up more.This is a big one for me.Now lets go get a striker and we will be 90 per cent there.COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on July 27, 2017, 12:08:22 PM
Here is my take on the need to fix our 2 key positions.
We had 2 prime targets, one was Rolan and the other Kalas.   If we signed these 2 along with a few more backups I think we would be quite happy.  Cisse and Norwood seem good acquisitions to me
It could be that because these 2 players are still available, esp Kalas and we still hope to get them or one of them we are in wait mode although reports suggest we have moved on from Rolan.

The problem i really have is with Rolan.  Knowing he may not come, we should have had parallel targets lined up with negotiations ongoing.  I seems to me that once Rolan said no, we THEN moved on to our next target.   In other words, we SEEM to be doing things one at a time and are incapable of multiplexing or backup targets at the same time as our no1 target.

Of course this is as alway total conjecture and we may have multiple targets all being fought for at the same time, however it doesn't look that way to me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 27, 2017, 12:12:12 PM
Great news about Kalas . While there may be a loan fee it will not be the same as buying him .
So we still have plenty of cash in hand for further reinforcements ( e.g. a CF !!!)


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 27, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: copthornemike on July 27, 2017, 12:05:35 PM
Excellent news about Kalas.

From the Chelsea site:
Tomas Kalas has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea and will now spend the forthcoming campaign on loan at Fulham.

Kalas, a full Czech Republic international, made four appearances for the Blues during the 2013/14 season including in a famous win at Anfield.

Last year he excelled on loan at Fulham, and the defender returns to Craven Cottage alongside fellow Blue Lucas Piazon, aiming to help Slavisa Jokanovic's side achieve promotion having missed out in the Championship play-off semi-finals.


Who was saying there's no such thing as slavery any more, think Chelsea are having a good go at it, a 4 year contract and he's only played twice for him why do they keep signing up to them, oh we promise when you come back next year we'll play you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 27, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: copthornemike on July 27, 2017, 12:05:35 PM
Excellent news about Kalas.

From the Chelsea site:
Tomas Kalas has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea and will now spend the forthcoming campaign on loan at Fulham.

Kalas, a full Czech Republic international, made four appearances for the Blues during the 2013/14 season including in a famous win at Anfield.

Last year he excelled on loan at Fulham, and the defender returns to Craven Cottage alongside fellow Blue Lucas Piazon, aiming to help Slavisa Jokanovic's side achieve promotion having missed out in the Championship play-off semi-finals.


Who was saying there's no such thing as slavery any more, think Chelsea are having a good go at it, a 4 year contract and he's only played twice for him why do they keep signing up to them, oh we promise when you come back next year we'll play you.
I would guess so we dont get him for 3 million or somehting, good business sense
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 12:14:02 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 27, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: copthornemike on July 27, 2017, 12:05:35 PM
Excellent news about Kalas.

From the Chelsea site:
Tomas Kalas has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea and will now spend the forthcoming campaign on loan at Fulham.

Kalas, a full Czech Republic international, made four appearances for the Blues during the 2013/14 season including in a famous win at Anfield.

Last year he excelled on loan at Fulham, and the defender returns to Craven Cottage alongside fellow Blue Lucas Piazon, aiming to help Slavisa Jokanovic's side achieve promotion having missed out in the Championship play-off semi-finals.


Who was saying there's no such thing as slavery any more, think Chelsea are having a good go at it, a 4 year contract and he's only played twice for him why do they keep signing up to them, oh we promise when you come back next year we'll play you.

Nah it ensures value for when they sell him to us next season and if Kalas doesn't sign it then they will let him rot in the reserves... #simples
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 12:00:44 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 11:39:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
The official FOF Silly  Season Summer NON Transfer thread 090.gif

Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...


Not to make this another moaning post but.....we lost our main CB and ST a long time ago, both were on loan so we've had ample time to address this and we're less than 2 weeks from the start of the season and we literally haven't addressed it. Signing Norwood and Cisse, whilst this is good, is totally underwhelming when you weigh up the urgent needs of our squad. For this reason, I totally understand and agree with the frustration.

I think we need to invest in some serious fire power so that we can mount a military operation to raid other clubs and capture the players we want

Just one problem - slavery was abolished in 1833 and it is illegal to own firearms without a license in the UK

Does anyone have a better idea as to how to force the players we want to sign on the dotted line pronto-presto?

We're not the only club who has been fannying around since the end of the season and since the window does not close until the end of August - the selling clubs, the players and their agents have no time pressure and can take their time.

We might not like it but that it the reality of the situation and for us it is even more difficult - we are looking for quality players not just any old journeyman with a pair of boots

I'd totally agree with your point if I didn't see the likes of Boro, Wolves, Forest and a number of other clubs signing players and promptly. Other clubs can do it so why can't we? We have an extremely good reputation, history, London, a great manager, EPL standard players like Captain Cairney so a lot of things that's luring BUT we don't seem able to address key positions within a respectfully timely fashion. Maybe Cb isn't an issue as we have Kalas all but confirmed, who knows. HAHA I literally post this and 30 seconds later my phone bings with Kalas confirmed.....

As you point out very few clubs have made signing and I think very few of the players signed by other Championship clubs would make it into our team.

I was truly gutted when Birmingham signed Terry and Samba because I knew we were looking for a centre back and it was distressing to miss out yet again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 27, 2017, 12:16:44 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 27, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: copthornemike on July 27, 2017, 12:05:35 PM
Excellent news about Kalas.

From the Chelsea site:
Tomas Kalas has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea and will now spend the forthcoming campaign on loan at Fulham.

Kalas, a full Czech Republic international, made four appearances for the Blues during the 2013/14 season including in a famous win at Anfield.

Last year he excelled on loan at Fulham, and the defender returns to Craven Cottage alongside fellow Blue Lucas Piazon, aiming to help Slavisa Jokanovic's side achieve promotion having missed out in the Championship play-off semi-finals.


Who was saying there's no such thing as slavery any more, think Chelsea are having a good go at it, a 4 year contract and he's only played twice for him why do they keep signing up to them, oh we promise when you come back next year we'll play you.

A player will command a larger fee with a 4 year contract in place than one on in his last year. From the Blue Poo´s point of view it is good business sense. It is how they raise funds to enable them to pay mega millions for 1st team starters.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 12:16:58 PM
I might just get a better nights sleep. But let's not get too carried away, let's keep our feet on the ground, there is still more work to do. But this is a good result.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 12:19:56 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 12:00:44 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 11:39:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
The official FOF Silly  Season Summer NON Transfer thread 090.gif

Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...


Not to make this another moaning post but.....we lost our main CB and ST a long time ago, both were on loan so we've had ample time to address this and we're less than 2 weeks from the start of the season and we literally haven't addressed it. Signing Norwood and Cisse, whilst this is good, is totally underwhelming when you weigh up the urgent needs of our squad. For this reason, I totally understand and agree with the frustration.

I think we need to invest in some serious fire power so that we can mount a military operation to raid other clubs and capture the players we want

Just one problem - slavery was abolished in 1833 and it is illegal to own firearms without a license in the UK

Does anyone have a better idea as to how to force the players we want to sign on the dotted line pronto-presto?

We're not the only club who has been fannying around since the end of the season and since the window does not close until the end of August - the selling clubs, the players and their agents have no time pressure and can take their time.

We might not like it but that it the reality of the situation and for us it is even more difficult - we are looking for quality players not just any old journeyman with a pair of boots

I'd totally agree with your point if I didn't see the likes of Boro, Wolves, Forest and a number of other clubs signing players and promptly. Other clubs can do it so why can't we? We have an extremely good reputation, history, London, a great manager, EPL standard players like Captain Cairney so a lot of things that's luring BUT we don't seem able to address key positions within a respectfully timely fashion. Maybe Cb isn't an issue as we have Kalas all but confirmed, who knows. HAHA I literally post this and 30 seconds later my phone bings with Kalas confirmed.....

As you point out very few clubs have made signing and I think very few of the players signed by other Championship clubs would make it into our team.

I was truly gutted when Birmingham signed Terry and Samba because I knew we were looking for a centre back and it was distressing to miss out yet again.

I pointed out two clubs, Boro and Forest who between them have signed 6 strikers! Forest even sold their no.1 striker and had him replaced by 3 in a matter of days....To put it into perspective. I just think we're really sloe considering teh weight we have behind us. Kalas is absolutely huge for us though and im getting more optimistic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 12:20:46 PM
Absolutely great news! Just a striker that's needed ASAP now, the rest (a full back, another striker and a left-sided central defender if we can flog Sigurdsson) can be sorted out when the season is under way.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
2 strikers needed for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 27, 2017, 12:25:04 PM
YESSSSS great news! All we (desperately) need is a striker or two and we're set
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 27, 2017, 12:25:34 PM
Could do worse, especially if we get 2 strikers in

http://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/article/20170727/wagner-open-to-offers-for-wells

Wagner open to offers for Wells

"There has been no bid," Wagner told The Yorkshire Post.

Incidentally, Wells helped deny Reading promotion to the Premier League, scoring in Huddersfield's 4-3 penalty shoot-out win in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium in May.

Wells has found himself down the pecking order after the arrivals of forwards Laurent Depoitre, for an undisclosed fee from Porto, and Steve Mounie from Montpellier for a club-record fee in the region of £11.44 million plus add-ons.

"I admit this is not the easiest situation for Nahki," Wagner added. "Everyone can see how high the quality is of the strikers we have brought in. We also still have [Elias] Kachunga and [Collin] Quaner who are able to play there.

"This is not the best situation for Nahki and, of course, he is a name that is on the market. We will listen if there is serious interest in him but, at the minute, we want to make sure Nahki is back in training. That should be the case by the end of the week."

Huddersfield are scheduled to depart for a weeklong training camp in Austria on Saturday, which includes matches against Stuttgart on August 1 and Torino on August 4, with Wells's availability in doubt.

Asked whether his striker is in his travelling plans, Wagner said: "I'm unsure at the minute. We will see how everything progresses."

Wells has missed Huddersfield's last three pre-season friendlies through an ankle injury, including their 2-1 home defeat against Serie A side Udinese yesterday, in which Wagner fielded two largely different playing line-ups for each half against the visiting side.

Tom Ince, a summer signing from Derby County, netted his fourth goal in five outings to give the home side the lead after dribbling past three markers and firing into the bottom corner. However, Dimitri Cavare cancelled Huddersfield's lead with a shot from the edge of the area that took a deflection.

Ryder Matos grabbed Udinese's winner after the break when he slotted home fellow substitute Andrija Balic's dangerous free kick that came back off the crossbar.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 12:26:21 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 27, 2017, 12:06:13 PM
Best thing about the video the posted on Twitter that pans across to Kalas, he looks so happy to be back!

https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/890526473886601217

A smart and witty little touch.

This one, not unexpected, signing actually improves the balance of the squad quite considerably.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 12:28:46 PM
Good news. Would love the option to buy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 27, 2017, 12:30:11 PM
I still question whether it makes sense from Chelsea's point of view. Kalas will be 28 when his contract runs out. He won't play for them in the next four years. Presumably his contract came with a wage rise. They paid £5m for him, but every club knows they can just take him on loan instead of actually buying him. Eventually the player will leave on a free or the other alternative he stays on Chelsea's books for his career.

At 24 he's unlikely to be a leading Premier League player but his progressively higher wage is just pricing out potential suitors. I just don't see the sense. They're some sort of agency that provides players on short-term deals.

Some on here have said it's good for football. My view is they're ruining it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 27, 2017, 12:31:37 PM
Wolves being linked with Andre Gray :022:

If he's prepared to drop a league, i'd love us to go for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 12:33:42 PM

Chelsea stats man checks their list of Centre Backs before deciding they can spare Kalas for another season.

(http://1funny.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/very-thick-book.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 27, 2017, 12:34:51 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 27, 2017, 12:33:42 PM

Chelsea stats man checks their list of Centre Backs before deciding they can spare Kalas for another season.


:005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 12:42:04 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
The official FOF Silly  Season Summer NON Transfer thread 090.gif

Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...
And my point was look how many NON transfer replies since then.
Before the pre season friendlys had been announced I tweeted FFC about the lack of news on any friendlys and two minutes later the friendlys were tweeted, today I mention a lack of transfer news and then The Kalas news breaks, so now I'm going to wait a while then moan about no striker being signed in the hope of being able to claim a hat trick. fp.gif
COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 12:43:55 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 12:42:04 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Nothing happening here, time to rename this thread.
The official FOF Silly  Season Summer NON Transfer thread 090.gif

Oliver Norwood signed 2 days ago...
And my point was look how many NON transfer replies since then.
Before the pre season friendlys had been announced I tweeted FFC about the lack of news on any friendlys and two minutes later the friendlys were tweeted, today I mention a lack of transfer news and then The Kalas news breaks, so now I'm going to wait a while then moan about no striker being signed in the hope of being able to claim a hat trick. fp.gif
COYW

Do it now, do it now please.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 01:15:51 PM

I've been more or less enthusiastic about our reported centre-forward targets so far this pre-season (and have, therefore, been more or less disappointed) but I would like to know what I am missing about Nahki Wells who has never impressed me much.

We had a 10 goal, 3 assist centre-forward at our place last year who scored his goals at a much better rate than Wells did at Huddersfield.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 27, 2017, 01:22:59 PM
I think our midfield will produce many chances for a striker and think even a half decent striker who has a bit of passion will do well, unlike Martin who I felt just did not care.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 27, 2017, 01:23:21 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 27, 2017, 01:15:51 PM

I've been more or less enthusiastic about our reported centre-forward targets so far this pre-season (and have, therefore, been more or less disappointed) but I would like to know what I am missing about Nahki Wells who has never impressed me much.

We had a 10 goal, 3 assist centre-forward at our place last year who scored his goals at a much better rate than Wells did at Huddersfield.
Yep, agree with you. Wells doesn't really impress me, would love to have one of Wednesday or Boro's strikers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 27, 2017, 01:24:02 PM
Ive seen they want 8 mill plus for him,wouldnt pay that for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 27, 2017, 01:33:40 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 27, 2017, 12:31:37 PM
Wolves being linked with Andre Gray :022:

If he's prepared to drop a league, i'd love us to go for him.
He'd only go because Jorge Mendes is his agent, and as we know, Wolves are Jorge Mendes FC nowadays.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 27, 2017, 01:37:07 PM
I'm really pleased and to be honest relieved that Kalas is back, but I think we still need another CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Two Ton Ted on July 27, 2017, 01:40:22 PM
Centre back, left back, two strikers and a goalkeeper, not squad players, but good enough to be first choice. Then I might be happy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: glenhodgso on July 27, 2017, 01:44:32 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 12:20:46 PM
Absolutely great news! Just a striker that's needed ASAP now, the rest (a full back, another striker and a left-sided central defender if we can flog Sigurdsson) can be sorted out when the season is under way.

Now hold on a mo, I do agree that Sigurdsson did not have the best of seasons - but flogging him? really?  I thought we'd stopped that kind of punishment when Magath left?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 01:54:52 PM
Quote from: glenhodgso on July 27, 2017, 01:44:32 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 12:20:46 PM
Absolutely great news! Just a striker that's needed ASAP now, the rest (a full back, another striker and a left-sided central defender if we can flog Sigurdsson) can be sorted out when the season is under way.

Now hold on a mo, I do agree that Sigurdsson did not have the best of seasons - but flogging him? really?  I thought we'd stopped that kind of punishment when Magath left?

They have been using the Cat with Nine Tails ever since 1879.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 01:59:19 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 01:54:52 PM
Quote from: glenhodgso on July 27, 2017, 01:44:32 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 12:20:46 PM
Absolutely great news! Just a striker that's needed ASAP now, the rest (a full back, another striker and a left-sided central defender if we can flog Sigurdsson) can be sorted out when the season is under way.

Now hold on a mo, I do agree that Sigurdsson did not have the best of seasons - but flogging him? really?  I thought we'd stopped that kind of punishment when Magath left?

They have been using the Cat with Nine Tails ever since 1879.

No, when Magath left we just stopped wedging a pieces of cheese into the place where the sun does not shine
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:23:50 PM
I agree with everyone that we need a striker or 2 but im gonna wade in with a different view on things just to see what others think...is an out and out striker really what we want?

Before you all get your pitchforks out let me explain why i say this, we scored joint most amount of goals last year (something i think people seem to forget) & that is testament to the style of play that we have, we move the ball so well & there is so much interchange of positions that opposition defenses have absolutely no idea which players to pick up as our threat is spread across 4 or 5 players. Hence why the goals & assists were so evenly distributed last season.

My fear would be if you have an 'out & out' striker in the team 2 things might happen, they may adapt the everything has to go through me attitude & they think that they need to score all the goals because they are the striker & therefore may waste chances where they would of been better off laying it off to someone else.

Again i agree that we need a striker but im not sure whether it needs to be an orthodox '20 goal a season' striker, what i actually think we need is someone basically to do exactly what martin was doing last year but someone whos actually in shape and will give everything to get on the end of all the low crosses we put in instead of being 2 or 3 foot behind play at all times
 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:23:50 PM
I agree with everyone that we need a striker or 2 but im gonna wade in with a different view on things just to see what others think...is an out and out striker really what we want?

Before you all get your pitchforks out let me explain why i say this, we scored joint most amount of goals last year (something i think people seem to forget) & that is testament to the style of play that we have, we move the ball so well & there is so much interchange of positions that opposition defenses have absolutely no idea which players to pick up as our threat is spread across 4 or 5 players. Hence why the goals & assists were so evenly distributed last season.

My fear would be if you have an 'out & out' striker in the team 2 things might happen, they may adapt the everything has to go through me attitude & they think that they need to score all the goals because they are the striker & therefore may waste chances where they would of been better off laying it off to someone else.

Again i agree that we need a striker but im not sure whether it needs to be an orthodox '20 goal a season' striker, what i actually think we need is someone basically to do exactly what martin was doing last year but someone whos actually in shape and will give everything to get on the end of all the low crosses we put in instead of being 2 or 3 foot behind play at all times
 


I was thinking this when Rolan was being mentioned as he can play across the front three.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 02:29:12 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:23:50 PM
I agree with everyone that we need a striker or 2 but im gonna wade in with a different view on things just to see what others think...is an out and out striker really what we want?

Before you all get your pitchforks out let me explain why i say this, we scored joint most amount of goals last year (something i think people seem to forget) & that is testament to the style of play that we have, we move the ball so well & there is so much interchange of positions that opposition defenses have absolutely no idea which players to pick up as our threat is spread across 4 or 5 players. Hence why the goals & assists were so evenly distributed last season.

My fear would be if you have an 'out & out' striker in the team 2 things might happen, they may adapt the everything has to go through me attitude & they think that they need to score all the goals because they are the striker & therefore may waste chances where they would of been better off laying it off to someone else.

Again i agree that we need a striker but im not sure whether it needs to be an orthodox '20 goal a season' striker, what i actually think we need is someone basically to do exactly what martin was doing last year but someone whos actually in shape and will give everything to get on the end of all the low crosses we put in instead of being 2 or 3 foot behind play at all times
 
striker / centre forward cal thm what you will, for me you need a player whose position is centre forward, its ok with Piazon, Aluko, Kebano and Ayite but it would be better ot have osmeone who is a pure centre forward as well for options.

We all know Aluko's finishing is poor, Ayite and Kebano are slightly better, but if you get chances falling to your centre forward then you want to know that 8 times out of 10 they willbe on target and you dont get that with the other 3
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 27, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:23:50 PM
I agree with everyone that we need a striker or 2 but im gonna wade in with a different view on things just to see what others think...is an out and out striker really what we want?

Before you all get your pitchforks out let me explain why i say this, we scored joint most amount of goals last year (something i think people seem to forget) & that is testament to the style of play that we have, we move the ball so well & there is so much interchange of positions that opposition defenses have absolutely no idea which players to pick up as our threat is spread across 4 or 5 players. Hence why the goals & assists were so evenly distributed last season.

My fear would be if you have an 'out & out' striker in the team 2 things might happen, they may adapt the everything has to go through me attitude & they think that they need to score all the goals because they are the striker & therefore may waste chances where they would of been better off laying it off to someone else.

Again i agree that we need a striker but im not sure whether it needs to be an orthodox '20 goal a season' striker, what i actually think we need is someone basically to do exactly what martin was doing last year but someone whos actually in shape and will give everything to get on the end of all the low crosses we put in instead of being 2 or 3 foot behind play at all times
 

I agree with your thinking to a certain extent. My concern is that we lacked then and lack now a plan B. For teams that put 10 men behind the ball, we had no real aerial threat once Smith was out of the side (and, frankly, not that much when he was in the side). We also had no one running off the shoulder when the opposition defence was pushed up high (I don't include Aluko/Ayite etc because they generally were carrying the ball, not running off the shoulder). We need a couple of strikers that offer these options.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:23:50 PM
I agree with everyone that we need a striker or 2 but im gonna wade in with a different view on things just to see what others think...is an out and out striker really what we want?

Before you all get your pitchforks out let me explain why i say this, we scored joint most amount of goals last year (something i think people seem to forget) & that is testament to the style of play that we have, we move the ball so well & there is so much interchange of positions that opposition defenses have absolutely no idea which players to pick up as our threat is spread across 4 or 5 players. Hence why the goals & assists were so evenly distributed last season.

My fear would be if you have an 'out & out' striker in the team 2 things might happen, they may adapt the everything has to go through me attitude & they think that they need to score all the goals because they are the striker & therefore may waste chances where they would of been better off laying it off to someone else.

Again i agree that we need a striker but im not sure whether it needs to be an orthodox '20 goal a season' striker, what i actually think we need is someone basically to do exactly what martin was doing last year but someone whos actually in shape and will give everything to get on the end of all the low crosses we put in instead of being 2 or 3 foot behind play at all times
 


I was thinking this when Rolan was being mentioned as he can play across the front three.

Yeah annoyingly he seems like he would fit the bill but just cant see that happening now, we also need a big target man, someone that even if they cant kick a ball as long as they are a handful in the air and can head a ball i cant remember the last time we had a corner and i thought we could score here
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:37:07 PM
Quote from: bencher on July 27, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:23:50 PM
I agree with everyone that we need a striker or 2 but im gonna wade in with a different view on things just to see what others think...is an out and out striker really what we want?

Before you all get your pitchforks out let me explain why i say this, we scored joint most amount of goals last year (something i think people seem to forget) & that is testament to the style of play that we have, we move the ball so well & there is so much interchange of positions that opposition defenses have absolutely no idea which players to pick up as our threat is spread across 4 or 5 players. Hence why the goals & assists were so evenly distributed last season.

My fear would be if you have an 'out & out' striker in the team 2 things might happen, they may adapt the everything has to go through me attitude & they think that they need to score all the goals because they are the striker & therefore may waste chances where they would of been better off laying it off to someone else.

Again i agree that we need a striker but im not sure whether it needs to be an orthodox '20 goal a season' striker, what i actually think we need is someone basically to do exactly what martin was doing last year but someone whos actually in shape and will give everything to get on the end of all the low crosses we put in instead of being 2 or 3 foot behind play at all times
 

I agree with your thinking to a certain extent. My concern is that we lacked then and lack now a plan B. For teams that put 10 men behind the ball, we had no real aerial threat once Smith was out of the side (and, frankly, not that much when he was in the side). We also had no one running off the shoulder when the opposition defence was pushed up high (I don't include Aluko/Ayite etc because they generally were carrying the ball, not running off the shoulder). We need a couple of strikers that offer these options.

Couldnt agree more we definitely need a plan B, as much as i love SJ his only downfall is on the odd occasion where teams figure us out we have no back up plan...which reading punished us for in the play offs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 02:41:06 PM
the buig thing about a plan b is that you dont need whole sale changes, you can change on eplayer and keep the same formation to work, its just a case f how you play the ball.

Take last season CM up front ball into him he hold sit up, if we are behind or level and thats not working, then bring on someone who plays differenytly and get the ball in behind for them to run on to. that constitutes a plan b
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:48:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 02:41:06 PM
the buig thing about a plan b is that you dont need whole sale changes, you can change on eplayer and keep the same formation to work, its just a case f how you play the ball.

Take last season CM up front ball into him he hold sit up, if we are behind or level and thats not working, then bring on someone who plays differenytly and get the ball in behind for them to run on to. that constitutes a plan b

Youre right, but i sometimes think this team are so drilled to play the way we play now that they cant adapt to a different tactic mid game, for instance no point having a target man when our balls into the box are never above shin height, i guess id just like SJ to have learnt from the reading game that we need to adapt to situations better when things arent going our way
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 02:49:16 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 27, 2017, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 02:27:15 PM

I was thinking this when Rolan was being mentioned as he can play across the front three.

Yeah annoyingly he seems like he would fit the bill but just cant see that happening now, we also need a big target man, someone that even if they cant kick a ball as long as they are a handful in the air and can head a ball i cant remember the last time we had a corner and i thought we could score here

Yes, it seemed as if Rolan would have been ideal, which is why, presumably, we pursued him as we did and why it's a pity it didn't work out.

The idea of an alternative style is also attractive. The problem again, perhaps even more so, is finding your man. Matt Smith lacked nothing in physique, application and enthusiasm. He just wasn't good enough. Such strikers with better credentials are very hard to find and are very expensive. If you are not very careful you end up spending a total of £50m. on the likes of Andy Carroll and he ends up not scoring many goals anyway or injured or both.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 02:52:54 PM
Anyone with loan rule knowledge, do you know whether Kalas means its unlikely/allowed to loan anymore in? Wondering whether the rumours of EPl strikers (Ings and co) are now off the cards?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 02:53:44 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 02:52:54 PM
Anyone with loan rule knowledge, do you know whether Kalas means its unlikely/allowed to loan anymore in? Wondering whether the rumours of EPl strikers (Ings and co) are now off the cards?

Allowed 5 in the starting eleven.

Think how many Huddersfield had last year...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 03:02:18 PM
Just a follow up to the risks involved in shelling big bucks for strikers a couple of extracts from something called 'Football Fancast' (no, me neither):

West Ham:
"In recent days, a number of publications – including The Daily Mail – have discussed West Ham's rather dark striker history under current owners David Gold and David Sullivan. Indeed, since the Daves took over in east London in January 2010, the Hammers have signed a staggering 32 strikers, producing a miserly collective return of just 125 goals in 642 games."

Liverpool:
"From the 14 strikers to have arrived at the club since January 2010, only six have gone on to reach double figures for the Reds, only two have finished up as the club's top scorer for a single campaign and two failed to find the net at senior level – whilst Iago Aspas is the solitary member of the one-goal club.

On average, each striker signing has cost Liverpool £13.3million, has gone on to make 45 appearances and score 16 goals, leading to a strike-rate of one-in-three. Perhaps most curiously, each goal has set Liverpool back roughly £850k. "
The numbers do include Suarez.
(But they do include the aforementioned Andy Carroll...twice!)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 03:06:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 27, 2017, 02:53:44 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 02:52:54 PM
Anyone with loan rule knowledge, do you know whether Kalas means its unlikely/allowed to loan anymore in? Wondering whether the rumours of EPl strikers (Ings and co) are now off the cards?

Allowed 5 in the starting eleven.

Think how many Huddersfield had last year...
8 in total 5 in matchday team and subs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 27, 2017, 03:08:04 PM
If a CF is so hard to find there is an alternative . Find someone who can start for us in ANY position who can take penalties . Goal scoring problem solved ?


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 27, 2017, 03:24:00 PM
I think SJ´s persuit of a "striker" is not for him to be used as a starter every game. He would be used as a game changer should the need arise.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 27, 2017, 03:50:50 PM
An out and out striker my cost us the interchange and flow of our football and as much as i like cauley cant see where he fits if we play same style this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
"Aboubacar Kamara to sign at Fulham

According to our information, the striker of Amiens Aboubacar Kamara will leave the club promoted in Ligue 1 and sign with Fulham in the second English division."

Posted 16:15 on this live transfer feed: http://www.footmercato.net/transferts-en-direct
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 27, 2017, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
"Aboubacar Kamara to sign at Fulham

According to our information, the striker of Amiens Aboubacar Kamara will leave the club promoted in Ligue 1 and sign with Fulham in the second English division."

Posted 16:15 on this live transfer feed: http://www.footmercato.net/transferts-en-direct

Am I right in thinking he isn't a target player. I thought he was quite short.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 27, 2017, 04:24:44 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 27, 2017, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
"Aboubacar Kamara to sign at Fulham

According to our information, the striker of Amiens Aboubacar Kamara will leave the club promoted in Ligue 1 and sign with Fulham in the second English division."

Posted 16:15 on this live transfer feed: http://www.footmercato.net/transferts-en-direct

Am I right in thinking he isn't a target player. I thought he was quite short.
You may be correct but if the boy knows where the net is ill take him all day long.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 27, 2017, 04:25:27 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 27, 2017, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
"Aboubacar Kamara to sign at Fulham

According to our information, the striker of Amiens Aboubacar Kamara will leave the club promoted in Ligue 1 and sign with Fulham in the second English division."

Posted 16:15 on this live transfer feed: http://www.footmercato.net/transferts-en-direct

Am I right in thinking he isn't a target player. I thought he was quite short.

5ft 10 according to wiki
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 27, 2017, 04:28:06 PM
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-verge-signing-january-target-club-appears-submitted-improved-offer/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 27, 2017, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 27, 2017, 04:25:27 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 27, 2017, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
"Aboubacar Kamara to sign at Fulham

According to our information, the striker of Amiens Aboubacar Kamara will leave the club promoted in Ligue 1 and sign with Fulham in the second English division."

Posted 16:15 on this live transfer feed: http://www.footmercato.net/transferts-en-direct

Am I right in thinking he isn't a target player. I thought he was quite short.

5ft 10 according to wiki

There's a few videos on youtube. He seems to be quick-footed and skilful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Only Me on July 27, 2017, 04:30:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm2wHo8u3to
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 04:45:42 PM
Norwich have signed another striker,so is Jerome back on?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 27, 2017, 04:51:10 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 27, 2017, 04:25:27 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 27, 2017, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
"Aboubacar Kamara to sign at Fulham

According to our information, the striker of Amiens Aboubacar Kamara will leave the club promoted in Ligue 1 and sign with Fulham in the second English division."

Posted 16:15 on this live transfer feed: http://www.footmercato.net/transferts-en-direct

Am I right in thinking he isn't a target player. I thought he was quite short.

5ft 10 according to wiki

According to Wiki, Kebano is 5ft 11
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on July 27, 2017, 04:51:19 PM
Having lived in France for the previous 5 years and regularly watching French football I can share some information on Kamara. Very exciting player with bags of pace and flair, from what I've seen a very similar player to Rolan. Good signing especially at the reported price.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on July 27, 2017, 04:56:41 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 27, 2017, 04:51:19 PM
Having lived in France for the previous 5 years and regularly watching French football I can share some information on Kamara. Very exciting player with bags of pace and flair, from what I've seen a very similar player to Rolan. Good signing especially at the reported price.

Sorry missed the reported price - what have you heard ? seen ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 05:06:35 PM
I can confirm the deal is likely, although not done. He would suit our style in that he is quick and mobile and will Interchange nicely with the other forward players. All Moved in very quickly player wants to come, medical being set, almost everything is agreed.

As for Jerome this signing makes that even more less likely
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 27, 2017, 05:17:50 PM
Get French Football‏ @GFFN  3m3 minutes ago
More
Fulham have completed a deal to sign 22-year-old Amiens forward Aboubakar Kamara. More follows. (FM)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 05:19:47 PM
inhave just heard that his medical may have been completed today and announcement could be later today or tomorrow

I am having that cinfirmed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 05:20:31 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on July 27, 2017, 05:17:50 PM
Get French Football‏ @GFFN  3m3 minutes ago
More
Fulham have completed a deal to sign 22-year-old Amiens forward Aboubakar Kamara. More follows. (FM)

At least he signing,or we might have had to change our name to !The Fulham Loan Co Ltd!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 05:29:49 PM

This would be an exciting punt on a young player, it seems to me.

Having been impressive for the promoted Amiens, I wonder why they now seem willing to sell him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 27, 2017, 05:40:22 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 27, 2017, 05:29:49 PM

This would be an exciting punt on a young player, it seems to me.

Having been impressive for the promoted Amiens, I wonder why they now seem willing to sell him.

Contract expires next year, per transfermarkt.

He looks like our old friend Barry Hayles, looking at the pics and that couple of vids on youtube.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 27, 2017, 05:49:31 PM
When I watched the videos he reminded me more of Saha than Hayles - and only 22.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 27, 2017, 05:51:21 PM
Happy to take a punt on such a player. Young, looks quick. Saha was young, quick and unproven once.

I expressed reservations earlier, but that's mainly because I don't know anything of him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 27, 2017, 05:54:55 PM
I'm happy with this  - let it be confirmed!

Now, do we still need a Malone replacement or can we shuffle to cover? I feel we still need another quality defender.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on July 27, 2017, 05:55:50 PM
He does have a good football education, alongside pace and strength, started career at Monaco academy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 27, 2017, 06:02:43 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on July 27, 2017, 05:40:22 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 27, 2017, 05:29:49 PM

This would be an exciting punt on a young player, it seems to me.

Having been impressive for the promoted Amiens, I wonder why they now seem willing to sell him.

Contract expires next year, per transfermarkt.

He looks like our old friend Barry Hayles, looking at the pics and that couple of vids on youtube.

:54: Ta! He'll do.

'New Hayles', 'New Saha', all we need is 'New Henry' and he's got the full set!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 27, 2017, 06:20:28 PM
It's raining signingssss
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on July 27, 2017, 06:22:52 PM
Rolan must be choking on his coffee..... Can see it now.. Last day of the window, time running out rapidly
The offer to bag a sack full of goals in a World Cup year see Rolan join for for half of the salary previous offered and only £1m plus a pickled egg to Bordeaux
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 27, 2017, 06:35:20 PM
Ill drink to this.Happy days.The jigsaw is finally coming together.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 27, 2017, 06:40:33 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 27, 2017, 04:51:19 PM
Having lived in France for the previous 5 years and regularly watching French football I can share some information on Kamara. Very exciting player with bags of pace and flair, from what I've seen a very similar player to Rolan. Good signing especially at the reported price.

I'll reserve my judgement until Fulhamben has seen him play then we'll get a honest opinion!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 06:51:10 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on July 27, 2017, 06:40:33 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on July 27, 2017, 04:51:19 PM
Having lived in France for the previous 5 years and regularly watching French football I can share some information on Kamara. Very exciting player with bags of pace and flair, from what I've seen a very similar player to Rolan. Good signing especially at the reported price.

I'll reserve my judgement until Fulhamben has seen him play then we'll get a honest opinion!!
lol, I'm just happy to be linked with. Striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 06:58:37 PM
Actually scrap that last sentence steven. I'm just happy to be linked to a player that I don't already know will suck. I hadn't even heard of him today, which is the type of player I like. Total unknown,  which means zero things that I dislike about him before he's already kicked a ball.  My season just got a whole lot more exciting. ☺
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 27, 2017, 07:03:32 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 06:58:37 PM
Actually scrap that last sentence steven. I'm just happy to be linked to a player that I don't already know will suck. I hadn't even heard of him today, which is the type of player I like. Total unknown,  which means zero things that I dislike about him before he's already kicked a ball.  My season just got a whole lot more exciting. ☺

That's actually real. I find something very fun about signing someone you know nothing about. Makes watching them for the first few occasions more exciting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 27, 2017, 07:13:03 PM
Like the sound of him, things will be looking a bit better if we get this deal done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 07:24:15 PM
Huddersfield happy to consider serious offers for Wells.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 27, 2017, 07:26:21 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 07:24:15 PM
Huddersfield happy to consider serious offers for Wells.

Where have you seen that?

Perfect player for our style
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 27, 2017, 07:34:11 PM
Announced on Sky Sports
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on July 27, 2017, 07:34:28 PM
Quick..some one work out a Hakuna Matata chant for Kamara!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 07:36:54 PM
Ross McCormack for cut price apparently, I'd take him for a couple of million, unfinished business and we also make a profit on him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 27, 2017, 07:40:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 07:36:54 PM
Ross McCormack for cut price apparently, I'd take him for a couple of million, unfinished business and we also make a profit on him.

NOPE!!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 07:47:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 07:36:54 PM
Ross McCormack for cut price apparently, I'd take him for a couple of million, unfinished business and we also make a profit on him.

Be thankful that we have already made our profit on him

He is cut price for a reason - clubs have noticed that despite the number of goals he scores - he never gets them promoted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 07:49:31 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 27, 2017, 07:26:21 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 07:24:15 PM
Huddersfield happy to consider serious offers for Wells.

Where have you seen that?

Perfect player for our style
their manager said so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 27, 2017, 07:50:15 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 27, 2017, 07:26:21 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 07:24:15 PM
Huddersfield happy to consider serious offers for Wells.

Where have you seen that?

Perfect player for our style

He would need to be - they want £10m for him and since they are the only team that anyone remembers being promoted from the Championship with a negative goal difference he was obviously not that much of a hot-shot
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 07:50:22 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 27, 2017, 07:34:11 PM
Announced on Sky Sports
what is?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 07:36:54 PM
Ross McCormack for cut price apparently, I'd take him for a couple of million, unfinished business and we also make a profit on him.
he is very close to signing for Sunderland apparently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 27, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 05:19:47 PM
inhave just heard that his medical may have been completed today and announcement could be later today or tomorrow

I am having that cinfirmed

Did you find out if it is done?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 27, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 07:36:54 PM
Ross McCormack for cut price apparently, I'd take him for a couple of million, unfinished business and we also make a profit on him.

Not in a million years. Over weight, over paid & over the hill.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 07:58:42 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 27, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 05:19:47 PM
inhave just heard that his medical may have been completed today and announcement could be later today or tomorrow

I am having that cinfirmed

Did you find out if it is done?
the info will be through soon, what I have been told is that it went quickly to an advanced stage. I should hear in an hour or so but Europe is an hour ahead so have patience with me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on July 27, 2017, 08:00:45 PM
Gotta say even with Kamara I'd really like a marquee forward signing. If Kamara is presumably only going to cost in the very low millions I'd like to see us make a show our intent with an Ings, Andre Gray, Roland type level forward. Just think It's be helpful in starting with the fans buzzing and fully on side from the get go.

Considering we've barely spent anything so far there must be room in the budget for 1 standout player as well as an LB...potentially also GK although I think we can get promoted with Betts in goal. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 08:02:54 PM
If we sign Kamara players of that type like Rolan and Jerome will be off the radar. Gray is never going to happen too high a wages and fee. Ings on loan is a possibility depending on Liverpool's contribution to the wages
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 08:19:06 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 27, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 07:36:54 PM
Ross McCormack for cut price apparently, I'd take him for a couple of million, unfinished business and we also make a profit on him.

Not in a million years. Over weight, over paid & over the hill.

In that order
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 27, 2017, 08:29:14 PM
Quote from: jayffc on July 27, 2017, 08:00:45 PM
Gotta say even with Kamara I'd really like a marquee forward signing. If Kamara is presumably only going to cost in the very low millions I'd like to see us make a show our intent with an Ings, Andre Gray, Roland type level forward.

We've more chance of signing Julian Gray, David Gray, 50 shades of gray , Andy Gray and macy gray before a first choice Premier League striker like Andre Gray comes here.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 27, 2017, 08:33:13 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 27, 2017, 08:29:14 PM
Quote from: jayffc on July 27, 2017, 08:00:45 PM
Gotta say even with Kamara I'd really like a marquee forward signing. If Kamara is presumably only going to cost in the very low millions I'd like to see us make a show our intent with an Ings, Andre Gray, Roland type level forward.

We've more chance of signing Julian Gray, David Gray, 50 shades of gray , Andy Gray and macy gray before a first choice Premier League striker like Andre Gray comes here.



perhaps we can get Chelsea to buy him and then we can loan him, think this could become Fulhams business plan. That way we don't have to stump up millions on transfer fee and long contract let Chelsea do it for us, if they're no good we can send them back after a year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on July 27, 2017, 08:37:15 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 27, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 27, 2017, 07:36:54 PM
Ross McCormack for cut price apparently, I'd take him for a couple of million, unfinished business and we also make a profit on him.

Not in a million years. Over weight, over paid & over the hill.
And not forgetting behind the gate!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 27, 2017, 08:39:26 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.

Sold! Only credential required is the ability to hit a cows bottom with a banjo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 27, 2017, 08:51:11 PM
So should we expect Kamara (assuming he signs) to be a starter, or more like a Djalo-type hope/pray he comes good?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:04:58 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.
The fee we agreed in January was 3 million euros, Amiens want more than that now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 09:07:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:04:58 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.
The fee we agreed in January was 3 million euros, Amiens want more than that now
what broke down in January?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 27, 2017, 09:11:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 07:50:22 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on July 27, 2017, 07:34:11 PM
Announced on Sky Sports
what is?
Answering Joelh5 re Wells
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 27, 2017, 09:12:30 PM
WW - I bet you were relieved when the Rolan ordeal tailed off, so you weren't having to get updates every few hours. Lo and behold, we target another man in the French league, and you're back at it again! Appreciate your info, as always.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:12:32 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 09:07:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:04:58 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.
The fee we agreed in January was 3 million euros, Amiens want more than that now
what broke down in January?
Amiens couldn't get a replacement, it failed on the last day due to this, even though they had 10-14 days to find a replacement. If they had not been going for promotion it wouldn't have been an issue, but as they were they needed to keep him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:14:37 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 27, 2017, 09:12:30 PM
WW - I bet you were relieved when the Rolan ordeal tailed off, so you weren't having to get updates every few hours. Lo and behold, we target another man in the French league, and you're back at it again! Appreciate your info, as always.
lol the way it goes, good bargins in these markets
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 09:15:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:12:32 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 09:07:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:04:58 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.
The fee we agreed in January was 3 million euros, Amiens want more than that now
what broke down in January?
Amiens couldn't get a replacement, it failed on the last day due to this, even though they had 10-14 days to find a replacement. If they had not been going for promotion it wouldn't have been an issue, but as they were they needed to keep him
damn, he could have been the difference
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:17:11 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 09:15:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:12:32 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 09:07:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:04:58 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.
The fee we agreed in January was 3 million euros, Amiens want more than that now
what broke down in January?
Amiens couldn't get a replacement, it failed on the last day due to this, even though they had 10-14 days to find a replacement. If they had not been going for promotion it wouldn't have been an issue, but as they were they needed to keep him
damn, he could have been the difference
Could have been yes and he could this year if he joins
Title: Aboubakar Kamara is set to sign for us
Post by: charliejones141 on July 27, 2017, 09:22:50 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/27/aboubakar-kamara-is-set-to-sign-for-fulham/

Great signing I reckon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 09:23:41 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 27, 2017, 09:02:28 PM
Quote from: bencher on July 27, 2017, 08:51:11 PM
So should we expect Kamara (assuming he signs) to be a starter, or more like a Djalo-type hope/pray he comes good?

I hope and expect he'll be a Djalo-type punt or squad player with a big name striker still not come. €3-5m sounds like too much IMO, especially at the current exchange rate, for a player who hasn't even been that prolific in the French second tier, i.e., league one standard

A year ago Steve Mounié (born 1994) had just scored 11 goals in 32 Ligue 2 appearances.
Now Aboubakar Kamara (born 1995) has just scored 11 goals in 29 Ligue 2 appearances.

If the club has found a striker they believe will fit well into the team then I sincerely hope they are prepared to pay more than the going rate, if that is what it takes to get the guy. We don't want to miss out on another Mounié, who went to Huddersfield for £10m+ this summer...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 27, 2017, 09:25:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue

:)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on July 27, 2017, 09:26:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue

Cheers again for info mate.

Sounds like it could be a good Friday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 27, 2017, 09:27:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue

As I remember, it was fee structure that scuppered the Mounie deal last summer - PLEASE don't let this happen again!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:28:06 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 27, 2017, 09:26:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue

Cheers again for info mate.

Sounds like it could be a good Friday.
I will say I just pass on what I hear, I hope like you guys its true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on July 27, 2017, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 09:23:41 PM

A year ago Steve Mounié (born 1994) had just scored 11 goals in 32 Ligue 2 appearances.
I also hope there's a parallel, but this was Ligue 1.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on July 27, 2017, 09:33:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:28:06 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 27, 2017, 09:26:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue

Cheers again for info mate.

Sounds like it could be a good Friday.
I will say I just pass on what I hear, I hope like you guys its true



Other than the limited highlights packages do your contacts have any more insight on the caliber of the player. Suited to our style of play? Is he deemed a quality prospect in France?
Sorry if this has been covered already!

Do you think this would be our only addition up front?
Title: Re: Aboubakar Kamara is set to sign for us
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 27, 2017, 09:43:09 PM
This is encouraging, and if it comes to fruition, there will even be more pace in the team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 27, 2017, 09:47:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:12:32 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 27, 2017, 09:07:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:04:58 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 08:20:01 PM
What's the fee for Kamara? Do we know?

There were talks of Amiens wanting a fee between €3-5m a few days ago when the rumour resurfaced.
The fee we agreed in January was 3 million euros, Amiens want more than that now
what broke down in January?
Amiens couldn't get a replacement, it failed on the last day due to this, even though they had 10-14 days to find a replacement. If they had not been going for promotion it wouldn't have been an issue, but as they were they needed to keep him

You cant complain that they couldnt find a replacement in 10-14 days, we had over a year and still not managed it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 09:49:54 PM
FRAVisite médicale ok pour Kamara. L'officialisation pourrait intervenir dès demain.
ENGMedical Visit ok to Kamara. The formalization could intervene as soon as tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 27, 2017, 09:51:23 PM

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Visite médicale ok pour Kamara.
L'officialisation pourrait intervenir dès demain.
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Translated from French by Bing Wrong translation?
Visit medical ok for Kamara.
The official ceremony could take place tomorrow.
#AmiensSC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 27, 2017, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 09:23:41 PM

A year ago Steve Mounié (born 1994) had just scored 11 goals in 32 Ligue 2 appearances.
I also hope there's a parallel, but this was Ligue 1.

What? He got 14 goals in 35 appearances at Ligue 1 level the season that just passed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 27, 2017, 10:19:23 PM
Ceremony? I know we've been searching for a striker for a year but hiring an open top bus to parade through the streets of Putney seems a bit much
Title: Re: Aboubakar Kamara is set to sign for us
Post by: The Rock on July 27, 2017, 10:23:57 PM
Obviously he passed the stats boy exam, that's all that matters. Extra points for the high jump I reckon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on July 27, 2017, 10:24:40 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 09:52:09 PM
What? He got 14 goals in 35 appearances at Ligue 1 level the season that just passed.
Yes indeed, Montpelier = Ligue 1.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 10:28:39 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 27, 2017, 10:24:40 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 09:52:09 PM
What? He got 14 goals in 35 appearances at Ligue 1 level the season that just passed.
Yes indeed, Montpelier = Ligue 1.

Exactly and I was quoting his stats from the season before when he was on loan at Nimes in Ligue 2.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 27, 2017, 10:31:07 PM
FRAVeinards fans de Fulham, vous récupérer un super joueur. Trouvez lui vite un chant digne de son talent #AmiensSc #FulhamFC #Kamara
ENGLucky fans of Fulham, you retrieve a super player. Find quickly him singing a song worthy of his talent #AmiensSc #FulhamFC #Kamara
Title: Re: Aboubakar Kamara is set to sign for us
Post by: nose on July 27, 2017, 10:36:21 PM
i like pace
is he big
what is his first touch like
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:38:47 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 27, 2017, 09:27:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue

As I remember, it was fee structure that scuppered the Mounie deal last summer - PLEASE don't let this happen again!!!
It was to a degree yes, we agreed an amount with add ons but then Montpellier asked for all that fee and add ons up front with additional add ons so the price increased, if add ons hot, by a third. When we said no Montpellier decided to keep him, So can understand why the deal didn't happen
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:39:21 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 27, 2017, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 09:23:41 PM

A year ago Steve Mounié (born 1994) had just scored 11 goals in 32 Ligue 2 appearances.
I also hope there's a parallel, but this was Ligue 1.
I think that year he had been on loan in Ligue 2 with Nimes
Title: Re: Aboubakar Kamara is set to sign for us
Post by: JoelH5 on July 27, 2017, 10:41:27 PM
God is great! ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:42:23 PM
Quote from: jayffc on July 27, 2017, 09:33:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:28:06 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on July 27, 2017, 09:26:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
My info is the medical is done. Finalising the fee structure is the only outstanding issue

Cheers again for info mate.

Sounds like it could be a good Friday.
I will say I just pass on what I hear, I hope like you guys its true



Other than the limited highlights packages do your contacts have any more insight on the caliber of the player. Suited to our style of play? Is he deemed a quality prospect in France?
Sorry if this has been covered already!

Do you think this would be our only addition up front?

He is a mobile player, quick footed and can interchange across a front three, whilst he can hold the ball up u would say that isn't his main strength. He is fluid and something we didn't have last season. If he signs I do not think we will go back for Rolan or Jerome, if we sign another striker it would be of a different ilk for me
Title: Re: Aboubakar Kamara is set to sign for us
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:43:41 PM
Quote from: nose on July 27, 2017, 10:36:21 PM
i like pace
is he big
what is his first touch like
Quick, 5ft 10, isn't bad and wants to come
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on July 27, 2017, 10:57:05 PM
Think Kamara and more of a Target Man type Striker like say Rudy Gestede and we'd be set up front.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on July 27, 2017, 10:58:26 PM
Great info Westfield apprec! This is the second choice striker signing one might expect, and on paper not a bad one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on July 27, 2017, 11:05:51 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 10:28:39 PM
Exactly and I was quoting his stats from the season before when he was on loan at Nimes in Ligue 2.
In which case the error is mine and your point is very neat. Let's indeed hope for a parallel, even if meagre video footage implies a slightly different type of player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 11:06:15 PM
When you say second choice, it's a little harsh, almost came in January. Club told in June he wasn't available, we go for Rolan, he is no available so we revive our interest. Was on our original list, but couldn't be furthered for the reason mentioned. When we were told he was everything had moved quickly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on July 27, 2017, 11:10:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 27, 2017, 10:43:41 PM
Quote from: nose on July 27, 2017, 10:36:21 PM
i like pace
is he big
what is his first touch like
Quick, 5ft 10, isn't bad and wants to come

the trouble with so many of these players I have never heard of them. the description sounds good. i am not overly fussed about having a big man up front but it is a useful thing to have in the armoury. what we do know is aluko/ayite/kebanao do not seem to work as a trio up front... not quite the chemistry.... i hope this guy really works out, i don't see why not.... 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 11:16:31 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on July 27, 2017, 11:05:51 PM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 10:28:39 PM
Exactly and I was quoting his stats from the season before when he was on loan at Nimes in Ligue 2.
In which case the error is mine and your point is very neat. Let's indeed hope for a parallel, even if meagre video footage implies a slightly different type of player.

Yes, Kamara doesn't seem to be as physically imposing as Mounié. But let's hope his career follows the same pattern so that he has his breakthrough the coming season!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 27, 2017, 11:17:58 PM
Do we think this is a Kline  acquisition?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 11:29:00 PM
Does he take penalties?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 11:33:23 PM
I have to say he is very much an unknown quantity and I would love someone of the Jerome ilk to come in as well. We would then have some competition. Look at Sheffield Wednesday's or Middlesbrough's options compared to ours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on July 27, 2017, 11:45:57 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 11:29:00 PM
Does he take penalties?

Apparently took two penalties last season and scored both!

https://www.transfermarkt.com/aboubakar-kamara/elfmetertore/spieler/290951
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 28, 2017, 12:01:45 AM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 11:45:57 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 11:29:00 PM
Does he take penalties?

Apparently took two penalties last season and scored both!

https://www.transfermarkt.com/aboubakar-kamara/elfmetertore/spieler/290951

Thanks for that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on July 28, 2017, 12:18:17 AM
I actually think our style suits interchangeable forward types that are comfortable both through the middle and on the wing. Still think we need a physical lad who we can go to to hold the ball up/lump it long in the dying moments if need be, but the quick, one-two touch players with a bit of flair you can never have enough of. Only downside to these types, is the final strike can go missing at times (Ayite/Aluke) but at the same time, present danger every time they're on the ball.

Welcomed addition.

Strengthen LB, CB and a proper #9 and we're well on our way.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 28, 2017, 12:39:10 AM
I feel kmac is our best cb other than kalas. He is too important playing dcm to play there but if we are chasing a game moving him back and the new Brighton fella into midfield would be a very plausible option. I also think a back three of kalas, ream and odoi would allow fredericks and sess to play further forward. We got more corners than any other team last season, and I also believe we had the poorest conversion rate from corners. If we can improve those stats we will only be more successful
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 28, 2017, 01:12:02 AM
I've just come in... has he signed, or is the excitement speculation?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 28, 2017, 01:55:24 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 28, 2017, 01:12:02 AM
I've just come in... has he signed, or is the excitement speculation?
Speculation, medical has been completed apparently.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:50:49 AM
Quote from: Milo on July 27, 2017, 11:17:58 PM
Do we think this is a Kline  acquisition?

Why would you think that - I'm not aware of Kline being the coach for any of our teams - he is just part of the process in the same way as the medical department is. It would be interesting to know how many they have scratched off over the years.

If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him.

The stand out prerequisite for SJ players - is speed - the walking Berbatov would have driven him mad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 28, 2017, 03:55:22 AM
I doubt the information would ever be released but I'd LOVE to see a list of our transfers since Kline came onboard and see which were instigated by Kline, which were instigated by purely scouting and maybe a list of target the manager had and wanted that were turned down by the stats department and the records of those players since.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 04:50:43 AM
Quote from: therealjaybee on July 28, 2017, 03:55:22 AM
I doubt the information would ever be released but I'd LOVE to see a list of our transfers since Kline came onboard and see which were instigated by Kline, which were instigated by purely scouting and maybe a list of target the manager had and wanted that were turned down by the stats department and the records of those players since.

. . . you left out a list of those suggested by Kline and declined by the Manager and a list of those suggested by scouts and declined by the Manager and a list of all three who did not get passed by the medical pixies

At the end of the day SJ has the final decision - because even if they override his veto - he can just not pick them - so there would be no point to overriding his veto
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 28, 2017, 05:03:07 AM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 11:45:57 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 11:29:00 PM
Does he take penalties?

Apparently took two penalties last season and scored both!

https://www.transfermarkt.com/aboubakar-kamara/elfmetertore/spieler/290951

Scored both you say ? Hmmm won't suit our style.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 28, 2017, 05:04:29 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on July 28, 2017, 01:12:02 AM
I've just come in... has he signed, or is the excitement speculation?

Speculation, but exciting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 05:19:03 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 28, 2017, 05:03:07 AM
Quote from: twang on July 27, 2017, 11:45:57 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 27, 2017, 11:29:00 PM
Does he take penalties?

Apparently took two penalties last season and scored both!

https://www.transfermarkt.com/aboubakar-kamara/elfmetertore/spieler/290951

Scored both you say ? Hmmm won't suit our style.

No - other teams know they can foul in the penalty area because we are not going to score - it would be an unfair advantage if we did and we could face a disrepute charge by the FA
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 28, 2017, 07:15:20 AM
All coming together nicely this week. Kamara look a like he would be a good signing. I also agree with others on here that Gestede would be a great signing from Boro. Struggled since leaving Blackburn but on his day what a handful he is. Great Plan B to have if we could bring him in
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 07:29:45 AM
No way we want Plan B near the Cottage.
He was terrible as George Carter in the Sweeney,looked about 12.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 28, 2017, 08:27:13 AM
One I haven't seen us linked with this year who I think would be a decent signing is Matej Vydra?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 28, 2017, 08:28:27 AM
What happened with that Poundje bloke? That fall through with the Rolan deal? I feel like we're still missing a LB. For me Sess is a winger, not a full back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:30:05 AM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 28, 2017, 08:27:13 AM
One I haven't seen us linked with this year who I think would be a decent signing is Matej Vydra?
he has 8 goals in his last 60 championship games, seems to have gone of the boil a little
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:50:49 AM
If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him.

The stand out prerequisite for SJ players - is speed - the walking Berbatov would have driven him mad

The reported fee isn't peanuts but it certainly isn't "big bucks" either. For a striker it's closer to peanuts. So at best I think we can say it's ambiguous whether he's intended to go in the first XI or be more of a (probably stats-based) punt like Djalo. As to your last sentence The fee is also in the same ballpark as the Martin loan fee and he certainly wasn't fast.
Martin loan fee circa 2 million quid, this deal is crica 4.25 million euros in total or just under 4 million pounds.

He was recommneded by scouts at first, staff watched him and then stats were done, this was done in December 16 into Jan 17 which led to our bid back then.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:49:02 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:47:12 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 04:50:43 AM
At the end of the day SJ has the final decision - because even if they override his veto - he can just not pick them - so there would be no point to overriding his veto

I could just as easily say that if SJ doesn't allow some of Kline's recommendations then he doesn't get any new players and is left with a poor 15-man squad, so he has no choice but to accept them. I don't wish to repeat an argument we've already had, but in the least you have to admit the situation is ambiguous and you have no real idea how it works without being inside it.
no one has any real idea on how it works so anything about the specifics is ambiguos.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 28, 2017, 08:52:32 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:30:05 AM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 28, 2017, 08:27:13 AM
One I haven't seen us linked with this year who I think would be a decent signing is Matej Vydra?
he has 8 goals in his last 60 championship games, seems to have gone of the boil a little

He has gone off the boil for sure but not many starts at Derby. Was very good playing for Joka am sure he could be again
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:50:49 AM
If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him.

The stand out prerequisite for SJ players - is speed - the walking Berbatov would have driven him mad

The reported fee isn't peanuts but it certainly isn't "big bucks" either. For a striker it's closer to peanuts. So at best I think we can say it's ambiguous whether he's intended to go in the first XI or be more of a (probably stats-based) punt like Djalo. As to your last sentence The fee is also in the same ballpark as the Martin loan fee and he certainly wasn't fast.
Martin loan fee circa 2 million quid, this deal is crica 4.25 million euros in total or just under 4 million pounds.

He was recommneded by scouts at first, staff watched him and then stats were done, this was done in December 16 into Jan 17 which led to our bid back then.

Sorry but are you suggesting "circa" £2m (actually I heard £3m) and "circa" €4m (Someone up the thread said €3-5m) are not in the same ballpark? As to the exact amounts and dates with all due respect I will treat them as rumours - probably about right but quite possibly not
Going on the fese i was told for martin which was 2 millin pounds, so I dont consider that and 3.8 milloin pounds in the same ball park no. every one has the own views and thats what this forum and especially this thread is about. Ofr me to be in the same ball park it has to be within say 10%

I do know the deal is for up to 4.25 million euros though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 28, 2017, 09:05:41 AM
Quote from: Ordar on July 28, 2017, 08:28:27 AM
What happened with that Poundje bloke? That fall through with the Rolan deal? I feel like we're still missing a LB. For me Sess is a winger, not a full back

Any updates on this westcliff?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 09:10:53 AM
Quote from: General on July 28, 2017, 09:05:41 AM
Quote from: Ordar on July 28, 2017, 08:28:27 AM
What happened with that Poundje bloke? That fall through with the Rolan deal? I feel like we're still missing a LB. For me Sess is a winger, not a full back

Any updates on this westcliff?
It sort of fell out of the lime light this one, my understanding iis there were some concerns over his fitness and it didnt justify the fee being asked. Not to say it is off but it is now on the back burner
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 09:11:40 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:50:49 AM
If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him.

The stand out prerequisite for SJ players - is speed - the walking Berbatov would have driven him mad

The reported fee isn't peanuts but it certainly isn't "big bucks" either. For a striker it's closer to peanuts. So at best I think we can say it's ambiguous whether he's intended to go in the first XI or be more of a (probably stats-based) punt like Djalo. As to your last sentence The fee is also in the same ballpark as the Martin loan fee and he certainly wasn't fast.

As I understood it, from what WW said earlier, he was an alternate to Rohan, who I presume SJ intended to play?

WW went on to suggest that if we buy him a second striker he would be a different type of player, which rules out both Rohan and Jerome.

As far as I'm aware the fee has not be disclosed - only that they turned down out offer of 3m in January as not being enough.

Since then he's concluded a successful season and got them promoted - so presumably as with Mounie his value has increased and if we're not going to pay that they would not agree to sell him.

I'm not entirely sure why you brought Martin into this - as you rightly say he wasn't very fast - and because he was not speedy it is unlikely that SJ would have ever wanted the option to purchase exercised.

I know you like to heap ridicule on Kline - BUT - why does he have to be stats based - we have a scouting network and if they were not coming up with players for both Kline and SJ to access they should be fired.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 09:15:19 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:50:49 AM
If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him.

The stand out prerequisite for SJ players - is speed - the walking Berbatov would have driven him mad

The reported fee isn't peanuts but it certainly isn't "big bucks" either. For a striker it's closer to peanuts. So at best I think we can say it's ambiguous whether he's intended to go in the first XI or be more of a (probably stats-based) punt like Djalo. As to your last sentence The fee is also in the same ballpark as the Martin loan fee and he certainly wasn't fast.
Martin loan fee circa 2 million quid, this deal is crica 4.25 million euros in total or just under 4 million pounds.

He was recommneded by scouts at first, staff watched him and then stats were done, this was done in December 16 into Jan 17 which led to our bid back then.

Sorry but are you suggesting "circa" £2m (actually I heard £3m) and "circa" €4m (Someone up the thread said €3-5m) are not in the same ballpark? As to the exact amounts and dates with all due respect I will treat them as rumours - probably about right but quite possibly not

True - I agree

It is no more factual than any of the opinions you give to us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 09:32:05 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:47:12 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 04:50:43 AM
At the end of the day SJ has the final decision - because even if they override his veto - he can just not pick them - so there would be no point to overriding his veto

I could just as easily say that if SJ doesn't allow some of Kline's recommendations then he doesn't get any new players and is left with a poor 15-man squad, so he has no choice but to accept them.

Also worth noting we've signed several players who Jokanovic seems extremely reluctant to play.

I don't wish to repeat an argument we've already had, but in the least you have to admit the situation is ambiguous and you have no real idea how it works without being inside it.

It is only ambiguous to you, so maybe you need to improve your reading skills

It has been stated quite publicly by the club, on more than one occasion, that SJ has the final say on players coming in

Your assumption that he is forced to say yes to some players so as to avoid having a poor 15 man squad is absurd and of course you have overlooked the fact that he does have a choice.

If it what you would like us to believe had any grain of truth in it he would have taken that other choice and not signed a new contract.

Apart from some cover players who arrived in January and who have now departed - how long is your list of players that he refuses to play?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on July 28, 2017, 09:48:53 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 09:32:05 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:47:12 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 04:50:43 AM
At the end of the day SJ has the final decision - because even if they override his veto - he can just not pick them - so there would be no point to overriding his veto

I could just as easily say that if SJ doesn't allow some of Kline's recommendations then he doesn't get any new players and is left with a poor 15-man squad, so he has no choice but to accept them.

Also worth noting we've signed several players who Jokanovic seems extremely reluctant to play.

I don't wish to repeat an argument we've already had, but in the least you have to admit the situation is ambiguous and you have no real idea how it works without being inside it.

It is only ambiguous to you, so maybe you need to improve your reading skills

It has been stated quite publicly by the club, on more than one occasion, that SJ has the final say on players coming in

Your assumption that he is forced to say yes to some players so as to avoid having a poor 15 man squad is absurd and of course you have overlooked the fact that he does have a choice.

If it what you would like us to believe had any grain of truth in it he would have taken that other choice and not signed a new contract.

Apart from some cover players who arrived in January and who have now departed - how long is your list of players that he refuses to play?

Bit of a harsh reply I'd say! I think it is ambiguous purely because we don't fully understand it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 09:54:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 09:50:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:50:49 AM
If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him.

The stand out prerequisite for SJ players - is speed - the walking Berbatov would have driven him mad

The reported fee isn't peanuts but it certainly isn't "big bucks" either. For a striker it's closer to peanuts. So at best I think we can say it's ambiguous whether he's intended to go in the first XI or be more of a (probably stats-based) punt like Djalo. As to your last sentence The fee is also in the same ballpark as the Martin loan fee and he certainly wasn't fast.
Martin loan fee circa 2 million quid, this deal is crica 4.25 million euros in total or just under 4 million pounds.

He was recommneded by scouts at first, staff watched him and then stats were done, this was done in December 16 into Jan 17 which led to our bid back then.

Sorry but are you suggesting "circa" £2m (actually I heard £3m) and "circa" €4m (Someone up the thread said €3-5m) are not in the same ballpark? As to the exact amounts and dates with all due respect I will treat them as rumours - probably about right but quite possibly not
Going on the fese i was told for martin which was 2 millin pounds, so I dont consider that and 3.8 milloin pounds in the same ball park no. every one has the own views and thats what this forum and especially this thread is about. Ofr me to be in the same ball park it has to be within say 10%

I do know the deal is for up to 4.25 million euros though

Ok thanks for clarifying.
So going forward we can treat a player with a £2-3m loan fee as a potential squad player that the manager may not have wanted but if the fee with add-ons might go up to £3.8m then we can assume at such a monumentally higher price the player must have be someone the manager wants for the first team and already knows how he will use
Where have you read that I said that, god you take everything to the extreme.

I bow to you as your knowledge is so vast that it supersedes mine and you must be correct, I am sorry everyone I know nothing Statto's opinion is correct disregard anything I say.

Anyone that thinks 2 million and 3.8 million are in the same ball park must be correct
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: therealjaybee on July 28, 2017, 09:48:53 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 09:32:05 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:47:12 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 04:50:43 AM
At the end of the day SJ has the final decision - because even if they override his veto - he can just not pick them - so there would be no point to overriding his veto

I could just as easily say that if SJ doesn't allow some of Kline's recommendations then he doesn't get any new players and is left with a poor 15-man squad, so he has no choice but to accept them.

Also worth noting we've signed several players who Jokanovic seems extremely reluctant to play.

I don't wish to repeat an argument we've already had, but in the least you have to admit the situation is ambiguous and you have no real idea how it works without being inside it.

It is only ambiguous to you, so maybe you need to improve your reading skills

It has been stated quite publicly by the club, on more than one occasion, that SJ has the final say on players coming in

Your assumption that he is forced to say yes to some players so as to avoid having a poor 15 man squad is absurd and of course you have overlooked the fact that he does have a choice.

If it what you would like us to believe had any grain of truth in it he would have taken that other choice and not signed a new contract.

Apart from some cover players who arrived in January and who have now departed - how long is your list of players that he refuses to play?

Bit of a harsh reply I'd say! I think it is ambiguous purely because we don't fully understand it

Which bit of SJ having the final say on players coming in do we not understand?

Obviously his choice is limited as it is for all clubs.

Apart from the size of the fee, the Rolan saga has highlighted the fact that not all of the players we can afford want to play for our club . There will be Manager, scouting and statistical input, which I would imagine produces a large pool of prospects that have to be whittled down to the few we eventually enquire about.

As far as I'm aware we do not publish a list of who first suggested him for any of our transfers but if the players coming in were the obvious ones they would be over priced as was the case when we brought McCormack
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 10:24:18 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 09:54:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 09:50:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:48:14 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:50:49 AM
If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him.

The stand out prerequisite for SJ players - is speed - the walking Berbatov would have driven him mad

The reported fee isn't peanuts but it certainly isn't "big bucks" either. For a striker it's closer to peanuts. So at best I think we can say it's ambiguous whether he's intended to go in the first XI or be more of a (probably stats-based) punt like Djalo. As to your last sentence The fee is also in the same ballpark as the Martin loan fee and he certainly wasn't fast.
Martin loan fee circa 2 million quid, this deal is crica 4.25 million euros in total or just under 4 million pounds.

He was recommneded by scouts at first, staff watched him and then stats were done, this was done in December 16 into Jan 17 which led to our bid back then.

Sorry but are you suggesting "circa" £2m (actually I heard £3m) and "circa" €4m (Someone up the thread said €3-5m) are not in the same ballpark? As to the exact amounts and dates with all due respect I will treat them as rumours - probably about right but quite possibly not
Going on the fese i was told for martin which was 2 millin pounds, so I dont consider that and 3.8 milloin pounds in the same ball park no. every one has the own views and thats what this forum and especially this thread is about. Ofr me to be in the same ball park it has to be within say 10%

I do know the deal is for up to 4.25 million euros though

Ok thanks for clarifying.
So going forward we can treat a player with a £2-3m loan fee as a potential squad player that the manager may not have wanted but if the fee with add-ons might go up to £3.8m then we can assume at such a monumentally higher price the player must have be someone the manager wants for the first team and already knows how he will use
Where have you read that I said that, god you take everything to the extreme.

I bow to you as your knowledge is so vast that it supersedes mine and you must be correct, I am sorry everyone I know nothing Statto's opinion is correct disregard anything I say.

Anyone that thinks 2 million and 3.8 million are in the same ball park must be correct

Since the size of the fee is only part of the story it is pointless to look at it isolation

The way FFP works does not just concern transfers fees - it looks at total costs

So having to pay a higher wage to one player rather than another impacts on our FFP spending

In any event - it is not the size of the fee or the amount of the wages that it important - if it was Steve Marlet would have been a huge success - it is how the player performs on the pitch
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 28, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
Actually I thought the total loan fee for Martin was £3m? If that were the case then really there ain't much difference between that and 4.5m euros, especially as Martin may possibly have been on higher wages.  But I don't think you can draw conclusions about squad player vs starter any way so all a bit of a pointless debate imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 10:44:07 AM
Quote from: Twig on July 28, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
Actually I thought the total loan fee for Martin was £3m? If that were the case then really there ain't much difference between that and 4.5m euros, especially as Martin may possibly have been on higher wages.  But I don't think you can draw conclusions about squad player vs starter any way so all a bit of a pointless debate imo.
I was told 2 million but it is what it is, I dont take wages into account when talking of fees as I am purely talking about what was paid to the club for the player.

One seasons squad player Ream the season before last can become essential at some stage as in last season. So as you say thats a pointless debate. My comments are all about pure fees paid between clubs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 11:06:20 AM
Quote from: Twig on July 28, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
Actually I thought the total loan fee for Martin was £3m? If that were the case then really there ain't much difference between that and 4.5m euros, especially as Martin may possibly have been on higher wages.  But I don't think you can draw conclusions about squad player vs starter any way so all a bit of a pointless debate imo.

It is totally pointless - I agree

BTW what is a squad player - are they never going to be starters?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:14:59 AM
Ashley Fletcher completes move to Boro for around 6.5 million, thats around 30 million spent on 3 forwards for Boro
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 28, 2017, 11:26:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:14:59 AM
Ashley Fletcher completes move to Boro for around 6.5 million, thats around 30 million spent on 3 forwards for Boro

Absolutely crazy!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:33:58 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.
agree
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 28, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.

Putting the money to one side, they failed in the PL because they couldn't score enough goals. Clearly they are trying to address that weakness now with their signings up front.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 28, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.

Putting the money to one side, they failed in the PL because they couldn't score enough goals. Clearly they are trying to address that weakness now with their signings up front.
quite possibly, but the players they had scored in the championship, they only got rid of Rhodes i tihnk when in the prem.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 28, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.

Putting the money to one side, they failed in the PL because they couldn't score enough goals. Clearly they are trying to address that weakness now with their signings up front.
quite possibly, but the players they had scored in the championship, they only got rid of Rhodes i tihnk when in the prem.

Am I the only one that doesn't think Boro are all that regardless of what they've spent? Not sure they'll wipe the league like some are making out (not on here, mainly on twitter)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 28, 2017, 11:49:59 AM
Ashley Fletcher scored 0 in 20 games last season. Don't know if that counts as addressing the problem .
We can beat anyone on our day, this lot included
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:50:27 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 28, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.

Putting the money to one side, they failed in the PL because they couldn't score enough goals. Clearly they are trying to address that weakness now with their signings up front.
quite possibly, but the players they had scored in the championship, they only got rid of Rhodes i tihnk when in the prem.

Am I the only one that doesn't think Boro are all that regardless of what they've spent? Not sure they'll wipe the league like some are making out (not on here, mainly on twitter)
they have a decent squad and on paper a potent strike force, but games are not won on paper and the squad has to play well together. Monk did wonders at Leeds in a short period so while I don thtink they are a cut above I do think they will be in the mixer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 28, 2017, 11:53:02 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 28, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.

Putting the money to one side, they failed in the PL because they couldn't score enough goals. Clearly they are trying to address that weakness now with their signings up front.
quite possibly, but the players they had scored in the championship, they only got rid of Rhodes i tihnk when in the prem.

Am I the only one that doesn't think Boro are all that regardless of what they've spent? Not sure they'll wipe the league like some are making out (not on here, mainly on twitter)

Nope i tend to agree with you and they have Monk and we know from last year when thinks start going wrong he cant address it, it happened at Swansea and it happened at Leeds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 28, 2017, 11:53:02 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 28, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.

Putting the money to one side, they failed in the PL because they couldn't score enough goals. Clearly they are trying to address that weakness now with their signings up front.
quite possibly, but the players they had scored in the championship, they only got rid of Rhodes i tihnk when in the prem.

Am I the only one that doesn't think Boro are all that regardless of what they've spent? Not sure they'll wipe the league like some are making out (not on here, mainly on twitter)

Nope i tend to agree with you and they have Monk and we know from last year when thinks start going wrong he cant address it, it happened at Swansea and it happened at Leeds

I see more similarities with Villa last year than anything.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 12:03:20 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 28, 2017, 11:53:02 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: bencher on July 28, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 11:32:14 AM
Boro bought their way to promotion before & they got away with it. They failed miserably in the Premiership & are back where they belong. They play a dangerous game, one I don´t want us to play.

Putting the money to one side, they failed in the PL because they couldn't score enough goals. Clearly they are trying to address that weakness now with their signings up front.
quite possibly, but the players they had scored in the championship, they only got rid of Rhodes i tihnk when in the prem.

Am I the only one that doesn't think Boro are all that regardless of what they've spent? Not sure they'll wipe the league like some are making out (not on here, mainly on twitter)

Nope i tend to agree with you and they have Monk and we know from last year when thinks start going wrong he cant address it, it happened at Swansea and it happened at Leeds

I see more similarities with Villa last year than anything.

I mean, don't get me wrong, as people have mentioned, they look pretty handy on paper but i'd have some serious question marks around them. They aren't going to be a Newcastle from last year, who, in my opinion, had a better squad and found the league tough. lots of teams improving compared to last year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 12:10:51 PM
Boro now spent over 40 million on players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 01:16:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 01:09:48 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 11:06:20 AM
Quote from: Twig on July 28, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
Actually I thought the total loan fee for Martin was £3m? If that were the case then really there ain't much difference between that and 4.5m euros, especially as Martin may possibly have been on higher wages.  But I don't think you can draw conclusions about squad player vs starter any way so all a bit of a pointless debate imo.

It is totally pointless - I agree

BTW what is a squad player - are they never going to be starters?

Twig thank you I like your thinking

Roberty I don't think you are allowed to agree when this whole argument started with me picking up on your conclusion that "If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him."

Westcliff you might like to read up the thread and see what a debate was originally about before having a go at me (as usual) saying "where did I say that" etc
I know what you said and were implying (as well do you) so I dont need to read up. it is a forum for expressing ones opinion. You do realise that at times you come across as sanctimonious? You seem to want to say your right all the time, so i agreed wiht you. congratulations your right and everyone else need not have an opinion.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on July 28, 2017, 01:19:17 PM
How about this for depth!

Braithwaite (9m), Assombalonga (15m), Fletcher (6m), Gestede (6m), Bamford (6m) and Traore (7m)...

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on July 28, 2017, 01:29:08 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 28, 2017, 01:19:17 PM
How about this for depth!

Braithwaite (9m), Assombalonga (15m), Fletcher (6m), Gestede (6m), Bamford (6m) and Traore (7m)...



Some of those seem to be on the downward trajectory in their careers (Bamford, Gestede, Traore), while Braithwaite is unproven in English football, Assombalonga has had injuries, and Fletcher is mostly potential. Then again, it's great depth, and if just one of them does well, they'll be a force to reckon with...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on July 28, 2017, 01:38:52 PM
http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2017/amiens-to-sell-aboubakar-kamara-to-fulham/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 01:50:08 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 01:09:48 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 11:06:20 AM
Quote from: Twig on July 28, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
Actually I thought the total loan fee for Martin was £3m? If that were the case then really there ain't much difference between that and 4.5m euros, especially as Martin may possibly have been on higher wages.  But I don't think you can draw conclusions about squad player vs starter any way so all a bit of a pointless debate imo.

It is totally pointless - I agree

BTW what is a squad player - are they never going to be starters?

Twig thank you I like your thinking

Roberty I don't think you are allowed to agree when this whole argument started with me picking up on your conclusion that "If we are spending big bucks on him and were prepared to last January it was because SJ wants him for the first team squad and presumably knows how he would like to use him."

Westcliff you might like to read up the thread and see what a debate was originally about before having a go at me (as usual) saying "where did I say that" etc

Irony is sometimes confusing to those who like to impose their opinions on others, especially if they didn't read the reply
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 01:50:49 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 28, 2017, 01:19:17 PM
How about this for depth!

Braithwaite (9m), Assombalonga (15m), Fletcher (6m), Gestede (6m), Bamford (6m) and Traore (7m)...

As I said, they've purchased well but depth in defence and midfield isn't exactly amazing when in comparison to say Newcastle/Brighton.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 28, 2017, 02:11:50 PM
If we can get this kamara and gestede I feel we will have done well. Height and strength is something we are not all that blessed with.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 02:13:59 PM
are we liked with Gestede?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 02:16:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 02:13:59 PM
are we liked with Gestede?

I very much doubt the lieks of Wednesday/Boro are going to give us any players. Be silly to really as we're directly rivals for a top 2 next season (or we shoudl be)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 02:18:28 PM
Omar Bogle and Max Power have been told they can leave Wigan. Bogle we've discussed at length but does anyone know much about Power? Would he be a good final backup in midfield? I imagine if he has one year left on his contract that he would be a pretty cheap option. 45 appearances last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 28, 2017, 02:18:29 PM
No. Well maybe now I mentioned it. Haha. He would give us something different and I believe surplus to requirements at boro. If we could we should imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 28, 2017, 02:22:50 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 02:16:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 02:13:59 PM
are we liked with Gestede?

I very much doubt the lieks of Wednesday/Boro are going to give us any players. Be silly to really as we're directly rivals for a top 2 next season (or we shoudl be)

Fair point but I can't see any of our potential targets wanting to go to burton or the likes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 02:25:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 02:18:28 PM
Omar Bogle and Max Power have been told they can leave Wigan. Bogle we've discussed at length but does anyone know much about Power? Would he be a good final backup in midfield? I imagine if he has one year left on his contract that he would be a pretty cheap option. 45 appearances last season.

Someone I worked for once told me - value for money should not be confused with cheapness - it is also the case that his efforts got them relegated
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 02:35:02 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 02:25:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 02:18:28 PM
Omar Bogle and Max Power have been told they can leave Wigan. Bogle we've discussed at length but does anyone know much about Power? Would he be a good final backup in midfield? I imagine if he has one year left on his contract that he would be a pretty cheap option. 45 appearances last season.

Someone I worked for once told me - value for money should not be confused with cheapness - it is also the case that his efforts got them relegated

Seems a bit harsh no? One player doesn't make a team get relegated and one player doesn't make a team good enough to avoid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 02:46:05 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 02:35:02 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 02:25:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 02:18:28 PM
Omar Bogle and Max Power have been told they can leave Wigan. Bogle we've discussed at length but does anyone know much about Power? Would he be a good final backup in midfield? I imagine if he has one year left on his contract that he would be a pretty cheap option. 45 appearances last season.

Someone I worked for once told me - value for money should not be confused with cheapness - it is also the case that his efforts got them relegated

Seems a bit harsh no? One player doesn't make a team get relegated and one player doesn't make a team good enough to avoid.

Yes - I guess so - I'm sure it was not entirely his fault - I just don't think we need to be looking for "cheap" options - we have plenty of cover and if we want greater depth there are the young players to bring through - our money is better spend else where
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 28, 2017, 02:50:35 PM
Lots of handbags flying around. Are they over priced Gucci or cheap & nasty Primark?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 02:52:10 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on July 28, 2017, 01:19:17 PM
How about this for depth!

Braithwaite (9m), Assombalonga (15m), Fletcher (6m), Gestede (6m), Bamford (6m) and Traore (7m)...



Yes.....But we got Woodrow, ?..?...?....question marks are great back ups....Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 28, 2017, 02:53:31 PM
 Sometimes Primark is all you need.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 28, 2017, 02:56:08 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 02:50:35 PM
Lots of handbags flying around. Are they over priced Gucci or cheap & nasty Primark?

After what's been happening on this board this morning, NICE ONE.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 02:58:30 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on July 28, 2017, 02:56:08 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 28, 2017, 02:50:35 PM
Lots of handbags flying around. Are they over priced Gucci or cheap & nasty Primark?

After what's been happening on this board this morning, NICE ONE.
Can tell you mine isnt cheap but it isnt over priced either
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 28, 2017, 03:03:32 PM
So has anyone watched Kamara play in a whole match? If so would he suit the style SJ wants to play and would we call him a step down from Rolan?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 28, 2017, 03:03:32 PM
So has anyone watched Kamara play in a whole match? If so would he suit the style SJ wants to play and would we call him a step down from Rolan?

I would ask if anyone had even heard of him before yesterday ??

Apparently we tried to sign him in January but they would not sell and they had the prospect of promotion.

If that is the case I am sure he is not a new face to SJ and since we went back after loosing out on Rolan it must be because he would for into his plans

An alternate view could be that he has to like him and lump it because Kline says he has to have him (joke)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:07:44 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 28, 2017, 03:03:32 PM
So has anyone watched Kamara play in a whole match? If so would he suit the style SJ wants to play and would we call him a step down from Rolan?
Ive seen bits and pieces but Ligue 2 isnt on much over here. So cant say I have seen him in a whole game. The informaiton i got from my former colleague was he is very simialr style to Rolan, obviously having not played too much Ligue 1 football hard to compare like for like. But similar styles, he is mobile and overall isnt a bad player. CHampionship is a step up for him thats for sure, I would say most Ligue 1 clubs outside the top 8 are mid to top end championship level, so it will beinteresting to see.

I would not call him a step down to answer that, more of a who knows.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:10:05 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
Quote from: Flume on July 28, 2017, 03:03:32 PM
So has anyone watched Kamara play in a whole match? If so would he suit the style SJ wants to play and would we call him a step down from Rolan?

I would ask if anyone had even heard of him before yesterday ??

Apparently we tried to sign him in January but they would not sell and they had the prospect of promotion.

If that is the case I am sure he is not a new face to SJ and since we went back after loosing out on Rolan it must be because he would for into his plans

An alternate view could be that he has to like him and lump it because Kline says he has to have him (joke)
They were prepared to sell but could not get a replacement so cancelled the deal. I became aware of him in January when we got linked and i spooke to my former collegaue.

Doesnt say much though to be fair, but does show our scouts loko at a lot of people
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 03:24:59 PM
Its funny sky and radio haven't mentioned this bloke signing for us,had a net scan as well and nothing I've seen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 28, 2017, 03:26:03 PM
Football League Zone
Football League Zone @TheFLZone
Fulham & Bristol City are interested in signing Wolves striker Joe Mason. #ffc #BristolCity #wwfc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:26:28 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 03:24:59 PM
Its funny sky and radio haven't mentioned this bloke signing for us,had a net scan as well and nothing I've seen.
I agree i did the same whe it forst came out, thats whn I checked with my collegue, he told me at early stages and then yesterday it had advanced quickly. God kows whats what
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on July 28, 2017, 03:27:49 PM
Linked with Mason of Wolves. 7 goals in 37. Not good enough for them, not good enough for us in my view. It's when we get linked with the same players as Bristol City you realise how far we've fallen.

Surely if this is true then the stats approach is odd.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 03:28:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:26:28 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 03:24:59 PM
Its funny sky and radio haven't mentioned this bloke signing for us,had a net scan as well and nothing I've seen.
I agree i did the same whe it forst came out, thats whn I checked with my collegue, he told me at early stages and then yesterday it had advanced quickly. God kows whats what

Mind you Sky don't know everything that's going on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 03:29:30 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 28, 2017, 03:26:03 PM
Football League Zone
Football League Zone @TheFLZone
Fulham & Bristol City are interested in signing Wolves striker Joe Mason. #ffc #BristolCity #wwfc

No Way..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:32:59 PM
Hearing rumours Kamara has failed medical? Any truth to that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Flume on July 28, 2017, 03:33:58 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:32:59 PM
Hearing rumours Kamara has failed medical? Any truth to that?
Depends on the source, if its twitter, its probably not true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 03:42:43 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS

The Stats men have discovered that he is actually too fit to play for us..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
He started it yesterday is my understanding, I have not heard he has failed it. Sadly my ex colleague (and friend) is going away this weekend (with his family) and I am loathe to badger him about this matter. I will text and ask if he has heard anything and will let you know.

He was also found by scouts and then stats were done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
He started it yesterday is my understanding, I have not heard he has failed it. Sadly my ex colleague (and friend) is going away this weekend (with his family) and I am loathe to badger him about this matter. I will text and ask if he has heard anything and will let you know.

He was also found by scouts and then stats were done.

Are you sure about that - 100% certain - because I know someone who is not going to believe he's not Kline's
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
He started it yesterday is my understanding, I have not heard he has failed it. Sadly my ex colleague (and friend) is going away this weekend (with his family) and I am loathe to badger him about this matter. I will text and ask if he has heard anything and will let you know.

He was also found by scouts and then stats were done.

Are you sure about that - 100% certain - because I know someone who is not going to believe he's not Kline's
As sure as I can be given the informaiton I have been told. As I always say I pass on what I have been told, i dont embelish just pass on.

As I said many times I am happy not to post my info, and I really dont care if people dont care what i put down or if they think its a load of @@@@ and, i pas son as i think its good too, but also its a silly season thread.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
He started it yesterday is my understanding, I have not heard he has failed it. Sadly my ex colleague (and friend) is going away this weekend (with his family) and I am loathe to badger him about this matter. I will text and ask if he has heard anything and will let you know.

He was also found by scouts and then stats were done.

Are you sure about that - 100% certain - because I know someone who is not going to believe he's not Kline's
As sure as I can be given the informaiton I have been told. As I always say I pass on what I have been told, i dont embelish just pass on.

As I said many times I am happy not to post my info, and I really dont care if people dont care what i put down or if they think its a load of @@@@ and, i pas son as i think its good too, but also its a silly season thread.

I appreciate it mate, id also appreciate you telling your friend to sack off his family holiday at such a crucial time...liberty!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 28, 2017, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
He started it yesterday is my understanding, I have not heard he has failed it. Sadly my ex colleague (and friend) is going away this weekend (with his family) and I am loathe to badger him about this matter. I will text and ask if he has heard anything and will let you know.

He was also found by scouts and then stats were done.

Are you sure about that - 100% certain - because I know someone who is not going to believe he's not Kline's
As sure as I can be given the informaiton I have been told. As I always say I pass on what I have been told, i dont embelish just pass on.

As I said many times I am happy not to post my info, and I really dont care if people dont care what i put down or if they think its a load of @@@@ and, i pas son as i think its good too, but also its a silly season thread.


keep passing it on WW and take all the nay sayers with a pinch of salt. id rather have rumours and specualtion to chat about than talking about other teams and who they have bought...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 28, 2017, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
He started it yesterday is my understanding, I have not heard he has failed it. Sadly my ex colleague (and friend) is going away this weekend (with his family) and I am loathe to badger him about this matter. I will text and ask if he has heard anything and will let you know.

He was also found by scouts and then stats were done.

Are you sure about that - 100% certain - because I know someone who is not going to believe he's not Kline's
As sure as I can be given the informaiton I have been told. As I always say I pass on what I have been told, i dont embelish just pass on.

As I said many times I am happy not to post my info, and I really dont care if people dont care what i put down or if they think its a load of @@@@ and, i pas son as i think its good too, but also its a silly season thread.

I appreciate it mate, id also appreciate you telling your friend to sack off his family holiday at such a crucial time...liberty!


spot on :-)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 04:04:20 PM
will update when i hear something, last i heard was all positive
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 28, 2017, 04:05:44 PM
WW, keep the faith....and keep the info coming please. Like others have said, it's much better to read FFC related rumours instead of other teams !! IMO

COYWs !!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 28, 2017, 04:34:57 PM
Come on Fulham let's have this striker announcement.🤞
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 04:43:41 PM
Don't think there is much in the Joe Mason rumours. I hope so anyway. Not good enough for where we are now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 28, 2017, 04:52:18 PM
FRAComme annoncé dans notre édition de mercredi, Aboubakar Kamara, meilleur buteur de l'Amiens SC la saison dernière (10 buts) s'est engagé ce vendredi après-midi avec Fulham (D2 anglaise), après avoir passé la visite médicale, pour deux saisons. Le montant du transfert se situe entre 3 et 6 millions d'euros avec un bonus en cas de transfert. C'est le plus gros transfert réalisé dans l'histoire du club amiénois depuis sa création. Il ratera le déplacement à Troyes et l'équipe amiénois attend un nouvel attaquant, un milieu droit excentré et un latéral gauche. R.T.
ENGAs announced in our edition of Wednesday, Abubakar Kamara, best scorer of the Amiens SC last season (10 goals) is committed this Friday afternoon with Fulham (D2 English), after having spent the medical visit, for two seasons. The amount of the transfer is between 3 and 6 million euros with a bonus in the case of a transfer. It is the largest transfer realized in the history of the club amiénois since its creation. He will miss the displacement in Troyes and the team amiénois expects a new attacker, a middle right out of town and a lateral left. R.T.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 28, 2017, 04:56:03 PM
2 seasons? Find that hard to believe for a young un
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 28, 2017, 05:08:09 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 05:04:41 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 28, 2017, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on July 28, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 28, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
he passed it yestyerday didnt he?

Thats the last i heard aswell i thought it was just a case of sorting out payment structure...probably BS
He started it yesterday is my understanding, I have not heard he has failed it. Sadly my ex colleague (and friend) is going away this weekend (with his family) and I am loathe to badger him about this matter. I will text and ask if he has heard anything and will let you know.

He was also found by scouts and then stats were done.

Are you sure about that - 100% certain - because I know someone who is not going to believe he's not Kline's

I know someone who's an absolute biro but I don't go on about it
biro?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 05:09:06 PM
Update is that there As far as my ex colleague knows from his enquiries no problem with the medical, if he gets an update )and he has promised me he will check every few hours) he will let me know
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 28, 2017, 05:17:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 05:09:06 PM
Update is that there As far as my ex colleague knows from his enquiries no problem with the medical, if he gets an update )and he has promised me he will check every few hours) he will let me know
Thanks westcliff white for all your information.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 05:26:43 PM
I believe Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports is saying Kamarabhad his medical today ahead of a move to us. Will be on his twitter soon possibly in tv and Internet as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on July 28, 2017, 05:28:33 PM
See nos 5 as well as 9 still to be filled, must mean another starting centre back !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 28, 2017, 05:29:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 05:26:43 PM
I believe Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports is saying Kamarabhad his medical today ahead of a move to us. Will be on his twitter soon possibly in tv and Internet as well
Here it is.
Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall
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6m
Sky Sources: Aboubakar Kamara has had a medical at #FulhamFC today ahead of a move from Amiens. #SSN #FFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 05:30:21 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on July 28, 2017, 05:28:33 PM
See nos 5 as well as 9 still to be filled, must mean another starting centre back !
Not nescarsarily could mean Ream doesn't want to switch, likelihood is though we have another one coming in but will he be a starter
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 05:35:37 PM
Yes just on sky now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 05:37:51 PM
let's hope its finalised soon, before someone else uses our stats teams and scouts for their own gains
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on July 28, 2017, 05:49:40 PM
Do we know anybody with the nessasary statistickal ability to work out the chance of that happening?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on July 28, 2017, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 05:35:37 PM
Yes just on sky now.
A couple of weeks ago Sky reported Rolan had passed his medical. Means nothing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 05:55:55 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 28, 2017, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 05:35:37 PM
Yes just on sky now.
A couple of weeks ago Sky reported Rolan had passed his medical. Means nothing
Very True.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 06:09:17 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 28, 2017, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 05:35:37 PM
Yes just on sky now.
A couple of weeks ago Sky reported Rolan had passed his medical. Means nothing

They didnt. They said we had agreed a fee and he was in london for talks. If Sky Sports is reporting a player is undergoing a medical, 99% of the time it will come off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 28, 2017, 06:32:18 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 06:09:17 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 28, 2017, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 05:35:37 PM
Yes just on sky now.
A couple of weeks ago Sky reported Rolan had passed his medical. Means nothing

They didnt. They said we had agreed a fee and he was in london for talks. If Sky Sports is reporting a player is undergoing a medical, 99% of the time it will come off.
Spot on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 06:37:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 06:09:17 PM
Quote from: sarnian on July 28, 2017, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 05:35:37 PM
Yes just on sky now.
A couple of weeks ago Sky reported Rolan had passed his medical. Means nothing

They didnt. They said we had agreed a fee and he was in london for talks. If Sky Sports is reporting a player is undergoing a medical, 99% of the time it will come off.
What sky sports said was the understand we have agreed a fee for Rolan, was true, they said he was in London to meet the club, also true. They never said he had passed a medical

But all in all it does mean nothing until it's all done and dusted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on July 28, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Sky Sports reporting at 7.20pm that we are still interested in Rolan.
Should we give up on him or still try for him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 28, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Sky Sports reporting at 7.20pm that we are still interested in Rolan.
Should we give up on him or still try for him?

Still try (just my opinion). He is a good player.
I don't understand why people say him wanting to play in the premier league is the same as him not wanting to play for us. If he ever signs for us then it means he is happy to play for us.
To many the Premier league is the best league in the world. Of course he wants to play there, Its many players dreams so I don't blame him for holding out.
You have to look at the situation from his point of view not only our point of view
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:43:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 28, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Sky Sports reporting at 7.20pm that we are still interested in Rolan.
Should we give up on him or still try for him?

Still try (just my opinion). He is a good player.
I don't understand why people say him wanting to play in the premier league is the same as him not wanting to play for us. If he ever signs for us then it means he is happy to play for us.
To many the Premier league is the best league in the world. Of course he wants to play there, Its many players dreams so I don't blame him for holding out.
if kamara signs we wont want him, but in reality yes we have an interest but it id very unlikely to be furthered now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:43:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 28, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Sky Sports reporting at 7.20pm that we are still interested in Rolan.
Should we give up on him or still try for him?

Still try (just my opinion). He is a good player.
I don't understand why people say him wanting to play in the premier league is the same as him not wanting to play for us. If he ever signs for us then it means he is happy to play for us.
To many the Premier league is the best league in the world. Of course he wants to play there, Its many players dreams so I don't blame him for holding out.
if kamara signs we wont want him, but in reality yes we have an interest but it id very unlikely to be furthered now

FULHAM KEEN ON ROLAN

Sky Sports News understands Fulham still want to sign another striker before the deadline, ideally Diego Rolan.

Fulham have agreed a £5m deal for Rolan with Bordeaux, but the player is not sold on a move to the Championship and is holding out for a Premier League or La Liga club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:43:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 28, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Sky Sports reporting at 7.20pm that we are still interested in Rolan.
Should we give up on him or still try for him?

Still try (just my opinion). He is a good player.
I don't understand why people say him wanting to play in the premier league is the same as him not wanting to play for us. If he ever signs for us then it means he is happy to play for us.
To many the Premier league is the best league in the world. Of course he wants to play there, Its many players dreams so I don't blame him for holding out.
if kamara signs we wont want him, but in reality yes we have an interest but it id very unlikely to be furthered now

FULHAM KEEN ON ROLAN

Sky Sports News understands Fulham still want to sign another striker before the deadline, ideally Diego Rolan.

Fulham have agreed a £5m deal for Rolan with Bordeaux, but the player is not sold on a move to the Championship and is holding out for a Premier League or La Liga club.
yep seen it but I do not believe we will sign him if Kamara signs they are too similar
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:48:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:43:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 28, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Sky Sports reporting at 7.20pm that we are still interested in Rolan.
Should we give up on him or still try for him?

Still try (just my opinion). He is a good player.
I don't understand why people say him wanting to play in the premier league is the same as him not wanting to play for us. If he ever signs for us then it means he is happy to play for us.
To many the Premier league is the best league in the world. Of course he wants to play there, Its many players dreams so I don't blame him for holding out.
if kamara signs we wont want him, but in reality yes we have an interest but it id very unlikely to be furthered now

FULHAM KEEN ON ROLAN

Sky Sports News understands Fulham still want to sign another striker before the deadline, ideally Diego Rolan.

Fulham have agreed a £5m deal for Rolan with Bordeaux, but the player is not sold on a move to the Championship and is holding out for a Premier League or La Liga club.
yep seen it but I do not believe we will sign him if Kamara signs they are too similar

Fair enough. True. We'll see. I would like Rolan as well if Slavisa has decided he is going to play with a pacey striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 28, 2017, 07:51:34 PM
To be quite frank I would prefer Kamara.The fact he wants to play for us means a hell of alot more than Rolan's status / reputation.He clearly is not keen so jog him right on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:51:38 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:48:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:43:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 07:43:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on July 28, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Sky Sports reporting at 7.20pm that we are still interested in Rolan.
Should we give up on him or still try for him?

Still try (just my opinion). He is a good player.
I don't understand why people say him wanting to play in the premier league is the same as him not wanting to play for us. If he ever signs for us then it means he is happy to play for us.
To many the Premier league is the best league in the world. Of course he wants to play there, Its many players dreams so I don't blame him for holding out.
if kamara signs we wont want him, but in reality yes we have an interest but it id very unlikely to be furthered now

FULHAM KEEN ON ROLAN

Sky Sports News understands Fulham still want to sign another striker before the deadline, ideally Diego Rolan.

Fulham have agreed a £5m deal for Rolan with Bordeaux, but the player is not sold on a move to the Championship and is holding out for a Premier League or La Liga club.
yep seen it but I do not believe we will sign him if Kamara signs they are too similar

Fair enough. True. We'll see. I would like Rolan as well if Slavisa has decided he is going to play with a pacey striker.
Kamara and Rolan are both pacey, both would work in our system it would seem. I just believe we will sign a different type plus a pacey striker to give us options
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on July 28, 2017, 07:53:36 PM
 Let's get them both and loan in smith from QPR for plan b. Maybe some bogle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 28, 2017, 07:53:56 PM
Sky talk more nonsense than Talksport half the time.
Think they had Neymar in a PSG shirt the other day,jumping the gun....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
I think we will sign another forward bit just don't see the need for 2 that are very similar, doesn't give you options.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 28, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
I think we will sign another forward bit just don't see the need for 2 that are very similar, doesn't give you options.

no, but gives you cover for injuries
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:19:33 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 28, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
I think we will sign another forward bit just don't see the need for 2 that are very similar, doesn't give you options.

no, but gives you cover for injuries
true but then we need 3 or 4 forwards lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 08:32:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:19:33 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 28, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
I think we will sign another forward bit just don't see the need for 2 that are very similar, doesn't give you options.

no, but gives you cover for injuries
true but then we need 3 or 4 forwards lol

Iill be disliked for this but.....we need another Rolan type striker WITH a bastion (overwatch) tank and as far as going forewards go, I think we're ok!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 28, 2017, 08:33:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:19:33 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 28, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
I think we will sign another forward bit just don't see the need for 2 that are very similar, doesn't give you options.

no, but gives you cover for injuries
true but then we need 3 or 4 forwards lol

haha - Now that'd would be something.... get down and stop giving us hope... It's shocking that we're now in a position where we'd be happy with two strikers as well as Woodrow, when every man and their dogs know 4 is a normal staple.

Saw a stat on White Noise's twitter today which suggested the signing of Matt Smith in 2014!!! was the last time we bought a striker in on a permanent deal. Appauling and equally just as shocking.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 28, 2017, 08:41:30 PM
We should sign Rolan on a 4 year contract & then loan him to Newcastle for a £3 mil fee & they pay his wages. Other clubs near to us do this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FinFFC on July 28, 2017, 08:48:58 PM
Quote from: General on July 28, 2017, 08:33:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:19:33 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 28, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
I think we will sign another forward bit just don't see the need for 2 that are very similar, doesn't give you options.

no, but gives you cover for injuries
true but then we need 3 or 4 forwards lol

haha - Now that'd would be something.... get down and stop giving us hope... It's shocking that we're now in a position where we'd be happy with two strikers as well as Woodrow, when every man and their dogs know 4 is a normal staple.

Saw a stat on White Noise's twitter today which suggested the signing of Matt Smith in 2014!!! was the last time we bought a striker in on a permanent deal. Appauling and equally just as shocking.

Why would it be shocking? Because football in the 80's demanded you should have 2 strikers, one mobile and one big, and cover-ups for them?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 08:53:01 PM
Quote from: FinFFC on July 28, 2017, 08:48:58 PM
Quote from: General on July 28, 2017, 08:33:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:19:33 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 28, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 28, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 28, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Without the ITK tag, and my talking strictly speculation, I can see us getting Rolan IF, no one in the EPL/championsleague come in for him and he'll settle for internmational game. We'll see. I don't think signing someone like Kamera for 3-5m euros means we're out but we;ll see. (Queue signing in 5 mins like Kalas did)
I think we will sign another forward bit just don't see the need for 2 that are very similar, doesn't give you options.

no, but gives you cover for injuries
true but then we need 3 or 4 forwards lol

haha - Now that'd would be something.... get down and stop giving us hope... It's shocking that we're now in a position where we'd be happy with two strikers as well as Woodrow, when every man and their dogs know 4 is a normal staple.

Saw a stat on White Noise's twitter today which suggested the signing of Matt Smith in 2014!!! was the last time we bought a striker in on a permanent deal. Appauling and equally just as shocking.

Why would it be shocking? Because football in the 80's demanded you should have 2 strikers, one mobile and one big, and cover-ups for them?

Agree. When playing 433 we only need 2 good strikers IMO.  Especially when considering that Ayite can fill in their if needed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aussierod on July 28, 2017, 10:39:45 PM
Other promotion chasing clubs have 6 quality strikers, I don't think one excellent pacy striker(Rolan 6mill), a back up very good pacy striker (Kamara 4mill), a more hold up striker (tbc 3mill) and Woodrow (who still feels like a development player to me) is being too outrageous. If we bring in just 2 strikers then we will possibly be looking to use Piazon, Kebano, Aluko up front on occasion, which if just on occasion is fine (e.g. a suspension), but for a string of matches due to serious injuries then we may be in trouble

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 28, 2017, 11:04:20 PM
Quote from: aussierod on July 28, 2017, 10:39:45 PM
Other promotion chasing clubs have 6 quality strikers, I don't think one excellent pacy striker(Rolan 6mill), a back up very good pacy striker (Kamara 4mill), a more hold up striker (tbc 3mill) and Woodrow (who still feels like a development player to me) is being too outrageous. If we bring in just 2 strikers then we will possibly be looking to use Piazon, Kebano, Aluko up front on occasion, which if just on occasion is fine (e.g. a suspension), but for a string of matches due to serious injuries then we may be in trouble

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Other teams may play 2 or 3 strikers up front though. We only play with 1.  But agree I love the sound of Rolan Kamara Hold up and Woodrow but with fair play etc you have to be realistic
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on July 28, 2017, 11:32:24 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 28, 2017, 11:19:03 PM
Agree with others we need two strikers.

People are saying the fee for Kamara will be €3m-€5m, ie £2.7m-£4.5m, and £5m for Rolan, so £8m-£10m for the pair.

Going into this window we were talking on here about buying a new striker obviously and possibly Kalas as well, and that was always going to cost north of £10m.

Given that we got good money for Malone and Jozabed and also sold LVC and Stears, and we've got Kalas on another loan rather than paying for him, IMO you have to assume we could afford both Kamara and Rolan at those prices.

Add Poundje to that list ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on July 29, 2017, 05:33:33 AM
So people would be happy with Poundje, Rolan and another knowingly good CB?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 29, 2017, 06:17:23 AM
Quote from: General on July 29, 2017, 05:33:33 AM
So people would be happy with Poundje, Rolan and another knowingly good CB?

Since Betts & Button are no better than adequate - unless they have trained on during pre-season - it might be an idea to look for a GK who is comfortable with the ball at his feet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 29, 2017, 07:45:56 AM
Our "best piece of business" since SJ arrived, may well have been shipping out Ross to Villa for a large fee

Since his departure to the "great" City of Birmingham his crown has become severely tarnished to the point that Gary Rowett thought it appropriate to tell the Derby Telegraph :-

Ross is not one on our list at the moment. I think you get those scenarios now where if there is interest in a player, then agents and teams want to stoke that interest up a little bit to create a little bit of a market and some competition. I think Ross is a fantastic player when you get him on form. He scores goals, as we saw at Fulham a couple of seasons ago, but at the moment, he's not imminently a target for us.

It is difficult to imagine how slow paced they would have to play with both Martin and Ross in their team !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One Martin Thomas on July 29, 2017, 08:17:20 AM
Ross has G Rangers or Sunderland written all over him... IMO. Talented but getting on a bit, risky and arrogant.



Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on July 29, 2017, 09:40:20 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 29, 2017, 06:17:23 AM
Since Betts & Button are no better than adequate - unless they have trained on during pre-season - it might be an idea to look for a GK who is comfortable with the ball at his feet

I think that Bettinelli is better than that: only 8 goals conceded (of which 2 were penalties) in 8 games at the end of last season is likely to be a good enough ratio over the course of a season if we're able to score 85-odd again (my guess being that teams with a +40-or-so goal difference in this league get promoted more often than not).

(I apologise unreservedly if it wasn't you who complained this week about another poster presenting his opinions as if they are facts, but on the assumption that you were that person, your contribution here demonstrates (doubtless unintentionally) how easily this is done - unless, of course, phrases such as 'I think', 'is likely to', 'my guess' etc. are spread liberally throughout a post. I am of the view that if an opinion is neither claimed as factual nor presented in such a way as to make it seem so - by using capital letters, for instance - the person posting should, if they prefer, be able to express it without the need to resort to stating that this is so at every stage.)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Delboy on July 29, 2017, 09:59:05 AM
Be a good time to announce the Kamara signing, introduce him to the Fulham faithful at the Cottage this afternoon. Fingers crossed of course. COYW.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 29, 2017, 10:27:06 AM
Remember last season we had but one striker, Martin . With Kamara and Woodrow now available we are already in a better position for strikers, one more would be a luxury , two more would be a waste.

We have yet to find a replacement for Malone, surely that is our next priority.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 29, 2017, 10:50:53 AM
Quote from: Delboy on July 29, 2017, 09:59:05 AM
Be a good time to announce the Kamara signing, introduce him to the Fulham faithful at the Cottage this afternoon. Fingers crossed of course. COYW.

Haha yes have him watching forlorn as we go down 5-0 with an exacerbated "what have I done?" face from the balcony..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 29, 2017, 11:00:01 AM
Quote from: Arthur on July 29, 2017, 09:40:20 AM
Quote from: Roberty on July 29, 2017, 06:17:23 AM
Since Betts & Button are no better than adequate - unless they have trained on during pre-season - it might be an idea to look for a GK who is comfortable with the ball at his feet

I think that Bettinelli is better than that: only 8 goals conceded (of which 2 were penalties) in 8 games at the end of last season is likely to be a good enough ratio over the course of a season if we're able to score 85-odd again (my guess being that teams with a +40-or-so goal difference in this league get promoted more often than not).

I know that stats are nowadays a big part of football, but sometimes the whole talk about "clean sheets" sounds like there was not a proper game but a training exercise that the GK had to face the opposite team alone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on July 29, 2017, 12:01:25 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 02:18:28 PM
Omar Bogle and Max Power have been told they can leave Wigan. Bogle we've discussed at length but does anyone know much about Power? Would he be a good final backup in midfield? I imagine if he has one year left on his contract that he would be a pretty cheap option. 45 appearances last season.
I like the sound of this max power fella

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 29, 2017, 12:05:48 PM
Bogle would be worth getting in. Pacey & direct
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 29, 2017, 12:11:27 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 29, 2017, 12:05:48 PM
Bogle would be worth getting in. Pacey & direct

A few on here wanted him when he was at Grimsby league 2, hasn't done anything when stepped up to Wigan...I'd hope we would want better than him in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on July 29, 2017, 12:33:20 PM
Quote from: alexmur on July 29, 2017, 12:01:25 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 28, 2017, 02:18:28 PM
Omar Bogle and Max Power have been told they can leave Wigan. Bogle we've discussed at length but does anyone know much about Power? Would he be a good final backup in midfield? I imagine if he has one year left on his contract that he would be a pretty cheap option. 45 appearances last season.
I like the sound of this max power fella

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Sounds like the latest Gillette razor.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on July 29, 2017, 12:56:16 PM
Possibly we should get better than Bogle but Wigan are not Fulham he would score more goals playing for Fulham no doubt
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 29, 2017, 01:10:53 PM
Quote from: filham on July 29, 2017, 10:27:06 AM
Remember last season we had but one striker, Martin . With Kamara and Woodrow now available we are already in a better position for strikers, one more would be a luxury , two more would be a waste.

We have yet to find a replacement for Malone, surely that is our next priority.


Kamara (Aboubakar) hasn't acctuslly signed yet has he?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 01:21:28 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 29, 2017, 12:05:48 PM
Bogle would be worth getting in. Pacey & direct
did nothing at Wigan.but that doesn't mean he wont for us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 01:36:09 PM
Tunni joins Millwall
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on July 29, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 01:21:28 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 29, 2017, 12:05:48 PM
Bogle would be worth getting in. Pacey & direct
did nothing at Wigan.but that doesn't mean he wont for us

It's all a question if he fits our system and the way we play; he was a real handful against us last season though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 01:38:55 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on July 29, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 01:21:28 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 29, 2017, 12:05:48 PM
Bogle would be worth getting in. Pacey & direct
did nothing at Wigan.but that doesn't mean he wont for us

It's all a question if he fits our system and the way we play; he was a real handful against us last season though.
as I said doesn't mean he wont for us, but we are not linked with him so just a nice discussion for us fans
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on July 29, 2017, 01:41:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 01:21:28 PM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on July 29, 2017, 12:05:48 PM
Bogle would be worth getting in. Pacey & direct
did nothing at Wigan.but that doesn't mean he wont for us

Yes it's more important to find the player who will meld with your style of play. Look how the goa ratio for Vydra is hugely different between Watford and Derby. Same player. One style of play suits him the other does not. Think of Dwight York at Manchester United because that is the type of forward player we need.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jimmy Hill on July 29, 2017, 02:10:35 PM
If the price is right I think Bogale would be worth a punt,
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 29, 2017, 02:18:41 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 29, 2017, 01:10:53 PM
Quote from: filham on July 29, 2017, 10:27:06 AM
Remember last season we had but one striker, Martin . With Kamara and Woodrow now available we are already in a better position for strikers, one more would be a luxury , two more would be a waste.

We have yet to find a replacement for Malone, surely that is our next priority.


Kamara (Aboubakar) hasn't acctuslly signed yet has he?

I am not sure some were talking as if he had , others were saying he had passed a medical  but there is nothing on the Ofal. It seemed all but certain yesterday now you start to think there may be a problem.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 02:21:41 PM
Quote from: filham on July 29, 2017, 02:18:41 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on July 29, 2017, 01:10:53 PM
Quote from: filham on July 29, 2017, 10:27:06 AM
Remember last season we had but one striker, Martin . With Kamara and Woodrow now available we are already in a better position for strikers, one more would be a luxury , two more would be a waste.

We have yet to find a replacement for Malone, surely that is our next priority.


Kamara (Aboubakar) hasn't acctuslly signed yet has he?

I am not sure some were talking as if he had , others were saying he had passed a medical  but there is nothing on the Ofal. It seemed all but certain yesterday now you start to think there may be a problem.
We have a game on today so not sure anything is wrong, last update I got was his medical was started yesterday and was going ok maybe being completed this morning or today. My source is away with his family this weekend bit has promised he will get an update every 3/4 hours and let me know if any bad news
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 29, 2017, 02:31:59 PM
there'll be a big reveal at the game
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 02:42:35 PM
The only reveal before the game, Kamara or no Kamara, injury problems or no injury problems. This squad is very disappointing. A week before the season starts and this is what we have managed to bring together after reaching the play offs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 29, 2017, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 02:42:35 PM
The only reveal before the game, Kamara or no Kamara, injury problems or no injury problems. This squad is very disappointing. A week before the season starts and this is what we have managed to bring together after reaching the play offs.

What is disappointing about it? It's not like they've got players injured on purpose so you cant use that as a reason for the squad being "disappointing" in your view. The only differences are no Malone who was useful but we've got our child prodigy playing there now, and no Martin, whom pretty much everyone on here berated for being useless/lazy/hindering to the team etc etc. The thing people overlook is that the squad has now had a year together, its not comparable to last season as they're not learning the system we play anymore, they're already well versed in their roles.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ChesterTheTabby on July 29, 2017, 04:32:20 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 29, 2017, 03:48:41 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 02:42:35 PM
The only reveal before the game, Kamara or no Kamara, injury problems or no injury problems. This squad is very disappointing. A week before the season starts and this is what we have managed to bring together after reaching the play offs.

It is pretty much last season's squad. Considering several important members of that squad (Kalas, Sessegnon, Cairney and Piazon) were on loan or expected to leave, I think just keeping them is reasonably good.

I'd have liked a striker earlier but if we get someone in time for a few days' training before Norwich then you have to say that's good. We will have improved by virtue of that.

A few more squad players in August, maybe another striker, and IMO we will have had a tidy window in line with the best reasonable expectations.

Must agree, I would say it has been a reasonable window, and marginally better than last years. We have managed to keep the same squad from last year (for the most part), to include the loanees. Additions of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, and hopefully Kamara (or another Striker) and perhaps another defender and I think we are in the business of challenging for promotion again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 04:44:44 PM
Quote from: maoconnor on July 29, 2017, 04:32:20 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 29, 2017, 03:48:41 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 02:42:35 PM
The only reveal before the game, Kamara or no Kamara, injury problems or no injury problems. This squad is very disappointing. A week before the season starts and this is what we have managed to bring together after reaching the play offs.

It is pretty much last season's squad. Considering several important members of that squad (Kalas, Sessegnon, Cairney and Piazon) were on loan or expected to leave, I think just keeping them is reasonably good.

I'd have liked a striker earlier but if we get someone in time for a few days' training before Norwich then you have to say that's good. We will have improved by virtue of that.

A few more squad players in August, maybe another striker, and IMO we will have had a tidy window in line with the best reasonable expectations.

Must agree, I would say it has been a reasonable window, and marginally better than last years. We have managed to keep the same squad from last year (for the most part), to include the loanees. Additions of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, and hopefully Kamara (or another Striker) and perhaps another defender and I think we are in the business of challenging for promotion again.

Then I think you are wrong. To expect tus to reach the same heights as last season with no improvement to the squad is just not very likely. The same squad doesn't mean the same results because teamks now know how we play. I see a very poor season compared to what I hoped would happen with the squad needing just a little improvement up the spine but we have had no first teak players brought in at all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 29, 2017, 05:00:39 PM
We absolutely need a Keeper, 2 center forwards and a left back.

Button, Betts and Woodrow are not good enough for a team looking for promotion. Sess is a winger, not a LB.

We're 1 week from the start of the season. We have a very difficult August, and we dont seem at all prepared
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ChesterTheTabby on July 29, 2017, 05:03:15 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 04:44:44 PM
Quote from: maoconnor on July 29, 2017, 04:32:20 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 29, 2017, 03:48:41 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 02:42:35 PM
The only reveal before the game, Kamara or no Kamara, injury problems or no injury problems. This squad is very disappointing. A week before the season starts and this is what we have managed to bring together after reaching the play offs.

It is pretty much last season's squad. Considering several important members of that squad (Kalas, Sessegnon, Cairney and Piazon) were on loan or expected to leave, I think just keeping them is reasonably good.

I'd have liked a striker earlier but if we get someone in time for a few days' training before Norwich then you have to say that's good. We will have improved by virtue of that.

A few more squad players in August, maybe another striker, and IMO we will have had a tidy window in line with the best reasonable expectations.

Must agree, I would say it has been a reasonable window, and marginally better than last years. We have managed to keep the same squad from last year (for the most part), to include the loanees. Additions of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, and hopefully Kamara (or another Striker) and perhaps another defender and I think we are in the business of challenging for promotion again.

Then I think you are wrong. To expect tus to reach the same heights as last season with no improvement to the squad is just not very likely. The same squad doesn't mean the same results because teamks now know how we play. I see a very poor season compared to what I hoped would happen with the squad needing just a little improvement up the spine but we have had no first teak players brought in at all.

Fair play to you, think what you'd like, it doesn't bother me at all. Every single summer this forum implodes with how shite we've been, how awful we're going to be, and how - no matter how many player we do bring in - we need at least 1 more striker, 3 center backs, 2 left backs or right backs, and a solid defensive midfieler. The expectation management is absurd regardless of how little or how much business we do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 05:07:21 PM
Quote from: maoconnor on July 29, 2017, 05:03:15 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 04:44:44 PM
Quote from: maoconnor on July 29, 2017, 04:32:20 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 29, 2017, 03:48:41 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 02:42:35 PM
The only reveal before the game, Kamara or no Kamara, injury problems or no injury problems. This squad is very disappointing. A week before the season starts and this is what we have managed to bring together after reaching the play offs.

It is pretty much last season's squad. Considering several important members of that squad (Kalas, Sessegnon, Cairney and Piazon) were on loan or expected to leave, I think just keeping them is reasonably good.

I'd have liked a striker earlier but if we get someone in time for a few days' training before Norwich then you have to say that's good. We will have improved by virtue of that.

A few more squad players in August, maybe another striker, and IMO we will have had a tidy window in line with the best reasonable expectations.

Must agree, I would say it has been a reasonable window, and marginally better than last years. We have managed to keep the same squad from last year (for the most part), to include the loanees. Additions of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, and hopefully Kamara (or another Striker) and perhaps another defender and I think we are in the business of challenging for promotion again.

Then I think you are wrong. To expect tus to reach the same heights as last season with no improvement to the squad is just not very likely. The same squad doesn't mean the same results because teamks now know how we play. I see a very poor season compared to what I hoped would happen with the squad needing just a little improvement up the spine but we have had no first teak players brought in at all.

Fair play to you, think what you'd like, it doesn't bother me at all. Every single summer this forum implodes with how shite we've been, how awful we're going to be, and how - no matter how many player we do bring in - we need at least 1 more striker, 3 center backs, 2 left backs or right backs, and a solid defensive midfieler. The expectation management is absurd regardless of how little or how much business we do.

We needed three players up the spine. That is all we needed. But haven't brought in any. We knew we needed that improvement since January. The rest I have no idea what you are referring to. Still it is all about opinions and some fans may like to slag the team off but equally some will defend the management of the team even when it is clear mistakes are being made.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on July 29, 2017, 06:53:30 PM
I agree with most of the above recent points.

I believe we still desperately need a serious striking option. Which we have failed to bring in, (as yet), for a couple of seasons even tho we knew it was obviously required.

But, I am pleased with what we have brought in so far.
And I am elated we kept the players we needed to i.e ,Cairney, Sess, & Kalas.

All in all, with the addition of a permanent striker, I believe we could have a very entertaining and rewarding season ahead.

COYW!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 07:06:25 PM
Hang on. I am told when I complain about lack of improvement in the squad that many of you are happy with the squad and that we have the players we had last season and you expect us to do as well. So the majority of fans who say that must be happy with the way we are doing business.

We know the manager has little or no say in the recruitment.  But many of you are happy with the squad. You have told me often enough when I go on and on about a poor spine to the side. So who care who is doing the actual recruitment. Only those of us who think the side needs to keep moving forward not just stand still or go backwards. All down to opinion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 29, 2017, 07:08:45 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 29, 2017, 06:44:59 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Now you are clutching as straws - your chosen quote is OLD news - it was from when Rigg was in charge - when TK was appointed the system was clarified and as of today - SJ has not said anything disparaging about it

Here you go mate, got a new quote for you now  :005:

"I didn't be part of this recruitment this year and I can't comment nothing, anything about this process... Really I don't know. It's not in my hands."

                                                                                  Slavisa Jokanovic, 29 July 2017

Makes a change for you to have something factual and up to date other than your usual out put of made up facts that you force on everyone as being a fact
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 07:10:01 PM
Despite the manager saying that he hears all around him that clubs want Aluko.  The club keeps saying they have knocked back any offers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on July 29, 2017, 07:10:36 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 29, 2017, 07:06:55 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 29, 2017, 06:59:16 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 29, 2017, 06:44:59 PM
Quote from: Roberty on July 21, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Now you are clutching as straws - your chosen quote is OLD news - it was from when Rigg was in charge - when TK was appointed the system was clarified and as of today - SJ has not said anything disparaging about it

Here you go mate, got a new quote for you now  :005:

"I didn't be part of this recruitment this year and I can't comment nothing, anything about this process... Really I don't know. It's not in my hands."

                                                                                  Slavisa Jokanovic, 29 July 2017

You are a complete arsehole

Another one from the Get West London interview

"My list is completely ignored and in this moment we decide for one way I didn't find so many sense and in this moment I don't feel any responsibility."

I will take your apology as implied by that last comment

Apology for what - you really do need to improve your reading skills
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 29, 2017, 07:56:31 PM
Anyone know if Kamara was sitting in the cottage today?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: nose on July 29, 2017, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 29, 2017, 07:56:31 PM
Anyone know if Kamara was sitting in the cottage today?
if he was there they would have announced because he would only be there if he had signed or it was all but a signiture on a page.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on July 29, 2017, 08:02:57 PM
Quote from: nose on July 29, 2017, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 29, 2017, 07:56:31 PM
Anyone know if Kamara was sitting in the cottage today?
if he was there they would have announced because he would only be there if he had signed or it was all but a signiture on a page.

Jozabed sat in the cottage prior to being announced last year, so not impossible Kamara would've been today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 29, 2017, 08:41:52 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 29, 2017, 08:02:57 PM
Quote from: nose on July 29, 2017, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on July 29, 2017, 07:56:31 PM
Anyone know if Kamara was sitting in the cottage today?
if he was there they would have announced because he would only be there if he had signed or it was all but a signiture on a page.

Jozabed sat in the cottage prior to being announced last year, so not impossible Kamara would've been today
yes Kebano was in the riverside before he was announced too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 29, 2017, 08:42:19 PM
Although I kinda hope he wasn't, doubt he would have been impressed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
Word i have heard is kamara's medical was completed this morning in time for medical team and physios to get to the game, makes sense if he was there.

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 29, 2017, 10:34:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
Word inhave heardnis kamara's medical was completed this morning in time for medical team and physios to get to the game, makes sense if he was there.

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players

Forwards as in centre of as in wide players that cut in, is the question
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 29, 2017, 10:35:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
Word inhave heardnis kamara's medical was completed this morning in time for medical team and physios to get to the game, makes sense if he was there.

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players
surprised? I'll probably have a heart attack. Although I'd rather just have 2 good ones than 4
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:36:53 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 29, 2017, 10:34:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
Word inhave heardnis kamara's medical was completed this morning in time for medical team and physios to get to the game, makes sense if he was there.

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players

Forwards as in centre of as in wide players that cut in, is the question
Central forwards
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:37:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 29, 2017, 10:35:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
Word inhave heardnis kamara's medical was completed this morning in time for medical team and physios to get to the game, makes sense if he was there.

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players
surprised? I'll probably have a heart attack. Although I'd rather just have 2 good ones than 4
LOL
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 10:37:44 PM
The 3 or 4 forward players sound as if we are just filling up with average squad players. I will be very happy if we sign a player a the back who is good enough for the first team and a forward or two who are good enough to be more than  squad players. But then have siad that since December. But people keep saying how well we played last year as if it is a guarantee we will do that with no improvement in the squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 29, 2017, 10:38:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:36:53 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 29, 2017, 10:34:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
Word inhave heardnis kamara's medical was completed this morning in time for medical team and physios to get to the game, makes sense if he was there.

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players

Forwards as in centre of as in wide players that cut in, is the question
Central forwards
not a midfielder that can also play up top then 😉
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:43:23 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 29, 2017, 10:38:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:36:53 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 29, 2017, 10:34:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
Word inhave heardnis kamara's medical was completed this morning in time for medical team and physios to get to the game, makes sense if he was there.

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players

Forwards as in centre of as in wide players that cut in, is the question
Central forwards
not a midfielder that can also play up top then 😉
Thankfully not or that's what I've been told
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:44:07 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 29, 2017, 10:37:44 PM
The 3 or 4 forward players sound as if we are just filling up with average squad players. I will be very happy if we sign a player a the back who is good enough for the first team and a forward or two who are good enough to be more than  squad players. But then have siad that since December. But people keep saying how well we played last year as if it is a guarantee we will do that with no improvement in the squad.
Time will tell
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on July 30, 2017, 12:21:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players

Best news I've heard today.
Although if they all take as long to sign as the first one, the fourth will be signing just about the time that Aboubarkar announces his retirement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 08:19:59 AM
Quote from: cmg on July 30, 2017, 12:21:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 29, 2017, 10:29:18 PM

Have also been told don't be surprised if we sign 2, 3 or 4 forward players

Best news I've heard today.
Although if they all take as long to sign as the first one, the fourth will be signing just about the time that Aboubarkar announces his retirement.
I'm not making guarantees
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 08:25:22 AM
Apparently Wolves set to make 20 million bid for Burnley's Andre Gray.
I wish our club would get us excited over a signing like this...Come on Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on July 30, 2017, 08:57:01 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 08:25:22 AM
Apparently Wolves set to make 20 million bid for Burnley's Andre Gray.
I wish our club would get us excited over a signing like this...Come on Fulham.

20million for Andre Gray? I wish they wouldn't. No wonder clubs go out of business. 12 million maybe and he'd be a superb signing but not 20 on one player in the championship
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:00:39 AM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on July 30, 2017, 08:57:01 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 08:25:22 AM
Apparently Wolves set to make 20 million bid for Burnley's Andre Gray.
I wish our club would get us excited over a signing like this...Come on Fulham.

20million for Andre Gray? I wish they wouldn't. No wonder clubs go out of business. 12 million maybe and he'd be a superb signing but not 20 on one player in the championship
wolves have been going that way, 13 million on that player last year 15.9 on Neves this
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 09:40:08 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol
Cheers WW, although there's a few names there that I'll admit I'll have trouble pronouncing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 30, 2017, 09:47:56 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol
Thanks Westcliff, I've had a feeling that Rolan is going to happen I guess it's wait and see.
Keep the updates coming. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Are we actually looking for any players based here?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Are we actually looking for any players based here?
Probably not M & T as the prices are too expensive.....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:53:41 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 09:40:08 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol
Cheers WW, although there's a few names there that I'll admit I'll have trouble pronouncing.
same for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:55:08 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Are we actually looking for any players based here?
I reckon we are for sure, but I don't have a good enough contact in the UK, just form my time in Belgium. I know the Ings story was true we have enquired but I understand it is a no go at this moment.

I believe also we enquired about a left back from League 1, but that's not confirmed and the lad in question is injured at present
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:56:13 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Are we actually looking for any players based here?
Probably not M & T as the prices are too expensive.....

I bet there are a few Jamie Vardy's lurking about in lower leagues,and not just in his position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 10:14:40 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:56:13 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Are we actually looking for any players based here?
Probably not M & T as the prices are too expensive.....

I bet there are a few Jamie Vardy's lurking about in lower leagues,and not just in his position.
Oh wow, could you imagine that.....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 10:17:31 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 10:14:40 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:56:13 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Are we actually looking for any players based here?
Probably not M & T as the prices are too expensive.....

I bet there are a few Jamie Vardy's lurking about in lower leagues,and not just in his position.
Oh wow, could you imagine that.....

Well get looking Sussex,were looking for a scout down your way...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 10:45:45 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 10:17:31 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 10:14:40 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:56:13 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 30, 2017, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Are we actually looking for any players based here?
Probably not M & T as the prices are too expensive.....

I bet there are a few Jamie Vardy's lurking about in lower leagues,and not just in his position.
Oh wow, could you imagine that.....

Well get looking Sussex,were looking for a scout down your way...lol

Righty ho......now where did I put my sheepskin coat and fedora ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 01:06:45 PM
Just seen Forest planning swoop for Kevin Mac.
I hope him missing yesterday isn't anything to do with it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on July 30, 2017, 01:21:59 PM
SJ advised he was injured & saving him for the Norwich game.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on July 30, 2017, 02:17:57 PM
Surely we cannot sell any more players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 30, 2017, 02:47:09 PM
Fulham interested in loaning Watford defender Christian Kabasele
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/30/fulham-interested-in-loaning-watford-defender-christian-kabasele/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 30, 2017, 04:57:12 PM
What happened to Ojo? Thought we were pretty much sorted bringing him in but not confirmed yet. I'm guessing Kamara announced tomorrow and I have a feeling we have a couple of surprise signings by wednesday

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on July 30, 2017, 06:09:39 PM
On Sky Sports:

TWO MORE FOR FOREST

Nottingham Forest are "close" to signing two more players, with the Nottingham Post reporting that the club have renewed their interest in Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald, while the other is likely to be a Premier League loanee.
"We are looking for two more players now," manager Mark Warburton said. "That will be us done after that. I want a squad of 22 or 23."

This is going to be a massive loss if we loose him! I don't care how much we get for him because at the moment once again there seems to be no reinvestment from any player sales, just loans. Khan is driving this club down and down!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 30, 2017, 06:19:34 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 30, 2017, 06:09:39 PM
On Sky Sports:

TWO MORE FOR FOREST

Nottingham Forest are "close" to signing two more players, with the Nottingham Post reporting that the club have renewed their interest in Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald, while the other is likely to be a Premier League loanee.
"We are looking for two more players now," manager Mark Warburton said. "That will be us done after that. I want a squad of 22 or 23."

This is going to be a massive loss if we loose him! I don't care how much we get for him because at the moment once again there seems to be no reinvestment from any player sales, just loans. Khan is driving this club down and down!

If true & we do let him go, (and maybe Aluko too), that is a perfect example of how to ruin one of the leagues top teams.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 06:20:44 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 30, 2017, 06:09:39 PM
On Sky Sports:

TWO MORE FOR FOREST

Nottingham Forest are "close" to signing two more players, with the Nottingham Post reporting that the club have renewed their interest in Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald, while the other is likely to be a Premier League loanee.
"We are looking for two more players now," manager Mark Warburton said. "That will be us done after that. I want a squad of 22 or 23."

This is going to be a massive loss if we loose him! I don't care how much we get for him because at the moment once again there seems to be no reinvestment from any player sales, just loans. Khan is driving this club down and down!

As I've said earlier,got a bad feeling that's why he didn't
Play yesterday... Hope I'm wrong.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 30, 2017, 06:24:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 06:20:44 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 30, 2017, 06:09:39 PM
On Sky Sports:

TWO MORE FOR FOREST

Nottingham Forest are "close" to signing two more players, with the Nottingham Post reporting that the club have renewed their interest in Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald, while the other is likely to be a Premier League loanee.
"We are looking for two more players now," manager Mark Warburton said. "That will be us done after that. I want a squad of 22 or 23."

This is going to be a massive loss if we loose him! I don't care how much we get for him because at the moment once again there seems to be no reinvestment from any player sales, just loans. Khan is driving this club down and down!

As I've said earlier,got a bad feeling that's why he didn't
Play yesterday... Hope I'm wrong.

Makes sense, unfortunately. I hadn't heard any rumours of him being injured...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 30, 2017, 06:35:21 PM
If this is true I find I strange that Slav didn't mention it he only mentioned Aluko.
I think and hope this only came about from some hack Journo (Alan Nixon) on Twitter he does  seem to start a load of BS.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 30, 2017, 06:38:30 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.

If it was something like 15 mill and we were to actually spend 15 mill on first team players I'd accept it. I could see us selling him and only investing 3 back in or something!  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 30, 2017, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.

That's the problem though, or the worry. We won't replace him with someone better. And even if we did, a better player would cost just as much, if not more & probably come from outside the English leagues, which isn't necessarily a problem, but would certainly take time to settle in. More importantly, we won't spend that sort of money either - maybe a fraction would actually go back in to the team.

Selling him is a pointless exercise really as we already have one of the best players in the league in that position in......... McDonald
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 30, 2017, 06:48:07 PM
 What price would people accept for aluko and mcdonald?

I would want 10mill each, That's how important I think they both are, and I don't think any club would realistically pay that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 30, 2017, 07:13:22 PM
Wouldn't sell anyone else until August 31st to ensure we're able to start season competitively, and then sell when incomings are able and settled to play.
and even at that play hardball and milk any buying team for as much as we can rather than folding at the first offer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on July 30, 2017, 07:19:26 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 30, 2017, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.

That's the problem though, or the worry. We won't replace him with someone better. And even if we did, a better player would cost just as much, if not more & probably come from outside the English leagues, which isn't necessarily a problem, but would certainly take time to settle in. More importantly, we won't spend that sort of money either - maybe a fraction would actually go back in to the team.

Selling him is a pointless exercise really as we already have one of the best players in the league in that position in......... McDonald

Don't get your knickers in a twist, we have not sold him yet! If he doesn't play on Saturday then you need to start worrying.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 30, 2017, 07:27:04 PM
Ryan O'Donovan claiming kmac was at CC yesterday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 07:31:16 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.

Replace with someone better..WHO?
We can't even sign Joe Bloggs from nowhere.I'd rather have Mac than money.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 30, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 30, 2017, 06:48:07 PM
What price would people accept for aluko and mcdonald?

I would want 10mill each, That's how important I think they both are, and I don't think any club would realistically pay that.

Your correct on that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mullers OG on July 30, 2017, 07:36:09 PM
Losing McDonald would be a serious error.  He's a vital part of the team and anchored the midfield last season allowing Cairney and Johanson to play with freedom.  Whether Cisse could do the same must be open to doubt.  Losing in my opinion Aluko is different.  He's a forward who can't finish, rarely passes and can't head.  As a club looking for promotion we should be able to do much better.  If anyone is really foolish enough to offer good money for him we should bite their hands off and reinvest it in a proper striker. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on July 30, 2017, 08:02:30 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on July 30, 2017, 07:19:26 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on July 30, 2017, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.

That's the problem though, or the worry. We won't replace him with someone better. And even if we did, a better player would cost just as much, if not more & probably come from outside the English leagues, which isn't necessarily a problem, but would certainly take time to settle in. More importantly, we won't spend that sort of money either - maybe a fraction would actually go back in to the team.

Selling him is a pointless exercise really as we already have one of the best players in the league in that position in......... McDonald

Don't get your knickers in a twist, we have not sold him yet! If he doesn't play on Saturday then you need to start worrying.

Calm down, I'm hardly getting my knickers in a twist by making an observation/opinion following 'rumours' that McDonald 'may' be sold.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tooting legend on July 30, 2017, 08:04:39 PM
Neither are going no where why are we even discussing this its just lazy reporting. Lets just move on to who we are bringing in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 30, 2017, 08:10:11 PM
Quote from: Tooting legend on July 30, 2017, 08:04:39 PM
Neither are going no where why are we even discussing this its just lazy reporting. Lets just move on to who we are bringing in.

Aboubakar Kamara should be tomorrow. I'd actually be pretty pleased with that.

He's got the right physical atributes for our style I think. Will be excited to see how he gets on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 30, 2017, 08:31:38 PM
 Bordeaux striker passes Fulham medical - but could still be heading to the Premier League http://thesun.uk/60198tk6L

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on July 30, 2017, 08:38:15 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 30, 2017, 08:31:38 PM
Bordeaux striker passes Fulham medical - but could still be heading to the Premier League http://thesun.uk/60198tk6L



Wow, they're late to the party!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on July 30, 2017, 09:18:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
We have other targets in France now [...] Majeed Waris, [...] In Belgium we are looking at [...] Jere Uronen.
Both have had spells in Sweden. Waris is a forward and a real bloody speedster, at least the last time I saw him. Would def fit into our style of play and someone who Joka would love I guess. Dont know what hes like today but seems to have finally settled at Lorient and scored some goals i Ligue 1.

Uronen is a left back and had his breakthrough at an early age. Made his international debut at 18 and was playing regularly for swedish side Helsingborg at that age, which is somewhat impressive. Also seems to have excelled when going abroad (to Genk) and from what ive heard hes been impressing people in Belgium.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 30, 2017, 09:29:25 PM
Quote from: Deuce on July 30, 2017, 09:18:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
We have other targets in France now [...] Majeed Waris, [...] In Belgium we are looking at [...] Jere Uronen.
Both have had spells in Sweden. Waris is a forward and a real bloody speedster, at least the last time I saw him. Would def fit into our style of play and someone who Joka would love I guess. Dont know what hes like today but seems to have finally settled at Lorient and scored some goals i Ligue 1.

Uronen is a left back and had his breakthrough at an early age. Made his international debut at 18 and was playing regularly for swedish side Helsingborg at that age, which is somewhat impressive. Also seems to have excelled when going abroad (to Genk) and from what ive heard hes been impressing people in Belgium.

Thanks for this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on July 30, 2017, 09:48:29 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 30, 2017, 09:16:03 AM
Had an update form my former colleague, Kamara is 95% done, its now down to the finalisation, was apparently at the game yesterday after his medical was completed. We have other targets in France now as well several positions Denis Bouanga, Majeed Waris, Pierre Yves-Polomat and Diego ROlan (our old Favourite), In Belgium we are looking at Idriss Saadiand, Jere Uronen.

Juist what I have been told this morning, before people start doubting etc, it is what I have been told who we have enquired about, all of these in last 72 hours. If they happen they happen if they don't then who is surprised lol

Surely it's worth signing Pierre-Yves Polomat on the basis of his name alone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 30, 2017, 10:27:43 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.
We never ever sell good players and replace them with something better. A season after selling Dembele and Mac. we are still short of a good striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on July 30, 2017, 10:31:11 PM
Quote from: filham on July 30, 2017, 10:27:43 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.
We never ever sell good players and replace them with something better. A season after selling Dembele and Mac. we are still short of a good striker.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on July 30, 2017, 11:02:45 PM
I hate transfer windows, I think I get about 10 years older in everyone since we went down. Let's just hope who ever we get keeps slav happy and he doesn't leave, I'm not sure I could handle the new manager process again.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on July 31, 2017, 02:39:26 AM
Quote from: filham on July 30, 2017, 10:27:43 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.
We never ever sell good players and replace them with something better. A season after selling Dembele and Mac. we are still short of a good striker.

Perfectly correct. People arguing with this most  basic of fact's are just looking for an argument.  Don't bother reacting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on July 31, 2017, 07:00:37 AM
Mind you ,we May not have replaced Ross and dembele with better players but last season we changed our whole system which improved everything ,and we certainly wouldnt have been better with Ross and dembele. Second highest goalscorers in the Championship last year is a fact not open to debate. My Point is that the collective is always more important than the individual.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:45:17 AM
Newcastle want Lucas Perez from Arsenal apparnetly, or thats the newspaper rumours. Poor old Diego his options are narrowing lol.

Get Kamara over the line and lets loko for number 2
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on July 31, 2017, 07:48:21 AM
Dembele is debatable but other than that I totaly agree with you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 31, 2017, 07:50:19 AM
WW. Do you think that Rolan to us is still a possibility if he comes to us contrite or has he burnt his bridges?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:57:37 AM
Quote from: FFC73 on July 31, 2017, 07:50:19 AM
WW. Do you think that Rolan to us is still a possibility if he comes to us contrite or has he burnt his bridges?
I will say first on a personal level for me i get why he has been stalling, he has to do what is right for him and his family. I dont get why he came over twice and also met the chairman (who made a special trip) before decding he wanted to delay. So for me in someways he has burnt his briodges. I also understand why Bordeaux tried for extra cash all though they now will sell as they need too. Thats me as a fan on a personal level.

In reality do i think its a possibility, yes I do. We are looking for 2 different types of striker, one who can hold the ball up and one who can run in behind. Rolan offers the latter, as does Kamara, so I do think there is a chance (a slim chance, very slim chance) that the Rolan deal could still happen.

I was told, and posted over the weekend, dont be surprised if we signed more than 2 forwards. It could be that we sign 2 quick in behind type strikes and one that can hold the ball up, which gives us a lot of options, 2 up front or interchangable etc. However htis is Fulham and right now I would be happy to see one striker come in.

I've waffled but yes a isee a very slim chance that Rolan could join us, it wouldnt surprise me. I do know the fact we have clearly moved on surprised Bordeaux and Rolan they thought we would wait longer and that we were bluffing.

Will get better updates later as my former colleague is back from his weekend away today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on July 31, 2017, 08:21:05 AM
Thanks WW. I too understand why he stalled. Still a month until August 31 so still time for a strike force of Kamara & Rolan. Or not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 08:22:16 AM
If we can get Kamara over the line it should precipitate an outcome on Rolan one way or the other. As for the hold-up type, any idea who that might be?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 08:24:30 AM
FFC1973 I dont htik we can wait till 31/08

Holders, not so sure personally those I've been told are more your player sin behind. RUi FOnte was mentioned ages ago (he is at Braga i thnk) but not sure what type of player he is.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 09:36:31 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:45:17 AM
Newcastle want Lucas Perez from Arsenal apparnetly, or thats the newspaper rumours. Poor old Diego his options are narrowing lol.

Get Kamara over the line and lets loko for number 2

Newcastle seem to get linked with everybody.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 31, 2017, 09:41:03 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on July 31, 2017, 07:00:37 AM
Mind you ,we May not have replaced Ross and dembele with better players but last season we changed our whole system which improved everything ,and we certainly wouldnt have been better with Ross and dembele. Second highest goalscorers in the Championship last year is a fact not open to debate. My Point is that the collective is always more important than the individual.
Think how good we would have been last season if we had replaced Dembele with a better player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 09:41:58 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 09:36:31 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:45:17 AM
Newcastle want Lucas Perez from Arsenal apparnetly, or thats the newspaper rumours. Poor old Diego his options are narrowing lol.

Get Kamara over the line and lets loko for number 2

Newcastle seem to get linked with everybody.
Indeed they do, probably because they have just been promoted, and despite their location they are still a big pull for players due to the club size. Thats the only reason I can think of by the way.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 09:45:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 09:41:58 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 09:36:31 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:45:17 AM
Newcastle want Lucas Perez from Arsenal apparnetly, or thats the newspaper rumours. Poor old Diego his options are narrowing lol.

Get Kamara over the line and lets loko for number 2

Newcastle seem to get linked with everybody.
Indeed they do, probably because they have just been promoted, and despite their location they are still a big pull for players due to the club size. Thats the only reason I can think of by the way.

Don't forget their owners fantastic reputation for looking after staff in his other businesses :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on July 31, 2017, 09:47:57 AM
So it sounds as if Kamara should sign today, would that mean he would be ready to play against Norwich or would we discover a little niggle in his knee after a couple of days training and decide he would benefit from a months rest.

Sorry for the sarcasm but in recent years we have suffered with strikers who have not lived up to promise.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 09:49:15 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 31, 2017, 09:46:24 AM
Quote from: filham on July 31, 2017, 09:41:03 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on July 31, 2017, 07:00:37 AM
Mind you ,we May not have replaced Ross and dembele with better players but last season we changed our whole system which improved everything ,and we certainly wouldnt have been better with Ross and dembele. Second highest goalscorers in the Championship last year is a fact not open to debate. My Point is that the collective is always more important than the individual.
Think how good we would have been last season if we had replaced Dembele with a better player.

Did we "sell" dembele?
I heard somwehere that the tribunal fee was somehting beween £350k and £500k no idea if thats true though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 09:45:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 09:41:58 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 09:36:31 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:45:17 AM
Newcastle want Lucas Perez from Arsenal apparnetly, or thats the newspaper rumours. Poor old Diego his options are narrowing lol.

Get Kamara over the line and lets loko for number 2

Newcastle seem to get linked with everybody.
Indeed they do, probably because they have just been promoted, and despite their location they are still a big pull for players due to the club size. Thats the only reason I can think of by the way.

Don't forget their owners fantastic reputation for looking after staff in his other businesses :)
true, however that wont affect anyone decidng to go there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 09:55:07 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 31, 2017, 09:51:58 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 09:49:15 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 31, 2017, 09:46:24 AM
Quote from: filham on July 31, 2017, 09:41:03 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on July 31, 2017, 07:00:37 AM
Mind you ,we May not have replaced Ross and dembele with better players but last season we changed our whole system which improved everything ,and we certainly wouldnt have been better with Ross and dembele. Second highest goalscorers in the Championship last year is a fact not open to debate. My Point is that the collective is always more important than the individual.
Think how good we would have been last season if we had replaced Dembele with a better player.

Did we "sell" dembele?
I heard somwehere that the tribunal fee was somehting beween £350k and £500k no idea if thats true though

Yes you're right the calculation under the FIFA system would have come out around that level but it was Rhetorical question; The whole thing may not have been handled very well but we did not sell him
Ah sorry, I get what your saying
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 10:12:50 AM
Somebody on twitter saying Tyrone Mings on loan with view to perm....anyone heard this or got any more details ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 10:12:50 AM
Somebody on twitter saying Tyrone Mings on loan with view to perm....anyone heard this or got any more details ?

I'd be highly sceptical that this is legit. Also that we're looking to offload KMac and Aluko. Think its just a news circle jerk reaction to Slav's comments taken out of context to be honest.....or at least I hope so.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on July 31, 2017, 10:15:41 AM
Quote from: Statto on July 31, 2017, 09:40:36 AM
Quote from: stevehawkinslidingtackle on July 31, 2017, 02:39:26 AM
Quote from: filham on July 30, 2017, 10:27:43 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 30, 2017, 06:33:09 PM
I haven't been disappointed with any of our player sales in the last couple of years and I'm confident that will continue. I would bet a pound to a penny we are not selling McDonald to forest but even if we do, it will only be because they've offered to pay far more than he's worth, like £15m. If they want to pay that much then fine; we'll replace him with someone better and still have cash left over for another position.
We never ever sell good players and replace them with something better. A season after selling Dembele and Mac. we are still short of a good striker.

Perfectly correct. People arguing with this most  basic of fact's are just looking for an argument.  Don't bother reacting.

Lol


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"

Rhetorical question my dear.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"

Rhetorical question my dear.




When you first came on this board, my dear, you asked if you should post information from your various contacts at the club. Some members were sceptical but I supported you (check back, if you wish), I was just puzzled that you should even need to ask if we'd appreciate such information.

Yet now, where there are two supposed rumours (or fake news) about which we'd really appreciate some insight you ask us!! IF you have such contacts, just talk to them and post the response. That would be much more helpful than posting what you say are rhetorical questions, my dear.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:39:10 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"

Rhetorical question my dear.




When you first came on this board, my dear, you asked if you should post information from your various contacts at the club. Some members were sceptical but I supported you (check back, if you wish), I was just puzzled that you should even need to ask if we'd appreciate such information.

Yes now, where there are two supposed rumours (or fake news) about which we'd really appreciate some insight you ask us!! IF you have such contacts, just talk to them and post the response. That would be much more helpful than posting what you say are rhetorical questions, my dear.

I'm getting the feeling you got annoyed by my response?

The main information I have got is from the youth team. Internal thoughts towards De La Torre and the like also some anecdotal stories based on the chase of Sterling before he went to Liverpool etc. In regards to the first team, I'm no where as ITK as someone like WW is.

In regards to Aluko, Kmac, I was asking whether these boards (or fake news as you rightly called them) even try to be realistic or whether just printing b0ll0cks is enough for them. Be lovely to read some proper journalism on twitter once in a while.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:45:20 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:39:10 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"

Rhetorical question my dear.




When you first came on this board, my dear, you asked if you should post information from your various contacts at the club. Some members were sceptical but I supported you (check back, if you wish), I was just puzzled that you should even need to ask if we'd appreciate such information.

Yes now, where there are two supposed rumours (or fake news) about which we'd really appreciate some insight you ask us!! IF you have such contacts, just talk to them and post the response. That would be much more helpful than posting what you say are rhetorical questions, my dear.

I'm getting the feeling you got annoyed by my response?

The main information I have got is from the youth team. Internal thoughts towards De La Torre and the like also some anecdotal stories based on the chase of Sterling before he went to Liverpool etc. In regards to the first team, I'm no where as ITK as someone like WW is.

In regards to Aluko, Kmac, I was asking whether these boards (or fake news as you rightly called them) even try to be realistic or whether just printing b0ll0cks is enough for them. Be lovely to read some proper journalism on twitter once in a while.

WW only claims to be "ITK" to a limited extent through a friend in the Belgian media, not someone at the club - frankly, as you did. As you suggest, it would be helpful to read something on this board (rather than rhetorical questions) with its basis in fact which was the thought behind my initial response to you.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 10:57:31 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:45:20 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:39:10 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"

Rhetorical question my dear.




When you first came on this board, my dear, you asked if you should post information from your various contacts at the club. Some members were sceptical but I supported you (check back, if you wish), I was just puzzled that you should even need to ask if we'd appreciate such information.

Yes now, where there are two supposed rumours (or fake news) about which we'd really appreciate some insight you ask us!! IF you have such contacts, just talk to them and post the response. That would be much more helpful than posting what you say are rhetorical questions, my dear.

I'm getting the feeling you got annoyed by my response?

The main information I have got is from the youth team. Internal thoughts towards De La Torre and the like also some anecdotal stories based on the chase of Sterling before he went to Liverpool etc. In regards to the first team, I'm no where as ITK as someone like WW is.

In regards to Aluko, Kmac, I was asking whether these boards (or fake news as you rightly called them) even try to be realistic or whether just printing b0ll0cks is enough for them. Be lovely to read some proper journalism on twitter once in a while.

WW only claims to be "ITK" to a limited extent through a friend in the Belgian media, not someone at the club - frankly, as you did. As you suggest, it would be helpful to read something on this board (rather than rhetorical questions) with its basis in fact which was the thought behind my initial response to you.
I am catergorically not an ITK, I have a friend in the belgian media he passes me info and I pass it on, I have no club contacts and have never said I do.

MG when you came on you said as Holders has reminded, you never said that info was about youth players that I can remember, you said it as a general statement. Please then dont make it out that others do have contacts in the club or are ITK's when you dont have the knoweldge of what is right and wrong for their circumstances.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 10:58:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 10:57:31 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:45:20 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:39:10 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"

Rhetorical question my dear.




When you first came on this board, my dear, you asked if you should post information from your various contacts at the club. Some members were sceptical but I supported you (check back, if you wish), I was just puzzled that you should even need to ask if we'd appreciate such information.

Yes now, where there are two supposed rumours (or fake news) about which we'd really appreciate some insight you ask us!! IF you have such contacts, just talk to them and post the response. That would be much more helpful than posting what you say are rhetorical questions, my dear.

I'm getting the feeling you got annoyed by my response?

The main information I have got is from the youth team. Internal thoughts towards De La Torre and the like also some anecdotal stories based on the chase of Sterling before he went to Liverpool etc. In regards to the first team, I'm no where as ITK as someone like WW is.

In regards to Aluko, Kmac, I was asking whether these boards (or fake news as you rightly called them) even try to be realistic or whether just printing b0ll0cks is enough for them. Be lovely to read some proper journalism on twitter once in a while.

WW only claims to be "ITK" to a limited extent through a friend in the Belgian media, not someone at the club - frankly, as you did. As you suggest, it would be helpful to read something on this board (rather than rhetorical questions) with its basis in fact which was the thought behind my initial response to you.
I am catergorically not an ITK, I have a friend in the belgian media he passes me info and I pass it on, I have no club contacts and have never said I do. If I were an ITK then I would have more knowledge on all markets, which is clearly not the case!!

MG when you came on you said as Holders has reminded, you never said that info was about youth players that I can remember, you said it as a general statement. Please then dont make it out that others do have contacts in the club or are ITK's when you dont have the knoweldge of what is right and wrong for their circumstances.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 11:06:31 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 10:57:31 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:45:20 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:39:10 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 10:15:28 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 10:12:44 AM
Lots of talk that KMac is joing Forest. Why would we sell him and Aluko? Do these blogs even try to remain realistic?

Why ask us, why not just ask your contacts in the club if these have any foundation?

Lol. Wasn't my question. My question was whether these blogs try and stay realistic.

I quote:

"Why would we sell him and Aluko?"

Rhetorical question my dear.




When you first came on this board, my dear, you asked if you should post information from your various contacts at the club. Some members were sceptical but I supported you (check back, if you wish), I was just puzzled that you should even need to ask if we'd appreciate such information.

Yes now, where there are two supposed rumours (or fake news) about which we'd really appreciate some insight you ask us!! IF you have such contacts, just talk to them and post the response. That would be much more helpful than posting what you say are rhetorical questions, my dear.

I'm getting the feeling you got annoyed by my response?

The main information I have got is from the youth team. Internal thoughts towards De La Torre and the like also some anecdotal stories based on the chase of Sterling before he went to Liverpool etc. In regards to the first team, I'm no where as ITK as someone like WW is.

In regards to Aluko, Kmac, I was asking whether these boards (or fake news as you rightly called them) even try to be realistic or whether just printing b0ll0cks is enough for them. Be lovely to read some proper journalism on twitter once in a while.

WW only claims to be "ITK" to a limited extent through a friend in the Belgian media, not someone at the club - frankly, as you did. As you suggest, it would be helpful to read something on this board (rather than rhetorical questions) with its basis in fact which was the thought behind my initial response to you.
I am catergorically not an ITK, I have a friend in the belgian media he passes me info and I pass it on, I have no club contacts and have never said I do.

MG when you came on you said as Holders has reminded, you never said that info was about youth players that I can remember, you said it as a general statement. Please then dont make it out that others do have contacts in the club or are ITK's when you dont have the knoweldge of what is right and wrong for their circumstances.

Wasn't doing that all. Just was making a distinction between someone having a source with some knowledge regarding First team affairs (I shouldn't have used ITK re: yourself on reflection but was typing quickly so I apologise for that) and myself who has a source with youth players (your right, my comment was before was a general statement regarding the club as through that connection my source hears things from time to time - but I never said I was ITK regarding first team affairs).

In all fairness this seems to have got a bit of hand based on what I actually posted. My post earlier was a simple statement regarding bloggers being able to write anything whether realistic or not with no facts backing it up and myself simply musing "why would we sell both"?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 31, 2017, 11:10:16 AM
So... about those transfers then...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 11:11:35 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 31, 2017, 11:10:16 AM
So... about those transfers then...


:005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 11:11:44 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on July 31, 2017, 11:10:16 AM
So... about those transfers then...
Kamara the hottest right now, but I will be speaking to my former collegaue around 1 so will see whats what.

other than that I have not heard any lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 31, 2017, 11:16:41 AM
I know nothing.
Title: Still awaiting decisions from 2 players
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/fulham-still-awaiting-decisions-from-two-players/ I honestly wouldn't sign Rolan now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 11:28:56 AM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/fulham-still-awaiting-decisions-from-two-players/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 11:29:55 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 11:28:56 AM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/fulham-still-awaiting-decisions-from-two-players/

I wondered what had happened with Ojo.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/fulham-still-awaiting-decisions-from-two-players/ I honestly wouldn't sign Rolan now

I don't understand this. He has premier leauge interest in him so why would he sign for a championship club, Every player wants to play at the highest level they can. I don't blame him for wanting to pursue a potentially better option.
You need to look at things from his point of view not a Fulham fans point of view.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on July 31, 2017, 11:40:52 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/fulham-still-awaiting-decisions-from-two-players/ I honestly wouldn't sign Rolan now

I don't understand this. He has premier leauge interest in him so why would he sign for a championship club, Every player wants to play at the highest level they can. I don't blame him for wanting to pursue a potentially better option.
You need to look at things from his point of view not a Fulham fans point of view.

Well do we care what his ambition is? I don't but I do care about ours. Let's move on and go for a player who wants to play and we can actually get hold of. Rolan may be be a Prem player and he clearly doesn't want to play at Fulham. Not sure what his reason to come here now would be? Move on he really isn't worth the hassle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 31, 2017, 11:44:06 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/fulham-still-awaiting-decisions-from-two-players/ I honestly wouldn't sign Rolan now

I don't understand this. He has premier leauge interest in him so why would he sign for a championship club, Every player wants to play at the highest level they can. I don't blame him for wanting to pursue a potentially better option.
You need to look at things from his point of view not a Fulham fans point of view.


I haven't spoken much on the Rolan thing, but you summed it up pretty well. In a world cup year he's clearly going to want to stand as good a chance as any to represent his nation as I think we all would, as well as play at the highest level because a footballers career is short, and the Premier League is highly illustrious so I think that if it happens then and we sign him then great, but if he goes elsewhere then good luck to him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 31, 2017, 11:48:03 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 31, 2017, 11:44:06 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/fulham-still-awaiting-decisions-from-two-players/ I honestly wouldn't sign Rolan now

I don't understand this. He has premier leauge interest in him so why would he sign for a championship club, Every player wants to play at the highest level they can. I don't blame him for wanting to pursue a potentially better option.
You need to look at things from his point of view not a Fulham fans point of view.


I haven't spoken much on the Rolan thing, but you summed it up pretty well. In a world cup year he's clearly going to want to stand as good a chance as any to represent his nation as I think we all would, as well as play at the highest level because a footballers career is short, and the Premier League is highly illustrious so I think that if it happens then and we sign him then great, but if he goes elsewhere then good luck to him.

i agree completely. people are getting ambition confused with thinking they dont want to play for us. i still think this will come off for us and we will have one hell of a player on our hands
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 11:53:41 AM
Re Rolan: As I said, I think hes ours as long as EPL/La Liga come in for him. I don't think him holding out for it is a bad thing or a character assassination point. Sounds like hes accessed up to the point where hes said 'im yours as long as no one of higher profile comes in' which, to be fair, is a no brainer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on July 31, 2017, 12:01:58 PM
I don't care either way that a player wants to take their time getting the best possible transfer/loan to meet their ambitions.  I do care if it means that our transfer dealings are stalled at a time when we urgently need to finalize our signings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 31, 2017, 12:02:29 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 31, 2017, 12:01:58 PM
I don't care either way that a player wants to take their time getting the best possible transfer/loan to meet their ambitions.  I do care if it means that our transfer dealings are stalled at a time when we urgently need to finalize our signings.

which we know they havent so its a win win surely?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 31, 2017, 12:14:43 PM
Quote from: Statto on July 31, 2017, 12:13:05 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 31, 2017, 12:02:29 PM
Quote from: Twig on July 31, 2017, 12:01:58 PM
I don't care either way that a player wants to take their time getting the best possible transfer/loan to meet their ambitions.  I do care if it means that our transfer dealings are stalled at a time when we urgently need to finalize our signings.

which we know they havent so its a win win surely?

well i would say we know they have , since we still haven't signed anyone in that position

"queue Kamara"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on July 31, 2017, 12:43:50 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 31, 2017, 11:16:41 AM
I know nothing.
Don't tell him Pike
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: deano_632 on July 31, 2017, 12:49:06 PM
Big mistake (if true)....... http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/31/forest-close-in-on-two-players-with-fulhams-mcdonald-expected-so/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
Got some big news to report tomorrow regarding the contract offered to Rolan and a bid made for a new striker ill keep you posted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 31, 2017, 12:55:49 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
Got some big news to report tomorrow regarding the contract offered to Rolan and a bid made for a new striker ill keep you posted
why can't you report it) today?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 12:58:23 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 31, 2017, 12:55:49 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
Got some big news to report tomorrow regarding the contract offered to Rolan and a bid made for a new striker ill keep you posted
why can't you report it) today?

This is why people get annoyed......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 12:58:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 31, 2017, 12:55:49 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
Got some big news to report tomorrow regarding the contract offered to Rolan and a bid made for a new striker ill keep you posted
why can't you report it) today?
indeed if you have the info lets us know now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:02:02 PM
WE HAVE A STRIKER!!!! Kamara confirmed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 01:02:24 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
Got some big news to report tomorrow regarding the contract offered to Rolan and a bid made for a new striker ill keep you posted

I know what your going to say,its all tosh.
Apparently 14 million bid for Chris Woods.
Am I right???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on July 31, 2017, 01:02:27 PM
Kamara in!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 01:04:36 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:02:02 PM
WE HAVE A STRIKER!!!! Kamara confirmed.

Fulham fans all faint at the news we've signed a striker.
:yay:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 31, 2017, 01:05:35 PM
I'm happy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:09:51 PM
Happy someone i gave feedback on, and broke before sky sports did about the medical etc, comes off.

Good news this hope he can bring his skills and adpat them to our league
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 01:10:36 PM
Don't know much about him but hopefully he bangs the goals in  049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 01:13:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:09:51 PM
Happy someone i gave feedback on, and broke before sky sports did about the medical etc, comes off.

Good news this hope he can bring his skills and adpat them to our league


Come WW what other snippets do you have about other possible players  065.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Gbgera on July 31, 2017, 01:14:35 PM
I also think it's a good sign the club has not announced him taking the number 9 shirt, if I our striker business was done announce him as number 9?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 31, 2017, 01:17:43 PM
Quote from: Gbgera on July 31, 2017, 01:14:35 PM
I also think it's a good sign the club has not announced him taking the number 9 shirt, if I our striker business was done announce him as number 9?

I don't think he's been signed as our main striker
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:21:55 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

Just out of interest, don't you think it would of been better to not say anything until you can? I don't think people appreciate no information and click baity bites compared to 'actual' info.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on July 31, 2017, 01:22:42 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

That narrows it down for this forum
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
Lol it ain't Martin is it?!!!!  :dead horse:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on July 31, 2017, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

Have we signed one of the England Ladies ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 01:26:23 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on July 31, 2017, 01:22:42 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

That narrows it down for this forum

What happens if this news is broken before you get to write it? Won't you loose your big scope? I reckon it's Rolan based and he's still deciding.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:27:06 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 31, 2017, 01:17:43 PM
Quote from: Gbgera on July 31, 2017, 01:14:35 PM
I also think it's a good sign the club has not announced him taking the number 9 shirt, if I our striker business was done announce him as number 9?

I don't think he's been signed as our main striker
i believe he and A N Other will be picked to play depenind on style required against differing opponents. Take Villa you would want qwuick in behind players with Terry and Samba playing and not balls played in high
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:27:34 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:21:55 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

Just out of interest, don't you think it would of been better to not say anything until you can? I don't think people appreciate no information and click baity bites compared to 'actual' info.

Yeah you might be right mate just know over my years as a Fulham fan I was happy to know something was happening whether I knew what it was or not
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on July 31, 2017, 01:27:56 PM
Kamara is on the offal now, welcome

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 31, 2017, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:27:34 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:21:55 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

Just out of interest, don't you think it would of been better to not say anything until you can? I don't think people appreciate no information and click baity bites compared to 'actual' info.

Yeah you might be right mate just know over my years as a Fulham fan I was happy to know something was happening whether I knew what it was or not

So something is happening aside from kamara?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:32:03 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:27:34 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:21:55 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

Just out of interest, don't you think it would of been better to not say anything until you can? I don't think people appreciate no information and click baity bites compared to 'actual' info.

Yeah you might be right mate just know over my years as a Fulham fan I was happy to know something was happening whether I knew what it was or not

Lets be frank though, we can assume the club are working on things, Ali MAc, the manager and the club itself have provided us with that information that things are done. I just find it annoying and a bit out of order to come onto a forum, state 'I know something, i'll tell you tomorrow' then leave it at that. Its a slap in the face to people who come to the forum to see actual news. Not news of an announcement on news that can't be provided until the news is closer to being announced. Personally, if i held such info and couldn't announce due to source asking out of trust, i woldn't announce I know but can't tell. Its a slap in the face to everyone that doesn't know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on July 31, 2017, 01:32:54 PM
Sky reporting the fee for Kamara is £5.35m

What do we think? A good price?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 01:33:43 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on July 31, 2017, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:27:34 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 01:21:55 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:18:30 PM
Kamara signs!!!!! Regarding what I said about news earlier lads will probably be tonight my source said don't write about it yet but I thought he meant tomorrow and he said to just leave it a few hours. Some of you won't be happy with it I imagine

Just out of interest, don't you think it would of been better to not say anything until you can? I don't think people appreciate no information and click baity bites compared to 'actual' info.

Yeah you might be right mate just know over my years as a Fulham fan I was happy to know something was happening whether I knew what it was or not

So something is happening aside from kamara?
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It would be totally Fulhamish, KMac will be sold to Forest......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 31, 2017, 01:34:26 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
Lol it ain't Martin is it?!!!!  :dead horse:

The return of Mark Fotheringham?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:35:21 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 01:13:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:09:51 PM
Happy someone i gave feedback on, and broke before sky sports did about the medical etc, comes off.

Good news this hope he can bring his skills and adpat them to our league


Come WW what other snippets do you have about other possible players  065.gif
Only that we are looking for more than one central forward, we could possibly sign 3 is what I was told over the wekeend. I gave a list of names in France and Belgium we were looking at.  For me this means the ROlan and Wasim deals wont happen, sadly Idriss Saadi has signed for Strasbourg, If any other names pop upfrom Belgium, france or Netherlands I will let you know.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:36:28 PM
Sky reporting Kamara fee as £5.35 million I heard it was euros, but then the pounds make sense as we offered around that in euros in Janaury and he played well after that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 01:37:10 PM
5.35m is a lot of money. Lets hope hes good. More expensive than any player we bought last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on July 31, 2017, 01:39:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:36:28 PM
Sky reporting Kamara fee as £5.35 million I heard it was euros, but then the pounds make sense as we offered around that in euros in Janaury and he played well after that

He's also on a 4 year deal + option for 1 further year so it could be that we want him on a longer contract to as we've paid a decent amount for him. Also protects us over the FFP side of stuff owing to how the de-amortisation will work over 4 years if it's more money.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on July 31, 2017, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 01:37:10 PM
5.35m is a lot of money. Lets hope hes good. More expensive than any player we bought last season.

Reporting that its euros though, so not too much actually, around £4.7mil?, and seems a fair price given his age and record.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 31, 2017, 01:34:26 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
Lol it ain't Martin is it?!!!!  :dead horse:

The return of Mark Fotheringham?


Lol very good
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on July 31, 2017, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:36:28 PM
Sky reporting Kamara fee as £5.35 million I heard it was euros, but then the pounds make sense as we offered around that in euros in Janaury and he played well after that

Sky Sports now reporting an undisclosed fee - effectively they don't know in reality: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/10968760/fulham-sign-forward-aboubakar-kamara-from-amiens

Happy we've got a striker in, plus that's he reportedly "brings exceptional speed and finishing ability up top". Hope he lives up to that! COYWs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:43:53 PM
Kamara wasn't that much €3m plus add ons
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:44:02 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 31, 2017, 01:39:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:36:28 PM
Sky reporting Kamara fee as £5.35 million I heard it was euros, but then the pounds make sense as we offered around that in euros in Janaury and he played well after that

He's also on a 4 year deal + option for 1 further year so it could be that we want him on a longer contract to as we've paid a decent amount for him. Also protects us over the FFP side of stuff owing to how the de-amortisation will work over 4 years if it's more money.
dont see why paying his former club more would help us give him a 4+1 contract, ore over likely to give him a little something
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:44:33 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on July 31, 2017, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:36:28 PM
Sky reporting Kamara fee as £5.35 million I heard it was euros, but then the pounds make sense as we offered around that in euros in Janaury and he played well after that

Sky Sports now reporting an undisclosed fee - effectively they don't know in reality: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/10968760/fulham-sign-forward-aboubakar-kamara-from-amiens
On their live online transfer feed it says this...

3:19
KAMARA FEE

The transfer fee for Aboubakar Kamara is officially undisclosed but Sky sources understand it is £5.35m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 31, 2017, 01:45:49 PM
WW I missed your analysis on Kamara. Would you be able to repost so I dont have to look through 200 pages :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:43:53 PM
Kamara wasn't that much €3m plus add ons
I was told last week fee would be €5,000,000 plus potential ad dons which wer ebeing discussed, €5,000,000 being roughly £3.800,000 with add ons. Howver, we had a bid of €3,000,000 turned down in January and finally agreed €4,200,000 then so it is veer plausible my ocntact got the currency wrong last week.

It certainly isnt €3,000,000 that i know
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 01:50:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 01:43:53 PM
Kamara wasn't that much €3m plus add ons
I was told last week fee would be €5,000,000 plus potential ad dons which wer ebeing discussed, €5,000,000 being roughly £3.800,000 with add ons. Howver, we had a bid of €3,000,000 turned down in January and finally agreed €4,200,000 then so it is veer plausible my ocntact got the currency wrong last week.

It certainly isnt €3,000,000 that i know

Has to basically confirm beyond all doubt that the Rolan deal is dead??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 01:51:37 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 31, 2017, 01:45:49 PM
WW I missed your analysis on Kamara. Would you be able to repost so I dont have to look through 200 pages :)
He is a quick, powerful player. but i will put it like this.... Acceleration is good,  speed overall impressive, strong and can finish. Everything Martin wasnt last season, but they are different types of players.

This was in Ligue 2 which I will be honest is in ,y opinion no better than mid end championship level (barring a couple of cluns) Amiens did well played above theirselves and a lot of that was due to Kamara. 11 goals in 29 games, just 2 assists, but his runs that created space made a few more goals if you see what I eman.

This is a step up, in my opinion, so I hope he can adapt and hsow that for us. He has a lot of upside, I am surprised at the fee I thought circa €5,00,000 (£4.200,000) to €5,500,000 (£4,600,000) would be enough
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 31, 2017, 02:02:42 PM
Thanks WW. He sounds like how Saha was when he joined us (in terms of age, style of play etc) would that be a fair assessment (in type of player, not neccessarily equal quality)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 02:07:23 PM
Quote from: Chutney on July 31, 2017, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 01:37:10 PM
5.35m is a lot of money. Lets hope hes good. More expensive than any player we bought last season.

Reporting that its euros though, so not too much actually, around £4.7mil?, and seems a fair price given his age and record.
it is but sky saying GBP, I am trying to see if i can find out for exact
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 02:08:10 PM
Quote from: Ordar on July 31, 2017, 02:02:42 PM
Thanks WW. He sounds like how Saha was when he joined us (in terms of age, style of play etc) would that be a fair assessment (in type of player, not neccessarily equal quality)
Simialr yes, I wouldnt want to say he was that good. He is stepping up and Saha had played here before in the prem. But its not a bad comparison but keep expectation levels down to keep pressure off
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on July 31, 2017, 02:30:11 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on July 31, 2017, 01:32:54 PM
Sky reporting the fee for Kamara is £5.35m

What do we think? A good price?

Even in Euros thats getting on for 5m quid, surely thats way over the odds?
People keep comparing the situation to Louis Saha but Saha had a much better pedigree & he most certainly wasnt an unknown as Ive heard some describe him as.
Not trying to do the lad a disservice but if the transfer fee is correct I would've hoped it would've been better spent on someone with a better track record.
Like everyone though I'm hoping he turns out to be an excellent signing & nothing would give me more pleasure to see him ram my doubts down my throat
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 02:33:09 PM
According to Twitter, Kamara runs the 100m only 1.31 seconds slower than Bolt. That's rapid. Looking forward to seeing Samba/ terry up against that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 31, 2017, 02:45:21 PM
So onto the next rumour. Anyone....?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on July 31, 2017, 02:51:44 PM
Im hopeful about kamara, the last time i can think of an english side signing an unknown player for that sort of fee after they helped their team win promotion to ligue 1 was Kante, hes not doing too badly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 02:53:06 PM
what I have heard is the fee is 5.35 million, but split with 4 million up front balance in add ons
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 02:54:54 PM
Euros or Sterling?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 02:57:08 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 02:54:54 PM
Euros or Sterling?
I am told sterling, but getting my former colleague to check
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jeroen on July 31, 2017, 02:58:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 02:53:06 PM
4 million up front balance in add ons

Happy days! You can't get a striker for any less nowadays. Even the loan fee from CM was 50% of that (if i'm correct)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 03:00:48 PM
Well if he bangs in 20 goals this season then he would be worth it, just as a comparison how were Martins wages and fee for last season? He got 11 goals I think?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 03:00:48 PM
Well if he bangs in 20 goals this season then he would be worth it, just as a comparison how were Martins wages and fee for last season? He got 11 goals I think?

different types of player so hard to compare. but he wont be on anything near what Martin was on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 31, 2017, 03:06:59 PM
Yea sure, but goals scored equates to how much in wages and cost getting a player in has worked out per goal. Although a different type of forward if it's in the back of the net then that's what you pay for I guess.

Think I might have gone a bit off thread Sorry.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 03:32:56 PM
lol no worries
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:02:10 PM
Fulham make big bid for Portuguese striker. http://charlesjonessports.com/?p=1989
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 04:04:52 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:02:10 PM
Fulham make big bid for Portuguese striker. http://charlesjonessports.com/?p=1989

Was this your big reveal from earlier? Wasnt there another part to it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 31, 2017, 04:06:27 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:02:10 PM
Fulham make big bid for Portuguese striker. http://charlesjonessports.com/?p=1989
Is this the big news you said you would reveal tomorrow or is this another one. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:06:45 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 04:04:52 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:02:10 PM
Fulham make big bid for Portuguese striker. http://charlesjonessports.com/?p=1989

Was this your big reveal from earlier? Wasnt there another part to it?
There is another part to it coming in the next hour
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 04:07:18 PM
Let's say we get this second classy striker. What would be the point then in the rumours surrounding ripping the guts out of the side by selling prize assets from last year?*

Losing Malone was bad enough.

* rhetorical or not, as you please, M. Gekov.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 04:11:57 PM
Go get him (Fonte)... 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on July 31, 2017, 04:13:56 PM
Fonte more of a target man?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on July 31, 2017, 04:18:23 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/
Big news, or another WordPress post from yourself?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 04:19:25 PM
Oh man, Fonte/Kamara/Fonte/Ayite/Aluko/Kebano as our front 3 picks would be incredible....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:24:08 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 04:19:25 PM
Oh man, Fonte/Kamara/Fonte/Ayite/Aluko/Kebano as our front 3 picks would be incredible....

2 Fontes ? That's just greedy.......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 04:24:51 PM
Bristol City will accept bids for Aden Flint.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JakeFFC on July 31, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/

Am I the only one uncomfortable about the £5mill fee and supposed 1 year contract?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 31, 2017, 04:25:51 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 04:19:25 PM
Oh man, Fonte/Kamara/Fonte/Ayite/Aluko/Kebano as our front 3 picks would be incredible....
and I find it hard to believe. Can see the aluko rumours coming true if we did sign another 2 forwards
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 04:25:57 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:24:08 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 31, 2017, 04:19:25 PM
Oh man, Fonte/Kamara/Fonte/Ayite/Aluko/Kebano as our front 3 picks would be incredible....

2 Fontes ? That's just greedy.......

Whoops.....after the evening coffee too....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on July 31, 2017, 04:26:29 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on July 31, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/

Am I the only one uncomfortable about the £5mill fee and supposed 1 year contract?
Just can't see it happening
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on July 31, 2017, 04:26:51 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on July 31, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/

Am I the only one uncomfortable about the £5mill fee and supposed 1 year contract?
No, you're not. It would be madness to offer a contract like that. Can't believe the club would do it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 31, 2017, 04:27:31 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 04:24:51 PM
Bristol City will accept bids for Aden Flint.
We've known this all summer but I really doubt we'll go for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: supersimmo123 on July 31, 2017, 04:27:50 PM
Pure fabrication, there is no way the club would do this. They would offer a non-promotion release clause at a low value but they simply wouldn't do it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:29:09 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on July 31, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/

Am I the only one uncomfortable about the £5mill fee and supposed 1 year contract?

Not even sure I feel comfortable believing what's written in the article....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on July 31, 2017, 04:29:55 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on July 31, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/

Am I the only one uncomfortable about the £5mill fee and supposed 1 year contract?
No you are not.Not happy with this arrangement if true.He could possibly leave on a free next year and we are far from guaranteed promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on July 31, 2017, 04:30:42 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on July 31, 2017, 04:27:50 PM
Pure fabrication, there is no way the club would do this. They would offer a non-promotion release clause at a low value but they simply wouldn't do it.

absolutely agree. even if it was a clause to say we will recoup half our outlay. we wouldnt offer that kind of contract. i dont believe it for a moment. its a shame as it makes me sceptical about the Rui Fonte deal as well...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 31, 2017, 04:31:20 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 31, 2017, 04:27:31 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 04:24:51 PM
Bristol City will accept bids for Aden Flint.
We've known this all summer but I really doubt we'll go for him
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 31, 2017, 04:27:31 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 04:24:51 PM
Bristol City will accept bids for Aden Flint.
We've known this all summer but I really doubt we'll go for him
He would be a great signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on July 31, 2017, 04:31:21 PM
This smells like a load of rubbish. Happy to be proven wrong, but sensationalist journalism it seems.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on July 31, 2017, 04:31:52 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on July 31, 2017, 04:27:50 PM
Pure fabrication, there is no way the club would do this. They would offer a non-promotion release clause at a low value but they simply wouldn't do it.

Yes its nonsense,we want be signing him now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on July 31, 2017, 04:33:04 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on July 31, 2017, 04:29:55 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on July 31, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/

Am I the only one uncomfortable about the £5mill fee and supposed 1 year contract?
No you are not.Not happy with this arrangement if true.He could possibly leave on a free next year and we are far from guaranteed promotion.

This story is total fluff, no way would we do a deal like that. No way. I'd ignore posts from this site, it's more like a blog than any official source.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on July 31, 2017, 04:33:04 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on July 31, 2017, 04:29:55 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on July 31, 2017, 04:25:34 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Big news on our contract offer to Diego Rolan

http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/07/31/big-news-on-fulhams-contract-offer-to-diego-rolan/

Am I the only one uncomfortable about the £5mill fee and supposed 1 year contract?
No you are not.Not happy with this arrangement if true.He could possibly leave on a free next year and we are far from guaranteed promotion.

This story is total fluff, no way would we do a deal like that. No way. I'd ignore posts from this site, it's more like a blog than any official source.

I could see Wolves doing this deal. But not us. Sorry. Rui Fonte id have but equally this is a  3-4 week+ old rumour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on July 31, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Charlie "Clickbait" Jones
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:38:40 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 31, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Charlie "Clickbait" Jones

Lol.....I agree, but if it does come about....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 04:39:33 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 31, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Charlie "Clickbait" Jones

What is interesting however is watching how stories on Twitter circulate and the bullsh*t being retweeted. This could end up on Sky Sports Whispers by tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:41:13 PM
Like a rumour I heard about Tyrone Mings on twitter I think....anybody heard this one ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 31, 2017, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:41:13 PM
Like a rumour I heard about Tyrone Mings on twitter I think....anybody heard this one ?
Think it was from that plonker Curtis again. Wouldn't read anything into it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 04:44:32 PM
Saw HITC say we're after Joe Bryan, Bristols left back. Attacking player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 04:46:02 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 04:44:32 PM
Saw HITC say we're after Joe Bryan, Bristols left back. Attacking player.

173 matches and only 23. 100 games in the championship. Looks exciting. Can score as well - albeit in league one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:46:14 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on July 31, 2017, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 31, 2017, 04:41:13 PM
Like a rumour I heard about Tyrone Mings on twitter I think....anybody heard this one ?
Think it was from that plonker Curtis again. Wouldn't read anything into it.

Cheers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on July 31, 2017, 04:54:01 PM
All l know is the people in the know are not, Charlie being the biggest wum of them all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on July 31, 2017, 04:56:36 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on July 31, 2017, 04:54:01 PM
All l know is the people in the know are not, Charlie being the biggest wum of them all.
Except WW, the rest defo are. Curtis, Filip Wall, Klassik, all WUMs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros so close enough not to make a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"

Sorry WW I've run that through Babel fish and it still can't work out the language. (I'm clearly hanging on your every word!)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:08:50 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"

Sorry WW I've run that through Babel fish and it still can't work out the language. (I'm clearly hanging on your every word!)
Corrected my post I hope lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent

WW you don't know whether that was accepted do you?

Also, I wondered if anyone had heard anything re: Enrich or did that die in Jan?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on July 31, 2017, 05:23:26 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on July 31, 2017, 04:30:42 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on July 31, 2017, 04:27:50 PM
Pure fabrication, there is no way the club would do this. They would offer a non-promotion release clause at a low value but they simply wouldn't do it.

absolutely agree. even if it was a clause to say we will recoup half our outlay. we wouldnt offer that kind of contract. i dont believe it for a moment. its a shame as it makes me sceptical about the Rui Fonte deal as well...
Did we not spend more getting Martin for a year?

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jeroen on July 31, 2017, 05:47:29 PM
The Kamara deal and Fonte rumour are good!
Now we got Kamara in (and Fonte hopefully), we got the upper hand when it comes Transfer deadline dat and the Rolan deal & Aluko rumours.

If Rolan now wants to come we can accept on the condition that we sell Aluko for good money or the other way around. (Kamara could play in his position am I right) Suitors to Aluko will be told to cough up £15M and only in case we get Rolan over the line.

Happy days!

ps. Not saying that Kamara is better or that selling Aluko is a good deal, but if a £10M+ offer comes at least we got back up, rather than losing him on the last day of this window)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:01:05 PM
Hi guys just wanna clear some things up. I do work for FC Halifax Town on their media team. I have recently gotten a source close to the club which is why I am posting more transfer stuff. My source is very reliable as far as I know. I'll post stories here when I get them if you want but if
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on July 31, 2017, 06:10:48 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:01:05 PM
Hi guys just wanna clear some things up. I do work for FC Halifax Town on their media team. I have recently gotten a source close to the club which is why I am posting more transfer stuff. My source is very reliable as far as I know. I'll post stories here when I get them if you want but if
Any source is better than postings slaggin other posters off as this is a gossip thread.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:17:27 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:01:05 PM
Hi guys just wanna clear some things up. I do work for FC Halifax Town on their media team. I have recently gotten a source close to the club which is why I am posting more transfer stuff. My source is very reliable as far as I know. I'll post stories here when I get them if you want but if

If it's valid please post it but if not...well we've got enough of our own WUMs already!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on July 31, 2017, 06:20:49 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:01:05 PM
Hi guys just wanna clear some things up. I do work for FC Halifax Town on their media team. I have recently gotten a source close to the club which is why I am posting more transfer stuff. My source is very reliable as far as I know. I'll post stories here when I get them if you want but if

just do the usual journo thing, a source close to the club said, it will stop people asking for a source
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:30:55 PM
Yeah mate of course I only post if I believe it to be true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:39:03 PM
How come if you work for Halifax you have access to Fulham info?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on July 31, 2017, 06:45:18 PM
Happy with the Fonte rumour - he would work well alongside Kamara/Woodrow. This could be proper strengthening!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:39:03 PM
How come if you work for Halifax you have access to Fulham info?

Know a guy who knows a guy. Support Fulham myself and I'm at uni in Leeds so started doing work for Halifax
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:39:03 PM
How come if you work for Halifax you have access to Fulham info?

Know a guy who knows a guy. Support Fulham myself and I'm at uni in Leeds so started doing work for Halifax

Ah, I wondered why you should want to post on our board! Just don't mention 8-0.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on July 31, 2017, 06:58:48 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:39:03 PM
How come if you work for Halifax you have access to Fulham info?

Know a guy who knows a guy. Support Fulham myself and I'm at uni in Leeds so started doing work for Halifax

Ah, I wondered why you should want to post on our board! Just don't mention 8-0.
Unlike us old bar stewards  092.gif I doubt this young man knows of that great night many years ago. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:59:32 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:39:03 PM
How come if you work for Halifax you have access to Fulham info?

Know a guy who knows a guy. Support Fulham myself and I'm at uni in Leeds so started doing work for Halifax

Ah, I wondered why you should want to post on our board! Just don't mention 8-0.

Been posting on here from time to time for about a year lurk here daily. Now that I've got a source close to the club I'll post when I can.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 31, 2017, 06:58:48 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:39:03 PM
How come if you work for Halifax you have access to Fulham info?

Know a guy who knows a guy. Support Fulham myself and I'm at uni in Leeds so started doing work for Halifax
Unlike us old bar stewards  092.gif I doubt this young man knows of that great night many years ago.  049:gif

Ah, I wondered why you should want to post on our board! Just don't mention 8-0.

Aye a bit before my time that one but I'll be sure to bring it up to the people working with me next year  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on July 31, 2017, 07:07:05 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on July 31, 2017, 06:58:48 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on July 31, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 06:39:03 PM
How come if you work for Halifax you have access to Fulham info?

Know a guy who knows a guy. Support Fulham myself and I'm at uni in Leeds so started doing work for Halifax
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Unlike us old bar stewards  092.gif I doubt this young man knows of that great night many years ago.  049:gif

Ah, I wondered why you should want to post on our board! Just don't mention 8-0.

Aye a bit before my time that one but I'll be sure to bring it up to the people working with me next year  :005:

There´s only one Stevie Earle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent

WW you don't know whether that was accepted do you?

Also, I wondered if anyone had heard anything re: Enrich or did that die in Jan?
I don't like to comment on players I cant get direct info on, but what I understand this is our second offer, this offer is significantly higher than our first, by 50%+.

Re Rolan, that deal is DEAD, if Aluko was to go it may be revived but I don't see it as we have wide players we also like the look of in case anyone asks to leave. The 15 million someone mentioned for Aluko is way off, no where near that, 10 million is the best we would get sadly, but given he was a free that is a good deal. However, he isn't going unless he forces the move, and he will only do that for a premier league move
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on July 31, 2017, 07:13:51 PM
That makes perfect sense. Fonte would complement Kamara whereas Rolan wouldn't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on July 31, 2017, 07:32:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent

WW you don't know whether that was accepted do you?

Also, I wondered if anyone had heard anything re: Enrich or did that die in Jan?
I don't like to comment on players I cant get direct info on, but what I understand this is our second offer, this offer is significantly higher than our first, by 50%+.

Re Rolan, that deal is DEAD, if Aluko was to go it may be revived but I don't see it as we have wide players we also like the look of in case anyone asks to leave. The 15 million someone mentioned for Aluko is way off, no where near that, 10 million is the best we would get sadly, but given he was a free that is a good deal. However, he isn't going unless he forces the move, and he will only do that for a premier league move

Also do not think he wants to move, he wanted to be near his family who live in Surrey, his sister plays for the dark side, I know Reading is not that far but really can't see it happening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:42:12 PM
Quote from: brightster on July 31, 2017, 07:32:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent

WW you don't know whether that was accepted do you?

Also, I wondered if anyone had heard anything re: Enrich or did that die in Jan?
I don't like to comment on players I cant get direct info on, but what I understand this is our second offer, this offer is significantly higher than our first, by 50%+.

Re Rolan, that deal is DEAD, if Aluko was to go it may be revived but I don't see it as we have wide players we also like the look of in case anyone asks to leave. The 15 million someone mentioned for Aluko is way off, no where near that, 10 million is the best we would get sadly, but given he was a free that is a good deal. However, he isn't going unless he forces the move, and he will only do that for a premier league move

Also do not think he wants to move, he wanted to be near his family who live in Surrey, his sister plays for the dark side, I know Reading is not that far but really can't see it happening.
he will only leave for a prem club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on July 31, 2017, 09:03:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 04:46:02 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on July 31, 2017, 04:44:32 PM
Saw HITC say we're after Joe Bryan, Bristols left back. Attacking player.

173 matches and only 23. 100 games in the championship. Looks exciting. Can score as well - albeit in league one.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/leeds-step-up-chase-for-championship-defender/

Football Insider reports that Leeds United are ready to ramp up their interest in Bristol City left back Joe Bryan, with Fulham also in the race for the 23-year-old.

Bryan has made 97 Championship appearances since making his Bristol City debut in 2011, finding the back of the net four times and laying on 14 assists, as he has also been deployed at left wing back and on the left of midfield.

The 23-year-old's impressive performances have seen him become one of the most coveted players in his position in the second tier, which has seen Fulham and Leeds, who finished sixth and seventh last season respectively, become increasingly keen on his signature.

Following a season-long wrangle over his future, which meant his departure became inevitable, Leeds youth academy product Charlie Taylor left Elland Road this summer to join Premier League side Burnley.

Therefore, new Leeds boss Thomas Christensen is understandably in the hunt for a replacement and Bryan fits the bill – but having seen approaches rebuffed, is going to need to increase his offer in order to land his man.

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has also seen a left back leave to join a Premier League club, as Scott Malone has departed West London to join newly-promoted Huddersfield Town.

The presence of Ryan Sessegnon at Craven Cottage does not make a new left back as urgent a priority but given that Sessegnon impressed for England Under 19 in their European Championships win this summer as a winger, it would make a move for Bryan worthwhile.

The Verdict:

Bryan ticks a lot of boxes for both clubs – he is experienced in the second tier, he is young, he is English and he is comfortable anywhere along the left flank.

It is understandable that Lee Johnson has continued to rebuff approaches for the 23-year-old but that may become more difficult if Bryan has his head turned by the increased promotion chances at one of the interested clubs, who finished in and around the play-off spots last season.

Both interested parties will hope to conclude the deal before the season starts if possible, as neither side has a perfect situation at left back as the big kick off approaches, which could see Bristol City able to drive the price up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 01, 2017, 08:47:46 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent

WW you don't know whether that was accepted do you?

Also, I wondered if anyone had heard anything re: Enrich or did that die in Jan?
I don't like to comment on players I cant get direct info on, but what I understand this is our second offer, this offer is significantly higher than our first, by 50%+.

Re Rolan, that deal is DEAD, if Aluko was to go it may be revived but I don't see it as we have wide players we also like the look of in case anyone asks to leave. The 15 million someone mentioned for Aluko is way off, no where near that, 10 million is the best we would get sadly, but given he was a free that is a good deal. However, he isn't going unless he forces the move, and he will only do that for a premier league move

Great to hear re Sone not going unless he a) forces a move which I can't see happening.. or if he gets a premiership team coming in...it'd be very sad to see him leave but to a premiership team for 10 million having bought him on a free we'd be silly to say no. That being said I would rather he stays.

Westcliff, do you have any idea if the Kevin Mcdonald rumours are true about him leaving for forest? Personally I don't see the logic of selling one of our best players and most consistent players who is key to making us tick to a rival, especially this close to the start of the season. I hope there's no truth in it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 08:51:46 AM
Quote from: General on August 01, 2017, 08:47:46 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent

WW you don't know whether that was accepted do you?

Also, I wondered if anyone had heard anything re: Enrich or did that die in Jan?
I don't like to comment on players I cant get direct info on, but what I understand this is our second offer, this offer is significantly higher than our first, by 50%+.

Re Rolan, that deal is DEAD, if Aluko was to go it may be revived but I don't see it as we have wide players we also like the look of in case anyone asks to leave. The 15 million someone mentioned for Aluko is way off, no where near that, 10 million is the best we would get sadly, but given he was a free that is a good deal. However, he isn't going unless he forces the move, and he will only do that for a premier league move

Great to hear re Sone not going unless he a) forces a move which I can't see happening.. or if he gets a premiership team coming in...it'd be very sad to see him leave but to a premiership team for 10 million having bought him on a free we'd be silly to say no. That being said I would rather he stays.

Westcliff, do you have any idea if the Kevin Mcdonald rumours are true about him leaving for forest? Personally I don't see the logic of selling one of our best players and most consistent players who is key to making us tick to a rival, especially this close to the start of the season. I hope there's no truth in it.
My UK sources are not as good as my French, Belge and Dutch (same guy actually). But I have been told that they enquired, and they were told he wasnt for sale. Since then I have not heard they have bid for him. Was also told that it was believed we value him around the 10 million mark (similar for Aluko) so if they offer that we may let him go. He was pivotal to us last season so I cannot see any logic in letting him go.

But as I say my UK sources are for me not as good as those I mentioned above, so cant say with certainty (as I do with those above) that its whats what so to speak
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 01, 2017, 08:52:26 AM
Quote from: General on August 01, 2017, 08:47:46 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on July 31, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Holders on July 31, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: snarks on July 31, 2017, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on July 31, 2017, 04:58:27 PM
Fonte bid I was told earlier was 8-10 million euros sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference. Rolan deal is all but dead after Kamara, if we got Fonte we wouldn't need him anyway

"sonnet to mthe cjnif a difference"



Looks like Shakespeare to me
I'm not that eloquent

WW you don't know whether that was accepted do you?

Also, I wondered if anyone had heard anything re: Enrich or did that die in Jan?
I don't like to comment on players I cant get direct info on, but what I understand this is our second offer, this offer is significantly higher than our first, by 50%+.

Re Rolan, that deal is DEAD, if Aluko was to go it may be revived but I don't see it as we have wide players we also like the look of in case anyone asks to leave. The 15 million someone mentioned for Aluko is way off, no where near that, 10 million is the best we would get sadly, but given he was a free that is a good deal. However, he isn't going unless he forces the move, and he will only do that for a premier league move

Great to hear re Sone not going unless he a) forces a move which I can't see happening.. or if he gets a premiership team coming in...it'd be very sad to see him leave but to a premiership team for 10 million having bought him on a free we'd be silly to say no. That being said I would rather he stays.

Westcliff, do you have any idea if the Kevin Mcdonald rumours are true about him leaving for forest? Personally I don't see the logic of selling one of our best players and most consistent players who is key to making us tick to a rival, especially this close to the start of the season. I hope there's no truth in it.

It's fan bullpoo on Twitter. They've probably made an offer in the same way Reading have for Aluko but I don't see it happening. If it does it certainly wont be before a really strong DM comes in to replace him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 01, 2017, 09:13:32 AM
All clubs probably enquire about every player that has 2 feet to stand on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 01, 2017, 09:35:33 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 01, 2017, 09:13:32 AM
All clubs probably enquire about every player that has 2 feet to stand on.

Indeed. It's unsurprising that other clubs should covet players like Aluko and MacDonald. In ordinary circumstances such enquiries should be knocked back without concern; I suspect that it indicates the lack of confidence we supporters have in the club, fuelled by the reporting over SJ's involvement in transfers (hyped or otherwise), that we get so concerned when we hear such rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 01, 2017, 10:37:29 AM
Joe Bryant to Fulham picking up steam. Not sure whether it'll be closed before Norwich ( he probably would start on bench at best anyway for this game). I've never seen him would he suit the Malone-esque marauding left back or is he more defensive?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 11:18:08 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 01, 2017, 10:37:29 AM
Joe Bryant to Fulham picking up steam. Not sure whether it'll be closed before Norwich ( he probably would start on bench at best anyway for this game). I've never seen him would he suit the Malone-esque marauding left back or is he more defensive?

He's a very attacking fullback and a signing I would be happy with. Scored some good goals over the years. Would be an upgrade on Malone IMO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 01, 2017, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 11:18:08 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 01, 2017, 10:37:29 AM
Joe Bryant to Fulham picking up steam. Not sure whether it'll be closed before Norwich ( he probably would start on bench at best anyway for this game). I've never seen him would he suit the Malone-esque marauding left back or is he more defensive?

He's a very attacking fullback and a signing I would be happy with. Scored some good goals over the years. Would be an upgrade on Malone IMO.
I'd be well happy with a decent left back such as Bryant, enabling Sessegnon to be on the wing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 01, 2017, 11:21:56 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 01, 2017, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 11:18:08 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 01, 2017, 10:37:29 AM
Joe Bryant to Fulham picking up steam. Not sure whether it'll be closed before Norwich ( he probably would start on bench at best anyway for this game). I've never seen him would he suit the Malone-esque marauding left back or is he more defensive?

He's a very attacking fullback and a signing I would be happy with. Scored some good goals over the years. Would be an upgrade on Malone IMO.
I'd be well happy with a decent left back such as Bryant, enabling Sessegnon to be on the wing.

That's good enough for me. Make it so Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 01, 2017, 12:00:34 PM
I reckon the lure of playing with wonderkid Sess would an advantage in signing good left back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 01, 2017, 12:17:41 PM
Carlton Cole's been released from Persib Bandung......Queue the yearly transfer link!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 01, 2017, 12:31:14 PM
Joe Bryant? Are we talking Bristol City Joe Bryan. Very little rumours other than Leeds and us are interested.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on August 01, 2017, 12:32:58 PM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 01, 2017, 12:00:34 PM
I reckon the lure of playing with wonderkid Sess would an advantage in signing good left back

I think the reverse.  As the boy wonder has stayed he is likely to get more game time.  That means less game time for the guy who is sharing the LB berth.  I think this was a factor in Malone's decision to leave.  I personally think Sess is not a LB but if you play him further forward then he is competing for a place with Ayite and Kebano.  Good problem to have but why Odoi covering LB might be the best option.  Only Joka has said he wants a LB....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 12:46:05 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 01, 2017, 12:17:41 PM
Carlton Cole's been released from Persib Bandung......Queue the yearly transfer link!
released is being kind the manager said sacked half way thorugh his contracts for being rubbish
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 01, 2017, 12:46:49 PM
Odoi ,think will do great at left back and with sess as well believe we are well covered.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 01, 2017, 01:38:28 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 01, 2017, 12:46:49 PM
Odoi ,think will do great at left back and with sess as well believe we are well covered.

But we are short a RB if you allocate Odoi to the left, we need 4 fullbacks in total. Odoi and Fred (injury prone) are clearly fullbacks but Sess is partly a winger, one more signing required IMO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 01, 2017, 01:45:55 PM
Quote from: FFC73 on August 01, 2017, 12:32:58 PM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 01, 2017, 12:00:34 PM
I reckon the lure of playing with wonderkid Sess would an advantage in signing good left back

I think the reverse.  As the boy wonder has stayed he is likely to get more game time.  That means less game time for the guy who is sharing the LB berth.  I think this was a factor in Malone's decision to leave.  I personally think Sess is not a LB but if you play him further forward then he is competing for a place with Ayite and Kebano.  Good problem to have but why Odoi covering LB might be the best option.  Only Joka has said he wants a LB....
I think Sess will have more game time further forward than LB this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 01:46:36 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 01, 2017, 01:38:28 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 01, 2017, 12:46:49 PM
Odoi ,think will do great at left back and with sess as well believe we are well covered.

But we are short a RB if you allocate Odoi to the left, we need 4 fullbacks in total. Odoi and Fred (injury prone) are clearly fullbacks but Sess is partly a winger, one more signing required IMO.
I dont think we are that short.

Freds, Odoi and Cisse can cover RB, Cisse started his carear there so not overly an issue i wouldnt have thought. Odoi, Sess and Ream can cover LB, Ream at a push if no one else was available due injuries.

For me its not overly a concern, would rather get another CB, central forward and Keeper if we can
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 01, 2017, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 01:46:36 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 01, 2017, 01:38:28 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 01, 2017, 12:46:49 PM
Odoi ,think will do great at left back and with sess as well believe we are well covered.

But we are short a RB if you allocate Odoi to the left, we need 4 fullbacks in total. Odoi and Fred (injury prone) are clearly fullbacks but Sess is partly a winger, one more signing required IMO.
I dont think we are that short.

Freds, Odoi and Cisse can cover RB, Cisse started his carear there so not overly an issue i wouldnt have thought. Odoi, Sess and Ream can cover LB, Ream at a push if no one else was available due injuries.

For me its not overly a concern, would rather get another CB, central forward and Keeper if we can

Kalas also more than capable at RB if absolutely necessary, also young Steven Sessegnon might get a few games here and there. Tayo Edun also very good at left back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 01, 2017, 01:59:14 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 01, 2017, 01:38:28 PM

But we are short a RB if you allocate Odoi to the left, we need 4 fullbacks in total. Odoi and Fred (injury prone) are clearly fullbacks but Sess is partly a winger, one more signing required IMO.

How accurate is it to describe Fredericks as 'injury prone'? Admittedly he missed the start of last season with an injury which kept him out for a dozen games, but prior to that and subsequently injury has caused him to miss only one game. He had no reported injuries at either Middlesbrough or Millwall. Many players have, during the course of their career, an injury serious enough for them to miss ten or so games.

We are sometimes too quick to stick labels on players. Those who score an own goal, give away a penalty or get a red card (all hazards of the defender's trade) can be similarly unjustly labeled.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 02:09:51 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 01, 2017, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 01:46:36 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 01, 2017, 01:38:28 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 01, 2017, 12:46:49 PM
Odoi ,think will do great at left back and with sess as well believe we are well covered.

But we are short a RB if you allocate Odoi to the left, we need 4 fullbacks in total. Odoi and Fred (injury prone) are clearly fullbacks but Sess is partly a winger, one more signing required IMO.
I dont think we are that short.

Freds, Odoi and Cisse can cover RB, Cisse started his carear there so not overly an issue i wouldnt have thought. Odoi, Sess and Ream can cover LB, Ream at a push if no one else was available due injuries.

For me its not overly a concern, would rather get another CB, central forward and Keeper if we can

Kalas also more than capable at RB if absolutely necessary, also young Steven Sessegnon might get a few games here and there. Tayo Edun also very good at left back.
I forgot about Kalas, and the young guns
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f bloke on August 01, 2017, 02:22:16 PM
I disagree about the LB back position.  We only have young Sess at the moment.  Odoi is a pretty average RB with little attacking threat and can't see how a right footer can be a better left back than RB particularly offensively.  Although do not place much store on pre season games, he was also woefully all over the place when he came on on Saturday - his radar was totally off.  A pet hate is CB's playing at full back - good fullbacks need very different physical qualities and indeed different sets of ball skills

The attacking threat of Fredericks and Malone/Sess was key to our offensive play last season - having players come in to do a job doesn't quite do it for me.  Edun may be a possibility, this time last season I would have said he was more first team ready than Sess but he is unproven and appears to be groomed for a different role
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 01, 2017, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: f bloke on August 01, 2017, 02:22:16 PM
I disagree about the LB back position.  We only have young Sess at the moment.  Odoi is a pretty average RB with little attacking threat and can't see how a right footer can be a better left back than RB particularly offensively.  Although do not place much store on pre season games, he was also woefully all over the place when he came on on Saturday - his radar was totally off.  A pet hate is CB's playing at full back - good fullbacks need very different physical qualities and indeed different sets of ball skills

The attacking threat of Fredericks and Malone/Sess was key to our offensive play last season - having players come in to do a job doesn't quite do it for me.  Edun may be a possibility, this time last season I would have said he was more first team ready than Sess but he is unproven and appears to be groomed for a different role

Odoi has played more career games at LB than RB, its actually his preferred position. He can use his left or his right which is a useful ability in itself.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 02:33:39 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 01, 2017, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: f bloke on August 01, 2017, 02:22:16 PM
I disagree about the LB back position.  We only have young Sess at the moment.  Odoi is a pretty average RB with little attacking threat and can't see how a right footer can be a better left back than RB particularly offensively.  Although do not place much store on pre season games, he was also woefully all over the place when he came on on Saturday - his radar was totally off.  A pet hate is CB's playing at full back - good fullbacks need very different physical qualities and indeed different sets of ball skills

The attacking threat of Fredericks and Malone/Sess was key to our offensive play last season - having players come in to do a job doesn't quite do it for me.  Edun may be a possibility, this time last season I would have said he was more first team ready than Sess but he is unproven and appears to be groomed for a different role

Odoi has played more career games at LB than RB, its actually his preferred position. He can use his left or his right which is a useful ability in itself.
Agree Chutney. Anyone who knows anything about Odoi would know he came to us as a right footed left back, he was juts unlucky (in that he would have got more starts covering both sides) that Sess came through and Maloine turned out to be better than decent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f bloke on August 01, 2017, 03:12:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 02:33:39 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 01, 2017, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: f bloke on August 01, 2017, 02:22:16 PM
I disagree about the LB back position.  We only have young Sess at the moment.  Odoi is a pretty average RB with little attacking threat and can't see how a right footer can be a better left back than RB particularly offensively.  Although do not place much store on pre season games, he was also woefully all over the place when he came on on Saturday - his radar was totally off.  A pet hate is CB's playing at full back - good fullbacks need very different physical qualities and indeed different sets of ball skills

The attacking threat of Fredericks and Malone/Sess was key to our offensive play last season - having players come in to do a job doesn't quite do it for me.  Edun may be a possibility, this time last season I would have said he was more first team ready than Sess but he is unproven and appears to be groomed for a different role

Odoi has played more career games at LB than RB, its actually his preferred position. He can use his left or his right which is a useful ability in itself.
Agree Chutney. Anyone who knows anything about Odoi would know he came to us as a right footed left back, he was juts unlucky (in that he would have got more starts covering both sides) that Sess came through and Maloine turned out to be better than decent.

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The thing is I don't think he is any better than cover as a RB and hopefully he will be overtaken by young Fossey before the season is out -  he may do a job as cover at LB - but if he isn't quite good enough at RB - I don't see how he wil be good enough at LB - his cameo on Saturuday was concerning.  Personaly I don't think he is a regular starter particularly given the attacking demands placed on the fullbacks last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 01, 2017, 03:38:17 PM
Think we have been linked to both of these.

Transfer Centre Live @TransferCentreL
·
45m
Birmingham City have made a £5m bid for Bristol City pair Aden Flint and Joe Bryan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on August 01, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 01, 2017, 03:38:17 PM
Think we have been linked to both of these.

Transfer Centre Live @TransferCentreL
·
45m
Birmingham City have made a £5m bid for Bristol City pair Aden Flint and Joe Bryan.
Brown envelope time?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 01, 2017, 05:48:51 PM
Flint would probably cost 5 or close to on his own
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on August 01, 2017, 05:59:04 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 01, 2017, 01:59:14 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 01, 2017, 01:38:28 PM

But we are short a RB if you allocate Odoi to the left, we need 4 fullbacks in total. Odoi and Fred (injury prone) are clearly fullbacks but Sess is partly a winger, one more signing required IMO.

How accurate is it to describe Fredericks as 'injury prone'? Admittedly he missed the start of last season with an injury which kept him out for a dozen games, but prior to that and subsequently injury has caused him to miss only one game. He had no reported injuries at either Middlesbrough or Millwall. Many players have, during the course of their career, an injury serious enough for them to miss ten or so games.

We are sometimes too quick to stick labels on players. Those who score an own goal, give away a penalty or get a red card (all hazards of the defender's trade) can be similarly unjustly labeled.

Interesting points CMG.
I wouldn't say he was injury prone tbh. I would say he's a hot head tho.
Last season I thought he was targeted by a number of dirty teams with a view to get him sent off.

I would like to think he can be coached into getting control of his temper. Imo he would be a much stronger player for it.
COYW!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 01, 2017, 06:32:33 PM
All gone quiet on transfer front.
What happened to that kid who was on his way to us from Liverpool?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 01, 2017, 06:42:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 01, 2017, 06:32:33 PM
All gone quiet on transfer front.
What happened to that kid who was on his way to us from Liverpool?

Trying to find his hub caps before he sets out
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 06:51:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 01, 2017, 06:32:33 PM
All gone quiet on transfer front.
What happened to that kid who was on his way to us from Liverpool?

Sheyi Ojo? To be fair as much as I rate him I don't think we need another winger. Piazon,Kebano,Ayite and Aluko more than enough to get us through 2 wing positions for the season. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 01, 2017, 06:53:27 PM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 01, 2017, 05:59:04 PM

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I wouldn't say he was injury prone tbh. I would say he's a hot head tho.
Last season I thought he was targeted by a number of dirty teams with a view to get him sent off.

I would like to think he can be coached into getting control of his temper. Imo he would be a much stronger player for it.
COYW!

Yup. There were a couple of times last season when it seemed he might lose the plot.
Passion is good but needs control.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 07:01:15 PM
Update from twitter, A Fulham fan on holiday met Scott Malone after watching a Huddersfield game. There is a picture attached of him and Malone

direct quote is this

"Just had a little chat with Malone. Gaffer didn't want him to stay he said. Loved every minute at Fulham. #ffc #coyw"

Very interesting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on August 01, 2017, 07:10:40 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 07:01:15 PM
Update from twitter, A Fulham fan on holiday met Scott Malone after watching a Huddersfield game. There is a picture attached of him and Malone

direct quote is this

"Just had a little chat with Malone. Gaffer didn't want him to stay he said. Loved every minute at Fulham. #ffc #coyw"

Very interesting.

Got to be rubbish as we all know that Slav has no influence on transfers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EJL on August 01, 2017, 07:21:35 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 01, 2017, 07:10:40 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 07:01:15 PM
Update from twitter, A Fulham fan on holiday met Scott Malone after watching a Huddersfield game. There is a picture attached of him and Malone

direct quote is this

"Just had a little chat with Malone. Gaffer didn't want him to stay he said. Loved every minute at Fulham. #ffc #coyw"

Very interesting.

Got to be rubbish as we all know that Slav has no influence on transfers.
Maybe he never wanted Malone in the first place?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 01, 2017, 07:58:06 PM
Quote from: EJL on August 01, 2017, 07:21:35 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 01, 2017, 07:10:40 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 07:01:15 PM
Update from twitter, A Fulham fan on holiday met Scott Malone after watching a Huddersfield game. There is a picture attached of him and Malone

direct quote is this

"Just had a little chat with Malone. Gaffer didn't want him to stay he said. Loved every minute at Fulham. #ffc #coyw"

Very interesting.

Got to be rubbish as we all know that Slav has no influence on transfers.
Maybe he never wanted Malone in the first place?

Could it be that Slav likes a bit of hyperbole, and just uses us and the media as puppets during silly season to pressure the board?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 01, 2017, 07:59:52 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 07:01:15 PM
Update from twitter, A Fulham fan on holiday met Scott Malone after watching a Huddersfield game. There is a picture attached of him and Malone

direct quote is this

"Just had a little chat with Malone. Gaffer didn't want him to stay he said. Loved every minute at Fulham. #ffc #coyw"

Very interesting.


Perhaps Stat Man is the Gaffer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 01, 2017, 08:28:12 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on August 01, 2017, 07:59:52 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 07:01:15 PM
Update from twitter, A Fulham fan on holiday met Scott Malone after watching a Huddersfield game. There is a picture attached of him and Malone

direct quote is this

"Just had a little chat with Malone. Gaffer didn't want him to stay he said. Loved every minute at Fulham. #ffc #coyw"

Very interesting.


Perhaps Stat Man is the Gaffer
Perhaps another load of castrated bag of nuts!
Why would a player on hols open up and tell someone they've never met before - anything?
Why would Slavisa have played Malone for so many games if he didn't want him in the first place?
Why of why do we have to go through this crap every kin window!

The gullible may continue - best of luck!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 08:47:28 PM
https://twitter.com/viva_el_fulham/status/892443671248982016

Here is the tweet judge for yourself.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 01, 2017, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 08:36:49 PM
I also thought it was reported, even in the minutes of the FST meeting, that Scott asked to leave for Huddersfield when he knew they were interested as he wanted premier league football
It was. And that accords with what his brother-in-law posted on TIFF (having broken the news a fortnight before it happened)....that the club made no attempt to retain him.  The same facts from both reports, just differing nuances. Presumably he wanted to go, but would have liked to have his cake and eat it via the club begging and trying to bribe him not to -- which they didn't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: NJFulham on August 01, 2017, 09:29:11 PM
Heard Malone and Tunnicliffe wanted new contracts with us and were rejected.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 10:06:38 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 01, 2017, 09:44:41 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 01, 2017, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 08:36:49 PM
I also thought it was reported, even in the minutes of the FST meeting, that Scott asked to leave for Huddersfield when he knew they were interested as he wanted premier league football
It was. And that accords with what his brother-in-law posted on TIFF (having broken the news a fortnight before it happened)....that the club made no attempt to retain him.  The same facts from both reports, just differing nuances. Presumably he wanted to go, but would have liked to have his cake and eat it via the club begging and trying to bribe him not to -- which they didn't.

Agree, and nothing wrong with that IMO. Getting offered £3-5m for an average championship left back is like a small lottery win, particularly when you've just persuaded the best 16 year old in the world to sign a contract extension on the promise that he'll get first team appearances probably in that position

I heard the official fee was 3.3m. That's what it says on transfermarkt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 01, 2017, 10:10:04 PM
Malone and his agent, used the Huddersfield interest, to try and win a bigger and better contact from Fulham, off the back of this seasons successes. Apparently, a couple of players also tried this.

For Malone, it was a win/win situation, stay for more money, or leave for more money.

You're right, he was told to leave for more money. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 01, 2017, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 10:06:38 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 01, 2017, 09:44:41 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 01, 2017, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 08:36:49 PM
I also thought it was reported, even in the minutes of the FST meeting, that Scott asked to leave for Huddersfield when he knew they were interested as he wanted premier league football
It was. And that accords with what his brother-in-law posted on TIFF (having broken the news a fortnight before it happened)....that the club made no attempt to retain him.  The same facts from both reports, just differing nuances. Presumably he wanted to go, but would have liked to have his cake and eat it via the club begging and trying to bribe him not to -- which they didn't.

Agree, and nothing wrong with that IMO. Getting offered £3-5m for an average championship left back is like a small lottery win, particularly when you've just persuaded the best 16 year old in the world to sign a contract extension on the promise that he'll get first team appearances probably in that position

I heard the official fee was 3.3m. That's what it says on transfermarkt.

Plenty of sources at the time quoted £3,5m rising £5m depending on add-ons, which sounds very reasonable for both sides.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 01, 2017, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: twang on August 01, 2017, 10:15:13 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 01, 2017, 10:06:38 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 01, 2017, 09:44:41 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 01, 2017, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 08:36:49 PM
I also thought it was reported, even in the minutes of the FST meeting, that Scott asked to leave for Huddersfield when he knew they were interested as he wanted premier league football
It was. And that accords with what his brother-in-law posted on TIFF (having broken the news a fortnight before it happened)....that the club made no attempt to retain him.  The same facts from both reports, just differing nuances. Presumably he wanted to go, but would have liked to have his cake and eat it via the club begging and trying to bribe him not to -- which they didn't.

Agree, and nothing wrong with that IMO. Getting offered £3-5m for an average championship left back is like a small lottery win, particularly when you've just persuaded the best 16 year old in the world to sign a contract extension on the promise that he'll get first team appearances probably in that position

I heard the official fee was 3.3m. That's what it says on transfermarkt.

Plenty of sources at the time quoted £3,5m rising £5m depending on add-ons, which sounds very reasonable for both sides.

3.5 all up front
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 01, 2017, 10:21:42 PM
Quote from: NJFulham on August 01, 2017, 09:29:11 PM
Heard Malone and Tunnicliffe wanted new contracts with us and were rejected.
I heard that Tunni was told in January he could leave if he could find a club and this was reiterated in April time.

Shame as I always thought he was a good squad player, RB and Defensive Midfield, just never worked here for him. Had a few good games but not enough
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 01, 2017, 10:21:52 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4747834/Arsenal-summer-clear-delayed.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 01, 2017, 10:22:00 PM
Well we will never know the full details of the matter but the hard fact is that Malone was the first choice left back and unless Sess. puts on a quick growth spurt or we sign a very good replacement then for a while the team will be weaker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 01, 2017, 10:39:09 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 01, 2017, 10:21:52 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4747834/Arsenal-summer-clear-delayed.html

Would love Ospina,but not a chance in hell.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 01, 2017, 10:42:06 PM
After LVC scored a hatrick the other day. Jozabad scored two in a couple of minutes against Burnley tonight.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bokonon on August 01, 2017, 10:46:36 PM
 


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 01, 2017, 10:51:20 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 01, 2017, 10:42:06 PM
After LVC scored a hatrick the other day. Jozabad scored two in a couple of minutes against Burnley tonight.
Jozabad was definitely good just didn't like living in England

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on August 02, 2017, 12:37:43 AM
Quote from: f bloke on August 01, 2017, 02:22:16 PM
I disagree about the LB back position.  We only have young Sess at the moment.  Odoi is a pretty average RB with little attacking threat and can't see how a right footer can be a better left back than RB particularly offensively.  Although do not place much store on pre season games, he was also woefully all over the place when he came on on Saturday - his radar was totally off.  A pet hate is CB's playing at full back - good fullbacks need very different physical qualities and indeed different sets of ball skills

The attacking threat of Fredericks and Malone/Sess was key to our offensive play last season - having players come in to do a job doesn't quite do it for me.  Edun may be a possibility, this time last season I would have said he was more first team ready than Sess but he is unproven and appears to be groomed for a different role

Sorry, just catching up. Got to say I agree with everything 100%.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 02, 2017, 09:06:46 AM
Bolton announced their staring XI to face Marine AFC as: Turner, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist. (Bolton Wanderers on Twitter)

I wonder if Trialist will score.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 02, 2017, 09:39:40 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 02, 2017, 09:06:46 AM
Bolton announced their staring XI to face Marine AFC as: Turner, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist. (Bolton Wanderers on Twitter)

I wonder if Trialist will score.

They are having to make do with loans and the like. Brought in two yesterday. Nevertheless they may do better than many suggest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 09:48:33 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 02, 2017, 09:39:40 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 02, 2017, 09:06:46 AM
Bolton announced their staring XI to face Marine AFC as: Turner, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist. (Bolton Wanderers on Twitter)

I wonder if Trialist will score.

They are having to make do with loans and the like. Brought in two yesterday. Nevertheless they may do better than many suggest.
To be fair, it was a Bolton XI not a first XI. We rarely have first team players in games where we send a Fulham XI...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 02, 2017, 09:55:17 AM
Pretty interesting quotes in the article below. Apparently the club had agreed a deal with Gent a few weeks ago for Odoi but then Tony Khan stepped in and upped the asking price because he couldn't find a worthy replacement for the agreed fee.

http://www.voetbalnieuws.be/news/253272/Gent_kan_toptransfer_vergeten:_Speel_volgend_seizoen_hier
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 02, 2017, 10:06:31 AM
Quote from: twang on August 02, 2017, 09:55:17 AM
Pretty interesting quotes in the article below. Apparently the club had agreed a deal with Gent a few weeks ago for Odoi but then Tony Khan stepped in and upped the asking price because he couldn't find a worthy replacement for the agreed fee.

http://www.voetbalnieuws.be/news/253272/Gent_kan_toptransfer_vergeten:_Speel_volgend_seizoen_hier
Sensible view from khan also we all know how long it takes to get another player in with the transfer comitee.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 10:07:45 AM
Quote from: twang on August 02, 2017, 09:55:17 AM
Pretty interesting quotes in the article below. Apparently the club had agreed a deal with Gent a few weeks ago for Odoi but then Tony Khan stepped in and upped the asking price because he couldn't find a worthy replacement for the agreed fee.

http://www.voetbalnieuws.be/news/253272/Gent_kan_toptransfer_vergeten:_Speel_volgend_seizoen_hier
SImialr to what I mentioned a month or so ago, we asked for more money or one of their players but they were not receptive. I am pleased because if we could not find a replacement why should we sell and leave ourselves short of cover
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 02, 2017, 10:08:24 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 02, 2017, 10:06:31 AM
Quote from: twang on August 02, 2017, 09:55:17 AM
Pretty interesting quotes in the article below. Apparently the club had agreed a deal with Gent a few weeks ago for Odoi but then Tony Khan stepped in and upped the asking price because he couldn't find a worthy replacement for the agreed fee.

http://www.voetbalnieuws.be/news/253272/Gent_kan_toptransfer_vergeten:_Speel_volgend_seizoen_hier
Sensible view from khan also we all know how long it takes to get another player in with the transfer comitee.

Perfect sense.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 02, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Neymar given permission to go to PSG.....£198M.....JESUS!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on August 02, 2017, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Neymar given permission to go to PSG.....£198M.....JESUS!!
Absolutely ridiculous... The world has gone mad!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 11:03:58 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Neymar given permission to go to PSG.....£198M.....JESUS!!

Well, that's it. Football is actually broken. For 200 million you can buy 4 miles of untouched, beautiful, and rugged Santa Barbara coastline. That sounds far better than fricking Neymar!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 02, 2017, 11:05:59 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 11:03:58 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Neymar given permission to go to PSG.....£198M.....JESUS!!

Well, that's it. Football is actually broken. For 200 million you can buy 4 miles of untouched, beautiful, and rugged Santa Barbara coastline. That sounds far better than fricking Neymar!

you could buy our club for less!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:06:22 AM
damn I had a source saying we were in for him hehe
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Classic94 on August 02, 2017, 11:08:25 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Neymar given permission to go to PSG.....£198M.....JESUS!!

An astonishing and frankly ridiculous amount of money. Football really is living in it's own bubble and I'm not sure it's sustainable.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 11:12:21 AM
Quote from: Classic94 on August 02, 2017, 11:08:25 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Neymar given permission to go to PSG.....£198M.....JESUS!!

An astonishing and frankly ridiculous amount of money. Football really is living in it's own bubble and I'm not sure it's sustainable.

It isn't sustainable - when Liverpool are turning down offers for overrated players like Coutinho for 70m and offer 80m for Keita who has played 31 times in a top league. The system is broken and it wont be long before a large team goes under. *prays* please be chelsea, please be chelsea  :Haynes The Maestro: 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 11:13:00 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:06:22 AM
damn I had a source saying we were in for him hehe

That's Charles Sports next scope ruined
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 02, 2017, 11:22:21 AM
What's sad about the Neymar case is how it's motivated by so much greed on his behalf and his father's, and secondly for personal glory rather than team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FortCollinsFulham on August 02, 2017, 11:23:48 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Neymar given permission to go to PSG.....£198M.....JESUS!!

Absolutely no ambition from Shahid. If we sincerely hope to be in the promotion scrap this year we need the likes of Neymar...

Still need a left back as well  :hook:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 02, 2017, 11:34:44 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.

fair enough, didnt know that but it woud need Fifa i would have thought to reject it, no?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:35:41 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:34:44 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.

fair enough, didnt know that but it woud need Fifa i would have thought to reject it, no?
Don't think FIFA would get involved. But UEFA has FFP rules in place, however, most of their work is imposed in retrospective.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:40:51 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.
Been said La Liga cannot refuse to accept the funds, they can report to Uefa they think FFP has been broken though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:40:51 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.
Been said La Liga cannot refuse to accept the funds, they can report to Uefa they think FFP has been broken though
I think they can. The clubs themselves cannot as per La Liga rules.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:52:43 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:40:51 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.
Been said La Liga cannot refuse to accept the funds, they can report to Uefa they think FFP has been broken though
I think they can. The clubs themselves cannot as per La Liga rules.
BBC reporting that they cannot refuse to accept, yet again more confusion over the FFP rules
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:54:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:52:43 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:40:51 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.
Been said La Liga cannot refuse to accept the funds, they can report to Uefa they think FFP has been broken though
I think they can. The clubs themselves cannot as per La Liga rules.
BBC reporting that they cannot refuse to accept, yet again more confusion over the FFP rules
Guessing it would be more that they won't recognise the clause being broke. At that money, I think Barcelona would accept it. Clause or no clause - he's asked to be allowed to leave.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:56:22 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:54:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:52:43 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 11:40:51 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:32:21 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
La Liga has said they will not accept the bid if PSG can't prove they are not failing UEFA's FFP rules.

pretty sure its nothing to do with La Liga as its a transfer abroad

The 'Liberation' clauses are La Liga rules. That's what they call the minimum release fees.
Been said La Liga cannot refuse to accept the funds, they can report to Uefa they think FFP has been broken though
I think they can. The clubs themselves cannot as per La Liga rules.
BBC reporting that they cannot refuse to accept, yet again more confusion over the FFP rules
Guessing it would be more that they won't recognise the clause being broke. At that money, I think Barcelona would accept it. Clause or no clause - he's asked to be allowed to leave.
Agree, Barca have said he can so its then down to Uefa surely.

All a pile on nonsense, Nonsense fee, Nonsense rules
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on August 02, 2017, 12:13:37 PM
Only 8 pages short of 300.......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 02, 2017, 12:15:23 PM
Is there anymore Fulham related rumours that anyone knows of?

Also do we know what number Kamara will be wearing? IF he isn't given number 9 does that indicate another striker coming in?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 12:17:22 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 02, 2017, 12:15:23 PM
Is there anymore Fulham related rumours that anyone knows of?

Also do we know what number Kamara will be wearing? IF he isn't given number 9 does that indicate another striker coming in?
Not much new.

Kamara has no confirmed number but is now listed on the player profiles page.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 02, 2017, 12:40:02 PM
 :kettle pot:
Quote from: TerryR on August 02, 2017, 12:13:37 PM
Only 8 pages short of 300.......

All but about 3 of which are worth reading. Roll on the new season where we can concentrate on facts and not what some bloke was told by a Fulham turnstyle operator in a kebab shop one night.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 12:43:27 PM
Quote from: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 02, 2017, 12:40:02 PM
:kettle pot:
Quote from: TerryR on August 02, 2017, 12:13:37 PM
Only 8 pages short of 300.......

All but about 3 of which are worth reading. Roll on the new season where we can concentrate on facts and not what some bloke was told by a Fulham turnstyle operator in a kebab shop one night.
You dont have to read the thread SHST, thats up to you. But if you do accept whats on there as after all it is called the SILLY season transfer thread
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 02, 2017, 12:48:49 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 12:17:22 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 02, 2017, 12:15:23 PM
Is there anymore Fulham related rumours that anyone knows of?

Also do we know what number Kamara will be wearing? IF he isn't given number 9 does that indicate another striker coming in?
Not much new.

Kamara has no confirmed number but is now listed on the player profiles page.

Shame, I always get over excited by a good old rumour.

And yes I saw that but didn't know what number he would take. I saw that he had 27 in his last club so maybe with all the rumours that Button is going he is waiting to take that number. Either way they better hurry up with his number or he wont be part of Saturday's squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 02, 2017, 12:54:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 12:43:27 PM
Quote from: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 02, 2017, 12:40:02 PM
:kettle pot:
Quote from: TerryR on August 02, 2017, 12:13:37 PM
Only 8 pages short of 300.......

All but about 3 of which are worth reading. Roll on the new season where we can concentrate on facts and not what some bloke was told by a Fulham turnstyle operator in a kebab shop one night.
You dont have to read the thread SHST, thats up to you. But if you do accept whats on there as after all it is called the SILLY season transfer thread

Thanks for the advice. I'll continue to read it though, because every now and then, I need a laugh. Cheers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 12:55:13 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 02, 2017, 12:48:49 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 12:17:22 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 02, 2017, 12:15:23 PM
Is there anymore Fulham related rumours that anyone knows of?

Also do we know what number Kamara will be wearing? IF he isn't given number 9 does that indicate another striker coming in?
Not much new.

Kamara has no confirmed number but is now listed on the player profiles page.

Shame, I always get over excited by a good old rumour.

And yes I saw that but didn't know what number he would take. I saw that he had 27 in his last club so maybe with all the rumours that Button is going he is waiting to take that number. Either way they better hurry up with his number or he wont be part of Saturday's squad.
I do not believe Button is leaving, as for the number I believe it is only th eplayer that has a registration deadline, and you can submit numbers any time you wish too up to a games kick off. Thats as long as you are not giving a player a number from a current squad member as those numbers submitted cannot change unless they leave the club on loan or permanently. SO for Kamara he can choose any unallocated number prior to midday on the game i believe. Just my broad interpretation and I am usually /  probably wrong lol. I know Southend (For instance) have signed loan players (when the emergency wiondow used to be open) on the day of a game and could then alocate a squad number, but the rules are also overly complex
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 12:56:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 12:55:13 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 02, 2017, 12:48:49 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 02, 2017, 12:17:22 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 02, 2017, 12:15:23 PM
Is there anymore Fulham related rumours that anyone knows of?

Also do we know what number Kamara will be wearing? IF he isn't given number 9 does that indicate another striker coming in?
Not much new.

Kamara has no confirmed number but is now listed on the player profiles page.

Shame, I always get over excited by a good old rumour.

And yes I saw that but didn't know what number he would take. I saw that he had 27 in his last club so maybe with all the rumours that Button is going he is waiting to take that number. Either way they better hurry up with his number or he wont be part of Saturday's squad.
I do not believe Button is leaving, as for the number I believe it is only th eplayer that has a registration deadline, and you can submit numbers any time you wish too up to a games kick off. Thats as long as you are not giving a player a number from a current squad member as those numbers submitted cannot change unless they leave the club on loan or permanently. SO for Kamara he can choose any unallocated number prior to midday on the game i believe. Just my broad interpretation and I am usually /  probably wrong lol. I know Southend (For instance) have signed loan players (when the emergency wiondow used to be open) on the day of a game and could then alocate a squad number, but the rules are also overly complex
I think you are right, players are registered separately from squad numbers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 01:01:12 PM
Quote from: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 02, 2017, 12:54:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 12:43:27 PM
Quote from: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 02, 2017, 12:40:02 PM
:kettle pot:
Quote from: TerryR on August 02, 2017, 12:13:37 PM
Only 8 pages short of 300.......

All but about 3 of which are worth reading. Roll on the new season where we can concentrate on facts and not what some bloke was told by a Fulham turnstyle operator in a kebab shop one night.
You dont have to read the thread SHST, thats up to you. But if you do accept whats on there as after all it is called the SILLY season transfer thread

Thanks for the advice. I'll continue to read it though, because every now and then, I need a laugh. Cheers.

thats good as we get that from most of your posts ;) :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 02, 2017, 01:02:35 PM
Thanks for the info WW most useful as always. Be interesting to see what he chooses then and hope he gets a few minutes even if at the end to run at the Norwich defence.

And shame about Button not leaving as I sit firmly in the camp of not thinking he is good enough for a promotion pushing team. Ideally for me I'd like us to get a new keeper, although I appreciate that a LB (so Sess can play further up), another striker and another CB are probably more important.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 01:17:24 PM
Your welcome.

I sit in the camp that neither are good enough to take us that step forward, solid champinship keepers but not spectacular. For me they are very evenly matched. Overall we need an upgrade.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 02, 2017, 01:32:34 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 01:17:24 PM
Your welcome.

I sit in the camp that neither are good enough to take us that step forward, solid champinship keepers but not spectacular. For me they are very evenly matched. Overall we need an upgrade.

Agree they are very even in ability, however judging from his performance against Wolfsburg Button's confidence is rock bottom at the mo. I might be wrong but from where I was sitting (gave the Riverside a test drive as a pre season treat) I'm sure I heard a few of our own fans booing when he came on. Regardless of your thoughts of him, if I heard correctly the. Those people should be utterly ashamed of themselves. So pointless and if anything is only going to affect him more if he's low on confidence which in turn harms the team.

Defo think we should look for a better no.1 - although think the Ospina rumours may be a stretch!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 02, 2017, 01:55:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 01:17:24 PM
Your welcome.

I sit in the camp that neither are good enough to take us that step forward, solid champinship keepers but not spectacular. For me they are very evenly matched. Overall we need an upgrade.

Yes I agree also WW, I lean towards Betts, and hope he can continue to improve with experience.
As for Button, he did not have the best of starts and his confidence appears to be shot to pieces.
Not a good sign.
I still hope Betts is the answer, nevertheless, it would not surprise me if another Keeper came in.
But he would have to be a real upgrade.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 01:57:54 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 02, 2017, 01:55:17 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 01:17:24 PM
Your welcome.

I sit in the camp that neither are good enough to take us that step forward, solid champinship keepers but not spectacular. For me they are very evenly matched. Overall we need an upgrade.

Yes I agree also WW, I lean towards Betts, and hope he can continue to improve with experience.
As for Button, he did not have the best of starts and his confidence appears to be shot to pieces.
Not a good sign.
I still hope Betts is the answer, nevertheless, it would not surprise me if another Keeper came in.
But he would have to be a real upgrade.
Not that it is very likely but owuld anyone take Ospina? thats the only rumour I have seen and that was a while back now.

I have no info just asking would we fans take Ospina
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on August 02, 2017, 02:00:27 PM
I think Betts will suffice this season. We have bigger fish to fry in defence.

Need to replace Malone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:09:22 PM
For me LB is not a major concern at all. More concerned about another CB and another central forward

Time to get off who is the better keeper etc, and get back to what the thread is about. Need to stick to silly season rumours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:12:51 PM
Jaap Stam has spoken about Sone Aluko on BBC Berkshire and said "If he was here, he would fit in. He would be interesting for us." Don't you love it when opposing managers show respect and don't talk about other teams players...?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:14:22 PM
thats what the FA need to crack down on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 02, 2017, 02:16:42 PM
Yes I am also concerned that we most definitely need another orthodox quality centre back, as I fear we may live to regret it. It's an archilles heal, as after Kalas and Ream the back up is not good enough for different reasons.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 02, 2017, 02:17:44 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:12:51 PM
Jaap Stam has spoken about Sone Aluko on BBC Berkshire and said "If he was here, he would fit in. He would be interesting for us." Don't you love it when opposing managers show respect and don't talk about other teams players...?

It would very interesting he's right........i'd be fascinated to see how a player like Aluko fast and direct would fit into a team that plays 10 defenders for 90mins.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:18:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:14:22 PM
thats what the FA need to crack down on

What's the difference between that and tapping up? Still I guess Barcelona get away with it all the team. Just need Liam Moore to come out and talk about Aluko going home after Blackett and Bodvarsson have tried to put a Reading shirt on him...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
for me there isnt a difference
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 02, 2017, 02:30:50 PM
genuinely cant see us bringing in another CB when we have effetively signed 2 this window already and already have 3 others...
a LB, possibly
a Forward i think is a guarantee that will be our next signing
GK, quite likely

like others, no inside knowledge but unless we sell A CB were not likely to bring in another

i think another forward and a new GK and we are set for the season and i for one would be happy. anything else on top of a GK and CF is a bonus to me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:32:40 PM
Not that it counts for much but SJ was quite instastant in an interview he wants a CB and a CF
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 02, 2017, 02:34:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:14:22 PM
thats what the FA need to crack down on

If that is not a tap up then I don´t know what is. Fulham should report this to the EFL.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:35:03 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 02:30:50 PM
genuinely cant see us bringing in another CB when we have effetively signed 2 this window already and already have 3 others...
a LB, possibly
a Forward i think is a guarantee that will be our next signing
GK, quite likely

like others, no inside knowledge but unless we sell A CB were not likely to bring in another

i think another forward and a new GK and we are set for the season and i for one would be happy. anything else on top of a GK and CF is a bonus to me

Djalo wont be a starter so doesn't count.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:39:21 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:35:03 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 02:30:50 PM
genuinely cant see us bringing in another CB when we have effetively signed 2 this window already and already have 3 others...
a LB, possibly
a Forward i think is a guarantee that will be our next signing
GK, quite likely

like others, no inside knowledge but unless we sell A CB were not likely to bring in another

i think another forward and a new GK and we are set for the season and i for one would be happy. anything else on top of a GK and CF is a bonus to me

Djalo wont be a starter so doesn't count.
so does that mean that Any player not starting doesnt count? He is a member of the squad so does count we have 2 back ups and the argument is that 2 for every position is enough, i generally agree. However going on SJ's comments he wants another CB, although that may not count for much
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 02, 2017, 02:42:27 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:09:22 PM
For me LB is not a major concern at all. More concerned about another CB and another central forward

Time to get off who is the better keeper etc, and get back to what the thread is about. Need to stick to silly season rumours


Why's that?, Sessegnon is being played further up for us & England. Think losing Malone for whatever reason is going to cause us more problems than people think.
For all his supposed defensive deficiencies he was an integral part of how we lined up last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 02, 2017, 02:43:49 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 02, 2017, 02:34:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:14:22 PM
thats what the FA need to crack down on

If that is not a tap up then I don´t know what is. Fulham should report this to the EFL.

its not taping up at all. while i dont agree with it and you shouldnt speak about other teams players, there isnt much wrong with it from a rule breaking part

taping up would be Stam speaking to the agent or the player behind the clubs back and making offers

its against etiquite but not rule breaking i would think
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on August 02, 2017, 02:44:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:12:51 PM
Jaap Stam has spoken about Sone Aluko on BBC Berkshire and said "If he was here, he would fit in. He would be interesting for us." Don't you love it when opposing managers show respect and don't talk about other teams players...?
Stam's remarks are very enjoyable.  Because amongst the self-inflicted problems that emerge when someone covets what their neighbour has, is looking a complete berk when it doesn't come to fruition.  It's such a basic error of judgement that you'd think someone would jot down a list of do's and don't and tack it on at the end.  Wouldn't need to be a long list, ten points should cover it. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:45:58 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 02, 2017, 02:42:27 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 02:09:22 PM
For me LB is not a major concern at all. More concerned about another CB and another central forward

Time to get off who is the better keeper etc, and get back to what the thread is about. Need to stick to silly season rumours


Why's that?, Sessegnon is being played further up for us & England. Think losing Malone for whatever reason is going to cause us more problems than people think.
For all his supposed defensive deficiencies he was an integral part of how we lined up last season.
Because i believe they will play him at Left Back, we also have Odoi, some people may say he is average, but when we signed hium he was a left back. Be that a right footed left back, but thats where he played in Belgium, also stating he was a left back, that can play right side, in his first interview with the clubs in house interviewer. The we have Ream who can play there if required (not my choice but he can). We also have Opuko too. So think overall we have enough cover, just my view.

I also said this on the FoFcast, so not chaning any view that I have held for a while since we sold Malone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:55:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:35:03 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 02:30:50 PM
genuinely cant see us bringing in another CB when we have effetively signed 2 this window already and already have 3 others...
a LB, possibly
a Forward i think is a guarantee that will be our next signing
GK, quite likely

like others, no inside knowledge but unless we sell A CB were not likely to bring in another

i think another forward and a new GK and we are set for the season and i for one would be happy. anything else on top of a GK and CF is a bonus to me

Djalo wont be a starter so doesn't count.

You know that's not what I was getting at. Djalo will not be a starter - it was said he was signed to replace Burgess. If that's true (and I don't know whether it is) then when you list our centre backs there is no more need to include Djalo then there is to include Marlon Fossey. We need another who will challenge Kalas and Ream. Not somebody who is effectively little more than potential.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 03:02:59 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:55:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 02:35:03 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 02, 2017, 02:30:50 PM
genuinely cant see us bringing in another CB when we have effetively signed 2 this window already and already have 3 others...
a LB, possibly
a Forward i think is a guarantee that will be our next signing
GK, quite likely

like others, no inside knowledge but unless we sell A CB were not likely to bring in another

i think another forward and a new GK and we are set for the season and i for one would be happy. anything else on top of a GK and CF is a bonus to me

Djalo wont be a starter so doesn't count.

You know that's not what I was getting at. Djalo will not be a starter - it was said he was signed to replace Burgess. If that's true (and I don't know whether it is) then when you list our centre backs there is no more need to include Djalo then there is to include Marlon Fossey. We need another who will challenge Kalas and Ream. Not somebody who is effectively little more than potential.


If your responding to me then my comments seems to be missing

My argument is that anyone shown on the first team profiles should be considered, Djalo is shown there, that to me shows he wasnt bought to replace Burgess. I think that was just media speculation that some people bought into. He has been shown on the first team profiles since he was added to the site
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 03:06:10 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.

He strikes me as a very similar signing to Casasola.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Not sure if its been posted, this thread has been moving extremely quick! Bryan Ruiz to Saudi Arabia
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.
whilst I do agree, he is shown as first team and that to me is a surprise, so there for cant be discounted

Aitor Karanka commented somewher eon him recently and said he is a good signing, that too shocked me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 02, 2017, 03:13:34 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 02, 2017, 01:32:34 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 01:17:24 PM
Your welcome.

I sit in the camp that neither are good enough to take us that step forward, solid champinship keepers but not spectacular. For me they are very evenly matched. Overall we need an upgrade.

Agree they are very even in ability, however judging from his performance against Wolfsburg Button's confidence is rock bottom at the mo. I might be wrong but from where I was sitting (gave the Riverside a test drive as a pre season treat) I'm sure I heard a few of our own fans booing when he came on. Regardless of your thoughts of him, if I heard correctly the. Those people should be utterly ashamed of themselves. So pointless and if anything is only going to affect him more if he's low on confidence which in turn harms the team.

Defo think we should look for a better no.1 - although think the Ospina rumours may be a stretch!

I too tried the Riverside stand on Saturday for a change (normally a ST in the JH stand). You definitely heard booing and people shouting derogatory remarks against Button. He was not at his best but that does not give them the right to say and do what they did, they should be ashamed but probably aren't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.
whilst I do agree, he is shown as first team and that to me is a surprise, so there for cant be discounted

Aitor Karanka commented somewher eon him recently and said he is a good signing, that too shocked me

They would have been at Real Madrid at the same time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan89 on August 02, 2017, 03:27:11 PM
Do you guys think that kamara has not yet been given the number 9 shirt this could be because its being used as part of a negotiation with another striker?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 02, 2017, 03:29:14 PM
Quote from: fulhamfan89 on August 02, 2017, 03:27:11 PM
Do you guys think that kamara has not yet been given the number 9 shirt this could be because its being used as part of a negotiation with another striker?

No.

But it wouldn't shock me that we may still see another forward come in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on August 02, 2017, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Not sure if its been posted, this thread has been moving extremely quick! Bryan Ruiz to Saudi Arabia
Pretty sure that's the first time the words "moving extremely quick" and "Bryan Ruiz" have appeared next to each other on this forum.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 02, 2017, 03:34:33 PM
WW have you heard anything else on the Fonte bid? Rumoured to be an £8m Euro bid but I'm not sure if they accepted or not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 03:06:10 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.

He strikes me as a very similar signing to Casasola.

Not sure if Relevant but I actually thought Tiago Casasola was a good player, Remember watching our u21s and he scored some brilliant solo goal where he picked the ball up in our half beat 2 men then played a 1 2 and slotted it in. I remember Chris David also saying to me that he was surprised Casasola never got a chance as he rated him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 03:50:21 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 02, 2017, 03:34:33 PM
WW have you heard anything else on the Fonte bid? Rumoured to be an £8m Euro bid but I'm not sure if they accepted or not.
POrtugal is not really my market area, I have heard the same as you guys that we have gone in with a higher bid which is 50% or so higher than before so 8 million sounds right. My contcat in Belgium said that we had a bid rejected earlier in the summer but only hear say that we have made a second bid

Based on my contacts information I have my doubts we have bid for him but hope to be proved wrong. But as I say not really his or my market area.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 03:51:17 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 03:06:10 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.

He strikes me as a very similar signing to Casasola.

Not sure if Relevant but I actually thought Tiago Casasola was a good player, Remember watching our u21s and he scored some brilliant solo goal where he picked the ball up in our half beat 2 men then played a 1 2 and slotted it in. I remember Chris David also saying to me that he was surprised Casasola never got a chance as he rated him.

Chris David now there was a player who disappointed me. The goal on his full debut was so good (same game Woodrow scored his first i think) then played the first 5 in the championship then poof! off to Holland. Has only played 28 professional games - what a waste so far.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 02, 2017, 03:58:03 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 03:06:10 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.

He strikes me as a very similar signing to Casasola.

Not sure if Relevant but I actually thought Tiago Casasola was a good player, Remember watching our u21s and he scored some brilliant solo goal where he picked the ball up in our half beat 2 men then played a 1 2 and slotted it in. I remember Chris David also saying to me that he was surprised Casasola never got a chance as he rated him.

Odd to me, we seem to bring in a 20 something CB prospect fairly often an none appears to work out. All Spanish or Latin American. All initially highly regarded in some circles. I get the different manager, different needs/opinions thing but the regularity of it just comes across strangely. Probably just coincidence.

I've not seen Djalo play yet but, if he's as slow as some have said, then I can't see how he fits with SJ's style of play. Even if his positioning is outstanding, it won't always be enough.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan89 on August 02, 2017, 04:09:22 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 02, 2017, 03:29:14 PM
Quote from: fulhamfan89 on August 02, 2017, 03:27:11 PM
Do you guys think that kamara has not yet been given the number 9 shirt this could be because its being used as part of a negotiation with another striker?

No.

But it wouldn't shock me that we may still see another forward come in.

but why not give him the number 9 then?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 04:30:52 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on August 02, 2017, 03:58:03 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 02, 2017, 03:06:10 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 02, 2017, 03:04:04 PM
Djalo will struggle to start for the reserves. He really doesn't count.

He strikes me as a very similar signing to Casasola.

Not sure if Relevant but I actually thought Tiago Casasola was a good player, Remember watching our u21s and he scored some brilliant solo goal where he picked the ball up in our half beat 2 men then played a 1 2 and slotted it in. I remember Chris David also saying to me that he was surprised Casasola never got a chance as he rated him.

Odd to me, we seem to bring in a 20 something CB prospect fairly often an none appears to work out. All Spanish or Latin American. All initially highly regarded in some circles. I get the different manager, different needs/opinions thing but the regularity of it just comes across strangely. Probably just coincidence.

I've not seen Djalo play yet but, if he's as slow as some have said, then I can't see how he fits with SJ's style of play. Even if his positioning is outstanding, it won't always be enough.

I think Casasola would have thrived under Slavisas system as he was very good on the ball. I remember him winning world tournaments at u20 level for Argentina then coming back and not making our bench. Weird case.

But then again him and Chris David not exactly thrived since leaving us..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 02, 2017, 04:33:06 PM
Quote from: fulhamfan89 on August 02, 2017, 04:09:22 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 02, 2017, 03:29:14 PM
Quote from: fulhamfan89 on August 02, 2017, 03:27:11 PM
Do you guys think that kamara has not yet been given the number 9 shirt this could be because its being used as part of a negotiation with another striker?

No.

But it wouldn't shock me that we may still see another forward come in.

but why not give him the number 9 then?

Supermac says he will only wear the No 9 shirt. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 02, 2017, 04:53:49 PM
Gone ominously quiet on the FFC transfer front?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 02, 2017, 04:56:03 PM
Quote from: SG on August 02, 2017, 04:53:49 PM
Gone ominously quiet on the FFC transfer front?

Tad boring.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 02, 2017, 05:11:30 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 02, 2017, 04:56:03 PM
Quote from: SG on August 02, 2017, 04:53:49 PM
Gone ominously quiet on the FFC transfer front?

Tad boring.

John Robertson has gone from Clyde to Stenhousemuir on a free.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 05:19:57 PM
Quote from: Carborundum on August 02, 2017, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Not sure if its been posted, this thread has been moving extremely quick! Bryan Ruiz to Saudi Arabia
Pretty sure that's the first time the words "moving extremely quick" and "Bryan Ruiz" have appeared next to each other on this forum.

10/10.  Fans of MLS teams, including the one I follow, are very upset he didn't make the switch to the US to the point where they're bashing the leagues transfer policies.  I don't get the love affair with this guy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 05:28:39 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.
You say that, however....... if we started with 15 million say then sold Malone for 5 million, according to rumoured fees, that means we had 20, spent 5 million odd on Kamara, around 2 million in loan fees and a few hundred thousand on Djalo so we could have 12.5 million or so left. Could make all the difference 😜
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 02, 2017, 05:45:01 PM
Would like to see flint of bristol in to us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 05:46:38 PM
And their left back he didn't look too bad

Reckon we will look abroad for any more signings seems to be our preferred route
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 02, 2017, 05:51:11 PM
Def need a another Striker and Centre back at the very least, I hope Djalo comes good but would feel less anxious if we had a good solid CB. Think midfield and attacking wings are fine and LB/RB looks covered to me. A Goalkeeper of good quality wouldn't go a miss lol.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 02, 2017, 06:06:59 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 02, 2017, 05:51:11 PM
Def need a another Striker and Centre back at the very least, I hope Djalo comes good but would feel less anxious if we had a good solid CB. Think midfield and attacking wings are fine and LB/RB looks covered to me. A Goalkeeper of good quality wouldn't go a miss lol.

The benefit for another solid cb even if djalo does come good is we have options in formations and able to throw on another body to see out games
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:08:03 PM
Quote from: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 05:19:57 PM
Quote from: Carborundum on August 02, 2017, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Not sure if its been posted, this thread has been moving extremely quick! Bryan Ruiz to Saudi Arabia
Pretty sure that's the first time the words "moving extremely quick" and "Bryan Ruiz" have appeared next to each other on this forum.

10/10.  Fans of MLS teams, including the one I follow, are very upset he didn't make the switch to the US to the point where they're bashing the leagues transfer policies.  I don't get the love affair with this guy

I rated him, Thought he was really good.
Technically not seen many better at Fulham, capable of producing the spectacular and that's what excites me about football. I don't go to see players chase a dead ball and make a big tackle. I go to see someone like Bryan Ruiz produce moments of magic. 
But that's just me. I know some people don't like him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: howitis on August 02, 2017, 06:09:52 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.

Would welcome someone like Shane Long at the club. I think he could become a very popular player ...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.

I like the idea of Gestede. If we could bag him for 6mill I'd be very happy with that.
Also the Bristol left back Joe Bryan we have been linked with. If we could get him for maybe 2/3mill that would be good business.
I would still like Rolan, Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 02, 2017, 06:38:44 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.

One of Tyrone Mings, Joe Bryan and Jere Uronen would be welcome at left-back.

Keeper - Joel Robles on loan if Adrian or Ospina are impossible for us to get.

Centre-back: Julian Jeanvier or someone similar. There are always gems in France, Germany and Italy, lower table teams or even second division.

Striker: splash the biggest part of the cash for Sergi Enrich or Rui Fonte.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 02, 2017, 06:54:47 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 02, 2017, 06:38:44 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.

One of Tyrone Mings, Joe Bryan and Jere Uronen would be welcome at left-back.

Keeper - Joel Robles on loan if Adrian or Ospina are impossible for us to get.

Centre-back: Julian Jeanvier or someone similar. There are always gems in France, Germany and Italy, lower table teams or even second division.

Striker: splash the biggest part of the cash for Sergi Enrich or Rui Fonte.



The idea of even pursuing Ospina is frankly ludicrous. He played in the Champions League last season and is Arsenal's number 2. Not gonna happen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 07:22:16 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 02, 2017, 06:38:44 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.

One of Tyrone Mings, Joe Bryan and Jere Uronen would be welcome at left-back.

Keeper - Joel Robles on loan if Adrian or Ospina are impossible for us to get.

Centre-back: Julian Jeanvier or someone similar. There are always gems in France, Germany and Italy, lower table teams or even second division.

Striker: splash the biggest part of the cash for Sergi Enrich or Rui Fonte.


id rather stick with what we have than Robles, he makes just as many mistakes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"
A national squad for a world cup or qualifier is usually 23 players, so more than half play in some form of top division in the country they play in. The standard of the leagues of some is questionable but overall it seems you both have a point.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.

Championship kicks off in 3 days, Ramirez and Hernandez are still here, and can you tell me the name of Stuani's new club with checking back on Wikipedia? Los pedros or some such anonymous little rabble, not quite a level you can equate with the premiership

Girona, Man City's new sister team. Pretty well publicised.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 02, 2017, 07:43:31 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 02, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
As there are no players we are actively linked with (to my knowledge). Who would people like to see us being linked with?

Within reason obviously so lets say no more than £10mill worth as I imagine that's the maximum amount we would be able to pay the rest of this transfer window.

Just a bit of fun until we get some more rumors to start checking flight schedules again.

Bring in:
Mings from Bournemouth
Nordfeldt on loan from Swansea
Bryan from Bristol
Hooper from Wednesday

Ship out:
Button
Sigurdsson
Woodrow


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 02, 2017, 07:43:45 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:08:03 PM
Quote from: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 05:19:57 PM
Quote from: Carborundum on August 02, 2017, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: jj____ on August 02, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Not sure if its been posted, this thread has been moving extremely quick! Bryan Ruiz to Saudi Arabia
Pretty sure that's the first time the words "moving extremely quick" and "Bryan Ruiz" have appeared next to each other on this forum.

10/10.  Fans of MLS teams, including the one I follow, are very upset he didn't make the switch to the US to the point where they're bashing the leagues transfer policies.  I don't get the love affair with this guy

I rated him, Thought he was really good.
Technically not seen many better at Fulham, capable of producing the spectacular and that's what excites me about football. I don't go to see players chase a dead ball and make a big tackle. I go to see someone like Bryan Ruiz produce moments of magic. 
But that's just me. I know some people don't like him.
Im with you 100% also loved watching Berbatov also for the quality skills and the same with ruiz,trouble is these players get slagged for appearing lazy by fans that want work horses.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:49:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:44:51 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.

Championship kicks off in 3 days, Ramirez and Hernandez are still here, and can you tell me the name of Stuani's new club with checking back on Wikipedia? Los pedros or some such anonymous little rabble, not quite a level you can equate with the premiership

Girona, Man City's new sister team. Pretty well publicised.

Oh I didn't realise it was those giants of world football, "GIRONA". Such a massive illustrious club full of quality players. I apologise

You're the one who doesn't think Uruguay's squad isn't any good when they're above Chile and Argentina in World Cup Qualifying, so I wouldn't really trust your knowledge of football.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:53:54 PM
Looking at Uruguay's 1st choice squad I'd say there's 15 or 16 of them who can play above Championship level.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 08:00:09 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:57:12 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:49:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:44:51 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.

Championship kicks off in 3 days, Ramirez and Hernandez are still here, and can you tell me the name of Stuani's new club with checking back on Wikipedia? Los pedros or some such anonymous little rabble, not quite a level you can equate with the premiership

Girona, Man City's new sister team. Pretty well publicised.

Oh I didn't realise it was those giants of world football, "GIRONA". Such a massive illustrious club full of quality players. I apologise

You're the one who doesn't think Uruguay's squad isn't any good when they're above Chile and Argentina in World Cup Qualifying, so I wouldn't really trust your knowledge of football.

Chile?! Another squad of mostly championship-standard players

Yes, Chile, the two who have won back to back Copa America's and got to the Final of the Confederations Cup this summer, and only went out to Brazil on Penalties in the Quarters in the last World Cup. Tell you what, that's a pretty solid Championship team. Unless you're going to try and tell me Arturo Vidal couldn't handle a cold Tuesday night at the Pirelli.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 02, 2017, 08:28:57 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:44:51 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.

Championship kicks off in 3 days, Ramirez and Hernandez are still here, and can you tell me the name of Stuani's new club with checking back on Wikipedia? Los pedros or some such anonymous little rabble, not quite a level you can equate with the premiership

Girona, Man City's new sister team. Pretty well publicised.

Oh I didn't realise it was those giants of world football, "GIRONA". Such a massive illustrious club full of quality players. I apologise

lol.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 02, 2017, 08:37:03 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:44:51 PM

Oh I didn't realise it was those giants of world football, "GIRONA". Such a massive illustrious club full of quality players. I apologise

Stones in glass houses and all that. We're sitting with our hands up our asses as we're not rated highly enough by potential signings.

Do you really think Fulham is a name that makes the football world tremble? Give over.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 08:40:41 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 08:23:43 PM
Just out of interest do you two think we should sign anyone in the Welsh national team as well then?

Let's go through the Wales team then;
Hennessey, starts for Palace
Chester, captain for Villa (think Terry is now maybe though)
A. Williams, starts for Everton
Ben Davies, rotates with Danny Rose for Spurs
Gunter, Reading Captain
Joe Allen, starts for Stoke
Joe Ledley, think he's a Free Agent now after a solid run for Palace
Neil Taylor, starts for Villa
Ramsey, plays a lot of games for Arsenal
Bale, he's Bale
Robson-Kanu, rotation option for West Brom
King, rotation option for Leicester
fon Williams, starts for Inverness
MacDonald, starts for Wigan
Edwards, was Wolves' best player last season
Jazz Richards, Cardiff
Vokes, starts for Burnley
Collins, rotation option for West Ham
Ward, just got promoted with Huddersfield, saving Pens in both Penalty Shoot-Outs in the Play-Offs
Bradshaw, Barnsley
Woodburn, one of Liverpool's highest rated youngsters

So I'd take about three quarters of them happily.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 02, 2017, 08:41:21 PM
Where's Jamie Jones sports or whatever he's called when you need a rumour haha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 02, 2017, 08:46:09 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 02, 2017, 08:41:21 PM
Where's Jamie Jones sports or whatever he's called when you need a rumour haha

He didn't hold rank here so his opinion wasn't valid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 02, 2017, 08:48:52 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 02, 2017, 08:41:21 PM
Where's Jamie Jones sports or whatever he's called when you need a rumour haha

Away dreaming up another one,or ironing Halifax Towns strips for their first game on Saturday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 02, 2017, 08:51:00 PM
I'm a couple of time zones ahead - so I'm off to bed now

I will look in in the morning to see how many more pages this thread has moved with even the sniff of a rumour
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 02, 2017, 09:21:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.

Championship kicks off in 3 days, Ramirez and Hernandez are still here, and can you tell me the name of Stuani's new club with checking back on Wikipedia? Los pedros or some such anonymous little rabble, not quite a level you can equate with the premiership

Girona, Man City's new sister team. Pretty well publicised.
Also worth pointing out all the Boro fans were singing his praises once he left
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 02, 2017, 09:25:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:44:51 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.

Championship kicks off in 3 days, Ramirez and Hernandez are still here, and can you tell me the name of Stuani's new club with checking back on Wikipedia? Los pedros or some such anonymous little rabble, not quite a level you can equate with the premiership

Girona, Man City's new sister team. Pretty well publicised.

Oh I didn't realise it was those giants of world football, "GIRONA". Such a massive illustrious club full of quality players. I apologise
I don't think we're in a position to be laughing at teams because we've never heard of them before. Let's not forget we've just been rejected by our top transfer target because we're not good enough for him, so before we start acting like Villa/Forest/Leeds/Wednesday fans let's actually put it in to perspective. And anyway, Jolslover is right, Hernandez and Ramirez will be off before long.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 02, 2017, 09:34:16 PM
Fu'ing hell - transfer thread!
Joke - I've seen all sorts of shite on this so called Fulham transfers, or that's what I thought it was supposed to be...
But blimey, we are now subject to individual views on South American players and whether they could or could not pay in this division !
Christ almighty!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 09:36:19 PM
as I said earlier keep the thread on track please guys. will start to remove any threads off topic going forward
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 02, 2017, 09:38:52 PM
Reply from some wipe...
Well don't read it then!

Well Mr wipe, how are we supposed to know if any thread is real FFC news or individuals self importance bull poo, without reading!

Answer : well scroll on by

Well mr wipe what's the fecking point?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 02, 2017, 09:42:12 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 09:40:01 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 02, 2017, 09:34:16 PM
Fu'ing hell - transfer thread!
Joke - I've seen all sorts of shite on this so called Fulham transfers, or that's what I thought it was supposed to be...
But blimey, we are now subject to individual views on South American players and whether they could or could not pay in this division !
Christ almighty!

Ha, look back about 100 pages and you'll see we already had this debate once as well
Exactly Statto - how many more times?
I'm sure that half of it to beat last years posts on the subject
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 02, 2017, 09:58:37 PM
Thank God the players seem to get on reasonably well with each other because the supporters dont. Everyone has an opinion but some people need to get over themselves
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
Had a tip off about two possible arrivals into Farnborough airport tomorrow. Not sure how reliable it is. Contact seems to think it could be Poundje and Rui Fonte. I'm skeptical but will be keeping an eye out for flights from Bordeaux and Porto/Sa Carneiro.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:05:37 PM
 Lol ah the silly season in full swing.  Sooooooo any transfer newd9 064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:08:09 PM
News. ......ah thsnk you TX White
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 02, 2017, 10:18:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
Had a tip off about two possible arrivals into Farnborough airport tomorrow. Not sure how reliable it is. Contact seems to think it could be Poundje and Rui Fonte. I'm skeptical but will be keeping an eye out for flights from Bordeaux and Porto/Sa Carneiro.

Oh no not Farnborough rearing its head again...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 10:19:49 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
Had a tip off about two possible arrivals into Farnborough airport tomorrow. Not sure how reliable it is. Contact seems to think it could be Poundje and Rui Fonte. I'm skeptical but will be keeping an eye out for flights from Bordeaux and Porto/Sa Carneiro.
I will get an update on poundje in the morning, news has been dead on him for a while
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on August 02, 2017, 10:25:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 10:19:49 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
Had a tip off about two possible arrivals into Farnborough airport tomorrow. Not sure how reliable it is. Contact seems to think it could be Poundje and Rui Fonte. I'm skeptical but will be keeping an eye out for flights from Bordeaux and Porto/Sa Carneiro.
I will get an update on poundje in the morning, news has been dead on him for a while

Westcliff you've been so quiet! You do realise the only way I survive up until kick off on Saturday is reading your transfer updates!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 10:27:46 PM
I can only update when there is info ll
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:58:04 PM
Don't shoot the messenger if it turns out to be nothing - WW, any more reliable info you can provide would be appreciated!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 02, 2017, 11:00:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 02, 2017, 10:18:38 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
Had a tip off about two possible arrivals into Farnborough airport tomorrow. Not sure how reliable it is. Contact seems to think it could be Poundje and Rui Fonte. I'm skeptical but will be keeping an eye out for flights from Bordeaux and Porto/Sa Carneiro.

Oh no not Farnborough rearing its head again...lol

What position does Farnborough play ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 02, 2017, 11:08:02 PM
Don't know WM but I bet he's good in the air.......oh dear that is awful  fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 02, 2017, 11:12:49 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 02, 2017, 11:08:02 PM
Don't know WM but I bet he's good in the air.......oh dear that is awful  fp.gif

I like it   064.gif

Or perhaps he is a winger.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on August 02, 2017, 11:41:56 PM
Have we passed the time that any new transfers won't be available for Saturday? How far in advance of the next match do they need to be signed to be eligible for the match?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 02, 2017, 11:44:55 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
Had a tip off about two possible arrivals into Farnborough airport tomorrow. Not sure how reliable it is. Contact seems to think it could be Poundje and Rui Fonte. I'm skeptical but will be keeping an eye out for flights from Bordeaux and Porto/Sa Carneiro.

I've also heard  that potentially Fonte was coming to London tomorrow but again I can't verify the information, it's just something that's been passed onto me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 12:01:58 AM
Quote from: David I on August 02, 2017, 11:41:56 PM
Have we passed the time that any new transfers won't be available for Saturday? How far in advance of the next match do they need to be signed to be eligible for the match?

It's 11am or 12pm the day before for new player registration. I remember we signed Kebano on the Friday and he played against Blackburn on the Saturday last season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on August 03, 2017, 12:12:22 AM
Looking forward to seeing Kamara in a Fulham shirt
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 05:36:37 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 12:01:58 AM
Quote from: David I on August 02, 2017, 11:41:56 PM
Have we passed the time that any new transfers won't be available for Saturday? How far in advance of the next match do they need to be signed to be eligible for the match?

It's 11am or 12pm the day before for new player registration. I remember we signed Kebano on the Friday and he played against Blackburn on the Saturday last season.
I always thought it was midday but some said it was 5pm last season. I will stick with my belief of midday said wrong we have some leeway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 03, 2017, 06:13:01 AM
There is a photo of Kamara wearing the Fulham shirt on the players profile - in fact he is the only player wearing the current Fulham shirt

I'm looking forward to seeing him score - by preference a hat-trick - and a penalty too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: G_Gribby on August 03, 2017, 06:43:52 AM
Time for celebrating again! 300 pages of expectations!

:wine: 082.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 06:51:59 AM
Quote from: G_Gribby on August 03, 2017, 06:43:52 AM
Time for celebrating again! 300 pages of expectations!

:wine: 082.gif

That's all we've had since 1879..Expectations, and not Great ones either....Coyw.. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 08:18:02 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 02, 2017, 10:19:49 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 02, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
Had a tip off about two possible arrivals into Farnborough airport tomorrow. Not sure how reliable it is. Contact seems to think it could be Poundje and Rui Fonte. I'm skeptical but will be keeping an eye out for flights from Bordeaux and Porto/Sa Carneiro.
I will get an update on poundje in the morning, news has been dead on him for a while
Just had a chat and while it has been very quiet on Pooundje the deal isnt dead. He has in the last year had some Achilles problems. They are asking for around 3.5 million and maybe we feel that is a little steep for someone who has oly player 32 games in the last 2 seasons (with only around 10 of them being last season) and ha shad 2 achilles injuries in the last 8/9 months.

CLubs are talking and things are moving forward, there are no details that he is flying to the UK today, but that doesnt mean he isnt. As it stands my contact cannot see any flights from Bordeaus scheduled to go to Farnborough, flight plans could be lodges later of course. He will keep me updated.

Appreciate it isnt much of an update, but as always just passing on what i get told
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 03, 2017, 08:49:49 AM
From what I heard from my source Poundje has been injured
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 08:51:13 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 03, 2017, 08:49:49 AM
From what I heard from my source Poundje has been injured
I said a while ago there were issues with a medical, what I am saying her eis that we has had 2 achilles injuries this last season and we are concerned
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 03, 2017, 09:56:50 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 03, 2017, 08:49:49 AM
From what I heard from my source Poundje has been injured
Maybe your source reads this board!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 10:07:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 06:51:59 AM
Quote from: G_Gribby on August 03, 2017, 06:43:52 AM
Time for celebrating again! 300 pages of expectations!

:wine: 082.gif

That's all we've had since 1879..Expectations, and not Great ones either....Coyw.. 049:gif

Great Expectations was the 13th Novel written by Charles Dickens, 13 unlucky for some. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 03, 2017, 10:09:51 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 08:51:13 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 03, 2017, 08:49:49 AM
From what I heard from my source Poundje has been injured
I said a while ago there were issues with a medical, what I am saying her eis that we has had 2 achilles injuries this last season and we are concerned

So the big test will be can he make it from the aircraft to the taxi without a zimmer frame.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 03, 2017, 10:25:16 AM
Sounds way too much for a player with reoccurring injury problems. Could come in and then have to sit out for an extended period which would upset the back line of he'd been a regular.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 03, 2017, 10:28:44 AM
Buying a player with an injury that's expected to clear up (e.g Mitroglu) is one thing but buying one with a recurring injury of the same kind is quite different. Best look elsewhere, methinks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JakeFFC on August 03, 2017, 10:35:49 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 03, 2017, 10:28:44 AM
Buying a player with an injury that's expected to clear up (e.g Mitroglu) is one thing but buying one with a recurring injury of the same kind is quite different. Best look elsewhere, methinks.

I agree with this. Best to move on. I liken it to Sturridge syndrome, could be a great player but nobody will buy him now as they cant even get 90 minutes from him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 03, 2017, 10:37:21 AM
The Poundje has been dropping against the dolljar and Eurjo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 03, 2017, 10:38:54 AM
That's because of Brexjt
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 10:49:56 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 03, 2017, 10:28:44 AM
Buying a player with an injury that's expected to clear up (e.g Mitroglu) is one thing but buying one with a recurring injury of the same kind is quite different. Best look elsewhere, methinks.
the lad is a decent player, and has mor epotential (in my opinion). He had two achille sinjuries and missed around 28 days with them bothj, they wer enot major snaps or anything, but it is obvuously a worry. It coul dbe as simple as the boots he wears or the ground they played on (I remember Ryan Giggs having hamstring issues and it was apparently due to the seat of the car he drove at the time), so it may be nothing or it may be something.

If we are interested we need to structure it so we are not liable for too much of a fee and have it with a smallish amount up front and the rest based paid after every set number of games. that protects us from the fee, but obviously not the wages. Is it worth the risk? either way if he signs gets injured or we dont sign him the club will be moaned at lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 03, 2017, 11:08:54 AM
Any plane spotters updates?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Sir Craven on August 03, 2017, 11:16:49 AM
Does anyone know who 'Trialist A' was at the Chesham game last night?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 11:59:30 AM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 03, 2017, 11:16:49 AM
Does anyone know who 'Trialist A' was at the Chesham game last night?

Could it have been Rolan ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 12:00:25 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 03, 2017, 11:08:54 AM
Any plane spotters updates?

Farnborough Airport has been shut down until the end of the Transfer Window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 12:02:30 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

I am not sure if the club are listening, but you are correct in your observations.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 12:17:27 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 10:07:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 06:51:59 AM
Quote from: G_Gribby on August 03, 2017, 06:43:52 AM
Time for celebrating again! 300 pages of expectations!

:wine: 082.gif

That's all we've had since 1879..Expectations, and not Great ones either....Coyw.. 049:gif

Great Expectations was the 13th Novel written by Charles Dickens, 13 unlucky for some. 

My favourite of his,and the film with John Mills.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 12:19:05 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 03, 2017, 11:16:49 AM
Does anyone know who 'Trialist A' was at the Chesham game last night?

Ivor....But he was too old as he is over 28...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 12:40:08 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 03, 2017, 11:16:49 AM
Does anyone know who 'Trialist A' was at the Chesham game last night?
Was it Goma.   090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 01:12:42 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:10:34 PM
La Liga refusing to sanction Neymar deal, complaining about state-backed clubs destabilising the economics of football. Surely the most hypocritical thing I've heard this year
considering some of their clubs antics in the past it is ridiculous, and leaglly they cannot refuse it Uefa have already stated this.

FA's around europe should say we will refuse to sanction any trabsfers to the spanish league base don this until they get back to within the Uefa remit.

The fee itselkf isnt obscene and absurd but they have a release caluse it has been met so thats that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 01:36:10 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

I imagine we will see him start in the game against Wycombe on the 8th. I could see it being viewed as a glorified friendly with Butts, Djalo, a youngster (perhaps Edun) and Woodrow all getting the chance to make a case.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

Have either of you seen him play? He is honestly shocking, shares a turning circle with the titanic.

A friend of mine from school moved out to Spain with his family and lives a short walk from his last teams stadium, obviously when I heard of our interest I asked about him as he goes to a lot of the games, my friend laughed and said we are welcome to him. Described him as a poor footballer with good height. This is while playing for a lower league spanish side by the way, so not a good league.

Granted my friend is not exactly an experienced scout, but he loves football and has seen enough to be able to rate a players ability from 20 or so games. Djalo is a poor player. I severely doubt he will feature in a competitive game for us, if he does, we will lose.

Its not his fault we signed him, so can't really blame him for his short comings, but it doesn't change the fact he is far out of his depth, probably even for our reserves.

Basically, we need another CB, ideally a starter but at the very least to provide cover, currently we only have Madl who could comfortably step in.

Should Djalo magically learn to play football over night I will happily eat my words, lets hope it happens.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 03, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

Have either of you seen him play? He is honestly shocking, shares a turning circle with the titanic.

A friend of mine from school moved out to Spain with his family and lives a short walk from his last teams stadium, obviously when I heard of our interest I asked about him as he goes to a lot of the games, my friend laughed and said we are welcome to him. Described him as a poor footballer with good height. This is while playing for a lower league spanish side by the way, so not a good league.

Granted my friend is not exactly an experienced scout, but he loves football and has seen enough to be able to rate a players ability from 20 or so games. Djalo is a poor player. I severely doubt he will feature in a competitive game for us, if he does, we will lose.

Its not his fault we signed him, so can't really blame him for his short comings, but it doesn't change the fact he is far out of his depth, probably even for our reserves.

Basically, we need another CB, ideally a starter but at the very least to provide cover, currently we only have Madl who could comfortably step in.

Should Djalo magically learn to play football over night I will happily eat my words, lets hope it happens.

I understand those saying that we should not judge a player so soon but on his performances in friendlies I do fear Chutney may be proved correct.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:04:50 PM
Rumours on twitter that Sig signing for Rubin Kazan...

Edit: Official, on loan.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGTooeMUQAA8Obz.jpg:large)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 02:07:26 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:04:50 PM
Rumours on twitter that Sig signing for Rubin Kazan...

Edit: Official, on loan.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGTooeMUQAA8Obz.jpg:large)

Hmm, must be centre back coming in - why would we do that before the first game of the season without backup?

Could be a good afternoon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:07:29 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:04:50 PM
Rumours on twitter that Sig signing for Rubin Kazan...

Edit: Official, on loan.

Makes sense, he was actually quite good in Russia before us, different style of play I guess, wish him luck, its a shame he struggled so much with us.

However, this now leaves us with no cover at all behind ream, kalas and Madl. We must have a CB coming in? Surely?
Title: Sigurdsson on Loan
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 02:09:43 PM
Apparently confirmed on Instagram that Sigurdsson on loan to Rubin Kazan. No offical confirmation yet.
Title: Re: Sigurdsson on Loan
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:10:42 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 02:09:43 PM
Apparently confirmed on Instagram that Sigurdsson on loan to Rubin Kazan. No offical confirmation yet.
Confirmed by Rubin Kazan.
Title: Re: Sigurdsson on Loan
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:12:35 PM
Although whoever is updating Wikipedia have got ahead of themselves. It is down as Gylfi!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Rumour was Parkers one year deal  was for around 35k last season, Sigs was on a lot then
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Rumour was Parkers one year deal  was for around 35k last season, Sigs was on a lot then
Yeah, I can't see it being that much between the two of them!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Rumour was Parkers one year deal  was for around 35k last season, Sigs was on a lot then
Yeah, I can't see it being that much between the two of them!

Sigurdsson was our highest earner so hopefully Rubin are covering his wages, good to get them off the books.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
So a CB coming in then ????
COYWs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:22:52 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Rumour was Parkers one year deal  was for around 35k last season, Sigs was on a lot then
Yeah, I can't see it being that much between the two of them!

Sigurdsson was our highest earner so hopefully Rubin are covering his wages, good to get them off the books.
Really? If that's the case, it makes it more painful he didn't do well for us!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 02:23:34 PM
With Sig leaving when I look at the squad there are only one player I can realistically see us losing - Kavanagh, it's very quiet regarding him though. I wonder if we'll see his contract 'mutually terminated' before the summer is out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:24:16 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:22:52 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Rumour was Parkers one year deal  was for around 35k last season, Sigs was on a lot then
Yeah, I can't see it being that much between the two of them!

Sigurdsson was our highest earner so hopefully Rubin are covering his wages, good to get them off the books.
Really? If that's the case, it makes it more painful he didn't do well for us!
What it does mean though is that for certain CB is more important then LB cover wise now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:26:23 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Rumour was Parkers one year deal  was for around 35k last season, Sigs was on a lot then
Yeah, I can't see it being that much between the two of them!

Sigurdsson was our highest earner so hopefully Rubin are covering his wages, good to get them off the books.

Make it closer to £75k then as Sig was on £40k according to an interview that he did with a Scandinavian newspaper last summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:27:16 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:26:23 PM
Make it closer to £75k then as Sig was on £40k according to an interview that he did with a Scandinavian newspaper last summer.
Nothing like telling the world what you earn....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:27:16 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:26:23 PM
Make it closer to £75k then as Sig was on £40k according to an interview that he did with a Scandinavian newspaper last summer.
Nothing like telling the world what you earn....
what a numpty, thats the big i am man speaking, hate things like that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on August 03, 2017, 02:29:21 PM
If we can just get rid of Aluko and McDonald, I might make it into the team if we have any injuries!!!!  Better buy the new strip.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:35:58 PM
Sig move now on Offal: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/03/sigurdssons-russian-loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on August 03, 2017, 02:36:19 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 03, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

Have either of you seen him play? He is honestly shocking, shares a turning circle with the titanic.

A friend of mine from school moved out to Spain with his family and lives a short walk from his last teams stadium, obviously when I heard of our interest I asked about him as he goes to a lot of the games, my friend laughed and said we are welcome to him. Described him as a poor footballer with good height. This is while playing for a lower league spanish side by the way, so not a good league.

Granted my friend is not exactly an experienced scout, but he loves football and has seen enough to be able to rate a players ability from 20 or so games. Djalo is a poor player. I severely doubt he will feature in a competitive game for us, if he does, we will lose.

Its not his fault we signed him, so can't really blame him for his short comings, but it doesn't change the fact he is far out of his depth, probably even for our reserves.

Basically, we need another CB, ideally a starter but at the very least to provide cover, currently we only have Madl who could comfortably step in.

Should Djalo magically learn to play football over night I will happily eat my words, lets hope it happens.

I understand those saying that we should not judge a player so soon but on his performances in friendlies I do fear Chutney may be proved correct.
if I was coming into the squad and playing in pre-season friendlies with the first team, I would put in a lot more effort than Djalo appeared to.

His positioning, marking and challenging (especially in the Chelsea game) were so lacklustre that I was shocked.

I would be totally amazed if he does a job for us this season (even from the bench), but if he proves me wrong I will be forever sold on Moneyball!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 02:37:30 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:35:58 PM
Sig move now on Offal: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/03/sigurdssons-russian-loan

Wow that's short and sweet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 03, 2017, 02:39:42 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:26:23 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
With sig now gone along with Parker, I think that frees up somewhere around £80k a week in wages based on what they both earned last season...
Rumour was Parkers one year deal  was for around 35k last season, Sigs was on a lot then
Yeah, I can't see it being that much between the two of them!

Sigurdsson was our highest earner so hopefully Rubin are covering his wages, good to get them off the books.

Make it closer to £75k then as Sig was on £40k according to an interview that he did with a Scandinavian newspaper last summer.

I know a Danish news site revealed that Sig was going to earn ~£40k a week here but there were no quotes from the man himself.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:40:10 PM
Quote from: Chesh on August 03, 2017, 02:36:19 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 03, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

Have either of you seen him play? He is honestly shocking, shares a turning circle with the titanic.

A friend of mine from school moved out to Spain with his family and lives a short walk from his last teams stadium, obviously when I heard of our interest I asked about him as he goes to a lot of the games, my friend laughed and said we are welcome to him. Described him as a poor footballer with good height. This is while playing for a lower league spanish side by the way, so not a good league.

Granted my friend is not exactly an experienced scout, but he loves football and has seen enough to be able to rate a players ability from 20 or so games. Djalo is a poor player. I severely doubt he will feature in a competitive game for us, if he does, we will lose.

Its not his fault we signed him, so can't really blame him for his short comings, but it doesn't change the fact he is far out of his depth, probably even for our reserves.

Basically, we need another CB, ideally a starter but at the very least to provide cover, currently we only have Madl who could comfortably step in.

Should Djalo magically learn to play football over night I will happily eat my words, lets hope it happens.

I understand those saying that we should not judge a player so soon but on his performances in friendlies I do fear Chutney may be proved correct.
if I was coming into the squad and playing in pre-season friendlies with the first team, I would put in a lot more effort than Djalo appeared to.

His positioning, marking and challenging (especially in the Chelsea game) were so lacklustre that I was shocked.

I would be totally amazed if he does a job for us this season (even from the bench), but if he proves me wrong I will be forever sold on Moneyball!
Ayite, Kebano, Odoi, Cairney, Madl, JOhansen they all part sold me on the moneyball stats system, after all everyone says we only sign players by stats and these lads came in since we have used the system. TK said in an interview on Cottage Talk that TC was a stats signing.

So I am half sold to a degree.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:40:10 PM
Quote from: Chesh on August 03, 2017, 02:36:19 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 03, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

Have either of you seen him play? He is honestly shocking, shares a turning circle with the titanic.

A friend of mine from school moved out to Spain with his family and lives a short walk from his last teams stadium, obviously when I heard of our interest I asked about him as he goes to a lot of the games, my friend laughed and said we are welcome to him. Described him as a poor footballer with good height. This is while playing for a lower league spanish side by the way, so not a good league.

Granted my friend is not exactly an experienced scout, but he loves football and has seen enough to be able to rate a players ability from 20 or so games. Djalo is a poor player. I severely doubt he will feature in a competitive game for us, if he does, we will lose.

Its not his fault we signed him, so can't really blame him for his short comings, but it doesn't change the fact he is far out of his depth, probably even for our reserves.

Basically, we need another CB, ideally a starter but at the very least to provide cover, currently we only have Madl who could comfortably step in.

Should Djalo magically learn to play football over night I will happily eat my words, lets hope it happens.

I understand those saying that we should not judge a player so soon but on his performances in friendlies I do fear Chutney may be proved correct.
if I was coming into the squad and playing in pre-season friendlies with the first team, I would put in a lot more effort than Djalo appeared to.

His positioning, marking and challenging (especially in the Chelsea game) were so lacklustre that I was shocked.

I would be totally amazed if he does a job for us this season (even from the bench), but if he proves me wrong I will be forever sold on Moneyball!
Ayite, Kebano, Odoi, Cairney, Madl, JOhansen they all part sold me on the moneyball stats system, after all everyone says we only sign players by stats and these lads came in since we have used the system. TK said in an interview on Cottage Talk that TC was a stats signing.

So I am half sold to a degree.

Cairney was Blackburn's best player by a distance and already had a big reputation from his time at hull, nobody needed stats to see how good he is, surely they can't claim that one? Agree about the others though, but likewise Siggurdsson, Pestos, Cyriac, jozabed and Djalo are all arguments to the contrary, fortunately two were only loans.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 03, 2017, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: Chesh on August 03, 2017, 02:36:19 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 03, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

Have either of you seen him play? He is honestly shocking, shares a turning circle with the titanic.

A friend of mine from school moved out to Spain with his family and lives a short walk from his last teams stadium, obviously when I heard of our interest I asked about him as he goes to a lot of the games, my friend laughed and said we are welcome to him. Described him as a poor footballer with good height. This is while playing for a lower league spanish side by the way, so not a good league.

Granted my friend is not exactly an experienced scout, but he loves football and has seen enough to be able to rate a players ability from 20 or so games. Djalo is a poor player. I severely doubt he will feature in a competitive game for us, if he does, we will lose.

Its not his fault we signed him, so can't really blame him for his short comings, but it doesn't change the fact he is far out of his depth, probably even for our reserves.

Basically, we need another CB, ideally a starter but at the very least to provide cover, currently we only have Madl who could comfortably step in.

Should Djalo magically learn to play football over night I will happily eat my words, lets hope it happens.

I understand those saying that we should not judge a player so soon but on his performances in friendlies I do fear Chutney may be proved correct.
if I was coming into the squad and playing in pre-season friendlies with the first team, I would put in a lot more effort than Djalo appeared to.

His positioning, marking and challenging (especially in the Chelsea game) were so lacklustre that I was shocked.

I would be totally amazed if he does a job for us this season (even from the bench), but if he proves me wrong I will be forever sold on Moneyball!

One couldn't be blamed for assuming there was another CB coming in. Djalo was supposedly signed as an investment for the U23's. I think it'd be almost suicidal asking him to back up Ream, should he get injured. A Titanic risk to take.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:58:48 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 02:40:10 PM
Quote from: Chesh on August 03, 2017, 02:36:19 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 03, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 11:21:38 AM
Any news on a CB?

We are desperately short of quality in that position, we have Kalas as our best option, then Madl and Ream both are comfortable at this level but realistically not players to chase promotion with, then Sigurdsson who seems out of his depth in all honesty. The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was.

This leaves us with Kalas, Ream and Madl as our only good CBs, and only really Kalas is good enough for a promotion chase, possibly being harsh on Ream there but last year was his best ever season, need to see if he can replicate it again.

We need a top quality CB, and we need them quickly.

"The only other option is Djalo, and I'm not sure he's even talented enough to be considered an option for the reserves, what a pointless signing he was. "

he hasn't even played a competitive game for us and you have already ruled him out.. oh dear.

+1

Have either of you seen him play? He is honestly shocking, shares a turning circle with the titanic.

A friend of mine from school moved out to Spain with his family and lives a short walk from his last teams stadium, obviously when I heard of our interest I asked about him as he goes to a lot of the games, my friend laughed and said we are welcome to him. Described him as a poor footballer with good height. This is while playing for a lower league spanish side by the way, so not a good league.

Granted my friend is not exactly an experienced scout, but he loves football and has seen enough to be able to rate a players ability from 20 or so games. Djalo is a poor player. I severely doubt he will feature in a competitive game for us, if he does, we will lose.

Its not his fault we signed him, so can't really blame him for his short comings, but it doesn't change the fact he is far out of his depth, probably even for our reserves.

Basically, we need another CB, ideally a starter but at the very least to provide cover, currently we only have Madl who could comfortably step in.

Should Djalo magically learn to play football over night I will happily eat my words, lets hope it happens.

I understand those saying that we should not judge a player so soon but on his performances in friendlies I do fear Chutney may be proved correct.
if I was coming into the squad and playing in pre-season friendlies with the first team, I would put in a lot more effort than Djalo appeared to.

His positioning, marking and challenging (especially in the Chelsea game) were so lacklustre that I was shocked.

I would be totally amazed if he does a job for us this season (even from the bench), but if he proves me wrong I will be forever sold on Moneyball!
Ayite, Kebano, Odoi, Cairney, Madl, JOhansen they all part sold me on the moneyball stats system, after all everyone says we only sign players by stats and these lads came in since we have used the system. TK said in an interview on Cottage Talk that TC was a stats signing.

So I am half sold to a degree.

Cairney was Blackburn's best player by a distance and already had a big reputation from his time at hull, nobody needed stats to see how good he is, surely they can't claim that one? Agree about the others though, but likewise Siggurdsson, Pestos, Cyriac, jozabed and Djalo are all arguments to the contrary, fortunately two were only loans.
I agree with what you say, just saying its not always stats fault we have had some good players from the stats. Re TC agree but according to TK he was signed because his stats were good

Hey Ho doesn tmatter as long as we get the players the squad need
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 03, 2017, 03:25:48 PM
Sebastien Bassong and Johan Djourou are available Center Backs with no club at the moment.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:26:55 PM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 03, 2017, 03:25:48 PM
Sebastien Bassong and Johan Djourou are available Center Backs with no club at the moment.
Would take Johan Djourou, doubt he'd step down to 2nd tier though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Where have you seen this?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:28:23 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Where have you seen this?
Just seen it on Offal, quite random. Maybe he wanted 27 but Button has it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 03:30:39 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:28:23 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Where have you seen this?
Just seen it on Offal!

Means we are still after a #9 hopefully, A top striker and A good CB either today or tomorrow and I'll admit its been a good window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 03, 2017, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:28:23 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Where have you seen this?
Just seen it on Offal, quite random. Maybe he wanted 27 but Button has it.

That would lead to think a new forward is coming in who is a bigger name to force taking the number 9 shirt that has been reserved for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 03:30:59 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:28:23 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Where have you seen this?
Just seen it on Offal, quite random. Maybe he wanted 27 but Button has it.
Incoming number 9 ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:31:18 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 03, 2017, 03:30:39 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:28:23 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Where have you seen this?
Just seen it on Offal!

Means we are still after a #9 hopefully, A top striker and A good CB either today or tomorrow and I'll admit its been a good window.
Reserved for Rolan  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 03:32:26 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:35:58 PM
Sig move now on Offal: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/03/sigurdssons-russian-loan

Just thinking how pointless it was to get him to do the new picture for the website...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:33:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 03:32:26 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:35:58 PM
Sig move now on Offal: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/03/sigurdssons-russian-loan

Just thinking how pointless it was to get him to do the new picture for the website...
Not sure if he did one. His 'out on loan' pic is in last years pic when the others are in this years.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:34:22 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:28:23 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...
Where have you seen this?
Just seen it on Offal, quite random. Maybe he wanted 27 but Button has it.
I'd rather we just released button and given him the #27 to be honest
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 03:35:42 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:33:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 03:32:26 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:35:58 PM
Sig move now on Offal: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/03/sigurdssons-russian-loan

Just thinking how pointless it was to get him to do the new picture for the website...
Not sure if he did one. His 'out on loan' pic is in last years pic when the others are in this years.

Oh I didn't notice that. Also has Kav always been in the PL2 squad or has he been demoted?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:36:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 03:35:42 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 03:33:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 03:32:26 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 03, 2017, 02:35:58 PM
Sig move now on Offal: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/03/sigurdssons-russian-loan

Just thinking how pointless it was to get him to do the new picture for the website...
Not sure if he did one. His 'out on loan' pic is in last years pic when the others are in this years.

Oh I didn't notice that. Also has Kav always been in the PL2 squad or has he been demoted?
I think he was there last season. When he played a bit more under Magath and Kit I think he was listed as first team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 03, 2017, 03:41:24 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
Kamara is taking #47 - what a random number that is...

Perhaps because "AK-47" (Aboubakar Kamara 47)? Very curious. Wonder if he requested the number 9...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 03:43:22 PM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 03, 2017, 03:25:48 PM
Sebastien Bassong and Johan Djourou are available Center Backs with no club at the moment.



Djourou's all but signed for Sheffield Wednesday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 03:44:41 PM
Apart from Birmingham, there is another bid in for Aden Flint...Us?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 03:45:10 PM
: Aboubakar Kamara will wear the number 4⃣7⃣ shirt this season.

Also known as AK47 I hope he's got a shot on him.  090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 03, 2017, 03:59:52 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 03:45:10 PM
: Aboubakar Kamara will wear the number 4⃣7⃣ shirt this season.

Also known as AK47 I hope he's got a shot on him.  090.gif
Very droll
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 03, 2017, 04:08:20 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 03, 2017, 03:59:52 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 03:45:10 PM
: Aboubakar Kamara will wear the number 4⃣7⃣ shirt this season.

Also known as AK47 I hope he's got a shot on him.  090.gif
Very droll

Maybe that's his reasoning. If so, he's got a sense of humour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 03, 2017, 04:18:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 03:44:41 PM
Apart from Birmingham, there is another bid in for Aden Flint...Us?

Probably a Leeds unfortunately
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 04:30:57 PM
I have been saying for as long as I can remember that we need a Quality Centre Back, here we are still not resolved. We are now less than two days away from our first League game.
We don't need Farnborough Airport open for this when we have Aden Flint just down the M4 waiting for a club to come in and snap him up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Can someone please explain to me the love in with Aden Flint? He's just Stearman mk2, he played every single league game last season for a team that conceded 66 times in 46 games. Someone amusingly said earlier that our defence is relegation standard as it is, so why do we want to add a CB from a team that almost certainly would've got relegated last season if Abraham didn't save them, AND conceded 9 more goals that our already "crap" defence???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 04:50:43 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Can someone please explain to me the love in with Aden Flint? He's just Stearman mk2, he played every single league game last season for a team that conceded 66 times in 46 games. Someone amusingly said earlier that our defence is relegation standard as it is, so why do we want to add a CB from a team that almost certainly would've got relegated last season if Abraham didn't save them, AND conceded 9 more goals that our already "crap" defence???

We are more likely to get a CB from the continent from the French or Belguim league. Julian Jeanvier or the like.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 04:55:07 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Can someone please explain to me the love in with Aden Flint? He's just Stearman mk2, he played every single league game last season for a team that conceded 66 times in 46 games. Someone amusingly said earlier that our defence is relegation standard as it is, so why do we want to add a CB from a team that almost certainly would've got relegated last season if Abraham didn't save them, AND conceded 9 more goals that our already "crap" defence???

Because he's British.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 05:21:46 PM
Aden Flint's basically the Centre-Back version of David Button with the ball at his feet, or have people forgotten Bristol City away two seasons ago where he literally passed it straight to Cairney for our 3rd (?) goal. He's a decent Centre-Back, but he wouldn't fit in with us at all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 03, 2017, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 04:55:07 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Can someone please explain to me the love in with Aden Flint? He's just Stearman mk2, he played every single league game last season for a team that conceded 66 times in 46 games. Someone amusingly said earlier that our defence is relegation standard as it is, so why do we want to add a CB from a team that almost certainly would've got relegated last season if Abraham didn't save them, AND conceded 9 more goals that our already "crap" defence???

Because he's British.

Which frankly matters not one jot.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 03, 2017, 05:35:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 03, 2017, 04:50:43 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Can someone please explain to me the love in with Aden Flint? He's just Stearman mk2, he played every single league game last season for a team that conceded 66 times in 46 games. Someone amusingly said earlier that our defence is relegation standard as it is, so why do we want to add a CB from a team that almost certainly would've got relegated last season if Abraham didn't save them, AND conceded 9 more goals that our already "crap" defence???

We are more likely to get a CB from the continent from the French or Belguim league. Julian Jeanvier or the like.
Agreed, Jeanvier I like the look of. People love Flint because: 1) He's English 2) He's tall 3) he scores from set pieces, which we can't deliver properly 4) he's slow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mrmicawbers on August 03, 2017, 05:40:08 PM
We wouldn't let Sig go unless we had a replacement. Would we?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 05:41:41 PM
Quote from: mrmicawbers on August 03, 2017, 05:40:08 PM
We wouldn't let Sig go unless we had a replacement. Would we?
And that's the $64,000 question !!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 05:50:27 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 05:41:41 PM
Quote from: mrmicawbers on August 03, 2017, 05:40:08 PM
We wouldn't let Sig go unless we had a replacement. Would we?
And that's the $64,000 question !!

How much is that in Pounds  ? £💰💷💶💴💵💸
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 03, 2017, 06:03:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 05:21:46 PM
Aden Flint's basically the Centre-Back version of David Button with the ball at his feet, or have people forgotten Bristol City away two seasons ago where he literally passed it straight to Cairney for our 3rd (?) goal. He's a decent Centre-Back, but he wouldn't fit in with us at all.

Real +1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 06:03:24 PM
http://soccerballandwrasslin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/fulham-1718-season-preview.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 06:10:36 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 03, 2017, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 04:55:07 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Can someone please explain to me the love in with Aden Flint? He's just Stearman mk2, he played every single league game last season for a team that conceded 66 times in 46 games. Someone amusingly said earlier that our defence is relegation standard as it is, so why do we want to add a CB from a team that almost certainly would've got relegated last season if Abraham didn't save them, AND conceded 9 more goals that our already "crap" defence???

Because he's British.

Which frankly matters not one jot.

For some people it does - apparently, you have a slight advantage when playing in the Championship and your mother tongue is English. Perhaps it makes you defend corners better or something like that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 06:34:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 05:50:27 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 05:41:41 PM
Quote from: mrmicawbers on August 03, 2017, 05:40:08 PM
We wouldn't let Sig go unless we had a replacement. Would we?
And that's the $64,000 question !!

How much is that in Pounds  ? £💰💷💶💴💵💸
Hmmm....not too sure on the exchange rate, but at a guess....roughly £51,200
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jj____ on August 03, 2017, 06:36:03 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 06:03:24 PM
http://soccerballandwrasslin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/fulham-1718-season-preview.html

Great name
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 03, 2017, 06:51:54 PM
I think it's pretty obvious that Joka wants centrebacks (and goalkeepers) who are comfortable with the ball at their feet. Something Sig wasn't. Which is why Kalas and Ream are the preferred partnership. That's a quality that someone like Flint isn't renown for, so I doubt he's remotely on the radar. It's the same issue that Pep has been having at City. It's hard to get those type of players, especially at our level
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:03:32 PM
for me any play that is any good can learn to pass the ball and use it wisely. pass it in and short to the midfield or full backs etc. if they cant then they should not be professionals. this is what I have been teaching my kids since the age of 7 they are now under 15's
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 04:11:19 PM
Agree with comment above that CB is now more of a priority than LB. At least partly because if we sign a left-sided CB that kills two birds with one stone because it frees Ream up to play LB, which in addition to Odoi and Sessegnon is plenty of cover for that area.

I think a full-back (either RB or LB, depending where we are planning to use Odoi) should be a priority. We currently have 3 players for 2 positions (not sure Ream can be an effective LB the way we play), so unless someone from the academy is about to step up we need another full-back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 04:11:19 PM
Agree with comment above that CB is now more of a priority than LB. At least partly because if we sign a left-sided CB that kills two birds with one stone because it frees Ream up to play LB, which in addition to Odoi and Sessegnon is plenty of cover for that area.

I think a full-back (either RB or LB, depending where we are planning to use Odoi) should be a priority. We currently have 3 players for 2 positions (not sure Ream can be an effective LB the way we play), so unless someone from the academy is about to step up we need another full-back.
RB: Freds, Odoi, Madl, Cisse - LB: Sess, Odoi, Ream

While agree they are not all known for those positions but three of those I have listed as RB have played there adequately at least for us and Cisse started as a right back. Left Back Odoi was signed as a left back, Sess is a left back and Ream can cover although not ideal. SO for me a CB is a high priority right now

Issue I have in general is full backs struggle to defend these days its all about attacking but that's just a general gripoe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:24:01 PM
anyone else heard any rumours about Waris ? Something on twitter saying he liked a tweet about him joining us....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on August 03, 2017, 07:30:43 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 06:10:36 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 03, 2017, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 04:55:07 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2017, 04:42:14 PM
Can someone please explain to me the love in with Aden Flint? He's just Stearman mk2, he played every single league game last season for a team that conceded 66 times in 46 games. Someone amusingly said earlier that our defence is relegation standard as it is, so why do we want to add a CB from a team that almost certainly would've got relegated last season if Abraham didn't save them, AND conceded 9 more goals that our already "crap" defence???

Because he's British.

Which frankly matters not one jot.

For some people it does - apparently, you have a slight advantage when playing in the Championship and your mother tongue is English. Perhaps it makes you defend corners better or something like that.
Yes, I can just see it, forward to defender, do speak English or what?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:43:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 07:34:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 03, 2017, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 03, 2017, 04:11:19 PM
Agree with comment above that CB is now more of a priority than LB. At least partly because if we sign a left-sided CB that kills two birds with one stone because it frees Ream up to play LB, which in addition to Odoi and Sessegnon is plenty of cover for that area.

I think a full-back (either RB or LB, depending where we are planning to use Odoi) should be a priority. We currently have 3 players for 2 positions (not sure Ream can be an effective LB the way we play), so unless someone from the academy is about to step up we need another full-back.
RB: Freds, Odoi, Madl, Cisse - LB: Sess, Odoi, Ream

While agree they are not all known for those positions but three of those I have listed as RB have played there adequately at least for us and Cisse started as a right back. Left Back Odoi was signed as a left back, Sess is a left back and Ream can cover although not ideal. SO for me a CB is a high priority right now

Issue I have in general is full backs struggle to defend these days its all about attacking but that's just a general gripoe.

I actually think it a positive that Ream is a different type of full back. maybe now we have a good striker who can run in behind and score goals, for some games (or parts of games) our wingers can actually be wingers instead of pretending to be strikers, and our full backs can actually be full backs instead of pretending to be wingers. then maybe we'll concede less.
I agree Ream is more defensive minded defender.

We have agreed a bit lately things must be going well lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 03, 2017, 07:55:26 PM
Remember seeing him back when he played in Sweden, and he seemed like the real deal there (for whatever that counts). Poacher type. Fell off the earth for a bit after moving to Russia, but his career seems to be picking up again.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 03, 2017, 08:03:06 PM
http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/football-fulham-brighton-and-hove-albion-west-ham-celtic-waris-linked
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 03, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?

Rather than feel the goat and he will score...

It's load the gun and he will score.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:32:15 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?

Rather than feel the goat and he will score...

It's load the gun and he will score.
I hope you meant "feed the goat" as I think what you quoted may be frowned upon....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 03, 2017, 08:44:30 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:32:15 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?

Rather than feel the goat and he will score...

It's load the gun and he will score.
I hope you meant "feed the goat" as I think what you quoted may be frowned upon....

Haha yes bloody predictive text, yes I imagine people would frown upon that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 08:51:38 PM
You just know that by taking shirt 47, as some sort of clever pun, people will expect him to be "shooting" a lot of goals in the back of the net (and whatever more AK47-goal-related puns you can come up with) and thanks to this Kamara will just become an utter failure and not getting a single goal before he's beng shipped out on loan half way through the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:57:33 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 08:51:38 PM
You just know that by taking shirt 47, as some sort of clever pun, people will expect him to be "shooting" a lot of goals in the back of the net (and whatever more AK47-goal-related puns you can come up with) and thanks to this Kamara will just become an utter failure and not getting a single goal before he's beng shipped out on loan half way through the season.

So you're saying the AK will be firing blanks ?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:44:30 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:32:15 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
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Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?

Rather than feel the goat and he will score...

It's load the gun and he will score.
I hope you meant "feed the goat" as I think what you quoted may be frowned upon....

Haha yes bloody predictive text, yes I imagine people would frown upon that.
Not down here in Devon they wouldn't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 03, 2017, 09:04:42 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:44:30 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:32:15 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?

Rather than feel the goat and he will score...

It's load the gun and he will score.
I hope you meant "feed the goat" as I think what you quoted may be frowned upon....

Haha yes bloody predictive text, yes I imagine people would frown upon that.
Not down here in Devon they wouldn't.

Depends which part of Devon, there are some strange places down here
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 03, 2017, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:32:15 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?

Rather than feel the goat and he will score...

It's load the gun and he will score.
I hope you meant "feed the goat" as I think what you quoted may be frowned upon....

Depends on where you live  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:57:33 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 08:51:38 PM
You just know that by taking shirt 47, as some sort of clever pun, people will expect him to be "shooting" a lot of goals in the back of the net (and whatever more AK47-goal-related puns you can come up with) and thanks to this Kamara will just become an utter failure and not getting a single goal before he's beng shipped out on loan half way through the season.

So you're saying the AK will be firing blanks ?!
Nothing like seeing some confidence in our players Deuce, how do you know he took it for that reason? have you spoke to him or the club?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 09:14:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:57:33 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 08:51:38 PM
You just know that by taking shirt 47, as some sort of clever pun, people will expect him to be "shooting" a lot of goals in the back of the net (and whatever more AK47-goal-related puns you can come up with) and thanks to this Kamara will just become an utter failure and not getting a single goal before he's beng shipped out on loan half way through the season.

So you're saying the AK will be firing blanks ?!
Nothing like seeing some confidence in our players Deuce, how do you know he took it for that reason? have you spoke to him or the club?
Hopefully he'll shoot down his doubters !!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 09:22:19 PM
Quote from: jj____ on August 03, 2017, 06:36:03 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 06:03:24 PM
http://soccerballandwrasslin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/fulham-1718-season-preview.html

Great name

Yeah, it's not the best. Made it nearly 3 Years ago now. Still, hope the content is up to standard.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 09:30:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:57:33 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 08:51:38 PM
You just know that by taking shirt 47, as some sort of clever pun, people will expect him to be "shooting" a lot of goals in the back of the net (and whatever more AK47-goal-related puns you can come up with) and thanks to this Kamara will just become an utter failure and not getting a single goal before he's beng shipped out on loan half way through the season.

So you're saying the AK will be firing blanks ?!
Nothing like seeing some confidence in our players Deuce, how do you know he took it for that reason? have you spoke to him or the club?
Only a joke, WW. Fully confident in the lad and backing him 100%.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Sir Craven on August 03, 2017, 09:32:26 PM
http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals
2 flights in today from Warton (Preston). Could be Hugill?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 03, 2017, 09:39:04 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 03, 2017, 09:32:26 PM
http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals
2 flights in today from Warton (Preston). Could be Hugill?

Warton is the BAe facility there, no public use so far as I know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 03, 2017, 09:40:31 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 09:04:42 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 03, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:44:30 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:32:15 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 03, 2017, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 08:06:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:47:43 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 03, 2017, 07:33:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 03, 2017, 07:25:00 PM
Waris was linked before Kamara, as far as I knew it was now not going on because of Kamara, but I will double check
Cheers WW, in the tweet 9m was mentioned...tweeted today
Just heard back, there could be some legs in this. I said in the forum and in the podcast last night that I had heard we could sign 3/4 forwards and would make sense to sign 2 speedy ones (Kamara being one) and a hold up player. I also said my info was that Waris was probably not the one lol.

Anyway it seems we may have lodged a serious bid, my info is 10 million euros, for me that's a little high, around 8 million for me.

He is a quick player, just 5ft 7 in height (or there about) scores around 1 in 2.5 games and is one of those quick nuisance players. Wouldn't be a bad singing and he has been playing in Ligue 1 I believe.

Will keep you updated if I hear anymore tonight or the morning
Plays for Lorient, wears 9......and cheers again WW.
indeed wears number 9
Or Where's number 9.
At this moment not sure, but could end up practising his shooting drills with our new AK47 ?

Rather than feel the goat and he will score...

It's load the gun and he will score.
I hope you meant "feed the goat" as I think what you quoted may be frowned upon....

Haha yes bloody predictive text, yes I imagine people would frown upon that.
Not down here in Devon they wouldn't.

Depends which part of Devon, there are some strange places down here

It's that dodgy lot from around Torbay you have to look out for.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 03, 2017, 09:55:13 PM
Rui Fonte playing (and getting knocked out of Europe) tonight for Braga...guess he's not one of the supposed players coming here tomorrow that someone mentioned

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 10:17:19 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 03, 2017, 09:32:26 PM
http://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/EGLF/arrivals
2 flights in today from Warton (Preston). Could be Hugill?
Apparently, hes off to Sunderland according to local media.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 10:17:30 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 03, 2017, 09:55:13 PM
Rui Fonte playing (and getting knocked out of Europe) tonight for Braga...guess he's not one of the supposed players coming here tomorrow that someone mentioned

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Bordeaux are out of Europe as well now, I know Rolan's not part of the Bordeaux team at the moment- but it's still worth note.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 03, 2017, 10:35:28 PM
Fonte just scored....add £2m [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 10:49:47 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 03, 2017, 10:35:28 PM
Fonte just scored....add £2m [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Was probably the easiest goal he'll score in his life, so let's call it an extra 1.5.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 03, 2017, 10:50:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 10:49:47 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 03, 2017, 10:35:28 PM
Fonte just scored....add £2m [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Was probably the easiest goal he'll score in his life, so let's call it an extra 1.5.
Be fair, I'd pay it at this rate

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 03, 2017, 10:53:52 PM
Would be real pleased if we signed Waris. Possible but I'm still not sure we have the financial means to pull it off. Also CB is more of a priority for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 03, 2017, 10:54:59 PM
This thread is astonishing. Some days I hate it, some days I love it, it's certainly more one than the other. I can't believe the posts compared to signings in and out. I am not complaining btw. Check up and five pages unread. Read five pages and .... Can we have a sensible transfer thread next window? I will still read close to every post on this thread next year. Just think people should have a thread to post banter on, and one where five pages has some context. Not complaining, not bothered, just those that waffle shouldn't turn the people that want real information off. For the record I enjoy both. We need to have a serious thread that those who don't like 8 pages of waffle can read.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 03, 2017, 10:58:52 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 03, 2017, 10:53:52 PM
Would be real pleased if we signed Waris. Possible but I'm still not sure we have the financial means to pull it off. Also CB is more of a priority for me

I think I saw on Twitter that someone worked out we had roughly 12 Million to spend, so say if Waris was 9 we'd have 3 left over. Although that may have been before we signed Kamara for 5.2, so I don't know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 03, 2017, 11:00:57 PM
Any word on Harold Voyer? Would not mind a young leftfooted CB, on a free transfer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 11:01:55 PM
I was flying my model aeroplane this afternoon on Newmarket Heath and it disappeared.
It hasn't landed at Farnborough has it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 03, 2017, 11:09:27 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2017, 11:01:55 PM
I was flying my model aeroplane this afternoon on Newmarket Heath and it disappeared.
It hasn't landed at Farnborough has it?

Yes. It has parked up on the Apron at the Airfield as we speak. They are in the process of removing an Albatross which got caught up in the Starboard Propeller, and are also removing two individuals wearing black & white scarves, who are suspected of recently joining the mile high club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 11:26:23 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 03, 2017, 11:00:57 PM
Any word on Harold Voyer? Would not mind a young leftfooted CB, on a free transfer
Cant imagine us going for Voyeur when we've already signed a young cb in Djalo. He'll probably be looking for first team football, and wont find it at Fulham.

Wouldnt be surprised if we've never actually were interested in him and that rumour was made up by his agent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 04, 2017, 02:16:51 AM
Reading up on Waris it sounds like he's gone on strike at Lorient to force a move.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Aussie Cottager on August 04, 2017, 05:04:02 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 04, 2017, 02:16:51 AM
Reading up on Waris it sounds like he's gone on strike at Lorient to force a move.

Sounds like a bit of a prima-donna :/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 04, 2017, 05:57:51 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 04, 2017, 02:16:51 AM
Reading up on Waris it sounds like he's gone on strike at Lorient to force a move.
Not another Chris Martin!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham Tup North on August 04, 2017, 07:50:24 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 04, 2017, 02:16:51 AM
Reading up on Waris it sounds like he's gone on strike at Lorient to force a move.
Can someone explain why we are looking at signing a player from Leyton Orient?
OK, he might be a local lad, but I cannot believe they have a player worth £9m!! 😨
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 04, 2017, 08:16:09 AM
Quote from: Fulham Tup North on August 04, 2017, 07:50:24 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 04, 2017, 02:16:51 AM
Reading up on Waris it sounds like he's gone on strike at Lorient to force a move.
Can someone explain why we are looking at signing a player from Leyton Orient?
OK, he might be a local lad, but I cannot believe they have a player worth £9m!! 😨


:005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:23:29 AM
More than us interested in Waris, Brighton and West Ham as well

He isn't on strike he has told them he wishes to move to the UK, he will play for them if required.

My update this morning is that we have a very serious interest in the lad and would be willing to pay between 8 and 10 million euros for him, the player is interested. No firm interest from this mentioned but they have contacted the club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Aussie Cottager on August 04, 2017, 08:28:13 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:23:29 AM
More than us interested in Waris, Brighton and West Ham as well

He isn't on strike he has told them he wishes to move to the UK, he will play for them if required.

My update this morning is that we have a very serious interest in the lad and would be willing to pay between 8 and 10 million euros for him, the player is interested. No firm interest from this mentioned but they have contacted the club

Brilliant, cheers for the update WW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 04, 2017, 08:29:28 AM
I'm sure the guy is quality but would prefer us to be seeking a target man - we all have our views on Chris Martin but as a back-up I was sorry to see Matt Smith go. Apart from Steven Humphreys, who else is there in the squad to fill this role?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mrmicawbers on August 04, 2017, 08:33:27 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 03, 2017, 11:26:23 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 03, 2017, 11:00:57 PM
Any word on Harold Voyer? Would not mind a young leftfooted CB, on a free transfer
Cant imagine us going for Voyeur when we've already signed a young cb in Djalo. He'll probably be looking for first team football, and wont find it at Fulham.

Wouldnt be surprised if we've never actually were interested in him and that rumour was made up by his agent.
He's been looking at us,not us looking at him obviously.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 04, 2017, 08:43:26 AM
We cant lose Aluko he's too creative for us IMO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 04, 2017, 08:58:59 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 08:38:02 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 04, 2017, 08:29:28 AM
I'm sure the guy is quality but would prefer us to be seeking a target man - we all have our views on Chris Martin but as a back-up I was sorry to see Matt Smith go. Apart from Steven Humphreys, who else is there in the squad to fill this role?

As this chap and AK47 are again from the same mould in terms of playing across the top adept at either on the wing or up top, quick and skillfill. Do you think Aluko will leave as he is all of the above but cannot hit the target? Easy money if Reading are willing to pay and that would free up money for a target man?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 09:13:24 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 04, 2017, 08:29:28 AM
I'm sure the guy is quality but would prefer us to be seeking a target man - we all have our views on Chris Martin but as a back-up I was sorry to see Matt Smith go. Apart from Steven Humphreys, who else is there in the squad to fill this role?
I believe we are after 2 more forwards someone to hold the ballnup and another quick player
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 04, 2017, 09:28:02 AM
What happened re Jerome Cameron, or Cameron Jerome even (lol)?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 09:32:56 AM
Once Kamara was a goer we seemed to end out interest
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 09:37:06 AM
Hoping the reports on Twitter of Gillingham passing on Kamara a while back are bs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 04, 2017, 09:44:23 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 09:37:06 AM
Hoping the reports on Twitter of Gillingham passing on Kamara a while back are bs

Why? He comes in and bangs them in then more fool them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 04, 2017, 09:45:04 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 08:58:59 AM
As this chap and AK47 are again from the same mould in terms of playing across the top adept at either on the wing or up top, quick and skillfill. Do you think Aluko will leave as he is all of the above but cannot hit the target? Easy money if Reading are willing to pay and that would free up money for a target man?

You are making several assumptions here, it would seem.

First, that Kamara (minus his goals) is a carbon copy of Aluko.

Secondly, that we need to free up money to buy further players.

Thirdly, that we are in the market for a target man.

Further, that even if Kamara and Aluko are very similar, it is a wise move to sell the latter - all the more so to a potential promotion rival.

I'm not claiming that you're wrong about any of these - just that you may not be right about all of them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
Quote from: Arthur on August 04, 2017, 09:45:04 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 08:58:59 AM
As this chap and AK47 are again from the same mould in terms of playing across the top adept at either on the wing or up top, quick and skillfill. Do you think Aluko will leave as he is all of the above but cannot hit the target? Easy money if Reading are willing to pay and that would free up money for a target man?

You are making several assumptions here, it would seem.

First, that Kamara (minus his goals) is a carbon copy of Aluko.

Secondly, that we need to free up money to buy further players.

Thirdly, that we are in the market for a target man.

Further, that even if Kamara and Aluko are very similar, it is a wise move to sell the latter - all the more so to a potential promotion rival.

I'm not claiming that you're wrong about any of these - just that you may not be right about all of them.

1st point valid as I have no clue about this new chaps game apart from what I have read which is in lead to believe a very similar player.

2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.

3rd point is a personal opinion as I think we could do with a different dimension 

Lastly l don't rate Aluko as highly as others but again that is my own personal opinion
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 10:07:56 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 09:37:06 AM
Hoping the reports on Twitter of Gillingham passing on Kamara a while back are bs

Cairney was a Leeds reject. Who cares?

Re: Aluko/Kamara, I think that you'd be hard pressed to find a less naturally gifted finisher than Aluko. If we had a player with all of Aluko's other attributes, but that was adept at finishing, that'd be brilliant as a striker. Aluko would still be first in line for playing on the wing though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 04, 2017, 10:24:50 AM
Quote from: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 10:07:56 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 09:37:06 AM
Hoping the reports on Twitter of Gillingham passing on Kamara a while back are bs

Cairney was a Leeds reject. Who cares?

Re: Aluko/Kamara, I think that you'd be hard pressed to find a less naturally gifted finisher than Aluko. If we had a player with all of Aluko's other attributes, but that was adept at finishing, that'd be brilliant as a striker. Aluko would still be first in line for playing on the wing though.

If Aluko was adept at finishing he would not be playing for FFC, he would have been snapped by a Premiership side when leaving Hull.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 04, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.

That's correct. And we just paid up to 6m reported for the new man. I think your deluded if you think we are not bound by financial constraints
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 10:42:39 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.

That's correct. And we just paid up to 6m reported for the new man. I think your deluded if you think we are not bound by financial constraints
Just pointing out that we do splash the cash, maybe not as much as the teams that have just come down mind.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me
This guy good? Did you say yesterday it was a bid of around £8m or something like that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 11:00:52 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me

Nice - wait since 2014 for a striker then two come along in the same week. Come Fulham get this over the line ! A sh!t hot CB to challenge Kalas and Ream and we must almost be there! I will start saving for my season ticket for the premier league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:08:05 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me
This guy good? Did you say yesterday it was a bid of around £8m or something like that?
I've heard we bid ten million euros but that's been confirmed this morning as we are prepared to pay between 8 and 10 million euros and would like to move quickly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 04, 2017, 11:09:26 AM
see we signed that Japanese chap Konami, be PlayStation football this year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.

That's correct. And we just paid up to 6m reported for the new man. I think your deluded if you think we are not bound by financial constraints
With the increased parachute money making it all the more difficult to achieve promotion, in my opinion we should ignore FFP this year. It is a 3 year rolling programme and in a sense we have money in the bank - if we don't go up this year we will probably have to sell Sess and Cairney (and others?), that would raise £25M+ which would square the books and we would thus avoid an FFP penalty. We should push the boat out more than we have, if we don't go up this year I reckon there isn't much chance in the next few years, and would Joka stay around?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 11:36:13 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:08:05 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me
This guy good? Did you say yesterday it was a bid of around £8m or something like that?
I've heard we bid ten million euros but that's been confirmed this morning as we are prepared to pay between 8 and 10 million euros and would like to move quickly

A lot of money but 29 goals and 11 assists in 72 games for an average team is quite impressive. Plus he's absolutely lightning fast, worth paying 10m for to watch him against Samba and Terry in a sprint.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 11:36:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me

Cheers for updates mate.
As deeping white said, Lightning pace. 29 goals in 72 Ligue 1 appearances. Consider many of those sub appearances shows you how impressive that is. looks a top signing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 11:37:55 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 11:36:13 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:08:05 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me
This guy good? Did you say yesterday it was a bid of around £8m or something like that?
I've heard we bid ten million euros but that's been confirmed this morning as we are prepared to pay between 8 and 10 million euros and would like to move quickly

A lot of money but 29 goals and 11 assists in 72 games for an average team is quite impressive. Plus he's absolutely lightning fast, worth paying 10m for to watch him against Samba and Terry in a sprint.

I'm so excited about that game. Bruce better not get ideas above his station and play Chester and Micah Richards. Watching John terry cry again will make my life.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 11:51:39 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 11:36:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me

Cheers for updates mate.
As deeping white said, Lightning pace. 29 goals in 72 Ligue 1 appearances. Consider many of those sub appearances shows you how impressive that is. looks a top signing

Also forgot to mention, he takes penalties almost like a carbon copy of Berba so he'll solve that problem too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:53:31 AM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.

That's correct. And we just paid up to 6m reported for the new man. I think your deluded if you think we are not bound by financial constraints
With the increased parachute money making it all the more difficult to achieve promotion, in my opinion we should ignore FFP this year. It is a 3 year rolling programme and in a sense we have money in the bank - if we don't go up this year we will probably have to sell Sess and Cairney (and others?), that would raise £25M+ which would square the books and we would thus avoid an FFP penalty. We should push the boat out more than we have, if we don't go up this year I reckon there isn't much chance in the next few years, and would Joka stay around?
it is a rolling 3 years but that also includes the last 2 and in one of those we breached. If we breach again the punishment is more as we have already done so once, so we have to be careful.

My main issue is that QPR have yet to settle their penalty so for me it should be scrapped until they do so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 04, 2017, 12:05:46 PM
With the amount of money on offer in the Premier League now, you're going to see teams just splash the cash in an attempt to get promoted (like Wolves) especially due to the relegated sides coming down and spending 40-60m themselves.

Until they actually punish QPR, I'm not really sure why anyone is adhering to the FFP rules anyway...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffc73 on August 04, 2017, 12:08:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me

Thanks WW.  My gut is telling me that this could develop into another Rolan saga with the player/agent waiting for a Premiership club to call.  Happy to be wrong
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 12:09:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:53:31 AM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.

That's correct. And we just paid up to 6m reported for the new man. I think your deluded if you think we are not bound by financial constraints
With the increased parachute money making it all the more difficult to achieve promotion, in my opinion we should ignore FFP this year. It is a 3 year rolling programme and in a sense we have money in the bank - if we don't go up this year we will probably have to sell Sess and Cairney (and others?), that would raise £25M+ which would square the books and we would thus avoid an FFP penalty. We should push the boat out more than we have, if we don't go up this year I reckon there isn't much chance in the next few years, and would Joka stay around?
it is a rolling 3 years but that also includes the last 2 and in one of those we breached. If we breach again the punishment is more as we have already done so once, so we have to be careful.

My main issue is that QPR have yet to settle their penalty so for me it should be scrapped until they do so
I suppose it could depend when the accounts are finalised. Maybe the club could spend another, say, £15M in this window, and if we don't go up sell early in the next window. We missed out last year by not buying a forward in January, don't want to miss out this season as well; it would lead to a break up of the team.

Agree about QPR.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: copthornemike on August 04, 2017, 12:13:34 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 11:37:55 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 11:36:13 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:08:05 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 10:55:14 AM
Have been told that we would like the Waris deal done asap, and not to be surprised if things move very quickly.

Rumour is he has been over already, but was in France last night talking to his club.

Anymore you will know just after me
This guy good? Did you say yesterday it was a bid of around £8m or something like that?
I've heard we bid ten million euros but that's been confirmed this morning as we are prepared to pay between 8 and 10 million euros and would like to move quickly

A lot of money but 29 goals and 11 assists in 72 games for an average team is quite impressive. Plus he's absolutely lightning fast, worth paying 10m for to watch him against Samba and Terry in a sprint.

I'm so excited about that game. Bruce better not get ideas above his station and play Chester and Micah Richards. Watching John terry cry again will make my life.
Careful what you wish for - I would not be too surprised to see Terry score from a corner or two against our defense! might well be a case of who outscores who!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 12:20:26 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 12:09:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:53:31 AM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.

That's correct. And we just paid up to 6m reported for the new man. I think your deluded if you think we are not bound by financial constraints
With the increased parachute money making it all the more difficult to achieve promotion, in my opinion we should ignore FFP this year. It is a 3 year rolling programme and in a sense we have money in the bank - if we don't go up this year we will probably have to sell Sess and Cairney (and others?), that would raise £25M+ which would square the books and we would thus avoid an FFP penalty. We should push the boat out more than we have, if we don't go up this year I reckon there isn't much chance in the next few years, and would Joka stay around?
it is a rolling 3 years but that also includes the last 2 and in one of those we breached. If we breach again the punishment is more as we have already done so once, so we have to be careful.

My main issue is that QPR have yet to settle their penalty so for me it should be scrapped until they do so
I suppose it could depend when the accounts are finalised. Maybe the club could spend another, say, £15M in this window, and if we don't go up sell early in the next window. We missed out last year by not buying a forward in January, don't want to miss out this season as well; it would lead to a break up of the team.

Agree about QPR.
The goal of promotion is like a game of snakes and ladders: last year we nearly got there but went down a small snake because we managed to keep hold of Cairney, Sess and other important players. Miss out this year and it will be a bigger snake: the best players will leave and maybe the manager. Please Mr K, spend more money.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Waris? Never heard of him.
Who does he play for?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on August 04, 2017, 12:39:48 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 12:20:26 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 12:09:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 11:53:31 AM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 04, 2017, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 04, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 04, 2017, 09:55:41 AM
2nd point. We don't exactly splash cash so I assume we are not likely to start now unless we have an injection.
McCormack ~£11m... If Martin hadn't thrown his toys out we were gonna have spent a total of ~£9m for him.

That's correct. And we just paid up to 6m reported for the new man. I think your deluded if you think we are not bound by financial constraints
With the increased parachute money making it all the more difficult to achieve promotion, in my opinion we should ignore FFP this year. It is a 3 year rolling programme and in a sense we have money in the bank - if we don't go up this year we will probably have to sell Sess and Cairney (and others?), that would raise £25M+ which would square the books and we would thus avoid an FFP penalty. We should push the boat out more than we have, if we don't go up this year I reckon there isn't much chance in the next few years, and would Joka stay around?
it is a rolling 3 years but that also includes the last 2 and in one of those we breached. If we breach again the punishment is more as we have already done so once, so we have to be careful.

My main issue is that QPR have yet to settle their penalty so for me it should be scrapped until they do so
I suppose it could depend when the accounts are finalised. Maybe the club could spend another, say, £15M in this window, and if we don't go up sell early in the next window. We missed out last year by not buying a forward in January, don't want to miss out this season as well; it would lead to a break up of the team.

Agree about QPR.
The goal of promotion is like a game of snakes and ladders: last year we nearly got there but went down a small snake because we managed to keep hold of Cairney, Sess and other important players. Miss out this year and it will be a bigger snake: the best players will leave and maybe the manager. Please Mr K, spend more money.

Great analogy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on August 04, 2017, 12:39:50 PM
Having watched a fair bit of Majeed Warris during his spell at Lorient, I would honestly be amazed if we could pull of this signing. Would undoubtably score 20+ goals in this division (think Aluko with finishing skills)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on August 04, 2017, 12:41:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Waris? Never heard of him.
Who does he play for?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=warris+footballer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:44:24 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on August 04, 2017, 12:41:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Waris? Never heard of him.
Who does he play for?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=warris+footballer

Cheers...French league 2,about the same level as Port Vale then?  :hook:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on August 04, 2017, 12:48:02 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:44:24 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on August 04, 2017, 12:41:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Waris? Never heard of him.
Who does he play for?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=warris+footballer

Cheers...French league 2,about the same level as Port Vale then?  :hook:

He was playing/relegated last year from Ligue 1 if that gives him any more points in your book?

And as someone who has yet to watch Port Vale, I couldn't possibly answer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:54:18 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on August 04, 2017, 12:48:02 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:44:24 PM
Quote from: dhowells21 on August 04, 2017, 12:41:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Waris? Never heard of him.
Who does he play for?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=warris+footballer

Cheers...French league 2,about the same level as Port Vale then?  :hook:

He was playing/relegated last year from Ligue 1 if that gives him any more points in your book?

And as someone who has yet to watch Port Vale, I couldn't possibly answer.

You'd be too young to remember our classic at the Cottage then...Fulham 0 Port Vale 6...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 01:28:41 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on August 04, 2017, 12:39:50 PM
Having watched a fair bit of Majeed Warris during his spell at Lorient, I would honestly be amazed if we could pull of this signing. Would undoubtably score 20+ goals in this division (think Aluko with finishing skills)
He wants to come so I wouldn't be surprised, only issue is Brighton and West Ham sniffing are sniffing around

Not sure on the 20 plus goals, I know he played in a team that went down but he only got 9 league goals I believe.

Hopefully you right but think more likely 15-18
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 04, 2017, 01:40:01 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 11:51:39 AM


Also forgot to mention, he takes penalties almost like a carbon copy of Berba so he'll solve that problem too

Scored 6  Misssed 4 in France.
Better than we managed last year. But not really in the Berbatov class. Which is a very, very small class indeed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on August 04, 2017, 01:52:05 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2017, 12:54:18 PM
You'd be too young to remember our classic at the Cottage then...Fulham 0 Port Vale 6...Coyw

Haha. Very glad to have missed that delight..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 04, 2017, 01:53:39 PM
Waris's pace is 92 on Fifa... Im sold
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 04, 2017, 01:54:48 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 10:07:56 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 09:37:06 AM
Hoping the reports on Twitter of Gillingham passing on Kamara a while back are bs

Cairney was a Leeds reject. Who cares?

Re: Aluko/Kamara, I think that you'd be hard pressed to find a less naturally gifted finisher than Aluko. If we had a player with all of Aluko's other attributes, but that was adept at finishing, that'd be brilliant as a striker. Aluko would still be first in line for playing on the wing though.

I saw a report yesterday that Aluko took the 2nd most shots in the league last year, and had one of the worst goal/shot rations in the league...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 01:58:10 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.

Patience, still a number weeks to go mate. We aren't missing anything for tomorrow as we'll start with ream and Kalas with Madl on the bench. Plenty of time. "Oh they won't have a chance to settle" - they wont start then until they have...

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 01:59:06 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.

Guessing from what? Just because we're in talks to buy a striker doesn't mean suddenly we're banned from signing players in other positions
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 02:06:05 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 01:59:06 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.

Guessing from what? Just because we're in talks to buy a striker doesn't mean suddenly we're banned from signing players in other positions

We play tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 04, 2017, 02:06:50 PM
He looks bloody sensational in this youtube (I know, I know) compilation of last season.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 02:07:13 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 02:06:05 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2017, 01:59:06 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.

Guessing from what? Just because we're in talks to buy a striker doesn't mean suddenly we're banned from signing players in other positions

We play tomorrow.

That's not the only game in the season though mate...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on August 04, 2017, 02:08:51 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 04, 2017, 02:06:50 PM
He looks bloody sensational in this youtube (I know, I know) compilation of last season.


Just made the fatal mistake of watching youtube footage of him myself, and now have my hopes up lol!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 02:12:00 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.
As you know my sources are not in the UK but I have heard we maybe loaning or trying to sign Mings from Bournemouth. However I cant say that with any certainty
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.

I think we will bring in a CB and an LB. Slavisa himself said that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on August 04, 2017, 02:18:37 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 04, 2017, 02:06:50 PM
He looks bloody sensational in this youtube (I know, I know) compilation of last season.


Why do they always have that cheesy eurotrash electronic music on these highlight videos?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 02:20:01 PM
Quote from: TerryR on August 04, 2017, 02:18:37 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 04, 2017, 02:06:50 PM
He looks bloody sensational in this youtube (I know, I know) compilation of last season.
Why do they always have that cheesy eurotrash electronic music on these highlight videos?

It is the law for highlight videos. I defy you to find any of these without shite music.

Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 02:12:00 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.
As you know my sources are not in the UK but I have heard we maybe loaning or trying to sign Mings from Bournemouth. However I cant say that with any certainty

That would be a coup in my mind, and cover both the LB and CB spots in one signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 02:33:08 PM
Those highlights look very good but they also make fc lorient look like a quality team and they did get relegated. If we can bring him and a more physical, tall, hold up cf then I would be rather happy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 02:34:57 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.

I think we will bring in a CB and an LB. Slavisa himself said that.

Slavisa is not involved with the transfers, so he is only hoping the club listen, as are we all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 02:35:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 02:12:00 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.
As you know my sources are not in the UK but I have heard we maybe loaning or trying to sign Mings from Bournemouth. However I cant say that with any certainty

This would be sensational!, I won't get my hopes up but him and Kalas would certainly be a solid partnership.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 02:37:38 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 02:33:08 PM
Those highlights look very good but they also make fc lorient look like a quality team and they did get relegated. If we can bring him and a more physical, tall, hold up cf then I would be rather happy.

Not sure Joka wants a more physical, tall, hold up cf. AM said Joka wanted strikers more in the style of Rolan, Majeed or Kamara during the FST meeting.

"AM also said that Slavisa Jokanovic's preferred system allowed for flexibility in the type of striker used – the head coach was pleased with the way the likes of Floyd Ayite and Neeskens Kebano performed in the second half of the season and, it could be argued, that they were more effective than the traditional type of forward, such as Chris Martin."

Wouldn't hold my breath for a target man considering that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 04, 2017, 02:38:00 PM
Quote from: TerryR on August 04, 2017, 02:18:37 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 04, 2017, 02:06:50 PM
He looks bloody sensational in this youtube (I know, I know) compilation of last season.

Why do they always have that cheesy eurotrash electronic music on these highlight videos?

They tried doing highlights to likes of "Brown Sugar", "Stairway to Heaven", "Whipping Post" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" in the early days. Something about it just wasn't right. All the viewers just stopped watching, smoked weed and drank. They even tried "Yakety Sax" which you might recognize as the theme from Benny Hill, in the late 1970's and this is, of course, when the idea for the football blooper reel was born.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 02:45:07 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 02:37:38 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 02:33:08 PM
Those highlights look very good but they also make fc lorient look like a quality team and they did get relegated. If we can bring him and a more physical, tall, hold up cf then I would be rather happy.

Not sure Joka wants a more physical, tall, hold up cf. AM said Joka wanted strikers more in the style of Rolan, Majeed or Kamara during the FST meeting.

"AM also said that Slavisa Jokanovic's preferred system allowed for flexibility in the type of striker used – the head coach was pleased with the way the likes of Floyd Ayite and Neeskens Kebano performed in the second half of the season and, it could be argued, that they were more effective than the traditional type of forward, such as Chris Martin."

Wouldn't hold my breath for a target man considering that.

Yeah I won't hold my breath but do think we are short of hieght no pun intended. We had the most corners of any team last season and had the worst conversion rate I believe. Having someone good in the air can help in both boxes in the dying moments of games. I wouldn't expect them to start
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 04, 2017, 02:55:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 02:12:00 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.
As you know my sources are not in the UK but I have heard we maybe loaning or trying to sign Mings from Bournemouth. However I cant say that with any certainty

That would be a good move Tyrone Mings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1999 on August 04, 2017, 03:38:12 PM
If we managed to sign Waris and Mings, and potentially get a Lb and Gk in, I think we as fans cant have asked for a better transfer window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: FFC1999 on August 04, 2017, 03:38:12 PM
If we managed to sign Waris and Mings, and potentially get a Lb and Gk in, I think we as fans cant have asked for a better transfer window.

Some people will moan though as we wouldn't have new GK.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: FFC1999 on August 04, 2017, 03:38:12 PM
If we managed to sign Waris and Mings, and potentially get a Lb and Gk in, I think we as fans cant have asked for a better transfer window.

Some people will moan though as we wouldn't have new GK.
He did say and potentially a LB and GK so may or may not have a new one
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 03:44:27 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: FFC1999 on August 04, 2017, 03:38:12 PM
If we managed to sign Waris and Mings, and potentially get a Lb and Gk in, I think we as fans cant have asked for a better transfer window.

Some people will moan though as we wouldn't have new GK.
He did say and potentially a LB and GK so may or may not have a new one

Misread that, Ok, try again, people will moan that we got the wrong GK... :dft001:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on August 04, 2017, 03:45:40 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 04, 2017, 02:55:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 02:12:00 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 04, 2017, 01:55:48 PM
So guessing we're not getting a CB? Very disappointing. Our defence is the same as last year minus Malone.
As you know my sources are not in the UK but I have heard we maybe loaning or trying to sign Mings from Bournemouth. However I cant say that with any certainty

That would be a good move Tyrone Mings.
Agreed.  Left back or centre back, he's strong, quick, determined and has other good qualities.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 04, 2017, 04:00:02 PM
A new forward and defender and keeper and forget about the left back and I would be astonished and very happy.


We wont needless to say.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on August 04, 2017, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 04, 2017, 04:00:02 PM
A new forward and defender and keeper and forget about the left back and I would be astonished and very happy.


We wont needless to say.

Agreed. Just 2 defenders is really all it would take, and I'm expecting the club to fall down on delivering on that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 04:55:50 PM
Can't see sigg going out means we won't bring someone in. Mings would be great
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on August 04, 2017, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 04:55:50 PM
Can't see sigg going out means we won't bring someone in. Mings would be great
Sigg has gone on loan to Rubin Kazan in Russia.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 05:09:52 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on August 04, 2017, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 04, 2017, 04:55:50 PM
Can't see sigg going out means we won't bring someone in. Mings would be great
Sigg has gone on loan to Rubin Kazan in Russia.

Sorry my turn of phrase may be wrong. Him leaving on loan tells me there will be further recruitment in that area.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 04, 2017, 05:15:27 PM
Looking at several other teams forums they are a mirror of our negativity. All blaming their owners for not spending shed loads, saying blow FFP, all wanting a new GK, CB & striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 04, 2017, 05:35:17 PM
If we get Waris and Mings then frankly I would live with the rest, especially if Betts recovers from his injury within a couple of weeks.  I'd say that would be a squad capable of automatic promotion. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 04, 2017, 05:36:06 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 04, 2017, 05:15:27 PM
Looking at several other teams forums they are a mirror of our negativity. All blaming their owners for not spending shed loads, saying blow FFP, all wanting a new GK, CB & striker.

Would help everyone if the transfer window shut tonight .




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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 04, 2017, 05:57:56 PM
Other than a vague mention on that sketchy twatter nursery rhyme fantasyland thing, are there any other mentions of us being linked with Tyrone Mings as I can't see anything, anywhere. Loads of hope talk on here but nothing else as far as I can see.

Happy to be told otherwise though!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Classic94 on August 04, 2017, 06:15:34 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2017, 05:35:17 PM
If we get Waris and Mings then frankly I would live with the rest, especially if Betts recovers from his injury within a couple of weeks.  I'd say that would be a squad capable of automatic promotion. 

This. Mings would be absolutely ideal given he can play LB and CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 06:22:11 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 04, 2017, 05:57:56 PM
Other than a vague mention on that sketchy twatter nursery rhyme fantasyland thing, are there any other mentions of us being linked with Tyrone Mings as I can't see anything, anywhere. Loads of hope talk on here but nothing else as far as I can see.

Happy to be told otherwise though!
I know a media guy in the national oppress and he told me about Mings, now I don't know him as well as I know they guy ion Belgium and that's why I always say that the UK isn't my market for info
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on August 04, 2017, 08:32:05 PM
All very well being linked with strikers but main concern should be a keeper... Betts can't keep a clean sheet and Button appears to have lost confidence - BOTH have similar abilities.
Hennessy, Smithies would be great signings...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:34:40 PM
Quote from: David I on August 04, 2017, 08:32:05 PM
All very well being linked with strikers but main concern should be a keeper... Betts can't keep a clean sheet and Button appears to have lost confidence - BOTH have similar abilities.
Hennessy, Smithies would be great signings...
WHile I agree they are both a worry, they are both decent at this level and for me CB and Central forward is of more importance. We have one central forward (and Woodrow if trusted by SJ) and just Madl and Djalo behind Kalas and Ream. While neither Betts or BUtton are top draw they are able to get us to the playoffs just, they both need a lot of improvement but we can do that later in the window once others have been got. If Kamara gets injured we could be relying on Aluko
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:41:42 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.
agree and his agent should be saying that, but then its champions league, well possibly, as well. who knows eh? it isn't just a case of paying higher wages, just no that simple.

I do think its us or Brighton though, just my gut feel. Hopefully Brighton don't come in to quickly as I understand we, the player and his current club want the situation solved asap as it is best all round
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:49:02 PM
Would be great if he came here not just for us but for his development as well. The football Joka has us playing must be an incentive to him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:53:48 PM
Brighton already have 7 forwards on their books
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 04, 2017, 09:02:25 PM
Waris didn't play tonight. But guess that's no real shock
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 09:02:43 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:53:48 PM
Brighton already have 7 forwards on their books

Most of them are middling championship standard though. Sam Baldock isn't a name I expect to be scaring defenses in the Prem.

Think they need to sign some quality if they want to stay up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 04, 2017, 09:23:44 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 09:02:43 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:53:48 PM
Brighton already have 7 forwards on their books

Most of them are middling championship standard though. Sam Baldock isn't a name I expect to be scaring defenses in the Prem.

Think they need to sign some quality if they want to stay up.
Agree with you but I don't think the way they play will get the best out of Waris. They might need to buy two or three players to compliment him and they can afford  to now. But we already have them!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 04, 2017, 09:31:44 PM
I think we're all being a bit unrealistic here. He would go to Brighton, the Premier Leauge club over us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 04, 2017, 09:34:11 PM
Who wouldn't but just saying it might not be the best move for him. Need a bit of Sess mentality.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DeuceBigelow on August 04, 2017, 09:42:59 PM
From what WW describes, it sounds as positive a situation as we can hope for, all things considered, so fingers crossed!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 04, 2017, 10:14:13 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 04, 2017, 09:31:44 PM
I think we're all being a bit unrealistic here. He would go to Brighton, the Premier Leauge club over us

Brighton are probably linked with every striker in Europe at this point. Their best two options right now are Tomer Hemed and Glen Murray.

I find their transfer window baffling. They've signed 4 first team players so far (and that is including Izzy Brown on loan). They have to realize that the squad isn't good enough.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 04, 2017, 11:15:14 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.
You're not wrong there buddy, but with the stupid money flying around at the moment,  I wouldn't be surprised if he is nearer 25-30 m. We probably would have been promoted if he decided to have stayed with us last season. As it was , we had Cwissy.  What a donkey. Derby fans must be elated for his return after  tonight's lackluster predictible showin and cart horse finishing. Jess wept.  Ah well, let's not be bitter and dwell on the past. Onwards and upwards.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 11:50:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.

Based on? Looking good in Scotland aka league one? He has pace and a good finish which is what i'm expecting from kamara and Waris if we sign him. If any of them had ball control or anything more than that they wouldn't be playing for Celtic or Fulham.

Based on the fact he got 15 goals for us as a 19 year old in a side thats nowhere near as good as our present one
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 05, 2017, 12:11:48 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 11:50:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.

Based on? Looking good in Scotland aka league one? He has pace and a good finish which is what i'm expecting from kamara and Waris if we sign him. If any of them had ball control or anything more than that they wouldn't be playing for Celtic or Fulham.

Based on the fact he got 15 goals for us as a 19 year old in a side thats nowhere near as good as our present one

Agree.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 05, 2017, 12:38:21 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 05, 2017, 12:11:48 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 11:50:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.

Based on? Looking good in Scotland aka league one? He has pace and a good finish which is what i'm expecting from kamara and Waris if we sign him. If any of them had ball control or anything more than that they wouldn't be playing for Celtic or Fulham.

Based on the fact he got 15 goals for us as a 19 year old in a side thats nowhere near as good as our present one

Agree.

Agreed. Clearly got a good pedigree and destined for bigger things. Like being third in his namesake means anything here.

Uncanny the quality with that surname atm. There's another very young one at Celtic with same name who looks a good prospect too I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: stevehawkinslidingtackle on August 05, 2017, 05:45:28 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 05, 2017, 12:56:09 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 11:50:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.

Based on? Looking good in Scotland aka league one? He has pace and a good finish which is what i'm expecting from kamara and Waris if we sign him. If any of them had ball control or anything more than that they wouldn't be playing for Celtic or Fulham.

Based on the fact he got 15 goals for us as a 19 year old in a side thats nowhere near as good as our present one

So if Woodrow had the same strike rate for Burton, does that make him even better?

We can all see from the attached thread, this already  being flogged to death and some pretty crass comments about Dembele, and the childish reason for some people's on here hatred towards him. Some comments so bad and bitter,  that original  posters even tried to amend them  later., but are there for all to see when re-quoted. . Sad really.But no point doing it all again. Time to move on.
http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=58029.15
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 05, 2017, 09:00:07 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 04, 2017, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: FFC1999 on August 04, 2017, 03:38:12 PM
If we managed to sign Waris and Mings, and potentially get a Lb and Gk in, I think we as fans cant have asked for a better transfer window.

Some people will moan though as we wouldn't have new GK.

....or that we got them too late.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 05, 2017, 09:05:07 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 05, 2017, 12:56:09 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 11:50:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.

Based on? Looking good in Scotland aka league one? He has pace and a good finish which is what i'm expecting from kamara and Waris if we sign him. If any of them had ball control or anything more than that they wouldn't be playing for Celtic or Fulham.

Based on the fact he got 15 goals for us as a 19 year old in a side thats nowhere near as good as our present one

So if Woodrow had the same strike rate for Burton, does that make him even better?


Lets see where Dembele & Woodrow are playing in 3 years time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 05, 2017, 09:36:20 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 05, 2017, 09:05:07 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 05, 2017, 12:56:09 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 04, 2017, 11:50:31 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2017, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 04, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Quote from: e4b on August 04, 2017, 08:37:09 PM
Thanks for the update WW. Would imagine when Dembele is fit Waris will find it hard to get a game.

if he isn't at least as good as dembele then he won't get in our team either. that particular dembele isn't even the best "dembele". in fact he isn't even the second best. imagine not even being the second best player with your own name. rubbish.

Dembele is good would bag loads in our current setup. Very well rounded striker and if we wanted to sign him now would cost like 15/20 mill.

Based on? Looking good in Scotland aka league one? He has pace and a good finish which is what i'm expecting from kamara and Waris if we sign him. If any of them had ball control or anything more than that they wouldn't be playing for Celtic or Fulham.

Based on the fact he got 15 goals for us as a 19 year old in a side thats nowhere near as good as our present one

So if Woodrow had the same strike rate for Burton, does that make him even better?


Lets see where Dembele & Woodrow are playing in 3 years time

Dembele will be in a top league either the prem or elsewhere in Europe, Woodrow will be plying his trade in the Championship at best. Sorry Statto but you are a bit blinkered on this one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 05, 2017, 10:45:30 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 05, 2017, 10:21:06 AM
Don't get me wrong I don't rate Woodrow. His future is in league one or lower. As for Dembele I agree he can do better, with the potential to become the next Shane Long, Troy Deeney or if he's really lucky perhaps even the next Aboubakar Kamara. So yes Dembele has a very bright future.

Woodrow if  believed in enough by others and himself could be a premiership striker. I have always maintained that and always will
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 05, 2017, 11:04:57 AM
Think that many are too quick to knock Woodrow. Represented England & I for one am pleased we are persisting with him - just wish we'd got in a target man before the season opener to give us attacking options. Why we let Matt Smith go, as CF back up is beyond me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 05, 2017, 11:20:46 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 05, 2017, 11:04:57 AM
Think that many are too quick to knock Woodrow. Represented England & I for one am pleased we are persisting with him - just wish we'd got in a target man before the season opener to give us attacking options. Why we let Matt Smith go, as CF back up is beyond me.

Don't think Matt Smith wanted to be a back up anymore. He played almost as much in his half season for QPR as he did in his first two seasons for Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 05, 2017, 11:37:21 AM
Woodrow has never looked like a 20+ goals a season player. I even doubt he would be in Leagues 1 & 2. He hasn´t the pace that modern strikers need these days.He does not attack the ball in the air. He is lacking in most departments. Being a nice lad is not enough.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 11:37:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 05, 2017, 11:04:57 AM
Think that many are too quick to knock Woodrow. Represented England & I for one am pleased we are persisting with him - just wish we'd got in a target man before the season opener to give us attacking options. Why we let Matt Smith go, as CF back up is beyond me.
because smith offered nothing. Averaged 2 goals a season and think he got one goal in 28 sub appearances, and 0 assists
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 11:38:50 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 05, 2017, 11:37:21 AM
Woodrow has never looked like a 20+ goals a season player. I even doubt he would be in Leagues 1 & 2. He hasn´t the pace that modern strikers need these days.He does not attack the ball in the air. He is lacking in most departments. Being a nice lad is not enough.
he does hit the ball cleanly though. Something the likes of aluko would love to be able to do
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:07:06 PM
Please keep the thread on track then s isn't a Woodrow v Dembele dis ussion. If it carries on I'll delete all the posts so it's far on those reading the transfer thread
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
I love all this interest stuff. Either you want him or you don't. Either put a bid in or don't
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 05, 2017, 12:23:31 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
Cheers WN.

Busy window for you with all our interest in the French leagues!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:28:35 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
I love all this interest stuff. Either you want him or you don't. Either put a bid in or don't
Er we have bid, and we do want, but other factors involved as not just Fulham interested
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:29:08 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 05, 2017, 12:23:31 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
Cheers WN.

Busy window for you with all our interest in the French leagues!
Hoping it quietens down lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:31:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:28:35 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
I love all this interest stuff. Either you want him or you don't. Either put a bid in or don't
Er we have bid, and we do want, but other factors involved as not just Fulham interested
meant interest from other clubs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on August 05, 2017, 12:36:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:07:06 PM
Please keep the thread on track then s isn't a Woodrow v Dembele dis ussion. If it carries on I'll delete all the posts so it's far on those reading the transfer thread


You have been told, this is ww thread
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 02:14:05 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on August 05, 2017, 12:36:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:07:06 PM
Please keep the thread on track then s isn't a Woodrow v Dembele dis ussion. If it carries on I'll delete all the posts so it's far on those reading the transfer thread


You have been told, this is ww thread

No it isn't lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 02:14:44 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:31:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:28:35 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
I love all this interest stuff. Either you want him or you don't. Either put a bid in or don't
Er we have bid, and we do want, but other factors involved as not just Fulham interested
meant interest from other clubs
Ah apologies. I agree put a bid in if you want the .

This happened with Rolan and look at him now lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 02:22:58 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 02:14:44 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:31:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:28:35 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 05, 2017, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 04, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Re Waris a small update, West Hams interest has cooled a little, but Celtic and Brighton maintain a keen interest. Celtic because Dembele is out for a while and Griffiths is not fully fit.

SO fingers crossed
Apparently further discussions over weekend but no real movement expected till tomorrow night / Monday.
I love all this interest stuff. Either you want him or you don't. Either put a bid in or don't
Er we have bid, and we do want, but other factors involved as not just Fulham interested
meant interest from other clubs
Ah apologies. I agree put a bid in if you want the .

This happened with Rolan and look at him now lol
yes, Roland could have been playing today. Now he knows he will only get the move he wants if they fail to sign their over targets. And he might end up scrambling just to play for anyone come deadline day
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 05, 2017, 02:38:43 PM
And that's without mentioning poor Bordeaux either. I'm presuming they don't have the cash that psg do, and probably need him gone so that they can replace him. Should make some sort of law, that of a bid is accepted, then any other team has 48 hours to put a bid in or player is sold or has to remain till next window
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 05, 2017, 02:41:56 PM
Flint out of squad & Hugill only on bench.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 05, 2017, 08:00:56 PM
Diego has been flat out online today

I would like to inform you that the news broadcast by @Girondinfos are not all true! Thanks a lot 🙂

Please inquire before you talk 😉

Looks like the culprit is me but I'm not the only person to make the decisions!

Everything that is said on social networks is not necessarily true.






Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 05, 2017, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 05, 2017, 08:00:56 PM
Diego has been flat out online today

I would like to inform you that the news broadcast by @Girondinfos are not all true! Thanks a lot 🙂

Please inquire before you talk 😉

Looks like the culprit is me but I'm not the only person to make the decisions!

Everything that is said on social networks is not necessarily true.








What @Girondinfos posted was this:  (On Rolan) He wants only 🇮🇹 or 🇪🇸 and has already denied Fulham and... A Coruña!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on August 05, 2017, 10:29:54 PM
Mings and Ojo both at the cottage today apparently.... quality business if tire
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HV71 on August 05, 2017, 10:37:55 PM
Have to get a proven striker. We may be stronger with another goalkeeper and CB but we need a proven goal scorer it's that simple
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 05, 2017, 10:38:56 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on August 05, 2017, 10:29:54 PM
Mings and Ojo both at the cottage today apparently.... quality business if tire

Slightly question the source when it's "someone told me something" type stuff like it appears to be looking through Twitter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 05, 2017, 10:39:47 PM
I doubt a unit like Tyrone Mings would have gone unspotted at the game today put it that way.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 06, 2017, 12:54:43 PM
Its all gone quiet on the Western Front.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
indeed, Waris will move on some more early next week, hopefully positively for us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 06, 2017, 01:02:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
indeed, Waris will move on some more early next week, hopefully positively for us

I heard a squeak yesterday over my shoulder that we have a big bid in for a Championship Striker,who I've no idea..Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 06, 2017, 01:02:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
indeed, Waris will move on some more early next week, hopefully positively for us

I heard a squeak yesterday over my shoulder that we have a big bid in for a Championship Striker,who I've no idea..Coyw
for me big bid is 7 million plus, I cant think of one striker in the championship that could get me thinking we would bid that for him.

The problem for us at present with the likes of Waris, is those damn mid to bottom end prem teams coming in and sniffing around. It happened with Rolan and I fear it will with Waris (with Brighton and West Ham, as well as Celtics rumoured interest).

Only CHamp striker I know we were interested in was Hugill (hold up play I guess) but he is no where near 7 million, much closer to 2.5 I would guess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 06, 2017, 01:21:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 06, 2017, 01:02:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
indeed, Waris will move on some more early next week, hopefully positively for us

I heard a squeak yesterday over my shoulder that we have a big bid in for a Championship Striker,who I've no idea..Coyw
for me bog bid is 7 million plus, I cant think of one striker in the championship that could get me thinking we would bid that for him.

The problem for us at present with the likes of Waris, is those damn mid to bottom end prem teams coming in and sniffing around. It happened with Rolan and I fear it will with Waris (with Brighton and West Ham, as well as Celtics rumoured interest).

Only CHamp striker I know we were interested in was Hugill (hold up play I guess) but he is no where near 7 million, much closer to 2.5 I would guess
is their a different waris or are we talking about the Ghanaian who plays in the French second tier. If it is him, why would any prem teams be looking at him, his record is barely good enough for us to be lookingvatvhim
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 01:24:56 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 06, 2017, 01:21:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 06, 2017, 01:02:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
indeed, Waris will move on some more early next week, hopefully positively for us

I heard a squeak yesterday over my shoulder that we have a big bid in for a Championship Striker,who I've no idea..Coyw
for me bog bid is 7 million plus, I cant think of one striker in the championship that could get me thinking we would bid that for him.

The problem for us at present with the likes of Waris, is those damn mid to bottom end prem teams coming in and sniffing around. It happened with Rolan and I fear it will with Waris (with Brighton and West Ham, as well as Celtics rumoured interest).

Only CHamp striker I know we were interested in was Hugill (hold up play I guess) but he is no where near 7 million, much closer to 2.5 I would guess
is their a different waris or are we talking about the Ghanaian who plays in the French second tier. If it is him, why would any prem teams be looking at him, his record is barely good enough for us to be lookingvatvhim
I do not think 21 in 58 is too bad for L'Orient at they were Ligue 1 goals, L'Orient went down at the end of the season.

However, it remains Celtic, West Ham and Brighton are interested
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 06, 2017, 01:34:21 PM
While I agree with the need for an out and out finisher yesterday also proved that McDonald is a huge player for us and tha Odoi is not a left back. We need a left footed full back to back up Sessignon. He was poor yesterday bur everybody has an off day at times. Surprised that no one mentioned that James Husband that many wanted to buy after his loan spell also had a shocker yesterday getting torn apart by Aluko and Fredericks time after time.

LB, CH and CF is a minimum requirement if we have any promotion aspirations this season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 06, 2017, 01:37:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 01:24:56 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 06, 2017, 01:21:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 06, 2017, 01:02:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
indeed, Waris will move on some more early next week, hopefully positively for us

I heard a squeak yesterday over my shoulder that we have a big bid in for a Championship Striker,who I've no idea..Coyw
for me bog bid is 7 million plus, I cant think of one striker in the championship that could get me thinking we would bid that for him.

The problem for us at present with the likes of Waris, is those damn mid to bottom end prem teams coming in and sniffing around. It happened with Rolan and I fear it will with Waris (with Brighton and West Ham, as well as Celtics rumoured interest).

Only CHamp striker I know we were interested in was Hugill (hold up play I guess) but he is no where near 7 million, much closer to 2.5 I would guess
is their a different waris or are we talking about the Ghanaian who plays in the French second tier. If it is him, why would any prem teams be looking at him, his record is barely good enough for us to be lookingvatvhim
I do not think 21 in 58 is too bad for L'Orient at they were Ligue 1 goals, L'Orient went down at the end of the season.

However, it remains Celtic, West Ham and Brighton are interested
that explains a bit. I only Google him and it didn't mention the recent relegation.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 06, 2017, 03:21:44 PM
http://www.90min.com/posts/5359849-sc-braga-reject-fulham-s-7m-offer-for-star-striker-will-only-enter-negotiations-for-10m?utm_source=RSS
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 03:32:27 PM
Have it on good authority that we are not in for Wari. Would be surprised to see any signings this week as nothing close. Obviously things can happen fast the closer we come to end of window
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 06, 2017, 03:33:08 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 06, 2017, 03:21:44 PM
http://www.90min.com/posts/5359849-sc-braga-reject-fulham-s-7m-offer-for-star-striker-will-only-enter-negotiations-for-10m?utm_source=RSS
according to that, making 3 assist means you are a proven provider
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 04:10:00 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 03:32:27 PM
Have it on good authority that we are not in for Wari. Would be surprised to see any signings this week as nothing close. Obviously things can happen fast the closer we come to end of window
Interesting as I was told we are and have a bid in, same source that gave me the Kamara heads up. I could be wrong but he is usually very reliable, not saying its done saying we are in for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on August 06, 2017, 04:41:51 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 06, 2017, 01:34:21 PM
While I agree with the need for an out and out finisher yesterday also proved that McDonald is a huge player for us and tha Odoi is not a left back. We need a left footed full back to back up Sessignon. He was poor yesterday bur everybody has an off day at times. Surprised that no one mentioned that James Husband that many wanted to buy after his loan spell also had a shocker yesterday getting torn apart by Aluko and Fredericks time after time.

LB, CH and CF is a minimum requirement if we have any promotion aspirations this season
Surprised no one has mentioned that Cameron Jerome was non existent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 05:35:57 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 06, 2017, 04:41:51 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 06, 2017, 01:34:21 PM
While I agree with the need for an out and out finisher yesterday also proved that McDonald is a huge player for us and tha Odoi is not a left back. We need a left footed full back to back up Sessignon. He was poor yesterday bur everybody has an off day at times. Surprised that no one mentioned that James Husband that many wanted to buy after his loan spell also had a shocker yesterday getting torn apart by Aluko and Fredericks time after time.

LB, CH and CF is a minimum requirement if we have any promotion aspirations this season
Surprised no one has mentioned that Cameron Jerome was non existent.
didn't want to score against his future club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 05:48:53 PM
An intermediary tried resurrecting the Rolan deal and we were having none of it!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on August 06, 2017, 05:53:37 PM
We have the goals in us and scored 85 last year! 7m on one forward or 3.5m on 2 quality backs?

I guess I shouldn't judge until the window closes and guess we'll spend 14m on the 3.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 05:55:48 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 05:48:53 PM
An intermediary tried resurrecting the Rolan deal and we were having none of it!
That is true however we are not ruling out the deal later in the window depending on how things go. ROlan is not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with Him or Newcsastle lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on August 06, 2017, 06:01:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 05:55:48 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 05:48:53 PM
An intermediary tried resurrecting the Rolan deal and we were having none of it!
That is true however we are not ruling out the deal later in the window depending on how things go. ROlan is not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with Him or Newcsastle lol
What a merry go round it all is.lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 06:12:19 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on August 06, 2017, 06:01:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 05:55:48 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 05:48:53 PM
An intermediary tried resurrecting the Rolan deal and we were having none of it!
That is true however we are not ruling out the deal later in the window depending on how things go. ROlan is not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with Him or Newcsastle lol
What a merry go round it all is.lol
indeed and none of our making this time
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 06, 2017, 06:42:29 PM
After yesterday's match I think our order of priorities has to be:-
1. Get Cairney fully fit
2. Get Macdonald fit.
3. Bring in a new proven left back.
4. New offers for a striker should be put on the back burner for a couple of weeks until we see how Kamara performs.  Ayite, Kamara and Woodrow may be sufficient bearing in mind we only ever play with a lone striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 06, 2017, 07:24:50 PM
Nope, we NEED a CF up front, even if just an option. LB, fully agree & towering CH would be an enhancement. The Norwich CH personified this on Saturday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 06, 2017, 07:56:10 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 06, 2017, 07:24:50 PM
Nope, we NEED a CF up front, even if just an option. LB, fully agree & towering CH would be an enhancement. The Norwich CH personified this on Saturday.

Agree 100%. A natural goal scorer would have anticipated and had a tap in from Kamara's cross from the left that their defence tapped out for a corner.  049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 06, 2017, 08:03:12 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 06, 2017, 07:56:10 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 06, 2017, 07:24:50 PM
Nope, we NEED a CF up front, even if just an option. LB, fully agree & towering CH would be an enhancement. The Norwich CH personified this on Saturday.

Agree 100%. A natural goal scorer would have anticipated and had a tap in from Kamara's cross from the left that their defence tapped out for a corner.  049:gif

Which is fine apart from Kamara is the striker. I said earlier and got shutdown that I think kamara is the same mould as Aluko and ayite. 

We need someone who will be a target man and who will be in and around the box and not run down the channels every time as it leaves the box empty
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 08:05:45 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'
if that's true its a shame as he would be a good signing and can play LB and CB
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:00:34 PM
My ex collegue just called, Waris is one of several targets we are pursuing. We have Told L'Orient (live we did Bordeaux) we are not hanging around and missing out on who we want. Deal needs to be finalised as we have several other targets. After sniffing around my former colleague has told me he has heard that we have enquired about or bid for the following Fonte, Sylla, Weghorst, also says re Rolan we have said he is now not a priority but a possibility if we need to retrun. As per my earlier update Bordeaux not happy with Newcastle Or Rolan, Rolan not happy with anything lol. Also said we are looking at a couple of UK based players but cannot confirm if we have made any enquiry, says he thinks they are Hugill and Gestede.

Defender wise wise he said we have enquired about Engels, Gigot, Uronen, Nagonioni, Fallete and Woudenberg.

States he is not sure how firm our interest is, however enquiries made on these players, some bids went in, but nothing concrete to report as yet

Like always taking no ownership of these just passing on what I am told. Personally not heard opf some of these names so I don't know how realistic they are
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'

Then he's not really a journo. We spoke to Bournemouth and the player during the week. Whether it comes off or not is a different matter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:12:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:00:34 PM
My ex collegue just called, Waris is one of several targets we are pursuing. We have Told L'Orient (live we did Bordeaux) we are not hanging around and missing out on who we want. Deal needs to be finalised as we have several other targets. After sniffing around my former colleague has told me he has heard that we have enquired about or bid for the following Fonte, Sylla, Weghorst, also says re Rolan we have said he is now not a priority but a possibility if we need to retrun. As per my earlier update Bordeaux not happy with Newcastle Or Rolan, Rolan not happy with anything lol. Also said we are looking at a couple of UK based players but cannot confirm if we have made any enquiry, says he thinks they are Hugill and Gestede.

Defender wise wise he said we have enquired about Engels, Gigot, Uronen, Nagonioni, Fallete and Woudenberg.

States he is not sure how firm our interest is, however enquiries made on these players, some bids went in, but nothing concrete to report as yet

Like always taking no ownership of these just passing on what I am told. Personally not heard opf some of these names so I don't know how realistic they are

In-terms of those defenders I'd make Uronen and Falette the priorities in-terms of what we need i.e. a Left-Back and Left-Sided Centre-Back. Engels would be an interesting one though (assuming he's the Club Brugge one).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 09:17:11 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
For a fact, the K-Mac rumours have zero substance. Zero.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'

Then he's not really a journo. We spoke to Bournemouth and the player during the week. Whether it comes off or not is a different matter.

Was he at the match yesterday? Heard a couple of suggestions that he was.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:20:16 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 09:17:11 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
For a fact, the K-Mac rumours have zero substance. Zero.
Your words come across as aggressive, please think about how you word things. they actually don't have zero substance as a bid was made that is what adds substance. The fact we do not want to sell just means we rejected a bid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:21:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:00:34 PM
My ex collegue just called, Waris is one of several targets we are pursuing. We have Told L'Orient (live we did Bordeaux) we are not hanging around and missing out on who we want. Deal needs to be finalised as we have several other targets. After sniffing around my former colleague has told me he has heard that we have enquired about or bid for the following Fonte, Sylla, Weghorst, also says re Rolan we have said he is now not a priority but a possibility if we need to retrun. As per my earlier update Bordeaux not happy with Newcastle Or Rolan, Rolan not happy with anything lol. Also said we are looking at a couple of UK based players but cannot confirm if we have made any enquiry, says he thinks they are Hugill and Gestede.

Defender wise wise he said we have enquired about Engels, Gigot, Uronen, Nagonioni, Fallete and Woudenberg.

States he is not sure how firm our interest is, however enquiries made on these players, some bids went in, but nothing concrete to report as yet

Like always taking no ownership of these just passing on what I am told. Personally not heard opf some of these names so I don't know how realistic they are

Have to admit I don't know who many of these players are haha. Sounds like we mean business though. Hopefully we can continue to go about things the way we did with Kamara! Appreciate the info as always
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up

I see, I thought these were all recent bids. Fair enough.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:29:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up

I see, I thought these were all recent bids. Fair enough.
He just said players we have enquired or bid for, that's all I got. Apologies, I will ask him only to tell me about more recent ones, he usually does so perhaps it just slipped through his filter
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:29:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up

I see, I thought these were all recent bids. Fair enough.
He just said players we have enquired or bid for, that's all I got. Apologies, I will ask him only to tell me about more recent ones, he usually does so perhaps it just slipped through his filter

No need to apologise, when I saw Sylla I just got a bit worried because there's a Yacouba Sylla at Montpellier who would be K-Mac's replacement if we were to sign him. There's some good names on there. If we ended up with 3 or 4 of them we'd be in really good shape. Especially Gigot, Uronen and Falette. Would steer clear of Weghorst though. Bit of a bull in a china shop type player without much ability. Works hard though, so who knows what we're looking for.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:29:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up

I see, I thought these were all recent bids. Fair enough.
He just said players we have enquired or bid for, that's all I got. Apologies, I will ask him only to tell me about more recent ones, he usually does so perhaps it just slipped through his filter

No need to apologise, when I saw Sylla I just got a bit worried because there's a Yacouba Sylla at Montpellier who would be K-Mac's replacement if we were to sign him. There's some good names on there. If we ended up with 3 or 4 of them we'd be in really good shape. Especially Gigot, Uronen and Falette. Would steer clear of Weghorst though. Bit of a bull in a china shop type player without much ability. Works hard though, so who knows what we're looking for.
what I know of Weghorst is limited but maybe as the hold up player off the bench?

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 06, 2017, 09:42:08 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:29:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up

I see, I thought these were all recent bids. Fair enough.
He just said players we have enquired or bid for, that's all I got. Apologies, I will ask him only to tell me about more recent ones, he usually does so perhaps it just slipped through his filter

No need to apologise, when I saw Sylla I just got a bit worried because there's a Yacouba Sylla at Montpellier who would be K-Mac's replacement if we were to sign him. There's some good names on there. If we ended up with 3 or 4 of them we'd be in really good shape. Especially Gigot, Uronen and Falette. Would steer clear of Weghorst though. Bit of a bull in a china shop type player without much ability. Works hard though, so who knows what we're looking for.


Friend of mine who follows Dutch football said to me a few weeks ago Weghorst woulf be a really good signing for us.
Mate said think a far more mobile & faster Matt Smith who is a decent finisher.
Personally know nothing about him 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:46:46 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 06, 2017, 09:42:08 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:29:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up

I see, I thought these were all recent bids. Fair enough.
He just said players we have enquired or bid for, that's all I got. Apologies, I will ask him only to tell me about more recent ones, he usually does so perhaps it just slipped through his filter

No need to apologise, when I saw Sylla I just got a bit worried because there's a Yacouba Sylla at Montpellier who would be K-Mac's replacement if we were to sign him. There's some good names on there. If we ended up with 3 or 4 of them we'd be in really good shape. Especially Gigot, Uronen and Falette. Would steer clear of Weghorst though. Bit of a bull in a china shop type player without much ability. Works hard though, so who knows what we're looking for.


Friend of mine who follows Dutch football said to me a few weeks ago Weghorst woulf be a really good signing for us.
Mate said think a far more mobile & faster Matt Smith who is a decent finisher.
Personally know nothing about him 

We could do a lot worse than him, but he just doesn't strike me as someone who'd fit in with us and how we play necessarily. I'd be happily proven wrong though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 10:12:37 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'

Then he's not really a journo. We spoke to Bournemouth and the player during the week. Whether it comes off or not is a different matter.

Was he at the match yesterday? Heard a couple of suggestions that he was.
No he wasn't. Complete rubbish
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 06, 2017, 10:24:13 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:46:46 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 06, 2017, 09:42:08 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:29:06 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 06, 2017, 09:14:33 PM
Also is it Issiaga or Yacouba Sylla we've bid for? Because if it's Yacouba I could see there being some substance to the K-Mac rumours.
The Sylla was Mamadou Sylla  a forward I believe

Are you sure? I'm not questioning you necessarily, but the only Mamadou Sylla I know about has only signed for Gent about a month ago.
That's what I was told, I know he played for Eupen so perhaps before he moved clubs and because of Rolan we didn't follow up

I see, I thought these were all recent bids. Fair enough.
He just said players we have enquired or bid for, that's all I got. Apologies, I will ask him only to tell me about more recent ones, he usually does so perhaps it just slipped through his filter

No need to apologise, when I saw Sylla I just got a bit worried because there's a Yacouba Sylla at Montpellier who would be K-Mac's replacement if we were to sign him. There's some good names on there. If we ended up with 3 or 4 of them we'd be in really good shape. Especially Gigot, Uronen and Falette. Would steer clear of Weghorst though. Bit of a bull in a china shop type player without much ability. Works hard though, so who knows what we're looking for.


Friend of mine who follows Dutch football said to me a few weeks ago Weghorst woulf be a really good signing for us.
Mate said think a far more mobile & faster Matt Smith who is a decent finisher.
Personally know nothing about him 

We could do a lot worse than him, but he just doesn't strike me as someone who'd fit in with us and how we play necessarily. I'd be happily proven wrong though.



Just had a quick look on YouTube, he'll do for me. Although I said the same about Eddie Johnson after seeing him on there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 10:33:29 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 10:12:37 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'

Then he's not really a journo. We spoke to Bournemouth and the player during the week. Whether it comes off or not is a different matter.

Was he at the match yesterday? Heard a couple of suggestions that he was.
No he wasn't. Complete rubbish

Cheers for clearing that one up!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 06, 2017, 11:45:12 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:21:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 06, 2017, 09:00:34 PM
My ex collegue just called, Waris is one of several targets we are pursuing. We have Told L'Orient (live we did Bordeaux) we are not hanging around and missing out on who we want. Deal needs to be finalised as we have several other targets. After sniffing around my former colleague has told me he has heard that we have enquired about or bid for the following Fonte, Sylla, Weghorst, also says re Rolan we have said he is now not a priority but a possibility if we need to retrun. As per my earlier update Bordeaux not happy with Newcastle Or Rolan, Rolan not happy with anything lol. Also said we are looking at a couple of UK based players but cannot confirm if we have made any enquiry, says he thinks they are Hugill and Gestede.

Defender wise wise he said we have enquired about Engels, Gigot, Uronen, Nagonioni, Fallete and Woudenberg.

States he is not sure how firm our interest is, however enquiries made on these players, some bids went in, but nothing concrete to report as yet

Like always taking no ownership of these just passing on what I am told. Personally not heard opf some of these names so I don't know how realistic they are

Have to admit I don't know who many of these players are haha. Sounds like we mean business though. Hopefully we can continue to go about things the way we did with Kamara! Appreciate the info as always

I believe getting burnt the last two windows by players and clubs trying to leverage our serious interest into better deals for themselves has finally made us aggressive in transfer dealings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 11:54:28 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 10:12:37 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'

Then he's not really a journo. We spoke to Bournemouth and the player during the week. Whether it comes off or not is a different matter.

Was he at the match yesterday? Heard a couple of suggestions that he was.
No he wasn't. Complete rubbish

Wouldn't say it was complete rubbish, few rumblings that both he and Ojo were there Saturday. I didn't personally see them, but I know we did speak to Mings and Bournemouth during the week. Like above, whether anything comes of it, who knows.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 11:57:04 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 11:54:28 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 10:12:37 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'

Then he's not really a journo. We spoke to Bournemouth and the player during the week. Whether it comes off or not is a different matter.

Was he at the match yesterday? Heard a couple of suggestions that he was.
No he wasn't. Complete rubbish

Wouldn't say it was complete rubbish, few rumblings that both he and Ojo were there Saturday. I didn't personally see them, but I know we did speak to Mings and Bournemouth during the week. Like above, whether anything comes of it, who knows.
I know the source of that rumour and, well  believe what you want
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 07, 2017, 12:14:03 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 11:57:04 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 11:54:28 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 06, 2017, 10:12:37 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 06, 2017, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 06, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 06, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
By the way.
Bournemouth journo today just tweeted 'Understand there is no substance to rumours linking Tyrone Mings with loan move to #FFC'

Then he's not really a journo. We spoke to Bournemouth and the player during the week. Whether it comes off or not is a different matter.

Was he at the match yesterday? Heard a couple of suggestions that he was.
No he wasn't. Complete rubbish

Wouldn't say it was complete rubbish, few rumblings that both he and Ojo were there Saturday. I didn't personally see them, but I know we did speak to Mings and Bournemouth during the week. Like above, whether anything comes of it, who knows.
I know the source of that rumour and, well  believe what you want

I'll believe that we've spoken to Mings and Bournemouth, my source is trustworthy enough, however, I know nothing about him or Ojo being at the Cottage Saturday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 07, 2017, 06:39:51 AM
http://hammyend.com/index.php/2017/08/fulham-leeds-and-blues-linked-with-bryan-move/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 07, 2017, 10:40:38 AM
I don't know anything about the names WW has mentioned.

I do know this.

The final few weeks agents and clubs are scrambling.

Fulham will be in contact with players and agents that they have little intention of buying but just in case. It also sets up relationships cor future moves (Kamara). Remember the Greek winger we supposedly bought in January? Exactly.

Even though i haven't heard anything about those names, it wouldn't surprise me at all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 07, 2017, 11:00:28 AM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 07, 2017, 10:40:38 AM
I don't know anything about the names WW has mentioned.

I do know this.

The final few weeks agents and clubs are scrambling.

Fulham will be in contact with players and agents that they have little intention of buying but just in case. It also sets up relationships cor future moves (Kamara). Remember the Greek winger we supposedly bought in January? Exactly.

Even though i haven't heard anything about those names, it wouldn't surprise me at all.
Why would you know them if they are at an early stage or not being furthered? My source is very good and I trust him with mine and my families life, he would only pass to me information that he believes to be true and knows is realistic chance of happening if a deal can be done, now I doubt very much that you know him or know anyone in the French, Dutch or Belgian media for that matter.

And for the record I never said they will happen as aI always say I just pass on what I hear, I never make statements such as he is coming, he isnt come, sero truth in this or that.

Some of what you statred though is obvious so we can all say for certain no one needs a source for that lol.

Lastly some of your posts come across as agressive, you really should tone it down a little.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 07, 2017, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 07, 2017, 11:00:28 AM
Lastly some of your posts come across as agressive, you really should tone it down a little.

I thought this as well. Saying something is 'Complete rubbish' with no justification for why puts peoples backs up. Disagree by all means but WW does us a service by sharing what he hears and was correct with the Kamara leak and I for one would love to keep reading what he shares. Let's keep the passive aggression in check, eh?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 07, 2017, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 07, 2017, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 07, 2017, 11:00:28 AM
Lastly some of your posts come across as agressive, you really should tone it down a little.

I thought this as well. Saying something is 'Complete rubbish' with no justification for why puts peoples backs up. Disagree by all means but WW does us a service by sharing what he hears and was correct with the Kamara leak and I for one would love to keep reading what he shares. Let's keep the passive aggression in check, eh?
100% agree,it shouldnt be down to anyone apart from the mods to tell members to calm down,well done anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 07, 2017, 11:24:33 AM
Sensitive sods here. That's me tapping out. If you read my post I was backing up WW.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 07, 2017, 11:46:53 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 07, 2017, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 07, 2017, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 07, 2017, 11:00:28 AM
Lastly some of your posts come across as agressive, you really should tone it down a little.

I thought this as well. Saying something is 'Complete rubbish' with no justification for why puts peoples backs up. Disagree by all means but WW does us a service by sharing what he hears and was correct with the Kamara leak and I for one would love to keep reading what he shares. Let's keep the passive aggression in check, eh?
100% agree,it shouldnt be down to anyone apart from the mods to tell members to calm down,well done anyway.
And thats what I did lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 07, 2017, 12:25:38 PM
Quote from: khanyoudothekhankhan on August 07, 2017, 11:24:33 AM
Sensitive sods here. That's me tapping out. If you read my post I was backing up WW.

Bye!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 07, 2017, 12:32:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 07, 2017, 11:46:53 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 07, 2017, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 07, 2017, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 07, 2017, 11:00:28 AM
Lastly some of your posts come across as agressive, you really should tone it down a little.

I thought this as well. Saying something is 'Complete rubbish' with no justification for why puts peoples backs up. Disagree by all means but WW does us a service by sharing what he hears and was correct with the Kamara leak and I for one would love to keep reading what he shares. Let's keep the passive aggression in check, eh?
100% agree,it shouldnt be down to anyone apart from the mods to tell members to calm down,well done anyway.
And thats what I did lol

Sorry I don't know if I overstepped my remit there but I was bought up to be respectful and I didn't see it there. Keep up the good work guys!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 07, 2017, 03:36:02 PM
Yep no point in 'shooting the messenger.' Rumours or asides are always good fun, particularly when our squad still is WIP.
Enjoy them too, WW - looking forward to more of the same!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 07, 2017, 03:40:55 PM
Would be nice to have something remotely transfer related in the thread today....anyone heard anything? Seems like Weghorst is making the rounds....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 07, 2017, 03:51:38 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 07, 2017, 03:40:55 PM
Would be nice to have something remotely transfer related in the thread today....anyone heard anything? Seems like Weghorst is making the rounds....

Pretty quiet day thus far, by all accounts
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 07, 2017, 04:08:39 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 07, 2017, 03:51:38 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 07, 2017, 03:40:55 PM
Would be nice to have something remotely transfer related in the thread today....anyone heard anything? Seems like Weghorst is making the rounds....

Pretty quiet day thus far, by all accounts

Nothing new but the Wout Weghorst (or whatever his name is) rumours are doing the rounds again. Six Foot Six mobile striker. Frankly I am happy when rumours are repeated as there is nothing else out there doing the rounds.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 07, 2017, 04:40:32 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 07, 2017, 04:08:39 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 07, 2017, 03:51:38 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 07, 2017, 03:40:55 PM
Would be nice to have something remotely transfer related in the thread today....anyone heard anything? Seems like Weghorst is making the rounds....

Pretty quiet day thus far, by all accounts

Nothing new but the Wout Weghorst (or whatever his name is) rumours are doing the rounds again. Six Foot Six mobile striker. Frankly I am happy when rumours are repeated as there is nothing else out there doing the rounds.

37 goals in 97 Eredevisie games. got to tick the stats box :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 07, 2017, 04:42:58 PM
Wout Weghorst (born 7 August 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for AZ in the Dutch Eredivisie. He formerly played for FC Emmen and Heracles Almelo. 6' 5 1/2" Played 1 match for Netherlands U21s & scored.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 07, 2017, 04:56:42 PM
Wout Weghorst - sounds like a Woy Hodgson signing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 07, 2017, 06:19:56 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on August 07, 2017, 04:56:42 PM
Wout Weghorst - sounds like a Woy Hodgson signing
Woy is back ha ha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 07, 2017, 06:58:50 PM
Sounds like a stuttering Rooster!
Whoa I say whoa boy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 07, 2017, 07:16:57 PM
When Joe Root hits a boundary the fans shout Roooooooooooot.
When Wout scores would we shout Wooooooooooot?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 07, 2017, 08:43:00 PM
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/07/por-derby-face-battle-for-prestons-robinson/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 07, 2017, 08:43:33 PM
Seems like Newcastle are about to sign Lucas Perez, wonder what it means for good old Rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 07, 2017, 10:18:37 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 07, 2017, 08:43:33 PM
Seems like Newcastle are about to sign Lucas Perez, wonder what it means for good old Rolan.
It means his agent is screwed and will come crawling back to us.

Cant blaim the player though, no shame in not wanting to immediatley make the jump from Ligue 1 for the Championship. But him and his agent have clearly gambled on a better deal elsewhere and its not looking too good. Dont think he'll have much problem finding a new club though, just not one as eager to sign him as we were a month or so ago. That could affect his chances of guaranteed first team football and therefore his chances for playing for Uruguay next summer. Probably needs to settle for a lesser club than Fulham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 08, 2017, 07:43:41 AM
Swings and roundabouts rolan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 07:57:15 AM
sorry wasnt around much yesterday, found out yesterday that it is unlikely we will explore Weghorst any further.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 08, 2017, 08:03:32 AM
Thanks for the update. Still no more news on Waris then?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 08:14:27 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 08, 2017, 08:03:32 AM
Thanks for the update. Still no more news on Waris then?
None last night thats why I spoke to my former colleague as Waris is the firmer link to us. Will update as soon as he messages me this morning (he promised he would)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 08, 2017, 08:28:55 AM
As always, appreciate your effort WW.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 08, 2017, 08:58:42 AM
LOL, Hull want to sign Andy Lonergan from Wolves. They are welcome.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 08, 2017, 09:10:10 AM
WW, you have info why we given up on Weghorst? Looks like a good player and he would offer something different to our attack.

Waris is a good player also but too similar to Ayite, Aluko and Kamara, imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:14:14 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 08, 2017, 09:10:10 AM
WW, you have info why we given up on Weghorst? Looks like a good player and he would offer something different to our attack.

Waris is a good player also but too similar to Ayite, Aluko and Kamara, imo.
Re Waris disgaree he is simialr to Ayite and Aluko, he is a better finisher and plays very well down the middle which is what we want him for primarily

I will say teams enquire abot a lot of players, some in case targets don't come off and osme because they are on their shortlist. I was surprised we were linked with Weghorst given the types we have been linked with, so maybe he was a back up option. I will update if I can find out why
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Last 2 seasons in Ligue 1 as L'Orient went down at the end of last season.

I want to emphasize though he is very happy to come to us, but is also wanting to see what else is out there, I dont overly have an issue with that my self as we would all do the same i reckon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Last 2 seasons in Ligue 1 as L'Orient went down at the end of last season.

I want to emphasize though he is very happy to come to us, but is also wanting to see what else is out there, I dont overly have an issue with that my self as we would all do the same i reckon.

Of course, nor do I. Ambition is good for both the club and player.

I guess this time around we're less desperate as we do at least have a striker now, but getting a Rolan or Waris (as in players successful in top European divisions) could really be good for us this season.

EDIT: Oh and my Ligue 2 comment was that his team are now currently at a lower level than us, so while Rolan if he stays at least is playing for Bordeaux, I suspect Waris would be less keen to stay.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 08, 2017, 09:41:59 AM
Can he really see SPL (even Celtic) as a significant step up on the opportunities we offer, even taking into account that Celtic guarantees one round and no more of European frustration every year?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:43:49 AM
Quote from: Twig on August 08, 2017, 09:41:59 AM
Can he really see SPL (even Celtic) as a significant step up on the opportunities we offer, even taking into account that Celtic guarantees one round and no more of European frustration every year?
They could make the group stage and yes the CL is the pulling factor there, as sad as it may seem
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:45:31 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Last 2 seasons in Ligue 1 as L'Orient went down at the end of last season.

I want to emphasize though he is very happy to come to us, but is also wanting to see what else is out there, I dont overly have an issue with that my self as we would all do the same i reckon.

Of course, nor do I. Ambition is good for both the club and player.

I guess this time around we're less desperate as we do at least have a striker now, but getting a Rolan or Waris (as in players successful in top European divisions) could really be good for us this season.

EDIT: Oh and my Ligue 2 comment was that his team are now currently at a lower level than us, so while Rolan if he stays at least is playing for Bordeaux, I suspect Waris would be less keen to stay.
I get your comment re Ligue 2, but if your used to top flight maybe thats what you want. He will not be playing Ligue 2 as I understand it, he is keen to move on and L'orient are being realistic, they know they cant keep him and will accept reasonable bids.

ROlan is also not keen to stay at Bordeaux, bridges burned by both sides in that situation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 08, 2017, 09:53:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:45:31 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Last 2 seasons in Ligue 1 as L'Orient went down at the end of last season.

I want to emphasize though he is very happy to come to us, but is also wanting to see what else is out there, I dont overly have an issue with that my self as we would all do the same i reckon.

Of course, nor do I. Ambition is good for both the club and player.

I guess this time around we're less desperate as we do at least have a striker now, but getting a Rolan or Waris (as in players successful in top European divisions) could really be good for us this season.

EDIT: Oh and my Ligue 2 comment was that his team are now currently at a lower level than us, so while Rolan if he stays at least is playing for Bordeaux, I suspect Waris would be less keen to stay.
I get your comment re Ligue 2, but if your used to top flight maybe thats what you want. He will not be playing Ligue 2 as I understand it, he is keen to move on and L'orient are being realistic, they know they cant keep him and will accept reasonable bids.

ROlan is also not keen to stay at Bordeaux, bridges burned by both sides in that situation

WW. if it was up to you (and the Rolan scenario hadn't dragged) and you could only get one, which one would you take?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 10:24:47 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 08, 2017, 09:53:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:45:31 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Last 2 seasons in Ligue 1 as L'Orient went down at the end of last season.

I want to emphasize though he is very happy to come to us, but is also wanting to see what else is out there, I dont overly have an issue with that my self as we would all do the same i reckon.

Of course, nor do I. Ambition is good for both the club and player.

I guess this time around we're less desperate as we do at least have a striker now, but getting a Rolan or Waris (as in players successful in top European divisions) could really be good for us this season.

EDIT: Oh and my Ligue 2 comment was that his team are now currently at a lower level than us, so while Rolan if he stays at least is playing for Bordeaux, I suspect Waris would be less keen to stay.
I get your comment re Ligue 2, but if your used to top flight maybe thats what you want. He will not be playing Ligue 2 as I understand it, he is keen to move on and L'orient are being realistic, they know they cant keep him and will accept reasonable bids.

ROlan is also not keen to stay at Bordeaux, bridges burned by both sides in that situation

WW. if it was up to you (and the Rolan scenario hadn't dragged) and you could only get one, which one would you take?
Wow thats a corker, I owuld alsways have gone for Kamara (think we over paid a little, but probably due to the Rolan situation) as I think your buying the future there, he doesnt have to start every game right now if we have someone else.

If the deal had been right then Rolan probably, but it is very close. I say the deal has to be right, a 2/3 year deal on good terms that incentivise the player would be important, I am convoinced the rumoured deal we offered 1 year etc was rubbush, as I am equally sure the player would not have signed a 3 year deal, so for that reason I will say Waris. For me he is a lad that just wants to play football, he wants to score and that is somehting you cannot teach.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 08, 2017, 11:12:21 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 10:24:47 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 08, 2017, 09:53:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:45:31 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 08, 2017, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 09:00:18 AM
okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Last 2 seasons in Ligue 1 as L'Orient went down at the end of last season.

I want to emphasize though he is very happy to come to us, but is also wanting to see what else is out there, I dont overly have an issue with that my self as we would all do the same i reckon.

Of course, nor do I. Ambition is good for both the club and player.

I guess this time around we're less desperate as we do at least have a striker now, but getting a Rolan or Waris (as in players successful in top European divisions) could really be good for us this season.

EDIT: Oh and my Ligue 2 comment was that his team are now currently at a lower level than us, so while Rolan if he stays at least is playing for Bordeaux, I suspect Waris would be less keen to stay.
I get your comment re Ligue 2, but if your used to top flight maybe thats what you want. He will not be playing Ligue 2 as I understand it, he is keen to move on and L'orient are being realistic, they know they cant keep him and will accept reasonable bids.

ROlan is also not keen to stay at Bordeaux, bridges burned by both sides in that situation

WW. if it was up to you (and the Rolan scenario hadn't dragged) and you could only get one, which one would you take?
Wow thats a corker, I owuld alsways have gone for Kamara (think we over paid a little, but probably due to the Rolan situation) as I think your buying the future there, he doesnt have to start every game right now if we have someone else.

If the deal had been right then Rolan probably, but it is very close. I say the deal has to be right, a 2/3 year deal on good terms that incentivise the player would be important, I am convoinced the rumoured deal we offered 1 year etc was rubbush, as I am equally sure the player would not have signed a 3 year deal, so for that reason I will say Waris. For me he is a lad that just wants to play football, he wants to score and that is somehting you cannot teach.

Good answer :)

For the record, I almost 100% know the 1 year thing was rubbish too - I also notice Charlie has vanished into the ether which backs that up... In regards to Waris vs Rolan, I haven't seen much of either, but Waris' youtube excites me in a way that Rolan's didn't. But that could be down to editing. I was very disappointed the Enrich deal didn't come off in the winter as he is someone I've watched and I was excited about but it seems like that's a dead-end now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 11:15:50 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 08, 2017, 11:12:21 AM
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okidokes, Waris .... Both clubs want to move quickly on any Deal, us with L'Orient and L'orient with any team that has a bid accepted. However, here is the kicker the player while he is happy to come to FFC wishes to wait and see what other oppurtunities come his way, amid rumoured Premier League and SPL interest (celtic while they are in the CL remain an attractive proposition).

We have to accept  that while the championship may be a competitive league it isnt the draw that some leagues are, or a team in a lesser league that can offer CL.

Fingers crossed that we geta little luck. Sorry not to have a good update for you

This sounds familiar....

Although for a player currently in Ligue 2 and not the Europa League like the last one was, he surely must see us as a step up from his current level.
Last 2 seasons in Ligue 1 as L'Orient went down at the end of last season.

I want to emphasize though he is very happy to come to us, but is also wanting to see what else is out there, I dont overly have an issue with that my self as we would all do the same i reckon.

Of course, nor do I. Ambition is good for both the club and player.

I guess this time around we're less desperate as we do at least have a striker now, but getting a Rolan or Waris (as in players successful in top European divisions) could really be good for us this season.

EDIT: Oh and my Ligue 2 comment was that his team are now currently at a lower level than us, so while Rolan if he stays at least is playing for Bordeaux, I suspect Waris would be less keen to stay.
I get your comment re Ligue 2, but if your used to top flight maybe thats what you want. He will not be playing Ligue 2 as I understand it, he is keen to move on and L'orient are being realistic, they know they cant keep him and will accept reasonable bids.

ROlan is also not keen to stay at Bordeaux, bridges burned by both sides in that situation

WW. if it was up to you (and the Rolan scenario hadn't dragged) and you could only get one, which one would you take?
Wow thats a corker, I owuld alsways have gone for Kamara (think we over paid a little, but probably due to the Rolan situation) as I think your buying the future there, he doesnt have to start every game right now if we have someone else.

If the deal had been right then Rolan probably, but it is very close. I say the deal has to be right, a 2/3 year deal on good terms that incentivise the player would be important, I am convoinced the rumoured deal we offered 1 year etc was rubbush, as I am equally sure the player would not have signed a 3 year deal, so for that reason I will say Waris. For me he is a lad that just wants to play football, he wants to score and that is somehting you cannot teach.

Good answer :)

For the record, I almost 100% know the 1 year thing was rubbish too - I also notice Charlie has vanished into the ether which backs that up... In regards to Waris vs Rolan, I haven't seen much of either, but Waris' youtube excites me in a way that Rolan's didn't. But that could be down to editing. I was very disappointed the Enrich deal didn't come off in the winter as he is someone I've watched and I was excited about but it seems like that's a dead-end now.
I dont believe we went fro Enrich in January, was last summer and he signed a new deal back then too, this increased his release clause as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 08, 2017, 01:35:44 PM
Fulham have been told they must pay £9million to sign Braga forward Rui Fonte.

Slavisa Jokanovic has targeted a move for the 27-year-old, the younger brother of West Ham defender, Jose. But Braga are refusing to sell unless Fulham meet their asking price.

Fulham signed French forward Aboubakar Kamara for £5m last month and Jokanovic wants another striker as he bids for promotion to the Premier League.

Fonte scored 11 goals in Portugal last season and has played in England before. He spent three years at Arsenal as a teenager and made one senior appearance for the club in the League Cup in 2008. During his time at Arsenal, he played 10 times for Crystal Palace during a loan spell in 2009.

Fulham face Wycombe in the first round of the League Cup tonight.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 02:16:17 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 08, 2017, 01:35:44 PM
Fulham have been told they must pay £9million to sign Braga forward Rui Fonte.

Slavisa Jokanovic has targeted a move for the 27-year-old, the younger brother of West Ham defender, Jose. But Braga are refusing to sell unless Fulham meet their asking price.

Fulham signed French forward Aboubakar Kamara for £5m last month and Jokanovic wants another striker as he bids for promotion to the Premier League.

Fonte scored 11 goals in Portugal last season and has played in England before. He spent three years at Arsenal as a teenager and made one senior appearance for the club in the League Cup in 2008. During his time at Arsenal, he played 10 times for Crystal Palace during a loan spell in 2009.

Fulham face Wycombe in the first round of the League Cup tonight.

Anyone know how much we can afford to spend? If we brought in a CB and LB on loan, could this be affordable without breaching FFP?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Have to say, you can see the appeal of Celtic. If you can finish, you'll get a boat load of chances every week to make a name for yourself whilst playing in the top tournaments.......Lots of decent players have used it as a stepping stone, Wanyama as an example.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 08, 2017, 04:50:03 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

Irrespective of that rumour, why is it hard to believe that he wouldn't sign for us over them? We could most likely afford bigger wages and the lure of English football shouldn't be dismissed so easily.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 04:58:06 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.
I actually broke that news in the FoFcast last week. the info received was that was the very case he turned down those clubs to come play in England for Fulham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 08, 2017, 04:58:58 PM
Statto we all know you dont rate Dembele 2 . I dont rate him that much either ,but lets not keep going on about it eh?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 05:01:02 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 08, 2017, 04:50:03 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

Irrespective of that rumour, why is it hard to believe that he wouldn't sign for us over them? We could most likely afford bigger wages and the lure of English football shouldn't be dismissed so easily.

Just seems a bit far fetched I guess. Declining clubs who play in their top tier leagues would, as we're seeing, be more of a lure than second tier English football. Just not sure this would be the case.

The point of my post wasn't to say 'hes wrong because of this. It was to say I'd be surprised if he did and this account is suspect.  Go look at his account and make your own mind up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 05:05:52 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.
I said a while back the deal was dead but that I wouldn't be surprised if inenir bin parties tried to revisit it. Intermediaries of both player and Bordeaux have contacted FFC to see if we would be interested. The power is now with us that's because we told them we would move on other targets and we did, now it's up to FFC and we won't be rushed. So time will no tell if we wish to go ahead
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on August 08, 2017, 05:17:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 05:05:52 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.
I said a while back the deal was dead but that I wouldn't be surprised if inenir bin parties tried to revisit it. Intermediaries of both player and Bordeaux have contacted FFC to see if we would be interested. The power is now with us that's because we told them we would move on other targets and we did, now it's up to FFC and we won't be rushed. So time will no tell if we wish to go ahead
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Quote from: Deeping_white on August 08, 2017, 04:50:03 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

Irrespective of that rumour, why is it hard to believe that he wouldn't sign for us over them? We could most likely afford bigger wages and the lure of English football shouldn't be dismissed so easily.

Why are we taking this guy seriously? He has 134 followers and Tweeted on July 19th 'Diego Rolan has signed for Fulham' which was of course incorrect.

Move along, nothing to see here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 08, 2017, 05:25:08 PM
Rolan if he signs then great ,I don't blame any player waiting but he could still end up where he is for waiting,that would be irony.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 05:26:25 PM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on August 08, 2017, 05:17:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 05:05:52 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.
I said a while back the deal was dead but that I wouldn't be surprised if inenir bin parties tried to revisit it. Intermediaries of both player and Bordeaux have contacted FFC to see if we would be interested. The power is now with us that's because we told them we would move on other targets and we did, now it's up to FFC and we won't be rushed. So time will no tell if we wish to go ahead
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Quote from: Deeping_white on August 08, 2017, 04:50:03 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

Irrespective of that rumour, why is it hard to believe that he wouldn't sign for us over them? We could most likely afford bigger wages and the lure of English football shouldn't be dismissed so easily.

Why are we taking this guy seriously? He has 134 followers and Tweeted on July 19th 'Diego Rolan has signed for Fulham' which was of course incorrect.

Move along, nothing to see here.
Nothing to see here at the moment, maybe never but there is always a chance
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 08, 2017, 06:07:13 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

I heard it was Barca and Real Madrid.
Seriously hope he doesn't sign,in fact fed up hearing about him,hope he disappears up his own...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 06:09:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 08, 2017, 06:07:13 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

I heard it was Barca and Real Madrid.
Seriously hope he doesn't sign,in fact fed up hearing about him,hope he disappears up his own...Coyw

Not overly enthused as he has messed us about, but reality is, if he bangs in goals, wins us matches and puts forth more effort than Mr. Martin then all will be forgotten very quickly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 08, 2017, 06:13:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 06:09:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 08, 2017, 06:07:13 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

I heard it was Barca and Real Madrid.
Seriously hope he doesn't sign,in fact fed up hearing about him,hope he disappears up his own...Coyw

Not overly enthused as he has messed us about, but reality is, if he bangs in goals, wins us matches and puts forth more effort than Mr. Martin then all will be forgotten very quickly.
is it even possible to put in less effort than martin?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 06:27:45 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 08, 2017, 06:13:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 06:09:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 08, 2017, 06:07:13 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

I heard it was Barca and Real Madrid.
Seriously hope he doesn't sign,in fact fed up hearing about him,hope he disappears up his own...Coyw

Not overly enthused as he has messed us about, but reality is, if he bangs in goals, wins us matches and puts forth more effort than Mr. Martin then all will be forgotten very quickly.
is it even possible to put in less effort than martin?

Right in cue haha. It is difficult, I'll admit
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 08, 2017, 06:28:27 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 08, 2017, 06:13:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 06:09:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 08, 2017, 06:07:13 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 08, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 08, 2017, 04:36:50 PM
Twitter user Klassik Football saying that Rolan is now going to sign. He got a couple of things right, then went out on a limb and said he had signed for us the night before Rolan was a no show at the airport. Taking this one with a very large pinch of salt.

According to this account, Kamara signed for us over Montpellier + Anderlecht....

Not convinced on this one.

I heard it was Barca and Real Madrid.
Seriously hope he doesn't sign,in fact fed up hearing about him,hope he disappears up his own...Coyw

Not overly enthused as he has messed us about, but reality is, if he bangs in goals, wins us matches and puts forth more effort than Mr. Martin then all will be forgotten very quickly.
is it even possible to put in less effort than martin?
No no nooo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 08, 2017, 07:31:27 PM
Would still prefer a CF type forwad to enhance what we have. Happy with Kamara - don't need another of similar type, ideally.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 07:34:20 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 08, 2017, 07:31:27 PM
Would still prefer a CF type forwad to enhance what we have. Happy with Kamara - don't need another of similar type, ideally.
agree for me we need a different option that works in the same formation, but that will also allow us to change formation if required. BUt I do think getting another speed king in would be beneficial but after the CF type.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 08, 2017, 07:36:56 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 08, 2017, 07:31:27 PM
Would still prefer a CF type forwad to enhance what we have. Happy with Kamara - don't need another of similar type, ideally.
depends what hes type turns out to be, if he adds goals to his fast pace and strength then I'll take another ten of him. Every defender in the world will tell you it's the quick tricky ones that are hardest to defend against
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 08, 2017, 08:00:07 PM
If Ligue 2-Waris is doubtful over a move to us, then surely Europa League-Rui Fonte would be as well?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 08, 2017, 08:27:44 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 08, 2017, 08:00:07 PM
If Ligue 2-Waris is doubtful over a move to us, then surely Europa League-Rui Fonte would be as well?
he hasn't yet played in Ligue 2
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 08, 2017, 08:43:14 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 08, 2017, 04:58:58 PM
Statto we all know you dont rate Dembele 2 . I dont rate him that much either ,but lets not keep going on about it eh?

Fulhamben, as per the above with Statto and Demdele, we know you don't rate Martin, he's history, but let's not keep going on about it eh?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 08, 2017, 09:53:13 PM
NFR but Dickson Etuhu has just signed for a team in the swedish fifth division. That would be the equivalent of level 7 in the english league system. Last season he played for the swedish top tier team AIK (the same team that Rui Fontes Braga knocked out of the EL the other night).

Just a side note.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 08, 2017, 10:02:17 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 08, 2017, 09:53:13 PM
NFR but Dickson Etuhu has just signed for a team in the swedish fifth division. That would be the equivalent of level 7 in the english league system. Last season he played for the swedish top tier team AIK (the same team that Rui Fontes Braga knocked out of the EL the other night).

Just a side note.

That basically means that he wants to have a kick around in the park in his spare time. Don't think the contract entails more than a kit and free hot dogs maybe.

Interesting that he decided to settle down in Sweden though. Figured he'd move back to England.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 08, 2017, 10:11:51 PM
If correct I really hope this £9m fee quoted for Fonte means we bail on this.

£9m for a player who at 27, has only scored 10 league goals in a season once in his entire career (aside from one season with Benfica B team) in a mediocre league is grossly overpriced. What has he ever done to merit that fee? We can get better quality /more goals for that figure. Not saying he's not a good striker but by any measure, £9m for a player of that age with that track record is not good business.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 08, 2017, 11:16:50 PM
I was at the Bristol vs Plymouth match tonight and on my way to the away end saw Flint turn up in full training gear ready to go, he wasn't on the bench. The assistant manager has said he was due to play but conversations were had and he was told not to play, he must be off somewhere
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 08, 2017, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on August 08, 2017, 08:43:14 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 08, 2017, 04:58:58 PM
Statto we all know you dont rate Dembele 2 . I dont rate him that much either ,but lets not keep going on about it eh?

Fulhamben, as per the above with Statto and Demdele, we know you don't rate Martin, he's history, but let's not keep going on about it eh?
I didn't bring the derby player up, and you would have to be a bit dumb to support Fulham and still rate martin
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats what he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 08:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats hwat he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

Great update, and looks promising. Some of these players situations will change so there's potential that we could snap one of them up in the closing weeks of the season. Waris certainly seems the most exciting.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 09:51:11 AM
Watford signed Richalson yesterday for 10/11 million now they seem likely to sign Andre Gray for 18.5 million as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 09:55:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 09:51:11 AM
Watford signed Richalson yesterday for 10/11 million now they seem likely to sign Andre Gray for 18.5 million as well.

The Burnley guy? They are really going to struggle this year. Legzdins, Jon Walters, Charlie Taylor and  Jack Cork do not keep you in the league for long. They need splash some dollar or will be in danger of the drop.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:04:38 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 08:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats hwat he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

Great update, and looks promising. Some of these players situations will change so there's potential that we could snap one of them up in the closing weeks of the season. Waris certainly seems the most exciting.

Thanks for the update, but does it really look promising. Lots of inquiries but little concrete action. Although still a couple of weeks to go, it seems to me that we are on target for no more additions in the key positions of LB, CH & CF and with it goes our realistic hopes of promotion. I hope I am proved wrong and the opportunity is not wasted. To date we appear to have a net income for transfer fees so there should be scope to spend
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 09, 2017, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:04:38 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 08:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats hwat he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

Great update, and looks promising. Some of these players situations will change so there's potential that we could snap one of them up in the closing weeks of the season. Waris certainly seems the most exciting.

Thanks for the update, but does it really look promising. Lots of inquiries but little concrete action. Although still a couple of weeks to go, it seems to me that we are on target for no more additions in the key positions of LB, CH & CF and with it goes our realistic hopes of promotion. I hope I am proved wrong and the opportunity is not wasted. To date we appear to have a net income for transfer fees so there should be scope to spend

I mean he literally states that we've bid for two players and if we feel like it we can go back for Rolan which makes three strikers so how does that equate to doing nothing to get a striker?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 10:30:02 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:04:38 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 08:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats hwat he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

Great update, and looks promising. Some of these players situations will change so there's potential that we could snap one of them up in the closing weeks of the season. Waris certainly seems the most exciting.

Thanks for the update, but does it really look promising. Lots of inquiries but little concrete action. Although still a couple of weeks to go, it seems to me that we are on target for no more additions in the key positions of LB, CH & CF and with it goes our realistic hopes of promotion. I hope I am proved wrong and the opportunity is not wasted. To date we appear to have a net income for transfer fees so there should be scope to spend
Not sure how you say a net income, accoriding to TransferMarkt suggest we have received 8.53 million (3.9 for Malone. 3.5 for Jozabad and 1.13 for Stearman) and have spent 9.3 million (6 million for AK, 2.5 million for Cisse and 800k on Djalo) these prices are in euros and roughly the incoming ties up with what I understood. The outgoings slightly different, heard 5 million for malon but there oculd have been an upfront fee with the rest in add ons. That also doesnt include the loan fees we are paying to chelsea for Kalas and Piazon, usually quite sizable.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:31:19 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 09, 2017, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:04:38 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 08:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats hwat he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

Great update, and looks promising. Some of these players situations will change so there's potential that we could snap one of them up in the closing weeks of the season. Waris certainly seems the most exciting.

Thanks for the update, but does it really look promising. Lots of inquiries but little concrete action. Although still a couple of weeks to go, it seems to me that we are on target for no more additions in the key positions of LB, CH & CF and with it goes our realistic hopes of promotion. I hope I am proved wrong and the opportunity is not wasted. To date we appear to have a net income for transfer fees so there should be scope to spend

I mean he literally states that we've bid for two players and if we feel like it we can go back for Rolan which makes three strikers so how does that equate to doing nothing to get a striker?

I am talking about securing players not putting bids in. We can bid for all the players in the world but if they do not want to come to FFC then it means nothing. Rolan being a case in point. He clearly thinks he can do better than clubs at our level and he is unlikely to come to us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 10:49:37 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:31:19 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 09, 2017, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:04:38 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 08:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats hwat he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

Great update, and looks promising. Some of these players situations will change so there's potential that we could snap one of them up in the closing weeks of the season. Waris certainly seems the most exciting.

Thanks for the update, but does it really look promising. Lots of inquiries but little concrete action. Although still a couple of weeks to go, it seems to me that we are on target for no more additions in the key positions of LB, CH & CF and with it goes our realistic hopes of promotion. I hope I am proved wrong and the opportunity is not wasted. To date we appear to have a net income for transfer fees so there should be scope to spend

I mean he literally states that we've bid for two players and if we feel like it we can go back for Rolan which makes three strikers so how does that equate to doing nothing to get a striker?

I am talking about securing players not putting bids in. We can bid for all the players in the world but if they do not want to come to FFC then it means nothing. Rolan being a case in point. He clearly thinks he can do better than clubs at our level and he is unlikely to come to us.
Not just the players though, clubs may not want to sell or value their players at more than we do, lot sof things to take into account.

Rolan may not be dead just yeat, keep that in mind
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 09, 2017, 10:57:44 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:31:19 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 09, 2017, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:04:38 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 08:38:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats hwat he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

Great update, and looks promising. Some of these players situations will change so there's potential that we could snap one of them up in the closing weeks of the season. Waris certainly seems the most exciting.

Thanks for the update, but does it really look promising. Lots of inquiries but little concrete action. Although still a couple of weeks to go, it seems to me that we are on target for no more additions in the key positions of LB, CH & CF and with it goes our realistic hopes of promotion. I hope I am proved wrong and the opportunity is not wasted. To date we appear to have a net income for transfer fees so there should be scope to spend

I mean he literally states that we've bid for two players and if we feel like it we can go back for Rolan which makes three strikers so how does that equate to doing nothing to get a striker?

I am talking about securing players not putting bids in. We can bid for all the players in the world but if they do not want to come to FFC then it means nothing. Rolan being a case in point. He clearly thinks he can do better than clubs at our level and he is unlikely to come to us.

But where's the logic to that? We could go and buy an obscure striker from the Conference because obviously they're going to want to play for Fulham, doesn't make them any good. The best players are naturally going to be reserved about joining us straight off as obviously they'd like to play for the best team possible, irrespective of how attractive we may think of ourselves as a club to play for. From my understanding the club is pushing hard for another striker, the bids for Waris and Fonte are close to €10m and Rolan bid was accepted at around €5m so they're attempting to put serious money into improving the squad, so I'm not sure what else you expect them to do unless you want a quick signing who's probably not very good and therefore a waste of time and money?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on August 09, 2017, 11:06:09 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 09, 2017, 10:57:44 AMBut where's the logic to that? We could go and buy an obscure striker from the Conference because obviously they're going to want to play for Fulham, doesn't make them any good. The best players are naturally going to be reserved about joining us straight off as obviously they'd like to play for the best team possible, irrespective of how attractive we may think of ourselves as a club to play for.

That's very well put. Some of the comments about Rolan seeking the best deal for himself were unrealistic: he's not a life long Fulham fan, and nobody in the first team is a life long Fulham fan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 11:09:15 AM
Quote from: Wolf on August 09, 2017, 11:06:09 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 09, 2017, 10:57:44 AMBut where's the logic to that? We could go and buy an obscure striker from the Conference because obviously they're going to want to play for Fulham, doesn't make them any good. The best players are naturally going to be reserved about joining us straight off as obviously they'd like to play for the best team possible, irrespective of how attractive we may think of ourselves as a club to play for.

That's very well put. Some of the comments about Rolan seeking the best deal for himself were unrealistic: he's not a life long Fulham fan, and nobody in the first team is a life long Fulham fan.

I'd still be delighted if he joined us. We'd arguably have one of the most exciting front-lines in the league and a decent CB purchase and we must be close to promotion squad. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 11:11:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats what he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it

If it was Lucas Woudenburg then it looks like he joined Heerenveen recently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 11:24:04 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 09, 2017, 11:20:01 AM
Sorry but I'm with SG. We know from the amount of info leakage preceding most of our recent signings that there's a long and complex process still to go through after getting a bid accepted. Westcliff's update, whilst informative and appreciated, suggests all these deals are at the "enquiry" or speculative bid stage, i.e. very early stage stuff, not advanced at all. So I share SG's disappointment about that.

As to our net spend, the U.K. transfermarkt site has our net spend at £800k based on receiving only £3.5m for Jozabed (I heard it was EUR 4.5) and spending £5.4m on Kamara (higher than anything I've heard, including from Westcliff I think). So I think SG makes a good point that our net spend is probably not a "spend" at all (certainly not a very big one, net).

More money may be there to spend but sadly I get the impression the club is now resigned to not making any signings in time for them to play in the next few matches before the first international break.
No I reported the fee to be £5.35 million which I thought was  alittle hiugh perosnally. I had jeard we got €3.5 million for jozabad also. The Malone fee I heard wa shigher than they show, thught.

As for bids at speculative stage the Rolan and Waris are not at that at all they are in and firm done after some negotiations as i understand. Fonte the same but thats through a third party who i cannot vouch for.

The rest we either enquired for and walked away (Weghorst for example) or rgeostered an interest so if the situation chnages we get informed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 09, 2017, 11:28:39 AM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 10:04:38 AM
Lots of inquiries but little concrete action. Although still a couple of weeks to go, it seems to me that we are on target for no more additions in the key positions of LB, CH & CF and with it goes our realistic hopes of promotion. I hope I am proved wrong and the opportunity is not wasted.

I disagree with your assessment that the Club are wasting the opportunity.

As you recognise yourself, we are looking for players who are good enough to improve on our current team. It would be none too difficult, I'm sure, to bring in players in the positions you identify who, while improving our strength in depth, ultimately, will not force their way into our starting XI. (Many might say that this is what we have done thus far.) To acquire players who will genuinely enhance our chances of being promoted, we need to be looking at the likes of those on W.W's list above.

We already have a good team. The Club has identified players whom we think will improve it. There are, however, no guarantees that any of them can be persuaded to join us - or even that their current clubs will agree to sell them in the first place. I cannot say that we could not do better (because, like you, I am not party to specific details), but if that list is genuine, then clearly the Club is not wasting this opportunity; it is working to bring in the right type of player: those of high calibre that are likely to be even better than we already have.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 09, 2017, 11:58:01 AM
Agree with Aurthur. Its far to early to jump to any conclusions about where our  spending level ambitions are.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 09, 2017, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 09:51:11 AM
Watford signed Richalson yesterday for 10/11 million now they seem likely to sign Andre Gray for 18.5 million as well.

Must be one or two excess strikers there now...perhaps the return of Okaka to the cottage :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 12:32:28 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 09, 2017, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 09:51:11 AM
Watford signed Richalson yesterday for 10/11 million now they seem likely to sign Andre Gray for 18.5 million as well.

Must be one or two excess strikers there now...perhaps the return of Okaka to the cottage :)

Okaka has looked useful for Watford whenever I've seen them last year. Wouldn't mind him returning.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 12:36:58 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 12:32:28 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 09, 2017, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 09:51:11 AM
Watford signed Richalson yesterday for 10/11 million now they seem likely to sign Andre Gray for 18.5 million as well.

Must be one or two excess strikers there now...perhaps the return of Okaka to the cottage :)

Okaka has looked useful for Watford whenever I've seen them last year. Wouldn't mind him returning.
as a hold up player he wouldnt be a bad shout
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 09, 2017, 12:46:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 09, 2017, 11:20:01 AM
Sorry but I'm with SG. We know from the amount of info leakage preceding most of our recent signings that there's a long and complex process still to go through after getting a bid accepted. Westcliff's update, whilst informative and appreciated, suggests all these deals are at the "enquiry" or speculative bid stage, i.e. very early stage stuff, not advanced at all. So I share SG's disappointment about that.

As to our net spend, the U.K. transfermarkt site has our net spend at £800k based on receiving only £3.5m for Malone, £3.1m Jozabed (I heard it was EUR 4.5 for him, £4m) and spending £5.4m on Kamara (higher than anything I've heard, including from Westcliff I think). So I think SG makes a good point that our net spend is probably not a "spend" at all (certainly not a very big one, net).

More money may be there to spend but sadly I get the impression the club is now resigned to not making any signings in time for them to play in the next few matches before the first international break.

We also received money for Stearman and LVC so net on transfer fees (i.e. exc loan fees) alone we are yet to spend a penny. I appreciate it is a complicated and difficult process and the market is inflated and over priced with many clubs not having completed their business. But my reading is that we are going to be lucky to bring in the 3 players that i think we all agree we need to make that promotion push. What I find frustrating is that we needed 2 of those 3 in last window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 12:49:23 PM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 12:46:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 09, 2017, 11:20:01 AM
Sorry but I'm with SG. We know from the amount of info leakage preceding most of our recent signings that there's a long and complex process still to go through after getting a bid accepted. Westcliff's update, whilst informative and appreciated, suggests all these deals are at the "enquiry" or speculative bid stage, i.e. very early stage stuff, not advanced at all. So I share SG's disappointment about that.

As to our net spend, the U.K. transfermarkt site has our net spend at £800k based on receiving only £3.5m for Malone, £3.1m Jozabed (I heard it was EUR 4.5 for him, £4m) and spending £5.4m on Kamara (higher than anything I've heard, including from Westcliff I think). So I think SG makes a good point that our net spend is probably not a "spend" at all (certainly not a very big one, net).

More money may be there to spend but sadly I get the impression the club is now resigned to not making any signings in time for them to play in the next few matches before the first international break.

We also received money for Stearman and LVC so net on transfer fees (i.e. exc loan fees) alone we are yet to spend a penny. I appreciate it is a complicated and difficult process and the market is inflated and over priced with many clubs not having completed their business. But my reading is that we are going to be lucky to bring in the 3 players that i think we all agree we need to make that promotion push. What I find frustrating is that we needed 2 of those 3 in last window.
In my post re inc / exc on transfers I included Stearman, not LVC as that isnt shown on transfer markt, i believe it was around the 500k mark but tdidnt include as it isnt shown
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 09, 2017, 12:51:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 12:49:23 PM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 12:46:27 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 09, 2017, 11:20:01 AM
Sorry but I'm with SG. We know from the amount of info leakage preceding most of our recent signings that there's a long and complex process still to go through after getting a bid accepted. Westcliff's update, whilst informative and appreciated, suggests all these deals are at the "enquiry" or speculative bid stage, i.e. very early stage stuff, not advanced at all. So I share SG's disappointment about that.

As to our net spend, the U.K. transfermarkt site has our net spend at £800k based on receiving only £3.5m for Malone, £3.1m Jozabed (I heard it was EUR 4.5 for him, £4m) and spending £5.4m on Kamara (higher than anything I've heard, including from Westcliff I think). So I think SG makes a good point that our net spend is probably not a "spend" at all (certainly not a very big one, net).

More money may be there to spend but sadly I get the impression the club is now resigned to not making any signings in time for them to play in the next few matches before the first international break.

We also received money for Stearman and LVC so net on transfer fees (i.e. exc loan fees) alone we are yet to spend a penny. I appreciate it is a complicated and difficult process and the market is inflated and over priced with many clubs not having completed their business. But my reading is that we are going to be lucky to bring in the 3 players that i think we all agree we need to make that promotion push. What I find frustrating is that we needed 2 of those 3 in last window.
In my post re inc / exc on transfers I included Stearman, not LVC as that isnt shown on transfer markt, i believe it was around the 500k mark but tdidnt include as it isnt shown
also I'm sure that I read that we made a profit on jozzabed. Don't see why we would take a hit when he had such a long contract left.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 09, 2017, 01:44:34 PM
 Looks like Ojo is heading to borough. Enjoy that bench lad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 09, 2017, 01:51:47 PM
Noticed that Obita was left out of the Reading team, with no report of an injury...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 02:02:39 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
I agree those players in France are doing exactly that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 09, 2017, 02:09:32 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
In case you didn't return to the Rodak thread, a number of people welcomed you back! Good to read your posts again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 09, 2017, 02:11:12 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:29:57 AM
As promised an update from my source regarding the players he said we enquired about or submitted a bid for.

Attacking player wise....

Fonte - Enquired and bid (this comes through my source via a third party (I do not know the third party)
Sylla - Enquired but he had already agreed to move elsewhere
Weghorst - Enquired, no bid made for 2 reasons, 1 our scouts didnt think he would suit and 2 the price was quite high
Rolan - could be revisited, internedaries have made contacted with FFC on behalf of both Bordeaux and Rolan. Player not happy with Bordeaux and Bordeaux not happy with the player, bridges burned form both side, very likely he will move (a chance it could be to us but thats a small chance i reckon) at a reduced fee possibly.
Waris - Enquiry and bid in, player wants to explore options as it stands, boith FFC and L'Orient want to move quickly if possible (them with any club i guess). Player will not be playing in Ligue 2 is the understanding

He cannot confirm who the two players we enquired about are, name she mentione dpreviously were Hugill and Gestede but in his words, I have no firm indication that they were firm enquries.

Defender play wise ....

Engels - Enquiry made around 5 weeks ago
Gigot - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Uronen - Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Nagonion i- Enquiry made around 6 weeks ago
Fallete -  Interest registered with the club to be kept up to date, as they are not looking to sell
Woudenberg - Enquiry made but we are now not interested

Thats what he gave me over night, so not sur eif its good or bad, but shows we have looked around i guess. As always just passing on good and bad news when i get it
Thank you for that

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on August 09, 2017, 02:11:43 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.

Yah man - very thankful that you're back on posting. We've got some good viewpoints here but yours has always been top notch. COYW!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 09, 2017, 02:12:57 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 09, 2017, 02:09:32 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
In case you didn't return to the Rodak thread, a number of people welcomed you back! Good to read your posts again.
Thanks, good to back and as usual just want to throw in my tuppence worth now and again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 09, 2017, 02:30:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
not sure I can take anyone seriously who has only amassed 10 posts. I reckon you are one of those twitter wums, who has just come on here for a windup 😜
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 09, 2017, 02:36:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 09, 2017, 02:30:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
not sure I can take anyone seriously who has only amassed 10 posts. I reckon you are one of those twitter wums, who has just come on here for a windup 😜

Quite right Ben, who is this MJG guy?

Can I echo others' posts,welcome back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 02:38:10 PM
Can we keep to silly season stuff, sure MJG is happy to be posting and happy everyone is welcoming him back, but for cleanliness fans the board can to do so via PM thanks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 09, 2017, 03:57:56 PM
Would probably be expensive but I would love Nelson Oliveira from Norwich. Doubt he has a future their after how he reacted to scoring against us but he is one of the best strikers in the league and if he is looking for a new club we should be all over that.
Strong, Quick, Great on the ball and scores some outrageous goals, If he had started over Jerome then Norwich would have beaten us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 03:59:05 PM
Rumour has it Sheyi Ojo has agreed terms with Boro over us. Enjoy the bench Mr Ojo. To be fair I don't think he'd been a starter at any of the teams in for him.

Maybe there's a more exciting player coming in instead.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 09, 2017, 04:00:02 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 09, 2017, 03:57:56 PM
Would probably be expensive but I would love Nelson Oliveira from Norwich. Doubt he has a future their after how he reacted to scoring against us but he is one of the best strikers in the league and if he is looking for a new club we should be all over that.
Strong, Quick, Great on the ball and scores some outrageous goals, If he had started over Jerome then Norwich would have beaten us

He'll have a future surely. Comes on as a sub, makes a huge difference and management get the reaction they wanted (and a bit more....) I wouldn't say a player of his quality showing a bit of passion after being narked off for not being treated as no.1 is a sell able offence. Maybe I'm wrong....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 09, 2017, 03:57:56 PM
Would probably be expensive but I would love Nelson Oliveira from Norwich. Doubt he has a future their after how he reacted to scoring against us but he is one of the best strikers in the league and if he is looking for a new club we should be all over that.
Strong, Quick, Great on the ball and scores some outrageous goals, If he had started over Jerome then Norwich would have beaten us

To me his attitude when he scored was shocking. It's his managers first game, being an idiot doesn't get you in the first team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 09, 2017, 04:03:20 PM
http://amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/09/derby-and-fulham-lead-robinson-hunt/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 04:09:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 09, 2017, 03:57:56 PM
Would probably be expensive but I would love Nelson Oliveira from Norwich. Doubt he has a future their after how he reacted to scoring against us but he is one of the best strikers in the league and if he is looking for a new club we should be all over that.
Strong, Quick, Great on the ball and scores some outrageous goals, If he had started over Jerome then Norwich would have beaten us

To me his attitude when he scored was shocking. It's his managers first game, being an idiot doesn't get you in the first team.
Yes he was what you say, but it also shows confidence in his own ability and that is something that every player should have. Wouldn't be adverse to us having him in our squad. He isn't available obviously so just an observation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:21:23 PM
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#FFC playmaker Tom Cairney has been subject to bids from Southampton and Watford. Both clubs are hopeful they can strike a deal soon.

This a dirty lie, right?

EDIT:

Done some digging and the guy is WUM. But for the second time in a fortnight I've almost had a stroke due to Fulham rumours... all too stressful.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:23:53 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:21:23 PM
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#FFC playmaker Tom Cairney has been subject to bids from Southampton and Watford. Both clubs are hopeful they can strike a deal soon.

This a dirty lie, right?

I don't think either of them would bid more than Newcastle already has with their £20 million bid. Lemina just signed for Southampton and Watford have got in Hughes, Chalobah and Cleverly as well, so I think it is unlikely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 04:24:37 PM
20 mill plus deeney?

Personally I think it's clap trap, hope I am right
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Speaking of Watford, their signing of Gray just got announced. Apparently went for £18.5 million.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:28:33 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Speaking of Watford, their signing of Gray just got announced. Apparently went for £18.5 million.

Wow Burnley are in trouble. #spendsomemoney
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:28:33 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Speaking of Watford, their signing of Gray just got announced. Apparently went for £18.5 million.

Wow Burnley are in trouble. #spendsomemoney

Yeah, they've sold two of their top players in Gray and Keane for around £45 million and so far have replaced them with Phil Bardsley and Jonathan Walters.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:35:39 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:28:33 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Speaking of Watford, their signing of Gray just got announced. Apparently went for £18.5 million.

Wow Burnley are in trouble. #spendsomemoney

Yeah, they've sold two of their top players in Gray and Keane for around £45 million and so far have replaced them with Phil Bardsley and Jonathan Walters.

And Paul Robinson for Legzdins.... :wine: 090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 04:52:39 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Speaking of Watford, their signing of Gray just got announced. Apparently went for £18.5 million.
only 12 million up front rest in add ons, Burnley could well struggle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 09, 2017, 05:13:06 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 02:12:57 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 09, 2017, 02:09:32 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
In case you didn't return to the Rodak thread, a number of people welcomed you back! Good to read your posts again.
Thanks, good to back and as usual just want to throw in my tuppence worth now and again.

Tuppence - you are showing your age!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 09, 2017, 05:16:44 PM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 05:13:06 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 02:12:57 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 09, 2017, 02:09:32 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 09, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
The level of player we are looking at are in that area between ones who can possibly play bottom of PL and top of Champ.

If you are already at a club in the PL  or at a team top half of Champ, then unless your manager is saying clearly he does not want you (Like Norwood) or thinks you are not up to it, they might be inclined to wait a bit to see if they can break into team over next week or two or another PL side comes in. If you are abroad and there is the slightest interest from a PL side you wait, just based on money.

I think thats partly the issue to hand at the moment. There will be more movement, not only with us but vast majority of other clubs over next 3 weeks.
In case you didn't return to the Rodak thread, a number of people welcomed you back! Good to read your posts again.
Thanks, good to back and as usual just want to throw in my tuppence worth now and again.

Tuppence - you are showing your age!

If he were wouldn't it have been twopenn'orth?

Why, when an old penny was just that, plural pence, do we now speak of pea?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 09, 2017, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 09, 2017, 03:57:56 PM
Would probably be expensive but I would love Nelson Oliveira from Norwich. Doubt he has a future their after how he reacted to scoring against us but he is one of the best strikers in the league and if he is looking for a new club we should be all over that.
Strong, Quick, Great on the ball and scores some outrageous goals, If he had started over Jerome then Norwich would have beaten us
Wasn't Jerome one of our suggested targets earlier in this thread.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 09, 2017, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:21:23 PM
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#FFC playmaker Tom Cairney has been subject to bids from Southampton and Watford. Both clubs are hopeful they can strike a deal soon.

This a dirty lie, right?

EDIT:

Done some digging and the guy is WUM. But for the second time in a fortnight I've almost had a stroke due to Fulham rumours... all too stressful.
I suspect that between now and the end of August there will be further rumours regarding bids for Cairney, MacDonald and Aluko that will make us all nervous.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:17:14 PM
Quote from: filham on August 09, 2017, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:21:23 PM
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#FFC playmaker Tom Cairney has been subject to bids from Southampton and Watford. Both clubs are hopeful they can strike a deal soon.

This a dirty lie, right?

EDIT:

Done some digging and the guy is WUM. But for the second time in a fortnight I've almost had a stroke due to Fulham rumours... all too stressful.
I suspect that between now and the end of August there will be further rumours regarding bids for Cairney, MacDonald and Aluko that will make us all nervous.
..and I fear - Johansen!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 09, 2017, 07:18:28 PM
Quote from: filham on August 09, 2017, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:21:23 PM
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#FFC playmaker Tom Cairney has been subject to bids from Southampton and Watford. Both clubs are hopeful they can strike a deal soon.

This a dirty lie, right?

EDIT:

Done some digging and the guy is WUM. But for the second time in a fortnight I've almost had a stroke due to Fulham rumours... all too stressful.
I suspect that between now and the end of August there will be further rumours regarding bids for Cairney, MacDonald and Aluko that will make us all nervous.

Rumours and scaremongering, mischievousness and wild speculation has caused me to bite my finger nails down to my elbows. At this rate I cannot see me living long enough to receive a telegram from the Queen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 07:23:45 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:17:14 PM
Quote from: filham on August 09, 2017, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:21:23 PM
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#FFC playmaker Tom Cairney has been subject to bids from Southampton and Watford. Both clubs are hopeful they can strike a deal soon.

This a dirty lie, right?

EDIT:

Done some digging and the guy is WUM. But for the second time in a fortnight I've almost had a stroke due to Fulham rumours... all too stressful.
I suspect that between now and the end of August there will be further rumours regarding bids for Cairney, MacDonald and Aluko that will make us all nervous.
..and I fear - Johansen!

I could see Johansen being ideal for a Burnley-esque side in the prem. the gamble/risk for him and others is whether he has a better chance at a prolonged prem career with us or elsewhere.

Personally I think us, but I'm very biased.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:24:07 PM
Waris update, at present no more than a 50/50 chance, he wants to wait and see what options he gets, understandable I guess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 09, 2017, 07:40:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent


And is there to your knowledge?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:42:43 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 09, 2017, 07:40:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent


And is there to your knowledge?
of resurrection of Rolan? I wouldn't say 100% no, it is a slim chance but a chance none the less.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent
I don't blame players either...
I'm just saying that could end up every window waiting and waiting for our real preferences, to end up short and possibly have a negative effect on our season.
I'm really concerned that these 'failures' in the market may have a negative effect on our better players too, and they may start to feel a move away as a good thing?
There are obviously many clubs that would like a good number of our team - I just feel that we should secure them on long, good deals where possible, and not allow big heads to hold us to ransom.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:19:55 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent
I don't blame players either...
I'm just saying that could end up every window waiting and waiting for our real preferences, to end up short and possibly have a negative effect on our season.
I'm really concerned that these 'failures' in the market may have a negative effect on our better players too, and they may start to feel a move away as a good thing?
There are obviously many clubs that would like a good number of our team - I just feel that we should secure them on long, good deals where possible, and not allow big heads to hold us to ransom.
I don't consider them failures we have been ambitious and it may or may not work, a failure is if you cant agree terms etc and that's nit been the case.

most deals these days go to the last weeks of the windows for clubs like ours, those outside the prem I mean, you will get those clubs that will spend stupidly (boro this window) and that may or may not pay off. We cannot afford that, so patience for us is a virtue, Just my opinion.

I would of course like most of our work done early but it is what it is
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 09, 2017, 08:22:14 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent
I don't blame players either...
I'm just saying that could end up every window waiting and waiting for our real preferences, to end up short and possibly have a negative effect on our season.
I'm really concerned that these 'failures' in the market may have a negative effect on our better players too, and they may start to feel a move away as a good thing?
There are obviously many clubs that would like a good number of our team - I just feel that we should secure them on long, good deals where possible, and not allow big heads to hold us to ransom.
to be fair the club b did lock down seas and cairney. And I can't remember exactly, but I'm sure last years recruits all had more than two year contracts
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 09, 2017, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:19:55 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent
I don't blame players either...
I'm just saying that could end up every window waiting and waiting for our real preferences, to end up short and possibly have a negative effect on our season.
I'm really concerned that these 'failures' in the market may have a negative effect on our better players too, and they may start to feel a move away as a good thing?
There are obviously many clubs that would like a good number of our team - I just feel that we should secure them on long, good deals where possible, and not allow big heads to hold us to ransom.
I don't consider them failures we have been ambitious and it may or may not work, a failure is if you cant agree terms etc and that's nit been the case.

most deals these days go to the last weeks of the windows for clubs like ours, those outside the prem I mean, you will get those clubs that will spend stupidly (boro this window) and that may or may not pay off. We cannot afford that, so patience for us is a virtue, Just my opinion.

I would of course like most of our work done early but it is what it is

Call me cynical but I don't think it is ambitious to go after players where it is clear that they will only come to us as a last resort. I think that is wasting time and opportunities. There have to be players out there who would jump at the chance of joining FFC who would benefit the team. I can hear the stats team in September - 'we tried but could not land our targets'. I would repeat we have been looking for a CF and CH for a year now and still we target 'maybes'. If the owners were truly ambitious and 'do whatever it takes' the players would be with us by now.
Just to clarify, I don't have any issues with not signing players if that is the Board's stance. I take issue with the comments of 'whatever it takes' etc and then not fulfilling on those statements.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:37:45 PM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:19:55 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent
I don't blame players either...
I'm just saying that could end up every window waiting and waiting for our real preferences, to end up short and possibly have a negative effect on our season.
I'm really concerned that these 'failures' in the market may have a negative effect on our better players too, and they may start to feel a move away as a good thing?
There are obviously many clubs that would like a good number of our team - I just feel that we should secure them on long, good deals where possible, and not allow big heads to hold us to ransom.
I don't consider them failures we have been ambitious and it may or may not work, a failure is if you cant agree terms etc and that's nit been the case.

most deals these days go to the last weeks of the windows for clubs like ours, those outside the prem I mean, you will get those clubs that will spend stupidly (boro this window) and that may or may not pay off. We cannot afford that, so patience for us is a virtue, Just my opinion.

I would of course like most of our work done early but it is what it is

Call me cynical but I don't think it is ambitious to go after players where it is clear that they will only come to us as a last resort. I think that is wasting time and opportunities. There have to be players out there who would jump at the chance of joining FFC who would benefit the team. I can hear the stats team in September - 'we tried but could not land our targets'. I would repeat we have been looking for a CF and CH for a year now and still we target 'maybes'. If the owners were truly ambitious and 'do whatever it takes' the players would be with us by now.
Just to clarify, I don't have any issues with not signing players if that is the Board's stance. I take issue with the comments of 'whatever it takes' etc and then not fulfilling on those statements.
If we wish to go up we have to look at these players, unless and by the sounds of it you would like to look at the Martins of this world. These guys have the chance to play in the prem with us that's why the consider us and agree terms but wish to keep options open. As MJG said earlier we need to look at top championship or lower end prem players if we shop in the UK and they would do exactly the same


Of course we can blame stats, but how many other teams use stats? do you know? We just honest and openly said we would use them, if we hadn't who would then get the brunt of the frustration Slav? Weghorst for example the scouts were not keen on maybe we should have a pop at them as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 09, 2017, 08:54:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:37:45 PM
Quote from: SG on August 09, 2017, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 08:19:55 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 09, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
I would suggest we give up on these players that are not excited to join us and instead ensure we keep our current squad together by new contracts. We can then develop our promising youth and perhaps look at lower leagues for real potential, albeit risk, and/or loans.
I'm pretty fed up with these players that are effectively saying - "yeah I'll sign if no one else comes in!"
I ant blame the for looking after their selves, we all would. It is frustrating for us as fans but they have to put their careers first. Waris is actually happy to come but as I say wants to wait and see if Celtic (CL participation), Brighton or West Ham firm up their interest, do you think we can compete with those clubs? It is good we are going for players like this as it shows ambition, it is good he would be happy to join, its just one of those things. We are not being slow in the market, quite the opposite we are being pro active and pushing on, take Rolan his agent thought we would wait, we didn't and that caused issues between him, and his agent, him and the club as well. That's why intermediaries have been in touch to see if there is any chance of resurrection and not his agent
I don't blame players either...
I'm just saying that could end up every window waiting and waiting for our real preferences, to end up short and possibly have a negative effect on our season.
I'm really concerned that these 'failures' in the market may have a negative effect on our better players too, and they may start to feel a move away as a good thing?
There are obviously many clubs that would like a good number of our team - I just feel that we should secure them on long, good deals where possible, and not allow big heads to hold us to ransom.
I don't consider them failures we have been ambitious and it may or may not work, a failure is if you cant agree terms etc and that's nit been the case.

most deals these days go to the last weeks of the windows for clubs like ours, those outside the prem I mean, you will get those clubs that will spend stupidly (boro this window) and that may or may not pay off. We cannot afford that, so patience for us is a virtue, Just my opinion.

I would of course like most of our work done early but it is what it is

Call me cynical but I don't think it is ambitious to go after players where it is clear that they will only come to us as a last resort. I think that is wasting time and opportunities. There have to be players out there who would jump at the chance of joining FFC who would benefit the team. I can hear the stats team in September - 'we tried but could not land our targets'. I would repeat we have been looking for a CF and CH for a year now and still we target 'maybes'. If the owners were truly ambitious and 'do whatever it takes' the players would be with us by now.
Just to clarify, I don't have any issues with not signing players if that is the Board's stance. I take issue with the comments of 'whatever it takes' etc and then not fulfilling on those statements.
If we wish to go up we have to look at these players, unless and by the sounds of it you would like to look at the Martins of this world. These guys have the chance to play in the prem with us that's why the consider us and agree terms but wish to keep options open. As MJG said earlier we need to look at top championship or lower end prem players if we shop in the UK and they would do exactly the same


Of course we can blame stats, but how many other teams use stats? do you know? We just honest and openly said we would use them, if we hadn't who would then get the brunt of the frustration Slav? Weghorst for example the scouts were not keen on maybe we should have a pop at them as well
Also factor in the prices of players in the English leagues. £18.5m for gray prices the point that they are all going to be inflated prices so looking elsewhere at half the price makes economic sense and I'm really happy with the club and what we are doing

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 09, 2017, 08:59:02 PM
Bottom line is we still haven't actually improved our chances by signing anyone who will take us closer to promotion.  :bang head:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 09:08:08 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 09, 2017, 08:59:02 PM
Bottom line is we still haven't actually improved our chances by signing anyone who will take us closer to promotion.  :bang head:
nope but we will
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 09, 2017, 09:29:10 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 09, 2017, 08:59:02 PM
Bottom line is we still haven't actually improved our chances by signing anyone who will take us closer to promotion.

No, we haven't, but as W.W. points out, in our position, patience is a virtue.

The transfer window closes in 3 weeks' time. There will still be 41 games to play. We could lose patience and spend our budget on players who will join us now but probably won't take us closer to promotion. Or we can wait until the final few days and hope that a player such as Waris (whom we know will be leaving L'Orient and who would improve our promotion prospects) does not receive an offer from a P.L. club.

The Club is having to gamble, however it decides to proceed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 09, 2017, 09:32:04 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 09, 2017, 08:59:02 PM
Bottom line is we still haven't actually improved our chances by signing anyone who will take us closer to promotion.  :bang head:
kamara looks better than Martin to me so I'd say he improves our chances
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SP on August 09, 2017, 10:20:21 PM
Didn't catch the name but Steve Bruce said tonight a Championship club had bid for one of his players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 10:43:16 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 09, 2017, 09:30:35 PM
If you were to take all the good players we already have and the best players from each of the other top 5-10 teams in this division then ask what time in the window they signed for their respective clubs, I expect the majority signed before the start of the season.

Kalas, Cairney, McDonald, Aluko, Ayite... did we have to wait until late August for them to agree to join us. No.

So plainly it's possible to sign players of that quality earlier.

It's about balance isn't it. For a couple of players of course you can take your chances in the late stages of the window perhaps but when you have vital needs in key positions it seems a bit stupid to leave that subject to the whim or Brighton or Celtic, particularly when our club has a uniquely high propensity to get shafted in those circumstances these days.
It is possible and the signing of Kalas, piazon and hopefully Kamara shows that, but unless you want to go crazy like Boro then patience is needed. Personally I think over 25 odd million on 3 strikers is ridiculous given the rest of that squad is bang average.

As you say it is about balance and I reckon with the 4/5 signings we have made we will now make 2/3 more and that isn't a bad balance at the start of a window and towards the end of the window.

It is all frustrating for fans, me as well, but we have to believe that the club are doing it right, if we do t we might as well give up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 09, 2017, 10:48:41 PM
Quote from: SP on August 09, 2017, 10:20:21 PM
Didn't catch the name but Steve Bruce said tonight a Championship club had bid for one of his players.
Bacuna
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 10, 2017, 02:21:32 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 09, 2017, 09:30:35 PM
Kalas, Cairney, McDonald, Aluko, Ayite... did we have to wait until late August for them to agree to join us. No.

So plainly it's possible to sign players of that quality earlier.

It is. But maybe that was then and this is now.

I may have missed some things, but aside from Middlesbrough splurging their parachute payment and Wolves persuading Neves to 'drop down' to the Championship in unique circumstances, how many other Championship clubs have signed anybody who has provoked the sort of outcry or reaction on here that 'he would have been ideal for us'?

Regardless of what has been possible in previous years, the story of this summer's transfer window suggests that the number of high-quality players who are prepared to join a club in this league has, up to now, been very limited indeed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 10, 2017, 06:31:37 AM
Good Point Aurthur . Dont understand why people keep saying we are not improved on last season. its all about the squad.
We now have possible cover for Cairney,Mac and Johansen (something we fortunately didnt need last season ). We Lost Malone  but retained Sessingnon on a new contract (if things had gone the other way I would have been a lot more worried).
We also now have a striker who wants it, whatever abillity he may or may not have.
Lets not forget that improvement is about having more options in how we can play as well as the best starting eleven.
What Will prove to improve us on last season is the continuity factor. The Signs were there to see on saturday that forward steps have been taken in our play.(ok we need more killer instinct to see games out,but Jokanociv will clearly be working on that, and its not something linked to individuals anyway ,but our collective desire)
Not much more is needed to improve us further IMO. A forward of class and a left back/ left Centre back are also needed.
A class goalkeeper would be the icing on the cake for me as well if I am being greedy.
I dont believe its for the want of trying that these players are not already in place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on August 10, 2017, 09:28:19 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 10, 2017, 09:01:52 AM
Quote from: Arthur on August 10, 2017, 02:21:32 AM
I may have missed some things, but aside from Middlesbrough splurging their parachute payment and Wolves persuading Neves to 'drop down' to the Championship in unique circumstances, how many other Championship clubs have signed anybody who has provoked the sort of outcry or reaction on here that 'he would have been ideal for us'?

Regardless of what has been possible in previous years, the story of this summer's transfer window suggests that the number of high-quality players who are prepared to join a club in this league has, up to now, been very limited indeed.

Well last weekend at the cottage I saw an excellent new left back who only cost £1m, Husband, but unfortunately he was playing for Norwich. The new Bristol City striker from
The French league, whose record is at least as good as Waris', Rolan's and Kamara's, also scored on his debut. Technically Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday also signed Janssen and Rhodes this summer. That's in addition to those you mention mention and I'm sure among the other more obscure names that have moved there will be several that are high quality. I knew nothing about Ayite when we signed him.

Husband played crap though?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 09:37:18 AM
Brighton to beat club record again with 16 million pound signing of Colombian winger Izquierdo from Brugge
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 10:11:04 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 10, 2017, 10:07:09 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 09, 2017, 09:32:04 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 09, 2017, 08:59:02 PM
Bottom line is we still haven't actually improved our chances by signing anyone who will take us closer to promotion.  :bang head:
kamara looks better than Martin to me so I'd say he improves our chances

Apples and oranges.

I am treating Kamara as replacement for Smith and Cyriac. They took 45 and 125 minutes to score their first goal in their respective half seasons. Kamara has had 117 mins so far so let's see how it goes at the weekend.

I'm still looking forward to us signing a proper replacement for Martin.

I believe we will be playing differently this year, don't think we will be always looking for the hold up player, so maybe it will be another speedster as we will then have fluid movement on the front 3

maybe a hold up player as an option for some games but mainly the quicker players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 10, 2017, 10:27:11 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 09, 2017, 08:59:02 PM
Bottom line is we still haven't actually improved our chances by signing anyone who will take us closer to promotion.  :bang head:
Its a squad game and we have improved our  squad with at least  three possible starters that we didnt have last year(Norwood ,Cisse and Kamara).Not saying they are better than our present starting Line up but they improve us quite a bit none-the-less,and give us other options which we have not had before. We can play with KMAC and Cisses at the end of games to Shore things up if need be for example.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 10, 2017, 10:56:06 AM
Have to disagree about a CF-type - believe one is needed though no rumours of any interest in one. For the life of me I cannot fathom why we sold Smith in January. Gave us something different & frightened defences - A1 squad player to have available. I may be old-fashioned but I believe a big guy up top is an enhancement or at very least an alternative for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 10, 2017, 10:56:06 AM
Have to disagree about a CF-type - believe one is needed though no rumours of any interest in one. For the life of me I cannot fathom why we sold Smith in January. Gave us something different & frightened defences - A1 squad player to have available. I may be old-fashioned but I believe a big guy up top is an enhancement or at very least an alternative for us.
I believe we need one as an option, for me we need another speedy player and a hold up man. As for smith don't think he scared anyone other than Betts when he was with us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 10, 2017, 11:15:03 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 10, 2017, 10:56:06 AM
Have to disagree about a CF-type - believe one is needed though no rumours of any interest in one. For the life of me I cannot fathom why we sold Smith in January. Gave us something different & frightened defences - A1 squad player to have available. I may be old-fashioned but I believe a big guy up top is an enhancement or at very least an alternative for us.
I believe we need one as an option, for me we need another speedy player and a hold up man. As for smith don't think he scared anyone other than Betts when he was with us.

I think he must have scared SJ as well - he seems to like mobility
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 10, 2017, 11:25:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 10, 2017, 10:56:06 AM
Have to disagree about a CF-type - believe one is needed though no rumours of any interest in one. For the life of me I cannot fathom why we sold Smith in January. Gave us something different & frightened defences - A1 squad player to have available. I may be old-fashioned but I believe a big guy up top is an enhancement or at very least an alternative for us.

I agree with your observations.
Although I also agree with the pace of the new additions over the last 12 months. We have that in abundance, which will also stand us in good stead.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on August 10, 2017, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 10, 2017, 09:01:52 AM
Quote from: Arthur on August 10, 2017, 02:21:32 AM
I may have missed some things, but aside from Middlesbrough splurging their parachute payment and Wolves persuading Neves to 'drop down' to the Championship in unique circumstances, how many other Championship clubs have signed anybody who has provoked the sort of outcry or reaction on here that 'he would have been ideal for us'?

Regardless of what has been possible in previous years, the story of this summer's transfer window suggests that the number of high-quality players who are prepared to join a club in this league has, up to now, been very limited indeed.

Well last weekend at the cottage I saw an excellent new left back who only cost £1m, Husband, but unfortunately he was playing for Norwich. The new Bristol City striker from
The French league, whose record is at least as good as Waris', Rolan's and Kamara's, also scored on his debut. Technically Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday also signed Janssen and Rhodes this summer. That's in addition to those you mention mention and I'm sure among the other more obscure names that have moved there will be several that are high quality. I knew nothing about Ayite when we signed him.

Not sure why so many people rate Husband, he just an average championship left back, he got ripped apart in the first half on Saturday, maybe a good squad player but a starter in the way we play now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 10, 2017, 11:54:51 AM
Quote from: brightster on August 10, 2017, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 10, 2017, 09:01:52 AM
Quote from: Arthur on August 10, 2017, 02:21:32 AM
I may have missed some things, but aside from Middlesbrough splurging their parachute payment and Wolves persuading Neves to 'drop down' to the Championship in unique circumstances, how many other Championship clubs have signed anybody who has provoked the sort of outcry or reaction on here that 'he would have been ideal for us'?

Regardless of what has been possible in previous years, the story of this summer's transfer window suggests that the number of high-quality players who are prepared to join a club in this league has, up to now, been very limited indeed.

Well last weekend at the cottage I saw an excellent new left back who only cost £1m, Husband, but unfortunately he was playing for Norwich. The new Bristol City striker from
The French league, whose record is at least as good as Waris', Rolan's and Kamara's, also scored on his debut. Technically Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday also signed Janssen and Rhodes this summer. That's in addition to those you mention mention and I'm sure among the other more obscure names that have moved there will be several that are high quality. I knew nothing about Ayite when we signed him.

Not sure why so many people rate Husband, he just an average championship left back, he got ripped apart in the first half on Saturday, maybe a good squad player but a starter in the way we play now.
Think husband is ok but thats all,as for a big hold up player up front not sure i think we are keeping no 9 shirt for another striker but hold up player dont know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 10, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
How anyone can rate Smith is beyond me, The lads touch was dreadful, had very little technical ability and would be rendered useless by the way we play now as he was only effective if the ball was lumped up to his head.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 10, 2017, 12:09:38 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 10, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
How anyone can rate Smith is beyond me, The lads touch was dreadful, had very little technical ability and would be rendered useless by the way we play now as he was only effective if the ball was lumped up to his head.

True. He chose the wrong career- should have been a security guard
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 10, 2017, 12:13:08 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 10, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
How anyone can rate Smith is beyond me, The lads touch was dreadful, had very little technical ability and would be rendered useless by the way we play now as he was only effective if the ball was lumped up to his head.

I liked Smith - seemed like a nice bloke - but agree with this assessment of his footballing ability.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 10, 2017, 12:45:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 09:37:18 AM
Brighton to beat club record again with 16 million pound signing of Colombian winger Izquierdo from Brugge

Bet he plays on the right.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 10, 2017, 12:46:36 PM
We don´t need a "hold up player" , we need a get up & go player. Slowing the game up is not our style.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 10, 2017, 12:48:02 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on August 10, 2017, 12:45:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 09:37:18 AM
Brighton to beat club record again with 16 million pound signing of Colombian winger Izquierdo from Brugge

Bet he plays on the right.
You could be derecha.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 10, 2017, 12:51:11 PM
Disagree we don't need a hold up player. We just need a more mobile Martin to allow time for the likes of Cairney/Johnsson to get into final third. We have the lieks of Ayite/Aluko who will naturally be there quicker but its layered in attack which works for us.
Title: Fulham increase bid for Rui Fonte
Post by: charliejones141 on August 10, 2017, 01:17:56 PM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/10/fulham-increase-bid-for-striker/ What ive been told today
Title: Re: Fulham increase bid for Rui Fonte
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 01:20:07 PM
How is this different from your last story about Fonte?
Title: Re: Fulham increase bid for Rui Fonte
Post by: charliejones141 on August 10, 2017, 01:20:47 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 01:20:07 PM
How is this different from your last story about Fonte?

Bid has been increased.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 01:21:17 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 10, 2017, 01:17:11 PM
Source has told me that we have incresed our bid for Rui Fonte  https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/10/fulham-increase-bid-for-striker/

You said this on the 31st July. What's changed?

Also, can you only break stories in twos?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 10, 2017, 01:21:22 PM
Does Brighton signing Izquierdo mean they are probably out of the running for Waris, WW?
Title: Re: Fulham increase bid for Rui Fonte
Post by: Tomo on August 10, 2017, 01:21:53 PM
Hi Charlie,

Please can you PM your source. I'd like to just clarify something.

Thanks.

T
Title: Re: Fulham increase bid for Rui Fonte
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 01:22:20 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 10, 2017, 01:20:47 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 01:20:07 PM
How is this different from your last story about Fonte?

Bid has been increased.

This isnt news, more like...oldz
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 01:23:26 PM
Bristol City linked with former Fulham loanee Cyriac Gohi

Title: Re: Fulham increase bid for Rui Fonte
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 01:24:59 PM
this isn't different news and we have not bid more than they did last time, we had a 6 million euro bid rejected a while back and then in the last ten days a 7.5 million euro bid rejected. so your news is a week or so behind.

Charlie some of your blogs / posts antagonize as they are outdated and ill informed sometimes, please keep them to a minimum or not at all, I do not want to have to moderate on a thread as I did a while back when it seemed everyone was having a pop at you. saying this for your own benefit as we all want a good clean message board with good debate

Also going to move this to the silly season thread, which is where it should have been posted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 10, 2017, 01:27:16 PM
Because it's silly?...  :dft012:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 02:31:41 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 09, 2017, 04:28:33 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 09, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Speaking of Watford, their signing of Gray just got announced. Apparently went for £18.5 million.

Wow Burnley are in trouble. #spendsomemoney

Yeah, they've sold two of their top players in Gray and Keane for around £45 million and so far have replaced them with Phil Bardsley and Jonathan Walters.

Dont worry guys Burnley are fine, they are trying to buy Sam Clucas... 090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 10, 2017, 02:37:47 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 10, 2017, 01:17:56 PM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/10/fulham-increase-bid-for-striker/ What ive been told today
Seems to me you're just trying to get links to your site to boost it in the rankings. Be advised that one link from FoF is great and will help, but many links from the same site have little value. If you have news, copy and paste the text here rather than the url of the page.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 02:54:00 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 10, 2017, 01:21:22 PM
Does Brighton signing Izquierdo mean they are probably out of the running for Waris, WW?
it could do, Izquierdo is mainly a wide player though. Waris plays wide and through the middle so they are not like for like. Personally I think Celtic are the main issue
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 03:01:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 02:54:00 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 10, 2017, 01:21:22 PM
Does Brighton signing Izquierdo mean they are probably out of the running for Waris, WW?
it could do, Izquierdo is mainly a wide player though. Waris plays wide and through the middle so they are not like for like. Personally I think Celtic are the main issue

The good thing with Celtic in that case is that they rarely spend money mainly getting loanees, players on the way down or free transfers. Their record signings are Chris Sutton, John hartson and Eyal Berkovic so for them to spend circa 10m on a player is out of character for them. Other than Jozo Simunovic (6m)  they haven't spent big on a single player for years. I reckon they will try to get Roberts back on loan which is feasible after Southampton bought the Juventus player.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 03:10:18 PM
Muntjac just been seen at Motspur Park.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 03:12:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 03:10:18 PM
Muntjac just been seen at Motspur Park.

Striker from SønderjyskE? Would be a good signing...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 03:14:59 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 03:12:19 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 03:10:18 PM
Muntjac just been seen at Motspur Park.

Striker from SønderjyskE? Would be a good signing...

lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 03:16:21 PM
never heard of him, but he does play, if that's his team, with Sakiri Mattila.

He doesn't show up on that team on transfermarkt
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 10, 2017, 03:17:28 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 03:10:18 PM
Muntjac just been seen at Motspur Park.

:) fishing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 10, 2017, 03:18:11 PM
a Muntjac is a small deer!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ealex40 on August 10, 2017, 03:28:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 03:10:18 PM
Muntjac just been seen at Motspur Park.

Don't go upsetting the Moderators, or you'll be banned again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 03:33:31 PM
Quote from: ealex40 on August 10, 2017, 03:28:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 03:10:18 PM
Muntjac just been seen at Motspur Park.

Don't go upsetting the Moderators, or you'll be banned again.
No need for that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 03:36:38 PM
Brighton have had an £8m bid rejected by FC Zurich for Rapahel Zwamena. They remain interested in signing the striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 03:43:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 03:36:38 PM
Brighton have had an £8m bid rejected by FC Zurich for Rapahel Zwamena. They remain interested in signing the striker.

That would certainly signal the end of Waris.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 03:54:48 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 10, 2017, 03:43:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 03:36:38 PM
Brighton have had an £8m bid rejected by FC Zurich for Rapahel Zwamena. They remain interested in signing the striker.

That would certainly signal the end of Waris.

Brighton have also signed Soufyan Ahannach a winger from Dutch side Almere City
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 10, 2017, 05:28:30 PM
Things seem pretty quiet all around the Championship. Is this the lull before the last week transfer "blitz"?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WORTHINGFULHAM on August 10, 2017, 05:42:23 PM
In for Rui Fonte again I see
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/10/fulham-increase-bid-for-striker/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 05:48:26 PM
Quote from: WORTHINGFULHAM on August 10, 2017, 05:42:23 PM
In for Rui Fonte again I see
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/10/fulham-increase-bid-for-striker/
this is old news, we have already had a second bid rejected its now a third bid if we submit one
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tonywa on August 10, 2017, 06:39:33 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 10, 2017, 10:56:06 AM
Have to disagree about a CF-type - believe one is needed though no rumours of any interest in one. For the life of me I cannot fathom why we sold Smith in January. Gave us something different & frightened defences - A1 squad player to have available. I may be old-fashioned but I believe a big guy up top is an enhancement or at very least an alternative for us.

Don't know about him frightening defences - he terrified me. He certainly offered something different, but whether that something is what we needed is a matter of opinion.  Great bloke and a wonderfully whole-hearted player, but really achieved very little during his time at the Cottage.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 06:53:12 PM
One of the other forums saying there are reports of Burnley being interested in Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 06:53:12 PM
One of the other forums saying there are reports of Burnley being interested in Roland.
wouldn't surprise me they have money to spend now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 06:58:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 06:53:12 PM
One of the other forums saying there are reports of Burnley being interested in Roland.
wouldn't surprise me they have money to spend now

I will drive him up there if he wants,just so we can go forward and get someone who wants to play for us...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 10, 2017, 07:05:03 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 06:58:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 06:53:12 PM
One of the other forums saying there are reports of Burnley being interested in Roland.
wouldn't surprise me they have money to spend now

I will drive him up there if he wants,just so we can go forward and get someone who wants to play for us...Coyw

I don't understand this opinion. There are players who want to play for Fulham in the conference, There are players with ambition in the premier league. I know who I would rather have. Why would you not have Rolan because he is trying to get the best move possible for himself? Look at it from his point of view.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WORTHINGFULHAM on August 10, 2017, 07:14:09 PM
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 07:14:34 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 10, 2017, 07:05:03 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 06:58:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 10, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 06:53:12 PM
One of the other forums saying there are reports of Burnley being interested in Roland.
wouldn't surprise me they have money to spend now

I will drive him up there if he wants,just so we can go forward and get someone who wants to play for us...Coyw

I don't understand this opinion. There are players who want to play for Fulham in the conference, There are players with ambition in the premier league. I know who I would rather have. Why would you not have Rolan because he is trying to get the best move possible for himself? Look at it from his point of view.

Don't care about his point of view to be honest,just too much farting around.
And as stated by Statto Martin + Jozabed.
Move on,he doesn't look all that great to me anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 10, 2017, 07:23:36 PM
Jols..The difference between them players you say in the conference who would want to play for us,  is they will never get the chance,Rolan has had the chance and never took it...So he can get on his bike imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 10, 2017, 08:03:48 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 10, 2017, 02:37:47 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 10, 2017, 01:17:56 PM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/10/fulham-increase-bid-for-striker/ What ive been told today
Seems to me you're just trying to get links to your site to boost it in the rankings. Be advised that one link from FoF is great and will help, but many links from the same site have little value. If you have news, copy and paste the text here rather than the url of the page.

This.

Its exactley what hes doing. Classic clickbait, thats all. If people could just ignore his links that would be great.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 10:37:08 PM
One of the forums now saying KMac off to Forest over the weekend  for £7 million with add ons.
Is this why Jok had his outburst?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 10, 2017, 10:38:34 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 10:37:08 PM
One of the forums now saying KMac off to Forest over the weekend  for £7 million with add ons.
Is this why Jok had his outburst?

Probably (hopefully) a WUM
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 10, 2017, 10:46:09 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 10, 2017, 10:38:34 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 10:37:08 PM
One of the forums now saying KMac off to Forest over the weekend  for £7 million with add ons.
Is this why Jok had his outburst?

Probably (hopefully) a WUM

And why would he want to go a team that nearly got relegated last season and sold their best forward to a rival  in the divison
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 10, 2017, 11:04:53 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 10, 2017, 10:46:09 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 10, 2017, 10:38:34 PM
Quote from: spikey norman on August 10, 2017, 10:37:08 PM
One of the forums now saying KMac off to Forest over the weekend  for £7 million with add ons.
Is this why Jok had his outburst?

Probably (hopefully) a WUM

And why would he want to go a team that nearly got relegated last season and sold their best forward to a rival  in the divison
no, if jokes thought kmac was off at the weekend then he would have said so. He doesn't Mince words as we found out with the derby player. Jokes said today that kmac is now fit enough for our squad. And I believe him over anyone else at the club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 10, 2017, 11:05:16 PM
Joka not jokes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on August 11, 2017, 12:11:29 AM
Still would really like to see us table a bid for Jordan Obita from Reading. Not sure if he has an injury at the moment though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 11, 2017, 12:27:49 AM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on August 11, 2017, 12:11:29 AM
Still would really like to see us table a bid for Jordan Obita from Reading. Not sure if he has an injury at the moment though

Agree. Make the player want to play for us not them and see what happens
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 11, 2017, 12:51:29 AM
Quote from: JackHFFC1990 on August 11, 2017, 12:11:29 AM
Still would really like to see us table a bid for Jordan Obita from Reading. Not sure if he has an injury at the moment though

Yes that would be one player I would like to see in a Fulham Shirt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Andy S on August 11, 2017, 12:54:56 AM
We should make a bid tomorrow to unsettle him before the game
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:15:17 AM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 11, 2017, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:15:17 AM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.

How long is this queue mince, for this 6ft 25 year old striker  ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:41:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 11, 2017, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:15:17 AM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.

How long is this queue mince, for this 6ft 25 year old striker  ?

Round the corner past the Bakers,stops just outside the House with the pink door.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 11, 2017, 07:44:10 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:41:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 11, 2017, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:15:17 AM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.

How long is this queue mince, for this 6ft 25 year old striker  ?

Round the corner past the Bakers,stops just outside the House with the pink door.
Must tick all klines boxes if true!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:54:09 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 11, 2017, 07:44:10 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:41:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 11, 2017, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:15:17 AM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.

How long is this queue mince, for this 6ft 25 year old striker  ?

Round the corner past the Bakers,stops just outside the House with the pink door.
Must tick all klines boxes if true!

Wouldn't cost much,they turned down a £400,000 bid for him..
Just looked at his goals(albeit against lower opposition than we play) but got them in a struggling side that just escaped relegation.He can head as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 11, 2017, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?

No interest whatsoever in this then I take it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 11, 2017, 09:01:09 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:54:09 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 11, 2017, 07:44:10 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:41:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 11, 2017, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:15:17 AM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.

How long is this queue mince, for this 6ft 25 year old striker  ?

Round the corner past the Bakers,stops just outside the House with the pink door.
Must tick all klines boxes if true!

Wouldn't cost much,they turned down a £400,000 bid for him..
Just looked at his goals(albeit against lower opposition than we play) but got them in a struggling side that just escaped relegation.He can head as well.

Sounds like a good "replacement" for Woodrow, as a backup striker. 0.5m should be enough o sign him so a sale of Woodrow should even bag us a net cash inflow.

5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league, playing for a struggling team isn't that bad. Big step up moving there from the conference league so he might have another step up in him...   
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 09:01:22 AM
Quote from: General on August 11, 2017, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?

No interest whatsoever in this then I take it?
Nohting has changed as yet, but we have never closed the door, just said we will persue other targets, we did and signed AK. we now have the high ground if anything reignites.

Like Waris the player likes the club and ambition, but would like to play at the highest possibl elevel as a world cup year, he is waiting to see if that oppurtunity presents itself
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 11, 2017, 09:03:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 09:01:22 AM
Quote from: General on August 11, 2017, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?

No interest whatsoever in this then I take it?
Nohting has changed as yet, but we have never closed the door, just said we will persue other targets, we did and signed AK. we now have the high ground if anything reignites.

Like Waris the player likes the club and ambition, but would like to play at the highest possibl elevel as a world cup year, he is waiting to see if that oppurtunity presents itself

Are all transfers like this and it is just more transparent now or is this a Fulham thing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 09:06:39 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 11, 2017, 09:03:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 09:01:22 AM
Quote from: General on August 11, 2017, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?

No interest whatsoever in this then I take it?
Nohting has changed as yet, but we have never closed the door, just said we will persue other targets, we did and signed AK. we now have the high ground if anything reignites.

Like Waris the player likes the club and ambition, but would like to play at the highest possibl elevel as a world cup year, he is waiting to see if that oppurtunity presents itself

Are all transfers like this and it is just more transparent now or is this a Fulham thing?
SOme will say its Fulham, some will say its a general thing.

A lot of players stall as they want the best offer in the highest possible league they can, some clubs delay to try and get a beeter offer. With Rolan we gave a deadline, we said we would move on other targets, and we did. So in this case its Rolan stalling and Bordeaux wanting a betterer offer (newcastle offered this as did coruna, however Newcastle's nterest has apparently cooled).

It is simialr for Waris player side as well.

All in all no real answer, no real right or wrong way it is dependant on who wants want. So who really knows whats going to be done in any transfer, certainly not me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 11, 2017, 09:13:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 11, 2017, 09:03:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 09:01:22 AM
Quote from: General on August 11, 2017, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?

No interest whatsoever in this then I take it?
Nohting has changed as yet, but we have never closed the door, just said we will persue other targets, we did and signed AK. we now have the high ground if anything reignites.

Like Waris the player likes the club and ambition, but would like to play at the highest possibl elevel as a world cup year, he is waiting to see if that oppurtunity presents itself

Are all transfers like this and it is just more transparent now or is this a Fulham thing?

This is the same every window. Players will hold out for the best offer, which I can´t blame them for. On the last day of the window clubs who still have budget money left over will pay silly money just to stop other clubs signing the player they have been after all window. That leaves us having to get panic loans or non-contract players no one else wants.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 09:25:35 AM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 11, 2017, 09:01:09 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:54:09 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 11, 2017, 07:44:10 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:41:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 11, 2017, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 07:15:17 AM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.

How long is this queue mince, for this 6ft 25 year old striker  ?

Round the corner past the Bakers,stops just outside the House with the pink door.
Must tick all klines boxes if true!

Wouldn't cost much,they turned down a £400,000 bid for him..
Just looked at his goals(albeit against lower opposition than we play) but got them in a struggling side that just escaped relegation.He can head as well.

Sounds like a good "replacement" for Woodrow, as a backup striker. 0.5m should be enough o sign him so a sale of Woodrow should even bag us a net cash inflow.

5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league, playing for a struggling team isn't that bad. Big step up moving there from the conference league so he might have another step up in him...   

Apparently scored lots for Stoke Academy, got a little bit big headed and went off the rails..
More mature now,might be more to come from him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 11, 2017, 10:34:56 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 11, 2017, 09:13:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 11, 2017, 09:03:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 09:01:22 AM
Quote from: General on August 11, 2017, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?

No interest whatsoever in this then I take it?
Nohting has changed as yet, but we have never closed the door, just said we will persue other targets, we did and signed AK. we now have the high ground if anything reignites.

Like Waris the player likes the club and ambition, but would like to play at the highest possibl elevel as a world cup year, he is waiting to see if that oppurtunity presents itself

Are all transfers like this and it is just more transparent now or is this a Fulham thing?

This is the same every window. Players will hold out for the best offer, which I can´t blame them for. On the last day of the window clubs who still have budget money left over will pay silly money just to stop other clubs signing the player they have been after all window. That leaves us having to get panic loans or non-contract players no one else wants.
Piazon was a panic loan

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 11, 2017, 10:39:08 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 11, 2017, 10:34:56 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 11, 2017, 09:13:54 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 11, 2017, 09:03:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 09:01:22 AM
Quote from: General on August 11, 2017, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: General on August 10, 2017, 07:03:44 PM
Can't be bothered to scroll through but has anyone mentioned Rolans twitter feed about the fulham post?

A twitter user under name of gridironsinfo stated he prefers Italy or Spain and had rejected fulham but the player chose to highlight the comment and say that the information was not true.

Perhaps means a development in pipeline?

No interest whatsoever in this then I take it?
Nohting has changed as yet, but we have never closed the door, just said we will persue other targets, we did and signed AK. we now have the high ground if anything reignites.

Like Waris the player likes the club and ambition, but would like to play at the highest possibl elevel as a world cup year, he is waiting to see if that oppurtunity presents itself

Are all transfers like this and it is just more transparent now or is this a Fulham thing?

This is the same every window. Players will hold out for the best offer, which I can´t blame them for. On the last day of the window clubs who still have budget money left over will pay silly money just to stop other clubs signing the player they have been after all window. That leaves us having to get panic loans or non-contract players no one else wants.
Piazon was a panic loan

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Also which non-contract players have we bought in the last few years at the end of the window? Facts don't back this point up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 11, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
At last, Louis Moult - a CF-type on the radar! Certainly not any replacement for Woodrow who should be persevered with. Hope it happens!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 11, 2017, 11:18:03 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 11, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
At last, Louis Moult - a CF-type on the radar! Certainly not any replacement for Woodrow who should be persevered with. Hope it happens!

Really, hardly set the world alight in English Football, although he has done well at Motherwell. He would be a stats purchase.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 11, 2017, 11:23:50 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 11, 2017, 11:18:03 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 11, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
At last, Louis Moult - a CF-type on the radar! Certainly not any replacement for Woodrow who should be persevered with. Hope it happens!

Really, hardly set the world alight in English Football, although he has done well at Motherwell. He would be a stats purchase.

Do you think Fulham doesn't scout Scotland?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 11, 2017, 11:18:03 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 11, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
At last, Louis Moult - a CF-type on the radar! Certainly not any replacement for Woodrow who should be persevered with. Hope it happens!

Really, hardly set the world alight in English Football, although he has done well at Motherwell. He would be a stats purchase.
and your reason for syiang that is purely based on the fact he didnt set the world alight in England

I think he has played only 20 games in any of the top four english leagues, hardly enough to judge him on. Dont get me wrong i am not saying he is a good player as I know nothing about him (and I doubt the strength of the scottish league) but very hard to judge him as a yougster playing on loan a lot for a month here and there.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 11, 2017, 12:07:43 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 11, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
At last, Louis Moult - a CF-type on the radar! Certainly not any replacement for Woodrow who should be persevered with. Hope it happens!
Woodrow isnt good enough for a Championship promotion charge
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 11, 2017, 12:10:58 PM
Fulham eyeing Rangers midfielder

https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/11/fulham-eyeing-rangers-midfielder/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 11, 2017, 12:12:27 PM
OFFICIAL: QPR have signed Kazenga LuaLua on loan from Brighton until January
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 11, 2017, 12:15:40 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 11, 2017, 12:12:27 PM
OFFICIAL: QPR have signed Kazenga LuaLua on loan from Brighton until January

Makes sense for both parties. QPR get their depth player back and Brighton get rid of his wages again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 11, 2017, 12:45:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 11, 2017, 11:18:03 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 11, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
At last, Louis Moult - a CF-type on the radar! Certainly not any replacement for Woodrow who should be persevered with. Hope it happens!

Really, hardly set the world alight in English Football, although he has done well at Motherwell. He would be a stats purchase.
and your reason for syiang that is purely based on the fact he didnt set the world alight in England

I think he has played only 20 games in any of the top four english leagues, hardly enough to judge him on. Dont get me wrong i am not saying he is a good player as I know nothing about him (and I doubt the strength of the scottish league) but very hard to judge him as a yougster playing on loan a lot for a month here and there.



You are right of course it was really that he is 25 now and did well as a youth but hasn't progressed until Motherwell, his Motherwell stats are impressive and his history until then not so much. I would just be surprised given that information.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 11, 2017, 12:47:57 PM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.
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5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league, playing for a struggling team isn't that bad. Big step up moving there from the conference league so he might have another step up in him...   
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5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league!? Should we not be going for the best or second best goal scorer in that league?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 11, 2017, 12:57:57 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on August 11, 2017, 12:47:57 PM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.





5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league, playing for a struggling team isn't that bad. Big step up moving there from the conference league so he might have another step up in him...   
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5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league!? Should we not be going for the best or second best goal scorer in that league?
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Signed by Burton for 0.5m, now out of months with a knee injury. The other 3 ahead of him are from Celtic they would have no interest in joining us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 11, 2017, 01:08:38 PM
WW - as I understand it, we are essentially in the same position with both Rolan and Waris (correct me if I've misunderstood).

So, in our best case scenario, both players available at end of window and keen to join, who are we taking? Personally, I don't see why we'd spend the extra £4M or whateve on Waris.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 01:12:09 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 11, 2017, 01:08:38 PM
WW - as I understand it, we are essentially in the same position with both Rolan and Waris (correct me if I've misunderstood).

So, in our best case scenario, both players available at end of window and keen to join, who are we taking? Personally, I don't see why we'd spend the extra £4M or whateve on Waris.


Essentially yes, and I owuld agree. Although Waris gives you more in that he is a strike rwho is equally good out wide, where as Rolan is a striker who can play wide. depends what your lokoing for i guess.

Of course we may just sign one more striker (and no the two i would hope for) and it could be someone completely different ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 11, 2017, 01:12:21 PM
Wouldn't say they would have no interest in coming here,we took StefJo off them last year, but if we are looking a striker, 2 of the 4 ahead of him in those scoring charts are Sinclair and Armstrong as midfielders, Boycey is out for the season more or less and the other would be Moussa who is either staying or moving for silly money
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 11, 2017, 01:28:46 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on August 11, 2017, 12:47:57 PM
Talksport....Fulham jump to head of the queue for Motherwell Striker Louis Moult.





5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league, playing for a struggling team isn't that bad. Big step up moving there from the conference league so he might have another step up in him...   
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5th best goal scorer in the (poor) league!? Should we not be going for the best or second best goal scorer in that league?
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I remember a few on here saying don't buy Johansen from that league.... :022:
Also at 500,000 could turn out a real bargain.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Sir Craven on August 11, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Very interesting article on Brentford's youth/transfer policy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-wi

Hurts me to say it but they may be on to something...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 11, 2017, 03:21:51 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 11, 2017, 01:12:21 PM
Wouldn't say they would have no interest in coming here,we took StefJo off them last year, but if we are looking a striker, 2 of the 4 ahead of him in those scoring charts are Sinclair and Armstrong as midfielders, Boycey is out for the season more or less and the other would be Moussa who is either staying or moving for silly money

Johansen had fallen out of favour at the time, these guys appear to be very much in the managers plans. Big difference.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 11, 2017, 03:43:13 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 11, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Very interesting article on Brentford's youth/transfer policy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-wi

Hurts me to say it but they may be on to something...

Now minus the academy aspects of this, what is different to how Fulham go about things? Stats and looking for value wherever it can be found is the future for teams like ours and ultimately when the current bubble bursts the big teams will be looking at us and Brentford for ideas.

Good on, Brentford and Fulham for being different. Is it better to be Brentford selling Hogan and still finishing 3 places ahead of Villa or being Villa and spending 27m (incl McCormack) for 5 goals...?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 11, 2017, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 11, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Very interesting article on Brentford's youth/transfer policy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-wi

Hurts me to say it but they may be on to something...

Based on recent years, I think the academy is paying for itself. We got a lot of money for Roberts, and stand to gain much more if we sell Ryan.

But other than that, their system is very similar.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 11, 2017, 05:45:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 11, 2017, 05:07:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 11, 2017, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 11, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Very interesting article on Brentford's youth/transfer policy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-wi

Hurts me to say it but they may be on to something...

Based on recent years, I think the academy is paying for itself. We got a lot of money for Roberts, and stand to gain much more if we sell Ryan.

But other than that, their system is very similar.

Agree. Last year when we lost Dembele and Hyndman for nothing I would have disagreed but now with Sessegnon tied down plus several others clearly coming through, if the cost is £2m per season then that seems value for money.

As to the use of stats, IMO they (and we, potentially) are deluding themselves if we think that's something revolutionary that other clubs aren't doing. The only unorthodox thing we do is give it primacy over, or parity with, the judgement of experienced scouts and managers. I'll wait and see how that turns out for us before I judge. Last time I checked both Fulham and Brentford were still in the Championship.

Statto - if we'd had a stats guy at the time - do you think the Steve Marlet transfer would have gone through??

At the time a longstanding season ticket holder told me that he would be a class above the others - to be honest - I'd never heard of him and after seeing him play on the odd occasion I could not see why he was seen as a saviour
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 11, 2017, 06:26:39 PM
How do people still rate Woodrow honestly, If his name was Gohi Zverotic and he came from France people would have been done with him 2 years ago...

I don't even dislike him or think hes a bad player but its clear he is not good enough to be even second choice here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 11, 2017, 07:28:28 PM
apparently Coruna have made a bid for their old striker Perez at Arsenal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 11, 2017, 11:06:12 PM
£16m bid in for Woods of leeds. Been rejected...crazy

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 11, 2017, 11:25:12 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 11, 2017, 06:26:39 PM
How do people still rate Woodrow honestly, If his name was Gohi Zverotic and he came from France people would have been done with him 2 years ago...

I don't even dislike him or think hes a bad player but its clear he is not good enough to be even second choice here.

Sadly I am coming round to that view. As a home grown talent I was keen to see him nail down a place in the squad but I doubt this is going to happen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 12, 2017, 08:07:54 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 11, 2017, 11:06:12 PM
£16m bid in for Woods of leeds. Been rejected...crazy

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Burnley bid £12 million for him and the £16 is not from them.

No movement on any that my source has informed about, other than a couple of clubs after Waris have made moves for other players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 12, 2017, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 11, 2017, 05:45:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 11, 2017, 05:07:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 11, 2017, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 11, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Very interesting article on Brentford's youth/transfer policy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-wi

Hurts me to say it but they may be on to something...

Based on recent years, I think the academy is paying for itself. We got a lot of money for Roberts, and stand to gain much more if we sell Ryan.

But other than that, their system is very similar.

Agree. Last year when we lost Dembele and Hyndman for nothing I would have disagreed but now with Sessegnon tied down plus several others clearly coming through, if the cost is £2m per season then that seems value for money.

As to the use of stats, IMO they (and we, potentially) are deluding themselves if we think that's something revolutionary that other clubs aren't doing. The only unorthodox thing we do is give it primacy over, or parity with, the judgement of experienced scouts and managers. I'll wait and see how that turns out for us before I judge. Last time I checked both Fulham and Brentford were still in the Championship.

Statto - if we'd had a stats guy at the time - do you think the Steve Marlet transfer would have gone through??

At the time a longstanding season ticket holder told me that he would be a class above the others - to be honest - I'd never heard of him and after seeing him play on the odd occasion I could not see why he was seen as a saviour
The Martin transfer went through and that rates as a close second to the Marlet transfer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Quote from: filham on August 12, 2017, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 11, 2017, 05:45:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 11, 2017, 05:07:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 11, 2017, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 11, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Very interesting article on Brentford's youth/transfer policy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-wi

Hurts me to say it but they may be on to something...

Based on recent years, I think the academy is paying for itself. We got a lot of money for Roberts, and stand to gain much more if we sell Ryan.

But other than that, their system is very similar.

Agree. Last year when we lost Dembele and Hyndman for nothing I would have disagreed but now with Sessegnon tied down plus several others clearly coming through, if the cost is £2m per season then that seems value for money.

As to the use of stats, IMO they (and we, potentially) are deluding themselves if we think that's something revolutionary that other clubs aren't doing. The only unorthodox thing we do is give it primacy over, or parity with, the judgement of experienced scouts and managers. I'll wait and see how that turns out for us before I judge. Last time I checked both Fulham and Brentford were still in the Championship.

Statto - if we'd had a stats guy at the time - do you think the Steve Marlet transfer would have gone through??

At the time a longstanding season ticket holder told me that he would be a class above the others - to be honest - I'd never heard of him and after seeing him play on the odd occasion I could not see why he was seen as a saviour
The Martin transfer went through and that rates as a close second to the Marlet transfer.

Not that close - Martin scored one less goal but didn't spend two season doing it - he also didn't get the manager/coach fired either
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 12, 2017, 12:10:59 PM
If SJ had no say in transfers, how come we got Martin and then SJ wanted to hang on to him saying how important he was? Clearly he liked him so either he had a say or he was happy with what stats man had imposed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 12, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Quote from: filham on August 12, 2017, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 11, 2017, 05:45:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 11, 2017, 05:07:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 11, 2017, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Craven on August 11, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Very interesting article on Brentford's youth/transfer policy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718752-brentfords-moneyball-way-to-beat-football-teams-wi

Hurts me to say it but they may be on to something...

Based on recent years, I think the academy is paying for itself. We got a lot of money for Roberts, and stand to gain much more if we sell Ryan.

But other than that, their system is very similar.

Agree. Last year when we lost Dembele and Hyndman for nothing I would have disagreed but now with Sessegnon tied down plus several others clearly coming through, if the cost is £2m per season then that seems value for money.

As to the use of stats, IMO they (and we, potentially) are deluding themselves if we think that's something revolutionary that other clubs aren't doing. The only unorthodox thing we do is give it primacy over, or parity with, the judgement of experienced scouts and managers. I'll wait and see how that turns out for us before I judge. Last time I checked both Fulham and Brentford were still in the Championship.

Statto - if we'd had a stats guy at the time - do you think the Steve Marlet transfer would have gone through??

At the time a longstanding season ticket holder told me that he would be a class above the others - to be honest - I'd never heard of him and after seeing him play on the odd occasion I could not see why he was seen as a saviour
The Martin transfer went through and that rates as a close second to the Marlet transfer.

Not that close - Martin scored one less goal but didn't spend two season doing it - he also didn't get the manager/coach fired either

Marlet wasn't an out and out striker for one thing- and featured well in Coleman's side till he got sold. Chris didn't want him to go at that time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:26:43 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 12, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Not that close - Martin scored one less goal but didn't spend two season doing it - he also didn't get the manager/coach fired either

Marlet wasn't an out and out striker for one thing- and featured well in Coleman's side till he got sold. Chris didn't want him to go at that time.

For £11.5m - I would expect him to be able to dance on ice too - that was a huge fee in 2001

Sadly he was not sold but went on loan to Marseilles who did not take up the option to purchase - at the end of his contract he was release by Fulham - so MAF got none of his money back

But my question was about stats - do you believe our stats guy would have given the go ahead ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 12, 2017, 12:31:10 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:26:43 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 12, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Not that close - Martin scored one less goal but didn't spend two season doing it - he also didn't get the manager/coach fired either

Marlet wasn't an out and out striker for one thing- and featured well in Coleman's side till he got sold. Chris didn't want him to go at that time.

For £11.5m - I would expect him to be able to dance on ice too - that was a huge fee in 2001

Sadly he was not sold but went on loan to Marseilles who did not take up the option to purchase - at the end of his contract he was release by Fulham - so MAF got none of his money back

But my question was about stats - do you believe our stats guy would have given the go ahead ?

Ok, we moved Marlet on because of a tiff between MAF and Tigana. It wasn't his fault and I believe he was much-maligned. Would he have passed the stats test? Well surely that depends on the criteria set for him to be assessed against.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 01:21:49 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 12, 2017, 12:51:20 PM
Roberty may have a point about Marlet. It's impossible to say so I wouldn't argue strongly either way.

Equally you could say if we'd signed Andrea Pereira, who apparently Jokanovic wanted but Kline vetoed last summer, perhaps he'd have a been a big hit last year and got us promoted. He went on to have a good year in La Liga, so who knows.

We haven't signed a "really" expensive (ie. £10m) player under this system, McCormack was the last, so if we sign a big name like Rolan in the next few weeks it will be interesting to see how it works out.

Never heard of him but I will take your word for it - if he didn't play for Fulham or Shrewsbury Town I take little notice

Do you know if we had a stats man before Kline? Someone on here thought that everyone uses stats these days

Given that Rolan is rapidly running out of places to go - I would expect Bordeaux to pay us to take him off their hands - maybe not - but not the huge fee we would have been willing to pay two weeks ago

I would imagine that like you I'm hoping that someone at the club will pull a few juicy rabbits out of the hat before the window closes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 12, 2017, 09:50:26 PM
Maiden McGeady so says bbc sport. Much prefer just an out and out striker instead of these winger/forwards
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 12, 2017, 10:08:54 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 09:50:26 PM
Maiden McGeady so says bbc sport. Much prefer just an out and out striker instead of these winger/forwards

But he just signed for Sunderland. Have a link handy, would be bizarre if true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 12, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 12, 2017, 10:08:54 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 09:50:26 PM
Maiden McGeady so says bbc sport. Much prefer just an out and out striker instead of these winger/forwards

But he just signed for Sunderland. Have a link handy, would be bizarre if true.

Some one on Twitter and linked to a BBC.  Probably aload of shite  but this is a silly thread 

Ignore me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 12, 2017, 10:27:30 PM
There's nothing on or near BBC linking him with us since 2013, you've taken that from a rumours bot which literally randomly generates rumours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 12, 2017, 10:29:06 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 12, 2017, 12:31:10 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:26:43 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 12, 2017, 12:12:19 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 12, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Not that close - Martin scored one less goal but didn't spend two season doing it - he also didn't get the manager/coach fired either

Marlet wasn't an out and out striker for one thing- and featured well in Coleman's side till he got sold. Chris didn't want him to go at that time.

For £11.5m - I would expect him to be able to dance on ice too - that was a huge fee in 2001

Sadly he was not sold but went on loan to Marseilles who did not take up the option to purchase - at the end of his contract he was release by Fulham - so MAF got none of his money back

But my question was about stats - do you believe our stats guy would have given the go ahead ?

Ok, we moved Marlet on because of a tiff between MAF and Tigana. It wasn't his fault and I believe he was much-maligned. Would he have passed the stats test? Well surely that depends on the criteria set for him to be assessed against.

I was a regular at Fulham in the Marlet era.  He was a disappointment for sure, but to be fair he was primarily a winger. Tigana wanted to copy Wenger and convert a winger into a striker but was patently unsuccessful. He then compounded the error by refusing to recognise that his experiment had failed.  On the few occasions that I saw Marlet played out wide he was prettty damned decent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 12, 2017, 10:31:15 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 12, 2017, 10:27:30 PM
There's nothing on or near BBC linking him with us since 2013, you've taken that from a rumours bot which literally randomly generates rumours.

Bloody he'll I have been done by a bot. Pants down by A.I  :dft001:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 12, 2017, 10:32:02 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 10:31:15 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 12, 2017, 10:27:30 PM
There's nothing on or near BBC linking him with us since 2013, you've taken that from a rumours bot which literally randomly generates rumours.

Bloody he'll I have been done by a bot. Pants down by A.I  :dft001:

We've all been there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 12, 2017, 10:58:09 PM
Just seen Forestieri has been told he wont play for Wednesday again. Would love him at Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 12, 2017, 11:08:33 PM
What's he meant to have done
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 12, 2017, 11:11:19 PM
Sky sports gossip saying wolves are going after Rhodes and olveria. I'd take either in a heart beat
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 12, 2017, 11:11:26 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 11:08:33 PM
What's he meant to have done

Training ground bust up wtih Sam Winnall. Apparently a bad challenge from Forestieri but not sure.
Surely with this going public he would be available at a cut price. Would be a great pick up for 6/7mill
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 12, 2017, 11:30:57 PM
Seeing Mounie on MOTD today makes you wonder what could have been last season if we signed him. Whatever else you can say about our stats department, we definitely identify some really good players as transfer targets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 12, 2017, 11:31:46 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 12, 2017, 11:11:26 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 11:08:33 PM
What's he meant to have done

Training ground bust up wtih Sam Winnall. Apparently a bad challenge from Forestieri but not sure.
Surely with this going public he would be available at a cut price. Would be a great pick up for 6/7mill

I doubt Wednesday would sell to us unless it was a stupid price. He'll probably get sold to a middling Serie A team. Could even see a Premier League team taking a punt on him as an option if the price was right.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on August 12, 2017, 11:32:27 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 12, 2017, 11:11:26 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 11:08:33 PM
What's he meant to have done

Training ground bust up wtih Sam Winnall. Apparently a bad challenge from Forestieri but not sure.
Surely with this going public he would be available at a cut price. Would be a great pick up for 6/7mill
Was he in Slavisas Watford team when they got promoted? Think he'll go to the prem though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 12, 2017, 11:32:30 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 11:11:19 PM
Sky sports gossip saying wolves are going after Rhodes and olveria. I'd take either in a heart beat

No chance we'd get Oliveira if Wolves are interested thanks to Jorge Mendes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 12, 2017, 11:40:04 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on August 12, 2017, 11:32:27 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 12, 2017, 11:11:26 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 12, 2017, 11:08:33 PM
What's he meant to have done

Training ground bust up wtih Sam Winnall. Apparently a bad challenge from Forestieri but not sure.
Surely with this going public he would be available at a cut price. Would be a great pick up for 6/7mill
Was he in Slavisas Watford team when they got promoted? Think he'll go to the prem though

Yh Slavisa rated him.
I would love Oliveira as have said earlier.
Him and Forestieri should surely be available at cut prices due to current situations.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 13, 2017, 12:00:28 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 12, 2017, 11:51:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 12, 2017, 11:30:57 PM
Seeing Mounie on MOTD today makes you wonder what could have been last season if we signed him. Whatever else you can say about our stats department, we definitely identify some really good players as transfer targets.

Equally the fact Huddersfield got him shows other clubs are just as capable as us at finding these players

He was a lot easier to scout last season considering he scored 10+ goals in Ligue 1, rather than the season before where he only got about 8 in Ligue 2. Shows we have something right in-terms of talent identification.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 13, 2017, 05:27:09 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 13, 2017, 12:00:28 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 12, 2017, 11:51:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 12, 2017, 11:30:57 PM
Seeing Mounie on MOTD today makes you wonder what could have been last season if we signed him. Whatever else you can say about our stats department, we definitely identify some really good players as transfer targets.

Equally the fact Huddersfield got him shows other clubs are just as capable as us at finding these players

He was a lot easier to scout last season considering he scored 10+ goals in Ligue 1, rather than the season before where he only got about 8 in Ligue 2. Shows we have something right in-terms of talent identification.

Yes - but now we need to find the 2017 version and we have 18 days to do it - if we pull that off a Kline statue can replace the MJ one (JOKE)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 08:18:14 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 12, 2017, 11:51:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 12, 2017, 11:30:57 PM
Seeing Mounie on MOTD today makes you wonder what could have been last season if we signed him. Whatever else you can say about our stats department, we definitely identify some really good players as transfer targets.

Equally the fact Huddersfield got him shows other clubs are just as capable as us at finding these players
Yes it does but as they had never been linked before they could have thought why are Fulham looking at this lad and then went to scout him theirselves so could still be kudos to those guys. May not be of course.

Huddersfield may also use stats as well. There are several clubs that do, we are just more upfront about it than others.

Anyway time to worry a no we are going to get not who others have got
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 13, 2017, 10:25:23 AM
Without Kalas and a poosible Ayite and Cairney through injury. Our squad for Leeds begins to look even poorer than it should do at this point of the season. We need to stop concentrating on players we are unlikely to get and hopefully go for players we can get to improve.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonnoj on August 13, 2017, 12:53:55 PM
Frighteningly quiet on the rumours front isn't it?
Are we still looking or have we stopped now?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 01:02:59 PM
Still looking, no real updates from markets I can get info on, except that Waris wants to look at his options ( they are drying up as Brighton and west ham appear to not be forwarding that interest).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 13, 2017, 01:13:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

It must be a centre-back. With Madl possibly off to Poland we are terribly short of numbers at the heart of the defence.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:16:16 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 13, 2017, 01:13:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

It must be a centre-back. With Madl possibly off to Poland we are terribly short of numbers at the heart of the defence.

Missed Madl to Poland rumours. Anything concrete so far or twitter chat? I'd be surprised considering he was captain against Wycombe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 01:20:34 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.
well that will pee off sess and Odoi.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 13, 2017, 01:20:39 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

Bastia got relegated to the fifth tier in France for insolvency. I don't think we'd pay 4 million for any of their players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 13, 2017, 01:21:05 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:16:16 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 13, 2017, 01:13:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

It must be a centre-back. With Madl possibly off to Poland we are terribly short of numbers at the heart of the defence.

Missed Madl to Poland rumours. Anything concrete so far or twitter chat? I'd be surprised considering he was captain against Wycombe.

Nothing definite yet but some whispers from Poland on twitter that Madl is a transfer priority for Legia Warsaw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?

I am led to believe MG that if we're on about the same player and I think we are, then they're an attacker not a defender.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?

I am led to believe MG that if we're on about the same player and I think we are, then they're an attacker not a defender.
what does attacker mean exactly, and why can't you say his name
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?

I am led to believe MG that if we're on about the same player and I think we are, then they're an attacker not a defender.
what does attacker mean exactly, and why can't you say his name

I don't know who specifically it is hence why I only said what I do know about them being a forward. Just the person who occasionally gives me information told me that it's an attacking player, and they also corroborated what Marcel said when I asked them so that's two independent sources saying the same thing. I'm trying to find out who they are and whether they're a winger/proper CF and who they are, which I'll post in due course if I do find out. They also reckoned it's likely to be end of the week if it does indeed happen so I wouldn't sit around all week waiting for it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 02:49:05 PM
Could well be Fonte'
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 13, 2017, 02:59:28 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 02:49:05 PM
Could well be Fonte'


Not for 4m its not
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 03:29:44 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
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Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?

I am led to believe MG that if we're on about the same player and I think we are, then they're an attacker not a defender.

Aha! You know more than me, sir!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 03:31:39 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?

I am led to believe MG that if we're on about the same player and I think we are, then they're an attacker not a defender.
what does attacker mean exactly, and why can't you say his name

I don't know who specifically it is hence why I only said what I do know about them being a forward. Just the person who occasionally gives me information told me that it's an attacking player, and they also corroborated what Marcel said when I asked them so that's two independent sources saying the same thing. I'm trying to find out who they are and whether they're a winger/proper CF and who they are, which I'll post in due course if I do find out. They also reckoned it's likely to be end of the week if it does indeed happen so I wouldn't sit around all week waiting for it.
surely any source would say the country? hence why I do when I get mine as it is usually France, Belgium and Netherlands for me. I have heard nothing new recently on those markets but in truth not spoken to my former colleague since Wednesday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 03:34:34 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 03:31:39 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?

I am led to believe MG that if we're on about the same player and I think we are, then they're an attacker not a defender.
what does attacker mean exactly, and why can't you say his name

I don't know who specifically it is hence why I only said what I do know about them being a forward. Just the person who occasionally gives me information told me that it's an attacking player, and they also corroborated what Marcel said when I asked them so that's two independent sources saying the same thing. I'm trying to find out who they are and whether they're a winger/proper CF and who they are, which I'll post in due course if I do find out. They also reckoned it's likely to be end of the week if it does indeed happen so I wouldn't sit around all week waiting for it.
surely any source would say the country? hence why I do when I get mine as it is usually France, Belgium and Netherlands for me. I have heard nothing new recently on those markets but in truth not spoken to my former colleague since Wednesday

Info I'mm trying to get WW. Has your source indicated we're close to anyone as I'm told we're previously linked with them and the medical is this week? If not from Europe then I'd hazard a guess at Hugill or someone from the Championship for someone in the price bracket if you don't hear anything from your source, but I'm just speculating around someone like that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 03:40:08 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 03:34:34 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 03:31:39 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 13, 2017, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on August 13, 2017, 01:17:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 01:05:30 PM
Was told today that Talbot has been saying that a 4m deal has been completed/almost completed. Will be announced this week. Stats wise the player is meant to be almost perfect for the position he is in. Contact didn't know position or player name. Feel free to Beat me up end of the week if nothing materialises.

Also likely Woodrow will be off to Burton for a second spell once a forward has been signed.

Talbot was the one who found Ayite, if he's involved again, I've a feeling it maybe a leftback, from the same Club.

He's also assistant head of football operations now and head of scouting so could be from anywhere. Be amazing if it was a LB or CB. Is 4m not quite a bit for a LB though?

I am led to believe MG that if we're on about the same player and I think we are, then they're an attacker not a defender.
what does attacker mean exactly, and why can't you say his name

I don't know who specifically it is hence why I only said what I do know about them being a forward. Just the person who occasionally gives me information told me that it's an attacking player, and they also corroborated what Marcel said when I asked them so that's two independent sources saying the same thing. I'm trying to find out who they are and whether they're a winger/proper CF and who they are, which I'll post in due course if I do find out. They also reckoned it's likely to be end of the week if it does indeed happen so I wouldn't sit around all week waiting for it.
surely any source would say the country? hence why I do when I get mine as it is usually France, Belgium and Netherlands for me. I have heard nothing new recently on those markets but in truth not spoken to my former colleague since Wednesday

Info I'mm trying to get WW. Has your source indicated we're close to anyone as I'm told we're previously linked with them and the medical is this week? If not from Europe then I'd hazard a guess at Hugill or someone from the Championship for someone in the price bracket if you don't hear anything from your source, but I'm just speculating around someone like that.
If uk and Hugill thenm that's 2 million too much.

The only live deals in France are POundje (LB) he has had a medical but needs another as there were some issues he needed to get looked at, Waris and as I have said that's with him wanting to see what's around or Rolan which is very similar. Although perversely for some reason I reckon we have more chance of landing ROlan than Waris

That's the last update I have as of Wednesday last week

, its the other clubs that let it slip so they can try to drive the price up by having an auction, so if anything outside of those in my area, then the clubs have been very good in keeping it quiet just as FFC like
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 13, 2017, 03:41:26 PM
Aiden Flint on his way out of Brizzle City, like to think he could be on his way to SW6. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 13, 2017, 04:04:08 PM
Callum Robinson might be £4 million, and he has been rumored if we're spitballing about attackers in the UK.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 04:12:05 PM
good call tabby, given they cost more than European based players. Hugill no more than 2 tho for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: No one like Leggat on August 13, 2017, 04:51:37 PM
Think you might have underestimated Hugill's value WW, according to Mick McCarthy - who was previously interested - Preston want 6m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 05:14:42 PM
Quote from: No one like Leggat on August 13, 2017, 04:51:37 PM
Think you might have underestimated Hugill's value WW, according to Mick McCarthy - who was previously interested - Preston want 6m.
then I would walk away wouldn't pay more than 2 maybe 2.5 at a push, he would be back up in my opinion to the speedy forwards we are looking for, so the option b tactic
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 13, 2017, 05:15:54 PM
Quote from: No one like Leggat on August 13, 2017, 04:51:37 PM
Think you might have underestimated Hugill's value WW, according to Mick McCarthy - who was previously interested - Preston want 6m.



Wouldn't mind Hugill, got a bit of Horsfield about him, not sure about 6m though.
Robinson looks interesting, not an out & out striker & could he fit in with our style?. He likes to drop off a bit ala McCormack & fancies himself as a 10.
Fonte not sure about tbh, dont really know enough about him.Moderate scoring record as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 13, 2017, 05:40:42 PM
All this guessing and it probably Rolan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

OK, Maybe a bit harsh on Robinson. Know Slavisa is a big fan of him. But still.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on August 13, 2017, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

If they're part of the puzzle that get us up then they are indeed worth 6 or 4 million. Fees are judged end of season not day of, imo. Some say not worth it now, but if we pay 4 million for Robinson and he scores 12 goals in a promotion season, surely that's "worth" it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 05:53:24 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 13, 2017, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

If they're part of the puzzle that get us up then they are indeed worth 6 or 4 million. Fees are judged end of season not day of, imo. Some say not worth it now, but if we pay 4 million for Robinson and he scores 12 goals in a promotion season, surely that's "worth" it?
if we pay 6 million for Hugill the leagues gone crazy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 05:53:24 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 13, 2017, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

If they're part of the puzzle that get us up then they are indeed worth 6 or 4 million. Fees are judged end of season not day of, imo. Some say not worth it now, but if we pay 4 million for Robinson and he scores 12 goals in a promotion season, surely that's "worth" it?
if we pay 6 million for Hugill the leagues gone crazy
surely the league went crazy when we turned down 20 million for cairney. Forgetting some of of players Newcastle sold straight after relegation, has any other championship player been sold for 20 mil or above?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 07:07:04 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 05:53:24 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 13, 2017, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

If they're part of the puzzle that get us up then they are indeed worth 6 or 4 million. Fees are judged end of season not day of, imo. Some say not worth it now, but if we pay 4 million for Robinson and he scores 12 goals in a promotion season, surely that's "worth" it?
if we pay 6 million for Hugill the leagues gone crazy
surely the league went crazy when we turned down 20 million for cairney. Forgetting some of of players Newcastle sold straight after relegation, has any other championship player been sold for 20 mil or above?
yep make you right. still means 6 mill for hugill is just as crazy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonnoj on August 13, 2017, 07:32:53 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 05:53:24 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 13, 2017, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

If they're part of the puzzle that get us up then they are indeed worth 6 or 4 million. Fees are judged end of season not day of, imo. Some say not worth it now, but if we pay 4 million for Robinson and he scores 12 goals in a promotion season, surely that's "worth" it?
if we pay 6 million for Hugill the leagues gone crazy
surely the league went crazy when we turned down 20 million for cairney. Forgetting some of of players Newcastle sold straight after relegation, has any other championship player been sold for 20 mil or above?
We didn't turn down 20m, we priced him at a ridiculous level to basically tell them to get lost.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 07:35:08 PM
Quote from: Jonnoj on August 13, 2017, 07:32:53 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 05:53:24 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 13, 2017, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

If they're part of the puzzle that get us up then they are indeed worth 6 or 4 million. Fees are judged end of season not day of, imo. Some say not worth it now, but if we pay 4 million for Robinson and he scores 12 goals in a promotion season, surely that's "worth" it?
if we pay 6 million for Hugill the leagues gone crazy
surely the league went crazy when we turned down 20 million for cairney. Forgetting some of of players Newcastle sold straight after relegation, has any other championship player been sold for 20 mil or above?
We didn't turn down 20m, we priced him at a ridiculous level to basically tell them to get lost.
the same thing is it not
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 13, 2017, 08:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jonnoj on August 13, 2017, 07:32:53 PM

We didn't turn down 20m, we priced him at a ridiculous level to basically tell them to get lost.

No, Slavisa confirmed that Newcastle had bid £20 million for him and we had turned it down in an interview with Serbian media.

Reporter: Tom Cairney really impressed this season. The guy 'knows football'.

Slavisa: Yes, he's good. Benitez wanted him, they offered 20m, but we didn't let him go. He's not a player for Newcastle's system, Fulham is the place for him. When the team's in trouble here the ball always goes to him for keeping, over there he wouldn't even see it. When the ball can't reach him then we're in big trouble. He's physically inferior, doesn't recover the ball well and weak defensively.

A link to a story in English, had someone translate the bits that were in Serbian from the original source for the above quote to make sure it wasn't bullpoo.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/slavisa-jokanovic-says-newcastle-united-13173290

The original article

http://engleskifudbal.com/tekstovi/ljudi/na-kafi-sa-jokanom/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 13, 2017, 08:20:03 PM
Of course footballs gone crazy, we all know that. But if we want to have any chance of getting promotion, your going have to expect to pay over the odds sometimes, if we want a player that can swell the the light thin squad we already have.
It's swings and roundabouts.
We have already got niggling injuries preventing players from playing. Now Kallas no doubt will serve a suspension, what next is round the corner waiting for us.
Two and a half weeks left of the transfer window. I hope the club are pulling out all the stops. With Leeds and Wednesday coming up this week, there is no respite.
So far under the circumstances the team have done well in the three games so far this season, considering everything, and others have dropped points.
Nevertheless, we cannot get away from the fact although we are unbeaten, we have still dropped 4 precious points, admittedly against opponents that will also fancy their chances.
However, we cannot hide from the fact that the next two matches are also difficult, we need wins soon, and we need reinforcements, before we commence discussing the next player who gets injured or sent off.
It will not go away by the club burying its head in the sand.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 08:21:29 PM
agree paying over the odds but 6 million for Hugill is not over the odds that's way  way over the odds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 13, 2017, 08:26:25 PM
Of course it's way over the odds, and could even be way way over the odds. But in the absence of another remedy or a better idea, and taking into consideration the money the club have wasted over the years on mediocre players, what's new.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 08:21:29 PM
agree paying over the odds but 6 million for Hugill is not over the odds that's way  way over the odds
ive never even heard of him, but for that price I expect him to be 20% better than dembele the first 😉
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 09:00:06 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 13, 2017, 08:26:25 PM
Of course it's way over the odds, and could even be way way over the odds. But in the absence of another remedy or a better idea, and taking into consideration the money the club have wasted over the years on mediocre players, what's new.

I get your point woolly but it comes to plain stupidity if you pay that much for a bang average (at best) player (mind you I wasn't sold on McBride at first (wasn't the only one though) lol).

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 09:03:33 PM
Bacuna signs for Reading from Villa (this was the deal Bruce mentioned in the week)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 09:20:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 09:00:06 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 13, 2017, 08:26:25 PM
Of course it's way over the odds, and could even be way way over the odds. But in the absence of another remedy or a better idea, and taking into consideration the money the club have wasted over the years on mediocre players, what's new.

I get your point woolly but it comes to plain stupidity if you pay that much for a bang average (at best) player (mind you I wasn't sold on McBride at first (wasn't the only one though) lol).


im still not sold on mccbride, even Collins John scored more in a season than he ever did.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 10:10:08 PM
Newcastle close to signing Joselu a Spanish forward.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 13, 2017, 10:29:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 10:10:08 PM
Newcastle close to signing Joselu a Spanish forward.

Could it mean anything as far as Rolan goes? Still feel like there's another twist to come in the saga.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 10:38:30 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 13, 2017, 10:29:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 10:10:08 PM
Newcastle close to signing Joselu a Spanish forward.

Could it mean anything as far as Rolan goes? Still feel like there's another twist to come in the saga.
I will find out tomorrow, but I tend to agree. I've said for the last week I think Rolan is more likely than Waris
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 13, 2017, 10:40:18 PM
And the Fonte story gathers speed....... or does it? Old story?

http://soccersouls.com/2017/08/14/who-is-this-9million-former-arsenal-forward-that-fulham-are-chasing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/

Scout Report – Rui Fonte
Fulham are still chasing a striker and may well have given up on self-important Diego Rolan, quite rightly in my view. They have however been told to stump up £9million for Braga man Rui Fonte, who is the latest subject of their overtures and here is what we know about the Portuguese forward to date.

History
Born in Penafiel, Portugal, Fonte started his youth football career back in 1998 at Sacavenense before being picked up by Sporting Lisbon.

An impressive 7 years with the Portuguese giants brought him to the attention of English Premier League side Arsenal, where he landed in 2006, though he never managed a first team appearance. He was given 10 first team games by Crystal Palace though while on loan, without scoring a goal.

Having returned to Portugal with Sporting, he was sent out on loan once again, this time to Vitoria Setubal but once more, he did not score and failed to truly establish himself. He had more success in Spain with Espanyol's B team, netting 8 times in 22 games but he could not replicate that in their first team as he yet again drew a blank in an 11-game spell in 2010/11.

Two years spent at the Catalan club resulted in just one goal in the league before a free transfer back to Portugal beckoned, with Fonte signing for Benfica and joining up with their B team.

Although still a slow-burner, things are going much better now and Fonte finally planted his flag last term playing for Braga, scoring 14 goals in 31 domestic games for the club and seeing his transfer value suddenly sky rocket.

Style Of Play
Fonte is tall and rangy but does not always need to play in an out-and-out number nine position. He can play just as comfortably as a second striker but now that he has found his goal touch it would be no surprise to see him want to play as a centre-forward more often.

A decent finisher, Fonte has now matured and does not need so many chances to score a goal, though Fulham's open, attacking style would suit him down to the ground.

Fonte's Future
He is 27 now and doesn't have more than four or five years of top class football ahead of him, though he is one who can take advantage, now that he has finally matured into a rounded footballer. A big money move is surely there for him. If that move is to Fulham, he would probably jump at the chance to go.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 13, 2017, 11:09:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2017, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 13, 2017, 05:53:24 PM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 13, 2017, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 13, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Neither Hugill or Robinson are worth 6 or 4 mill respectively and I think that is why Fulham shop abroad and why I am glad we do so.

If they're part of the puzzle that get us up then they are indeed worth 6 or 4 million. Fees are judged end of season not day of, imo. Some say not worth it now, but if we pay 4 million for Robinson and he scores 12 goals in a promotion season, surely that's "worth" it?
if we pay 6 million for Hugill the leagues gone crazy
surely the league went crazy when we turned down 20 million for cairney. Forgetting some of of players Newcastle sold straight after relegation, has any other championship player been sold for 20 mil or above?

It's equivalent of telling a team the player is priceless. Cairney is worth more than that if he gets us promoted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 01:27:39 PM
Dean Jones (@DeanJonesBR)
8/14/17, 8:20 AM
Fulham are looking to sign a new left-back and have identified Cardiff's Joe Bennett as a top target.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 14, 2017, 01:31:24 PM
I would be delighted to sign Wilson - but it sounds like he is on his way to Hull or WBA...

https://www.balls.ie/football/marc-wilson-to-leave-bournemouth-before-the-transfer-window-shuts-370108
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 14, 2017, 01:36:50 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 01:27:39 PM
Dean Jones (@DeanJonesBR)
8/14/17, 8:20 AM
Fulham are looking to sign a new left-back and have identified Cardiff's Joe Bennett as a top target.

Would that be the Joe Bennett who was taken to the cleaners by Ryan Fredericks in our F.A. Cup tie last season?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 01:42:45 PM
Quote from: Arthur on August 14, 2017, 01:36:50 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 01:27:39 PM
Dean Jones (@DeanJonesBR)
8/14/17, 8:20 AM
Fulham are looking to sign a new left-back and have identified Cardiff's Joe Bennett as a top target.

Would that be the Joe Bennett who was taken to the cleaners by Ryan Fredericks in our F.A. Cup tie last season?
indeed it would, but not many players have that kind of pace
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 14, 2017, 02:01:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 01:42:45 PM
Quote from: Arthur on August 14, 2017, 01:36:50 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 01:27:39 PM
Dean Jones (@DeanJonesBR)
8/14/17, 8:20 AM
Fulham are looking to sign a new left-back and have identified Cardiff's Joe Bennett as a top target.

Would that be the Joe Bennett who was taken to the cleaners by Ryan Fredericks in our F.A. Cup tie last season?
indeed it would, but not many players have that kind of pace

I'd much prefer another Joe, Bryan from Bristol City instead if we're looking at LB's from the Championship
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 14, 2017, 02:25:00 PM
Burton want Woodrow back on loan. Makes sense, given the rumours of an attacker joining. Anyone have any more info on who that could be?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 14, 2017, 03:31:05 PM
#FulhamFC are in talks with #CardiffCity to sign their left-back Joe Bennett. --- Sky Sports Lyall
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 03:31:15 PM
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#FulhamFC are in talks with #CardiffCity to sign their left-back Joe Bennett. Full stories to come. #FFC #CCFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: No one like Leggat on August 14, 2017, 04:13:08 PM
Strange one Joe Bennett. Would Cardiff want to sell as he played in both their victories this season. Should also mention he apparently came off injured when they were 2-0 up against Villa.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Stillbelieve on August 14, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
Looking at Cardiff board sounds like they quite rate him and see us as a "backward" step  :022:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 14, 2017, 04:24:25 PM
Quote from: Stillbelieve on August 14, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
Looking at Cardiff board sounds like they quite rate him and see us as a "backward" step  :022:

Its so strange that so many supporters have this view of Fulham with absolutely no means to back it up. 

I mean, what have Cardiff managed in the past twenty years, and how many times have they actually even finished above us?  They don't even get a bigger support than us, which is something that they may have edged historically.

I just do not understand it, it's baffling.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 14, 2017, 04:40:17 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 14, 2017, 04:24:25 PM
Quote from: Stillbelieve on August 14, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
Looking at Cardiff board sounds like they quite rate him and see us as a "backward" step  :022:

Its so strange that so many supporters have this view of Fulham with absolutely no means to back it up. 

I mean, what have Cardiff managed in the past twenty years, and how many times have they actually even finished above us?  They don't even get a bigger support than us, which is something that they may have edged historically.

I just do not understand it, it's baffling.


Yes it is baffling, and surely the player himself should see he is far better off joining Fulham than staying there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 14, 2017, 04:46:07 PM
Quote from: Stillbelieve on August 14, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
Looking at Cardiff board sounds like they quite rate him and see us as a "backward" step  :022:
They are a strange lot down there, can't believe this quote, "I like Bennett but we have a ready made replacement in Jazz Richards if worst comes to the worst and we do sell." 😂

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 05:08:55 PM
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Fulham have had a bid accepted for Cardiff City defender Joe Bennett #FulhamFC #FFC #CCFC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 14, 2017, 05:17:25 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 05:08:55 PM
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Fulham have had a bid accepted for Cardiff City defender Joe Bennett #FulhamFC #FFC #CCFC

Let's hope he turns out to be as much of a surprise package as was Scott Malone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 14, 2017, 05:29:34 PM
Yep, with Arthur here - if he's a patch on Scott Malone he'll be an asset.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 14, 2017, 05:30:12 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 14, 2017, 04:24:25 PM
Quote from: Stillbelieve on August 14, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
Looking at Cardiff board sounds like they quite rate him and see us as a "backward" step  :022:

Its so strange that so many supporters have this view of Fulham with absolutely no means to back it up. 

I mean, what have Cardiff managed in the past twenty years, and how many times have they actually even finished above us?  They don't even get a bigger support than us, which is something that they may have edged historically.

I just do not understand it, it's baffling.


Well, they're one of the biggest two clubs in the country and we aren't. I mean, they're bigger than almost all the others - Wrexham, Newport County, Merthyr Tydfil, err..........
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 14, 2017, 05:56:33 PM
Seen all the 'why would he want to go to a smaller club' nonsense from Cardiff. A club ,who apart from a couple of seasons have been pony for the best part of 50 years.
And despite being a one club city & pulling them in from all over South Wales they're a club who take fewer fans to away fans than 'lil ol Fulham'
Big club my arse
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 14, 2017, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: Arthur on August 14, 2017, 05:17:25 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 05:08:55 PM
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Fulham have had a bid accepted for Cardiff City defender Joe Bennett #FulhamFC #FFC #CCFC

Let's hope he turns out to be as much of a surprise package as was Scott Malone.

It would be great if he is as good as Scott Malone but then if he was, and cost no more than £4m, Huddersfield would have gone after him instead of Scott.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 14, 2017, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: filham on August 14, 2017, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: Arthur on August 14, 2017, 05:17:25 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 05:08:55 PM
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Fulham have had a bid accepted for Cardiff City defender Joe Bennett #FulhamFC #FFC #CCFC

Let's hope he turns out to be as much of a surprise package as was Scott Malone.

It would be great if he is as good as Scott Malone but then if he was, and cost no more than £4m, Huddersfield would have gone after him instead of Scott.

Huddersfield would NEVER have signed the Cardiff version of Malone - Cardiff fans hated him! Though Bennett turning out to be as much of a gem as Malone is unlikely, it's still possible that he does well for us (if he signs).

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 06:37:23 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 14, 2017, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: filham on August 14, 2017, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: Arthur on August 14, 2017, 05:17:25 PM
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Fulham have had a bid accepted for Cardiff City defender Joe Bennett #FulhamFC #FFC #CCFC

Let's hope he turns out to be as much of a surprise package as was Scott Malone.

It would be great if he is as good as Scott Malone but then if he was, and cost no more than £4m, Huddersfield would have gone after him instead of Scott.

Huddersfield would NEVER have signed the Cardiff version of Malone - Cardiff fans hated him! Though Bennett turning out to be as much of a gem as Malone is unlikely, it's still possible that he does well for us (if he signs).

This is very true. Cardiff fans were gloating that they got the far better end of the deal, and I certainly wasn't expecting much when he signed. I thought he'd be backup for Odoi on the left.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:06:53 PM
I am chasing up some info on Poundje my former colleague just text saying Bordeaux are sweating on us signing him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 14, 2017, 07:11:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:06:53 PM
I am chasing up some info on Poundje my former colleague just text saying Bordeaux are sweating on us signing him

SSN saying we have agreed a deal with him. Wonder if the Bennett thing could've been a red herring?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:13:09 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 14, 2017, 07:11:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:06:53 PM
I am chasing up some info on Poundje my former colleague just text saying Bordeaux are sweating on us signing him

SSN saying we have agreed a deal with him. Wonder if the Bennett thing could've been a red herring?
No we are in for him, that's why Bordeaux are panicking, I think we are giving them their own medicine after the way they also stalled the Rolan deal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
The Sky Sports update:

FULHAM AGREE DEAL

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal with Bordeaux for defender Maxime Poundje.

We understand the Poundje deal has been agreed for some time but they have yet to convince the player to join Fulham.

As a result, Fulham are also trying to sign Joe Bennett from Cardiff.

The 24-year-old is a former France U19 youth international.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:16:58 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
The Sky Sports update:

FULHAM AGREE DEAL

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal with Bordeaux for defender Maxime Poundje.

We understand the Poundje deal has been agreed for some time but they have yet to convince the player to join Fulham.

As a result, Fulham are also trying to sign Joe Bennett from Cardiff.

The 24-year-old is a former France U19 youth international.
on my way home when did they put that up? will be calling my source when off the train
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 14, 2017, 07:22:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:16:58 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
The Sky Sports update:

FULHAM AGREE DEAL

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal with Bordeaux for defender Maxime Poundje.

We understand the Poundje deal has been agreed for some time but they have yet to convince the player to join Fulham.

As a result, Fulham are also trying to sign Joe Bennett from Cardiff.

The 24-year-old is a former France U19 youth international.
on my way home when did they put that up? will be calling my source when off the train
A few minutes after your 7.06pm post, I recon they are following you and using your info. :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 14, 2017, 07:28:51 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 14, 2017, 07:22:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:16:58 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
The Sky Sports update:

FULHAM AGREE DEAL

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal with Bordeaux for defender Maxime Poundje.

We understand the Poundje deal has been agreed for some time but they have yet to convince the player to join Fulham.

As a result, Fulham are also trying to sign Joe Bennett from Cardiff.

The 24-year-old is a former France U19 youth international.
on my way home when did they put that up? will be calling my source when off the train
A few minutes after your 7.06pm post, I recon they are following you and using your info. :)

Is he going to bring his own crutches. Only played 33 games since 2012.  096.gig
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:31:28 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 14, 2017, 07:28:51 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 14, 2017, 07:22:23 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:16:58 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
The Sky Sports update:

FULHAM AGREE DEAL

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal with Bordeaux for defender Maxime Poundje.

We understand the Poundje deal has been agreed for some time but they have yet to convince the player to join Fulham.

As a result, Fulham are also trying to sign Joe Bennett from Cardiff.

The 24-year-old is a former France U19 youth international.
on my way home when did they put that up? will be calling my source when off the train
A few minutes after your 7.06pm post, I recon they are following you and using your info. :)

Is he going to bring his own crutches. Only played 33 games since 2012.  096.gig
that was one of the issues, however he us a decent left back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 14, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
From what my source has told me is that Poundje had a medical weeks ago and failed it and we are going back in for him now he has recovered from injury
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:36:37 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 14, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
From what my source has told me is that Poundje had a medical weeks ago and failed it and we are going back in for him now he has recovered from injury
I said that maybe 4 weeks ago, saying there were issues needed to sort out fitness wise
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 14, 2017, 07:43:07 PM
WW. He may be good but if only fit for 6 games per season is he really worth the risk. I would not even recommend Messi if it was for that few games.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Logicalman on August 14, 2017, 07:45:51 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
The Sky Sports update:

FULHAM AGREE DEAL

Sky sources understand Fulham have agreed a deal with Bordeaux for defender Maxime Poundje.

We understand the Poundje deal has been agreed for some time but they have yet to convince the player to join Fulham.

As a result, Fulham are also trying to sign Joe Bennett from Cardiff.

The 24-year-old is a former France U19 youth international.

Not saying it's not likely, or even not true, but Sky are as about as certain as everyone on this board it seems. Crap journo's at Sky reign supreme as ever.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 14, 2017, 07:47:01 PM
Yeah, not putting a lot of stock in it, just thought I'd post it so we all know what the sky thing was about.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:47:59 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 14, 2017, 07:43:07 PM
WW. He may be good but if only fit for 6 games per season is he really worth the risk. I would not even recommend Messi if it was for that few games.
have you researched what happened? had a strained Achilles, nothing major kept him out 6 weeks, he came back and as is the case when over compensating he strained his calf then thigh which is a common thing to happen, Then strained his Achilles again, came back and has been ok since then. As I understand we want him to get that looked at just to make sure, the strain was down too his boots apparently, needed to have the heel padded a bit more and slightly adjusted or so I am told

I am not saying to sign him, just saying he is a decent player if that history is gone, guess that's why Fulham wanted him to have it looked at
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 14, 2017, 07:49:55 PM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/14/fulham-back-in-for-maxime-poundje/ News on Poundje
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 14, 2017, 07:50:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:36:37 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 14, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
From what my source has told me is that Poundje had a medical weeks ago and failed it and we are going back in for him now he has recovered from injury
I said that maybe 4 weeks ago, saying there were issues needed to sort out fitness wise
Yeah I knew about the medical weeks ago didn't know we were going back in for him until today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:59:56 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 14, 2017, 07:50:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 07:36:37 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 14, 2017, 07:32:22 PM
From what my source has told me is that Poundje had a medical weeks ago and failed it and we are going back in for him now he has recovered from injury
I said that maybe 4 weeks ago, saying there were issues needed to sort out fitness wise
Yeah I knew about the medical weeks ago didn't know we were going back in for him until today.
we have never been out from him, your source as I have said before lets you down this is old news from myself 4-5 weeks ago. Not having a pop but this is why some have a go at you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 14, 2017, 08:03:22 PM
Having a injury prone left back might not be too bad as it means Ryan will just be given more playing time. If Poundje is injury prone, might not be, and as long as he wont cost us a fortune in fee and wages then it might not be such a bad thing after all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 08:05:28 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 14, 2017, 08:03:22 PM
Having a injury prone left back might not be too bad as it means Ryan will just be given more playing time. If Poundje is injury prone, might not be, and as long as he wont cost us a fortune in fee and wages then it might not be such a bad thing after all.
he has struggled for a couple of years but if it is over then he will be (in my opinion) a good addition to the squad. But as I have said previously if the are behind him, his failure in the medical was really because we wanted him to have it all looked at to make sure he was ok. He didn't fail due to jumpers knee or anything like that lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 14, 2017, 08:16:02 PM
When Fredericks joined he couldn´t do 90 mins without being injured. No sign now of any problems. Good physios & training programme make a lot of difference.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 14, 2017, 08:33:43 PM
If we could keep him fit Poundje would be top drawer. He'd probably be cheaper than Bennett as well considering how important they are to their respective clubs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 14, 2017, 08:51:05 PM
From what is being said it sounds as if we are trying to sign a Sick Note who is not sure he really wants to play for us.

Come on Fulham lets not take silly risks in attempting to save a few pounds.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 14, 2017, 09:44:36 PM
 
Any more news on the £4m attacker mentioned yesterday?

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 14, 2017, 10:28:12 PM
http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/cardiff-city-man-one-two-left-backs-lined-fulham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 10:35:51 PM
Spoke to my former colleague and he says the poundje deal is still alive, he is or has had the issues looked at re his Achilles and has been assured it's good and fit, he wears different style of boots with a different heel setup to help him. Another issue wa s that originally it was a deal for two p,ayes, so the fee for just one player needs to be sorted.

While it's still ongoing it is not near completion and there will probably be a further review by FFC on the new Achilles data. What's pushed this a little is our interest in Bennett, Bordeaux are anxious to move some players on and they are worried we may go elsewhere
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 14, 2017, 10:37:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 10:35:51 PM
Spoke to my former colleague and he says the poundje deal is still alive, he is or has had the issues looked at re his Achilles and has been assured it's good and fit, he wears different style of boots with a different heel setup to help him. Another issue wa s that originally it was a deal for two p,ayes, so the fee for just one player needs to be sorted.

While it's still ongoing it is not near completion and there will probably be a further review by FFC on the new Achilles data. What's pushed this a little is our interest in Bennett, Bordeaux are anxious to move some players on and they are worried we may go elsewhere
Are Bourdeaux in the red financially, is that why they're eager to asset strip? And also I'm assuming the other player in the original deal was Rolán.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 10:42:06 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 14, 2017, 10:37:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 10:35:51 PM
Spoke to my former colleague and he says the poundje deal is still alive, he is or has had the issues looked at re his Achilles and has been assured it's good and fit, he wears different style of boots with a different heel setup to help him. Another issue wa s that originally it was a deal for two p,ayes, so the fee for just one player needs to be sorted.

While it's still ongoing it is not near completion and there will probably be a further review by FFC on the new Achilles data. What's pushed this a little is our interest in Bennett, Bordeaux are anxious to move some players on and they are worried we may go elsewhere
Are Bourdeaux in the red financially, is that why they're eager to asset strip? And also I'm assuming the other player in the original deal was Rolán.
Not asked re their finaces, but they signed players to replace some of those they thought were leaving

Yes it was
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: No one like Leggat on August 14, 2017, 10:44:51 PM
Personally think we should forget Poundje and move quickly for Bennett if Cardiff are prepared to sell. Decent full back with solid championship experience against a guy struggling to overcome injury problems who would need time to adjust to the league. No brainer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 14, 2017, 10:48:09 PM
Quote from: No one like Leggat on August 14, 2017, 10:44:51 PM
Personally think we should forget Poundje and move quickly for Bennett if Cardiff are prepared to sell. Decent full back with solid championship experience against a guy struggling to overcome injury problems who would need time to adjust to the league. No brainer.
Well not necessarily no brainer, Poundjé might be a cut above Bennett you just don't know. Also Bennett got ruined by Fredericks in the FA Cup last year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 10:52:40 PM
Agree Bennett is probably the better option from an injury history perspective and the fact he has championship experince. Poundje for me is the better player though, as for championship experience served us well with Stearman, Pringle etc, doesn't always mean it will work out.

All transfers are a risk to a degree, I personally think either will do a decent job, also remember Fredericks used to have a lot of injury issues before coming to us and at the start with us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 14, 2017, 11:09:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 10:35:51 PM
Spoke to my former colleague and he says the poundje deal is still alive, he is or has had the issues looked at re his Achilles and has been assured it's good and fit, he wears different style of boots with a different heel setup to help him. Another issue wa s that originally it was a deal for two p,ayes, so the fee for just one player needs to be sorted.

While it's still ongoing it is not near completion and there will probably be a further review by FFC on the new Achilles data. What's pushed this a little is our interest in Bennett, Bordeaux are anxious to move some players on and they are worried we may go elsewhere

From personal experience not sure about changes to boots and heel set up. I have problems with Achilles and Ankles and was given inserts to my footwear to alleviate the problem. At first I fell great but soon found that changing the way I walked and ran started playing havoc with my knees. Fixing one problem often leads to other related problems. He may be lucky but from what I was subsequently told about my injuries I personally would not sanction this transfer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 11:18:04 PM
As I say that's what I've been told, as after his tendon issues he overcompensated leading to groin, thigh and calf issies, was tracked back to taupe of boot.

I couldn't tell you what's what as not a doctor but apparently it's quite common in achillies sufferers. Strained tendons are not a major problem, not like snapped etc, perfectly curable. Ryan giggs suffered with them early on in his career and then a lot of hamstring injuries as a result, they solved his hamstrings by changing his car quite bizzarely

If it's cheap worth a punt as uk based players are more expensive, we have cover if required if he does get injured anywayand if he doesn't he may turn out to be a gem
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 14, 2017, 11:19:08 PM
I would go for Joe Bennett, much much less of a risk, and he is already in the country so to speak, with plenty of experience in this League. We have signed too many injury prone players over the last few years, and it just leads to them sitting on the sidelines while the club pays their wages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 14, 2017, 11:19:08 PM
I would go for Joe Bennett, much much less of a risk, and he is already in the country so to speak, with plenty of experience in this League. We have signed too many injury prone players over the last few years, and it just leads to them sitting on the sidelines while the club pays their wages.
Don't disagree. It we also signed some championship,players that turned out to be busts
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 14, 2017, 11:53:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 14, 2017, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 14, 2017, 11:19:08 PM
I would go for Joe Bennett, much much less of a risk, and he is already in the country so to speak, with plenty of experience in this League. We have signed too many injury prone players over the last few years, and it just leads to them sitting on the sidelines while the club pays their wages.
Don't disagree. It we also signed some championship,players that turned out to be busts

I think the lesson there is to keep away from busts and players carrying injuries. Which should leave us with the field to play, but I cannot see how penny pinching will result in a happy ending. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 15, 2017, 12:34:40 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.

It is a factor, but it's definitely one that's been overplayed. Wolves isn't a good example though, because half of the players they've signed wouldn't look out of place in the Champions League. Quality trumps all in that regard.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 15, 2017, 01:29:51 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 15, 2017, 01:06:46 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 15, 2017, 12:34:40 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.

It is a factor, but it's definitely one that's been overplayed. Wolves isn't a good example though, because half of the players they've signed wouldn't look out of place in the Champions League. Quality trumps all in that regard.

Agree, a bit of measure please. As to wolves let's see how They do over 46 games rather than judging them after 2. Our 2 pts from 2 games means we're projected to finish about 21st, is that what we're all expecting?
Oh and the spine of our team is still championship players, button, Kalas, McDonald, Cairney, Aluko

You can still tell how well a team will do to a point based on how they've played in the early games, especially when considering who they've played. Wolves have played two teams that will be in and around the Top 6 at the end of the season (as we have) and got 6 Points from it. Of course they'll have a sticky patch, but so does everyone in the Championship. That's just the nature of the league.

And to point to the whole "Championship experience" argument, just look at Villa, who have pretty much bought a load of other Championship teams best player(s) and see where that's got them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:53:32 AM
The Poundje deal still has a fair way to go and is probably more 30/70 than anything else, medical updates, possible revised medical with us, salary and fee all need to be discussed.

Potentially though we could get a player who is comparable (if fit hence why we have the above to do) to Bennett for no more than two thirds the cost (we all know U.K. based players usually cost more than those from abroad).

Hiwever my personal choice would be the lad from Bristol City if he is available but that's just my personal wish lisy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 15, 2017, 06:19:16 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:53:32 AM
The Poundje deal still has a fair way to go and is probably more 30/70 than anything else, medical updates, possible revised medical with us, salary and fee all need to be discussed.

Potentially though we could get a player who is comparable (if fit hence why we have the above to do) to Bennett for no more than two thirds the cost (we all know U.K. based players usually cost more than those from abroad).

Hiwever my personal choice would be the lad from Bristol City if he is available but that's just my personal wish lisy

Yes Joe Bryan I think his name is, he would be a decent addition, and he could bring Aden Flint with him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 06:34:24 AM
Quote from: filham on August 14, 2017, 08:51:05 PM
From what is being said it sounds as if we are trying to sign a Sick Note who is not sure he really wants to play for us.

Come on Fulham lets not take silly risks in attempting to save a few pounds.

Correct...Tell him and his pal Rolan to p**s off Fulham.
Grow a pair for Christ sake,only sign players who want to be here.Hasn't the club learned from the Martin experience, he was someone who didn't want to be here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 06:39:12 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.

You and this silly argument you keep coming up with.
Them useless players were signed by Kit,we've moved on to a higher standard of Championship player,or can't you remember where we signed Mac and Malone from .. fp.gif
Your argument makes out as if your comparing Kit to Slava,do you think our current boss would sign Pringle and co.. Hilarious.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:05:14 AM
Pringle was one of the first stat signings based on crosses he put in andnjow accurate they were for Rotherham, he wasn't a kit signing per say. Thankfully our stats system seems to have improved since then
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:12:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:05:14 AM
Pringle was one of the first stat signings based on crosses he put in andnjow accurate they were for Rotherham, he wasn't a kit signing per say. Thankfully our stats system seems to have improved since then

Might have been Stats,but Kit stated player he'd admired and been after...Pringle was an example of the players I was stating to our Foreign Correspondent Jolslover...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:17:58 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:12:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:05:14 AM
Pringle was one of the first stat signings based on crosses he put in andnjow accurate they were for Rotherham, he wasn't a kit signing per say. Thankfully our stats system seems to have improved since then

Might have been Stats,but Kit stated player he'd admired and been after...Pringle was an example of the players I was stating to our Foreign Correspondent Jolslover...lol
Personally i think you need to get the players that suit how you wish to play, be that form home or abroad doesnt bother me. Generally the players form abraod are a little cheaper and I guess thats why we shop for most of our singings there. I am not overly bothered a slong as they can play well. To gowith this I dont care if they have champinship, league one, ligue 1, premier league or non league experince as long as they are good enough and suit and can play how the manager wants them too


As for Kit your right he did say that but could hardly say anything else, he was on borrowed time from day one. Sad but true.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:28:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:17:58 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:12:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:05:14 AM
Pringle was one of the first stat signings based on crosses he put in andnjow accurate they were for Rotherham, he wasn't a kit signing per say. Thankfully our stats system seems to have improved since then

Might have been Stats,but Kit stated player he'd admired and been after...Pringle was an example of the players I was stating to our Foreign Correspondent Jolslover...lol
Personally i think you need to get the players that suit how you wish to play, be that form home or abroad doesnt bother me. Generally the players form abraod are a little cheaper and I guess thats why we shop for most of our singings there. I am not overly bothered a slong as they can play well. To gowith this I dont care if they have champinship, league one, ligue 1, premier league or non league experince as long as they are good enough and suit and can play how the manager wants them too


As for Kit youyr right he did say that but could hardly say anything else, he was on borrowed time from day one. Sad but true.



This present set up has a one track mind though,people on here seem to have forgotten about Pestos,Jozabed,Sigg,Cyriac, need I go on?
There are players in our league one who are just as good as them I should think.
I'm all for top foreign players coming,so much wished We'd got Mounie,not just buying abroad just because they are cheaper, what good is that if they aren't up to the job.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:39:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:28:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:17:58 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:12:59 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 07:05:14 AM
Pringle was one of the first stat signings based on crosses he put in andnjow accurate they were for Rotherham, he wasn't a kit signing per say. Thankfully our stats system seems to have improved since then

Might have been Stats,but Kit stated player he'd admired and been after...Pringle was an example of the players I was stating to our Foreign Correspondent Jolslover...lol
Personally i think you need to get the players that suit how you wish to play, be that form home or abroad doesnt bother me. Generally the players form abraod are a little cheaper and I guess thats why we shop for most of our singings there. I am not overly bothered a slong as they can play well. To gowith this I dont care if they have champinship, league one, ligue 1, premier league or non league experince as long as they are good enough and suit and can play how the manager wants them too


As for Kit youyr right he did say that but could hardly say anything else, he was on borrowed time from day one. Sad but true.



This present set up has a one track mind though,people on here seem to have forgotten about Pestos,Jozabed,Sigg,Cyriac, need I go on?
There are players in our league one who are just as good as them I should think.
I'm all for top foreign players coming,so much wished We'd got Mounie,not just buying abroad just because they are cheaper, what good is that if they aren't up to the job.
And you right, there are players here as good as those you mentioned, but those you mention were not good enough in my opinion, I said when Cyriac joined (you may not remember) I would be surprised if he made it here. We need players better than those that is why there time was limited on the pitch.

Again there are players here and abroad that are better and are acheivable for us and they are the ones we should target, Bennet, Bryan (Bristol City player) and Poundje are all good left backs, my choice woulf be Bryan but reckon he is the dearest out of the lot.

I know what you get at when saying if they want to be here etc, but look at it from thier perspective you want the best you can get and therefore it is right that they look around, Saha did the same before coming so the Van Der Sar we were lucky we had Tigana then to seal the deal as they came because of him not because of FFC. Regarding Poundje, he was (the last I heard before htis week) very keen to come and play for us, there were some small issues with his medical (which we sent him back to have addressed and looked at due to his medical history), the first I herard that we could not convince the player was in the media reports yesterday that isnt what I had heard at all and finally the pricing as it was a deal for two players.

But like I say Bryan would be my choice and striker wise well I think we need 2 and not sure who we should go for right now as I think Waris is almost certain not to come as thats gone oh so very quiet (watch that now come alive today lol)

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 08:04:05 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 06:39:12 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.

You and this silly argument you keep coming up with.
Them useless players were signed by Kit,we've moved on to a higher standard of Championship player,or can't you remember where we signed Mac and Malone from .. fp.gif
Your argument makes out as if your comparing Kit to Slava,do you think our current boss would sign Pringle and co.. Hilarious.

Slavisa has been complaining about not getting to choose players since the start though. This would lead me to believe that the thing that made us move on the the higher standard Championship players was the much maligned stat boy.

Kmac had been a long term target, and I'd be extremely surprised if Slavisa actually asked for Scott Malone in a swap deal for Jazz Richards.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 08:46:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(

Apart from Malone - the ones we're getting rid of are the ones that do not get picked to play - except maybe in the cup - I'm hoping the ones we have brought in will be more to SJ's liking and make it onto the pitch occasionally
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 15, 2017, 08:53:38 AM
How much would Cardiff take for Zohore & Bennett?. Guessing a lot more than we've got available to spend, although Cardiff strapped for cash at the mo.
Its funny how a little run of form can transform a player & massively increase his transfer value. I did a bit of checking up on Zohore last season after he ran us ragged at theirs. Incredible the amount of Cardiff fans who never rated him as being up to much. A few months later when he settled they were raving about him.
To kind of answer my original question I'd say they'd want at least £10m maybe a lot more .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:55:46 AM
they were rumoured to have quoted someone over the summer 15 million plus for Zohore
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Baszab on August 15, 2017, 09:25:19 AM
There weren't any "Kit signings" - he and the scouts identified loads of players but all decisions were made by the Stats team and they knew considerably less then than they do now - only O'Hara got signed outside of the stats model as he pleaded with KS and FFC to ressurect his career and trialled for quite a long time first
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 10:08:41 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.

I would make the point that neither Madl or Sigurdsson were good quality reserves - they were tried and put aside last season in favour of our old whipping boy Ream - who much to everyone's surprise proved to be rather effective alongside Kalas
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 15, 2017, 10:22:40 AM
Quote from: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 10:08:41 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.

I would make the point that neither Madl or Sigurdsson were good quality reserves - they were tried and put aside last season in favour of our old whipping boy Ream - who much to everyone's surprise proved to be rather effective alongside Kalas

At least we had some reserves. Unless we get some new faces in over the next fortnight there are going to be several positions where we are short on options should injuries, loss of form or dare I say it, further outgoings occur (in addition to Woodrow & Madl).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 10:24:18 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.
Agree, unless your playing a strict rotation you cannot keep everyone happy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 10:40:36 AM
A word about the achillies tendon injury mentioned earlier in the thread. Its an over use injury often caused by footware or changing playing surfaces ,and caneasily become chronic tendonitous. This is extremely difficult to get rid of and not only causes problems in other areas due. to unneccessary overloads ,it also has a tendancy to go the  achilies tendon on the other leg. If he s got this in pre-season it may be very hard to get rid of . Everything feels fine  after rest and when warm but after excercise you are back to Square one. Cant see this  transferhappening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 15, 2017, 10:42:11 AM
Madl is a very good squad player but I can understand him wanting 1st team starts.It is so difficult for Championship clubs to keep more than the 18 players in the match day squad happy.
Premiership clubs can rotate & not make any difference to the teams performance. We don´t have that luxury.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 10:45:48 AM
Tottenham have stunning £25m bid for Fulham wonder kid Ryan Sessegnon knocked back

Tottenham have had a stunning £25m bid for Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon turned down.

Spurs have been desperate to sign the 17-year-old left back and even Sessegnon signing a new contract has not put them off.

They came in with a mega offer but Fulham stood firm and said that Sessegnon is not for sale at any price.

Sessegnon is regarded as one of England's best prospects and signed a three year contract in June to commit his future to Fulham.

The England England under-19s starlet has been compared to a young Gareth Bale as he plays as left back but could move further forward down the line.

Tottenham were one of a clutch of clubs chasing him with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal also keen.

Tottenham also have an interest in his twin brother Steven who has also signed a new contract to stay at Fulham.

Tottenham have so far been slow on doing deals but are now clearly in the market.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-ryan-sessegnon-fulham-10990199
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on August 15, 2017, 10:53:17 AM
Quote from: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 10:08:41 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.

I would make the point that neither Madl or Sigurdsson were good quality reserves - they were tried and put aside last season in favour of our old whipping boy Ream - who much to everyone's surprise proved to be rather effective alongside Kalas

Why do you say Madl was/is not a good quality reserve.  For me, he is an excellent squad reserve and can play centre back effectively in a 2 or 3.  Can also at a push play right back and I expect even defensive mf, not that this was ever needed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 10:53:40 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 10:40:36 AM
A word about the achillies tendon injury mentioned earlier in the thread. Its an over use injury often caused by footware or changing playing surfaces ,and caneasily become chronic tendonitous. This is extremely difficult to get rid of and not only causes problems in other areas due. to unneccessary overloads ,it also has a tendancy to go the  achilies tendon on the other leg. If he s got this in pre-season it may be very hard to get rid of . Everything feels fine  after rest and when warm but after excercise you are back to Square one. Cant see this  transferhappening.
From what I have been told it was caused by footwear and was in the same leg twice but he has been given the all clear since April and is back in full trianing with adapted footwear. No mention of tendonitis but then I didnt ask, just wondered what the transfer state was.

I was surprised it was coming out yesterday and that I got a call about it, I really thought it was on the back burner.

I would still go for Bryan though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on August 15, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 10:45:48 AM
Tottenham have stunning £25m bid for Fulham wonder kid Ryan Sessegnon knocked back

Tottenham have had a stunning £25m bid for Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon turned down.

Spurs have been desperate to sign the 17-year-old left back and even Sessegnon signing a new contract has not put them off.

They came in with a mega offer but Fulham stood firm and said that Sessegnon is not for sale at any price.

Sessegnon is regarded as one of England's best prospects and signed a three year contract in June to commit his future to Fulham.

The England England under-19s starlet has been compared to a young Gareth Bale as he plays as left back but could move further forward down the line.

Tottenham were one of a clutch of clubs chasing him with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal also keen.

Tottenham also have an interest in his twin brother Steven who has also signed a new contract to stay at Fulham.

Tottenham have so far been slow on doing deals but are now clearly in the market.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-ryan-sessegnon-fulham-10990199

I just do not believe Fulham would be able to turn down £25 M for Ryan.  This is rubbish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 11:02:46 AM
Reported in the Telegraph as well

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur have £25m bid for Fulham prodigy Ryan Sessegnon rejected
Sam Wallace, chief football writer
15 AUGUST 2017 • 10:49AM


Tottenham Hotspur have had a bid worth up to £25 million for the 17-year-old Fulham prodigy Ryan Sessegnon rejected.

The England Under-19s international is one of the hottest properties in English football and is in the Fulham squad to face Leeds United at Elland Road tonight having signed his first professional deal in June with his childhood club. The size of the fee on offer reflects the expanding market and also the value placed on young English talent.

Spurs are also understood to be interested in Ryan's twin brother Steven who made his first team debut in the EFL Cup against Wycombe in August. Both players signed their professional deals having turned 17 – the earliest age at which they could do so – on May 18. Both the boys, who grew up in Roehampton in south-west London, are happy at Fulham and have put no pressure on the club to sell them.

Ryan's twin brother Steven, here making his first team debut in the EFL Cup against Wycombe in August, is also attracting Spurs' attention CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES
The fee offered would be close to the £25.5 million Manchester United paid in August 2004 for an 18-year-old Wayne Rooney, still the most ever paid for an English teenage footballer. 

Under the ownership of American billionaire Shahid Khan, and the stewardship of his son, the chairman Tony, the club are ambitious for promotion to the Premier League. They have refused to countenance the sale of midfielder Tom Cairney this summer and for the time being seem willing to reject an extraordinary amount of money for two products of the club's outstanding academy. 

There has been interest throughout the big Premier League clubs in the progress of Ryan in particular who played a full part in his team's Championship season last time around, which ended in play-off defeat to Reading. As a left-sided English player he has a considerable value in the transfer market and the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs all registered an interest before eventually he committed himself to the club long term.

The player has had a successful summer with England Under-19s who won their European championships in Georgia. 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/08/15/tottenham-hotspur-have-25m-bid-fulham-prodigy-ryan-sessegnon/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 15, 2017, 11:04:14 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 15, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 10:45:48 AM
Tottenham have stunning £25m bid for Fulham wonder kid Ryan Sessegnon knocked back

Tottenham have had a stunning £25m bid for Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon turned down.

Spurs have been desperate to sign the 17-year-old left back and even Sessegnon signing a new contract has not put them off.

They came in with a mega offer but Fulham stood firm and said that Sessegnon is not for sale at any price.

Sessegnon is regarded as one of England's best prospects and signed a three year contract in June to commit his future to Fulham.

The England England under-19s starlet has been compared to a young Gareth Bale as he plays as left back but could move further forward down the line.

Tottenham were one of a clutch of clubs chasing him with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal also keen.

Tottenham also have an interest in his twin brother Steven who has also signed a new contract to stay at Fulham.

Tottenham have so far been slow on doing deals but are now clearly in the market.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-ryan-sessegnon-fulham-10990199

I just do not believe Fulham would be able to turn down £25 M for Ryan.  This is rubbish.

From The Mirror?? Surely not??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 15, 2017, 11:08:39 AM
If true, I think we should take it.

I can't believe we would turn down £25m for any of our players, it's too much money for a club like ours, so unlikely to be true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 11:12:01 AM
the report states a bid of upto 25 million, so add ons etc. so not all 25 to us in one bash. If it had bee the yes almost too good to turn down. (could be why we are now being linked to 2 or 3 left backs).

I would not accept a bid with addons base don appearences, england games or anything similar at all, all in one bash and all up front
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 15, 2017, 11:17:20 AM
Yeah, agree with WW. That bid could be constructed in a lot of different ways, even though its likey that the majority of the fee would be paid up front but that could just mean something like £10 mill up front and the rest in add ons.

Spurs would already have quite the transfer chest but isince they've sold Walker they have more than eough to pay us all at once.

£25 mil up front and throw in a sell on % of something around 15 and there be no doubt in my mind that we should sell.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 15, 2017, 11:23:41 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 06:39:12 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.

You and this silly argument you keep coming up with.
Them useless players were signed by Kit,we've moved on to a higher standard of Championship player,or can't you remember where we signed Mac and Malone from .. fp.gif
Your argument makes out as if your comparing Kit to Slava,do you think our current boss would sign Pringle and co.. Hilarious.
I agree we've moved on to higher quality, however we still signed Richard Stearman, who was supposed to be our defensive saviour, and he was crap, despite being Wolves' player of the year when they finished 7th.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 11:24:51 AM
Here's our number 9. 

Computer says no???

http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/usain-bolt-targets-another-career-in-sport-after-quitting-athletics/news-story/67d02611d53901d83c20bb616baaf403

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 11:24:55 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 15, 2017, 11:23:41 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 06:39:12 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.

You and this silly argument you keep coming up with.
Them useless players were signed by Kit,we've moved on to a higher standard of Championship player,or can't you remember where we signed Mac and Malone from .. fp.gif
Your argument makes out as if your comparing Kit to Slava,do you think our current boss would sign Pringle and co.. Hilarious.
I agree we've moved on to higher quality, however we still signed Richard Stearman, who was supposed to be our defensive saviour, and he was crap, despite being Wolves' player of the year when they finished 7th.
wasnt he signed in the summer window of Kit and done by stats similar to pringle etc?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 11:24:55 AM
Vincius Junior signed for Real Madrid with hardly any senior football for 38 million pounds. I don't think that Sessegnon will depreciate in value, especially with the extra money paid for English players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 11:25:11 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 15, 2017, 11:23:41 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 06:39:12 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:27:54 AM
Championship experience is such a myth. Look at Wolves. 2 wins from 2 with a manger new to the league and a team of players new to the league...
The season when we signed players with championship experience we nearly went down.

You and this silly argument you keep coming up with.
Them useless players were signed by Kit,we've moved on to a higher standard of Championship player,or can't you remember where we signed Mac and Malone from .. fp.gif
Your argument makes out as if your comparing Kit to Slava,do you think our current boss would sign Pringle and co.. Hilarious.
I agree we've moved on to higher quality, however we still signed Richard Stearman, who was supposed to be our defensive saviour, and he was crap, despite being Wolves' player of the year when they finished 7th.

Obviously I'm not doubting that there are good players in the championship, not at all.
There are many good players and if these become available then there are some good deals to be had.
I am saying champ experience is not as important as everyone makes it out to be. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 15, 2017, 11:45:23 AM
Few posts on Twitter are suggesting the Ojo loan deal is back on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 11:50:11 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 15, 2017, 11:45:23 AM
Few posts on Twitter are suggesting the Ojo loan deal is back on.

Left winger ! 

Maybe with a couple of LB additions, plus Ojo, Ryan may go to Spurs.

We'd be quids in, but surely Ryan's integral to our style of play if he's in front of a LB?

I wonder what Slav would say?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 11:50:47 AM
According to SSN and the Telegraph:-

"Spurs' fee would go close to matching the £25.5m Manchester United paid to sign 18-year-old Wayne Rooney in 2004, still the highest fee paid for an English teenager."

I wonder why - over 13 years later - RS is worth so little by comparison?

I think the Premier League have been ripping off the smaller clubs academy's for too long

P.S. - I wonder how many car bumpers Flex-N- Gate has to sell to make £25m profit - they probably do it before lunch on a Monday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on August 15, 2017, 11:59:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 11:12:01 AM
the report states a bid of upto 25 million, so add ons etc. so not all 25 to us in one bash. If it had bee the yes almost too good to turn down. (could be why we are now being linked to 2 or 3 left backs).

I would not accept a bid with addons base don appearences, england games or anything similar at all, all in one bash and all up front

Well I would certainly accept £20M and even think about £15M plus add ons but get your point.

We need to maximise our time now, with this team and coach.  Waiting for Ryan to become worth £30M may never happen.  We need the money for a goal scorer and commanding centre back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 15, 2017, 11:59:55 AM
The Bro´s do not want to go so go & do one Levy. You have tolen enough from us already.
The boys are priceless to us, well maybe £50 mil for the pair in cash upfront with sell on clauses.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 15, 2017, 12:08:23 PM
Sheri Ojo may be coming on loan from Liverpool.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:16:06 PM
James Pearce‏Verified account @JamesPearceEcho  33m33 minutes ago
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#LFC winger Sheyi Ojo off to Fulham on loan. Means Derby, Villa and Middlesbrough miss out.

Mirror Football‏Verified account @MirrorFootball  35m35 minutes ago
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Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo set to join Fulham on loan for the rest of the season
http://bit.ly/2x06LXn

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 15, 2017, 12:18:33 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 10:08:41 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.

I would make the point that neither Madl or Sigurdsson were good quality reserves - they were tried and put aside last season in favour of our old whipping boy Ream - who much to everyone's surprise proved to be rather effective alongside Kalas
I sort of go back to the discussion yesterday, if you cant keep a 'reserve' happy how can you have a squad of 22 of almost the same quality happy? Madl for me is almost the perfect player you want in the squad. Decent player who can slot in almost anywhere and if hes starting your not having a heart attack.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VicHalomsLovechild on August 15, 2017, 12:25:44 PM
Quite often on here, there are posts about mercenary players. Going where the money is. The Club have obviously sold RS a dream about his and their future plus a new contract. How would it look if a few weeks down the line the Club sell him?
If he's as good as they think he is he'll be worth more next season and if tempted to go his agent should be able to negotiate a deal where he's not stuck in the reserves or loaned out for the next few seasons.
Refusing to sell sends a message to all. We're building for a bigger future.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 15, 2017, 12:26:45 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 15, 2017, 12:22:08 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 12:18:33 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 10:08:41 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.

I would make the point that neither Madl or Sigurdsson were good quality reserves - they were tried and put aside last season in favour of our old whipping boy Ream - who much to everyone's surprise proved to be rather effective alongside Kalas
I sort of go back to the discussion yesterday, if you cant keep a 'reserve' happy how can you have a squad of 22 of almost the same quality happy? Madl for me is almost the perfect player you want in the squad. Decent player who can slot in almost anywhere and if hes starting your not having a heart attack.

Agree. Piazon another perfect example. There was debate on here the other day where some questioned the difference between a squad player and someone you intend to be in your core 5-10 regular starters. There is a difference. There are different levels and you need players at all those levels to make a complete squad.
Button, Betts, Ream, Madl, Odoi, Fredericks, Kalas, Sessegnon, McDonald, Johansen, Cairney, Norwood, Kebanop, Ayite, Aluko, Piazon, Kamara?,   I'd consider all these (17) as players who if they start a game i have no issue wioth. Could all be first XI. If you asked me who are 100% regular starters then 7 or 8 of them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 15, 2017, 12:33:34 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:16:06 PM
James Pearce‏Verified account @JamesPearceEcho  33m33 minutes ago
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#LFC winger Sheyi Ojo off to Fulham on loan. Means Derby, Villa and Middlesbrough miss out.

Mirror Football‏Verified account @MirrorFootball  35m35 minutes ago
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Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo set to join Fulham on loan for the rest of the season
http://bit.ly/2x06LXn

We don't need more wingers, no great shakes at Wigan or Wolves on loan. What happened to the centre forward spoken about at the weekend.


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 12:46:58 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .

At this stage of the window?  We never manage to get anywhere near a decent striker at any stage of any window.  We just keep getting wingers and defenders on loan. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 15, 2017, 12:50:25 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 15, 2017, 12:33:34 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:16:06 PM
James Pearce‏Verified account @JamesPearceEcho  33m33 minutes ago
More
#LFC winger Sheyi Ojo off to Fulham on loan. Means Derby, Villa and Middlesbrough miss out.

Mirror Football‏Verified account @MirrorFootball  35m35 minutes ago
More
Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo set to join Fulham on loan for the rest of the season
http://bit.ly/2x06LXn

We don't need more wingers, no great shakes at Wigan or Wolves on loan. What happened to the centre forward spoken about at the weekend.






For crying out loud he was 18 years old when he was at Wigan & Wolves. Hardly the finished article.
Take your point about the wingers though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 15, 2017, 12:57:16 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 15, 2017, 12:33:34 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 12:16:06 PM
James Pearce‏Verified account @JamesPearceEcho  33m33 minutes ago
More
#LFC winger Sheyi Ojo off to Fulham on loan. Means Derby, Villa and Middlesbrough miss out.

Mirror Football‏Verified account @MirrorFootball  35m35 minutes ago
More
Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo set to join Fulham on loan for the rest of the season
http://bit.ly/2x06LXn

We don't need more wingers, no great shakes at Wigan or Wolves on loan. What happened to the centre forward spoken about at the weekend.



We cannot be too fussy about where he plays, if Fulham are bringing in another body. It's another string to our bow if he signs. Considering that the handle on the incoming door at Motspur Park has cob webs and rust and dust, and there is tumbleweed blowing against it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .
We do: having Sess and Cairney is like having a post-dated cheque - we can draw on it when we want. If we don't spend we will never end the season in the top 2. 4-6 is possible but that's a lottery. Spend now please Mr Khan and if we don't go up and we get a transfer ban because of FFP we can cash in on Tom and Sess (they would probably want to go anyway) and we have balanced the books. Wolves are splashing the cash and will be there or there abouts in May. It's the only way IMO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 15, 2017, 01:01:44 PM
Couple of Portuguese tweets saying Rui Fonte for £9m (nothing credible) but surely that deal is dead?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 01:03:12 PM
I think if Ojo signs it may mean Sone Aluko is leaving.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham Tup North on August 15, 2017, 01:05:15 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 15, 2017, 11:59:55 AM
The Bro´s do not want to go so go & do one Levy. You have tolen enough from us already.
The boys are priceless to us, well maybe £50 mil for the pair in cash upfront with sell on clauses.
Can we not send Spuds Ryan's Brother for £25m?  They are twins after all.  ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:05:56 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 15, 2017, 01:01:44 PM
Couple of Portuguese tweets saying Rui Fonte for £9m (nothing credible) but surely that deal is dead?

Get him in.  He looks like a good finisher which is what we need desperately. 

Just read that while we turned down 25m from Spurs for Sess, we have valued him at 50m.  Hang on the phones ringing...Oh hello Mr Mourinho......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:06:00 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 15, 2017, 01:01:44 PM
Couple of Portuguese tweets saying Rui Fonte for £9m (nothing credible) but surely that deal is dead?

Rui Fonte vendido por nove milhões ao Fulham FC - this from Correio da Manhã, has 340k followers. Could be legit.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:07:28 PM
I've text my friend in Suffolk whose son works for the Daily Express,he has got back to say the Sess story is old hat and been brought up again as there is very little activity to print about..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 15, 2017, 01:07:39 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:06:00 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 15, 2017, 01:01:44 PM
Couple of Portuguese tweets saying Rui Fonte for £9m (nothing credible) but surely that deal is dead?

Rui Fonte vendido por nove milhões ao Fulham FC - this from Correio da Manhã, has 340k followers. Could be legit.
One of the ones I saw. Although played and scored at the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 01:07:53 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 01:03:12 PM
I think if Ojo signs it may mean Sone Aluko is leaving.

To Reading? I don't really see it happening. Their board is even more penny-pinching than ours, and I don't see why a player that was named vice captain a month ago would leave for anything less than a huge bid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on August 15, 2017, 01:08:19 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 15, 2017, 12:22:08 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 12:18:33 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 10:08:41 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 08:18:33 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 15, 2017, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 07:14:33 AM
Madl off to Legia Warsaw according to Sky.
Will he play tonight?
why are we getting rid of everyone and not replacing them :(
I had heard Madl wants to leave as he wants to play first team football, wouldnt be sure he is going before tonights game. My guess is Odoi or DJalo tonight as they are seemingly ahead of Madl at present (makes sense if he wants to leave)
which is an example of how difficult it can be to have (and keep them happy) good quality reserves, let alone players we expect to be just as good as the starting XI.

I would make the point that neither Madl or Sigurdsson were good quality reserves - they were tried and put aside last season in favour of our old whipping boy Ream - who much to everyone's surprise proved to be rather effective alongside Kalas
I sort of go back to the discussion yesterday, if you cant keep a 'reserve' happy how can you have a squad of 22 of almost the same quality happy? Madl for me is almost the perfect player you want in the squad. Decent player who can slot in almost anywhere and if hes starting your not having a heart attack.

Agree. Piazon another perfect example. There was debate on here the other day where some questioned the difference between a squad player and someone you intend to be in your core 5-10 regular starters. There is a difference. There are different levels and you need players at all those levels to make a complete squad.

The other point here is that players go through period of good and bad form. No one should be guaranteed a starting place just because they are fit. You need a squad of players that can compete with each other for the first 11. Kebano last season had a few months of limited action, but then found form in the last few months and became a key player. Ream started on the bench, but turned into a starter due to good form.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 15, 2017, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .
We do: having Sess and Cairney is like having a post-dated cheque - we can draw on it when we want. If we don't spend we will never end the season in the top 2. 4-6 is possible but that's a lottery. Spend now please Mr Khan and if we don't go up and we get a transfer ban because of FFP we can cash in on Tom and Sess (they would probably want to go anyway) and we have balanced the books. Wolves are splashing the cash and will be there or there abouts in May. It's the only way IMO.
Sorry but I have mention its not that simple.

Lets say we bust it this window. A ban and even worse (pts reduction, lots of options now for the lge)c ould come in this January. We would also be banned next summer.
Unless we were able to offload next summer (and clubs would know we have to sell so would not pay top price)  and then show league we not only have  a balanced budget for that year but also have not exceeded the 3 year £39M limit we could be banned again for Jan 2019.

To be within all required limits this time next year without any ban due in Jan 2019, we would basically need a low cost low wage team which would probably go down.

Anyway enjoy rest of your day on that downbeat answer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:16:46 PM
I hate to say it but we should be selling Sess at 25m.  He is wasted at left back.  We have plenty of options further forward on the left.  We can spend 5m on a left back and 10m on a good striker who can deliver 20 goals and still have cash left for Xmas.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 01:16:57 PM
A Bola saying we've upped our offer for Rui Fonte to EU9 million & hope to get him signed by the end of the week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 15, 2017, 01:18:15 PM
The latest Fonte rumour is interesting, get it done Fulham!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:18:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 01:16:57 PM
A Bola saying we've upped our offer for Rui Fonte to EU9 million & hope to get him signed by the end of the week

Takksport have said its  done deal,if you believe what they say,also the Cardiff boy set to have a medical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:18:41 PM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:16:46 PM
I hate to say it but we should be selling Sess at 25m.  He is wasted at left back.  We have plenty of options further forward on the left.  We can spend 5m on a left back and 10m on a good striker who can deliver 20 goals and still have cash left for Xmas.
i would only do that if all the money was upfront and not what is reportedly on offer as it stands
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:20:02 PM
So with them 2 in I should think that will be our lot ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 01:22:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:20:02 PM
So with them 2 in I should think that will be our lot ?

If we assume that Bennet and Fonte sign, I'd be okay with that if Madl doesn't leave. I'd like another CB if he is though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 15, 2017, 01:22:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:18:41 PM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:16:46 PM
I hate to say it but we should be selling Sess at 25m.  He is wasted at left back.  We have plenty of options further forward on the left.  We can spend 5m on a left back and 10m on a good striker who can deliver 20 goals and still have cash left for Xmas.
i would only do that if all the money was upfront and not what is reportedly on offer as it stands

He could be worth twice that in a years time, plus I don't want to sell him, as if a club has ambitions why sell your best players. Selling clubs rarely win anything. We have a better chance of promotion if he is wearing a Fulham shirt, plus he appears to be happy where he is at Fulham FC
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:24:09 PM
If they both happen we should be very happy.  Ojo a bonus.  Only worry would be losing someone like Aluko.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on August 15, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 15, 2017, 01:18:15 PM
The latest Fonte rumour is interesting, get it done Fulham!

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But is he actually any good???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:27:39 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 15, 2017, 01:22:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:18:41 PM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:16:46 PM
I hate to say it but we should be selling Sess at 25m.  He is wasted at left back.  We have plenty of options further forward on the left.  We can spend 5m on a left back and 10m on a good striker who can deliver 20 goals and still have cash left for Xmas.
i would only do that if all the money was upfront and not what is reportedly on offer as it stands

He could be worth twice that in a years time, plus I don't want to sell him, as if a club has ambitions why sell your best players. Selling clubs rarely win anything. We have a better chance of promotion if he is wearing a Fulham shirt, plus he appears to be happy where he is at Fulham FC

Woolly is right he be worth lot more in 2 years..
Neymar's fee will be chicken feed...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:29:03 PM
Quote from: bencher on August 15, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 15, 2017, 01:18:15 PM
The latest Fonte rumour is interesting, get it done Fulham!

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But is he actually any good???

He does have a lovely name though...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:29:24 PM
sky saying no bid from spurs for sess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:36:59 PM
Re Poundje that deal is 30/70 at best right now is my information, we are lookig at other options, it is Bordeaux pushing to see if we are keen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:41:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:29:03 PM
Quote from: bencher on August 15, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 15, 2017, 01:18:15 PM
The latest Fonte rumour is interesting, get it done Fulham!

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But is he actually any good???

He does have a lovely name though...lol

So did Bryan Ruiz ...with lovely hair... but no goals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:42:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:29:24 PM
sky saying no bid from spurs for sess

Just like my friends son at the Express said,they making up stuff as nothing happening..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:44:24 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:42:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 01:29:24 PM
sky saying no bid from spurs for sess

Just like my friends son at the Express said,they making up stuff as nothing happening..
think it was the telegraph and some othe rpapers that said they had, and sky reported that. they now confirm no bid.

I hate not having a source in the UK markets lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 15, 2017, 01:47:34 PM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 15, 2017, 01:41:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 01:29:03 PM
Quote from: bencher on August 15, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 15, 2017, 01:18:15 PM
The latest Fonte rumour is interesting, get it done Fulham!

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But is he actually any good???

He does have a lovely name though...lol

So did Bryan Ruiz ...with lovely hair... but no goals.

and a clean pair of shorts when he left the pitch at the end of the game.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 02:17:25 PM
13:32
EFL SET FOR TRANSFER TALKS

After it was announced Premier League clubs would discuss the proposed introduction of a new summer transfer window that closes before the opening game of next season, the EFL have released the following statement:

"The EFL Board and its Clubs have previously expressed the opinion that closing the summer transfer window in advance of the season commencing would be an improvement on the current position.

"On this basis we will be tabling the matter for discussion with Clubs in September.

"It will be important that all the consequences of such a decision are fully considered, as the requirements of our Clubs are different to those in Europe's top flight leagues."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 15, 2017, 02:18:52 PM
Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Rui Fonte has told Braga it's all up to them, but the former Arsenal youngster wants to join Fulham to be close to brother José. [A Bola]
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SamE_FFC on August 15, 2017, 02:21:11 PM
Jordan Graham [emoji102]


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on August 15, 2017, 02:38:03 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 15, 2017, 02:12:48 PM
Aluko is 29 this season, not the type of player who will be good past 30 and probably not going to be good/young enough if we go up. If we've been offered say £5m or more, and we've Ayite, Kebano, Piazon, Sessegnon and possibly Ojo all capable of playing on the wing, I can see the commercial reasons for letting him go. To be clear it wouldn't be my choice, I think his skill level is unrivalled at this level, but I could at least sympathise a bit.
I agree with letting Aluko go, only if we get Ojo, another CF, and another LB. Squad is far too skinny, however I wouldn't be shocked if we could get ~$8MM for Aluko, which is close to enough for another CF, a position we're desperate to fill. Even with Ak-47
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 15, 2017, 02:38:30 PM
Apparently we're after Jordan Graham.
Honestly we do not need another winger. Especially with Ojo coming in. If we sign 2 new wingers then surely Aluko is leaving
As for Graham he is decent, Good first touch, quick and a good dribbler off the ball. Only 21 so there is sell on value as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 02:46:12 PM
Report: Fulham raise Rui Fonte bid to £8.2 million plus bonuses

Fulham have raised their offer for Braga forward Rui Fonte, according to A Bola.

The Cottagers are said to have had an offer of around £6.4 million rejected by the Portuguese side, but could fare better with their latest proposal, which is claimed to be £8.2 million plus bonuses.

Braga are reportedly seeking £9.1 million for their captain, who has scored two goals already this season, on top of the 15 he managed last term.

And according to A Bola, their asking price could be easily met if said bonuses are triggered.

Fonte is said to be keen on the move to Fulham, with his older brother Jose already on the books at West Ham United on the other side of London.

The 27-year-old has previously spent time at Arsenal and Crystal Palace, before spells at Sporting CP, Espanyol and Benfica.

With Fulham also claimed to be close to a deal to sign Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo on loan, Fonte's arrival would perhaps raise further questions about the future of Sone Aluko at Craven Cottage.

Aluko, who been linked with an £8 million move to Reading, posted a string of cryptic messages on Twitter on Monday.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/15/report-fulham-raise-rui-fonte-bid-to-82-million-plus-bonuses/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 15, 2017, 02:53:35 PM
I still feel CB is more of a priority than anything else
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 15, 2017, 02:55:27 PM
£8 million for a player that cost us nothing a year ago, in an area where we have ample cover is crazy money.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 02:55:39 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 02:46:12 PM
Report: Fulham raise Rui Fonte bid to £8.2 million plus bonuses

Fulham have raised their offer for Braga forward Rui Fonte, according to A Bola.

The Cottagers are said to have had an offer of around £6.4 million rejected by the Portuguese side, but could fare better with their latest proposal, which is claimed to be £8.2 million plus bonuses.

Braga are reportedly seeking £9.1 million for their captain, who has scored two goals already this season, on top of the 15 he managed last term.

And according to A Bola, their asking price could be easily met if said bonuses are triggered.

Fonte is said to be keen on the move to Fulham, with his older brother Jose already on the books at West Ham United on the other side of London.

The 27-year-old has previously spent time at Arsenal and Crystal Palace, before spells at Sporting CP, Espanyol and Benfica.

With Fulham also claimed to be close to a deal to sign Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo on loan, Fonte's arrival would perhaps raise further questions about the future of Sone Aluko at Craven Cottage.

Aluko, who been linked with an £8 million move to Reading, posted a string of cryptic messages on Twitter on Monday.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/15/report-fulham-raise-rui-fonte-bid-to-82-million-plus-bonuses/
I have a feeling they have confused pound with euros
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 15, 2017, 03:08:28 PM
They are dealing with TK - maybe it is $$$$$'s
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 15, 2017, 03:13:36 PM
Our old friend Cyriac signed for Sivasspor in Turkey.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 15, 2017, 03:27:31 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 15, 2017, 02:55:27 PM
£8 million for a player that cost us nothing a year ago, in an area where we have ample cover is crazy money.



I'd drive him anywhere for £8m, 29 next birthday. Decent player who gives us something different but flatters to deceive a little & it would be crazy to turn that down
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on August 15, 2017, 03:30:07 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 13, 2017, 10:40:18 PM
And the Fonte story gathers speed....... or does it? Old story?

http://soccersouls.com/2017/08/14/who-is-this-9million-former-arsenal-forward-that-fulham-are-chasing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/

Scout Report – Rui Fonte
Fulham are still chasing a striker and may well have given up on self-important Diego Rolan, quite rightly in my view. They have however been told to stump up £9million for Braga man Rui Fonte, who is the latest subject of their overtures and here is what we know about the Portuguese forward to date.

History
Born in Penafiel, Portugal, Fonte started his youth football career back in 1998 at Sacavenense before being picked up by Sporting Lisbon.

An impressive 7 years with the Portuguese giants brought him to the attention of English Premier League side Arsenal, where he landed in 2006, though he never managed a first team appearance. He was given 10 first team games by Crystal Palace though while on loan, without scoring a goal.

Having returned to Portugal with Sporting, he was sent out on loan once again, this time to Vitoria Setubal but once more, he did not score and failed to truly establish himself. He had more success in Spain with Espanyol's B team, netting 8 times in 22 games but he could not replicate that in their first team as he yet again drew a blank in an 11-game spell in 2010/11.

Two years spent at the Catalan club resulted in just one goal in the league before a free transfer back to Portugal beckoned, with Fonte signing for Benfica and joining up with their B team.

Although still a slow-burner, things are going much better now and Fonte finally planted his flag last term playing for Braga, scoring 14 goals in 31 domestic games for the club and seeing his transfer value suddenly sky rocket.

Style Of Play
Fonte is tall and rangy but does not always need to play in an out-and-out number nine position. He can play just as comfortably as a second striker but now that he has found his goal touch it would be no surprise to see him want to play as a centre-forward more often.

A decent finisher, Fonte has now matured and does not need so many chances to score a goal, though Fulham's open, attacking style would suit him down to the ground.

Fonte's Future
He is 27 now and doesn't have more than four or five years of top class football ahead of him, though he is one who can take advantage, now that he has finally matured into a rounded footballer. A big money move is surely there for him. If that move is to Fulham, he would probably jump at the chance to go.



I cant see why so much excitement for this guy tbh.
It looks as if he has failed to find the net prolifically on all occasions outside of Spain, (and some inside it).
He has also played a lot in B teams.

Why is the fee so astonishingly high?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 03:32:48 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .
We do: having Sess and Cairney is like having a post-dated cheque - we can draw on it when we want. If we don't spend we will never end the season in the top 2. 4-6 is possible but that's a lottery. Spend now please Mr Khan and if we don't go up and we get a transfer ban because of FFP we can cash in on Tom and Sess (they would probably want to go anyway) and we have balanced the books. Wolves are splashing the cash and will be there or there abouts in May. It's the only way IMO.
Sorry but I have mention its not that simple.

Lets say we bust it this window. A ban and even worse (pts reduction, lots of options now for the lge)c ould come in this January. We would also be banned next summer.
Unless we were able to offload next summer (and clubs would know we have to sell so would not pay top price)  and then show league we not only have  a balanced budget for that year but also have not exceeded the 3 year £39M limit we could be banned again for Jan 2019.

To be within all required limits this time next year without any ban due in Jan 2019, we would basically need a low cost low wage team which would probably go down.

Anyway enjoy rest of your day on that downbeat answer.
Really? Tell that to QPR!

But with respect, it isn't quite that simple either. If we overspend and end up with a promotion chasing team but just miss out, does a ban the following summer really matter? We would still have the same team to try again the following year. Or if some leave, the books could be balanced. My point is I can't see us ever going up unless we break the unfair FFP rules, and this year is the one to go for it. Or get used to being a Championship team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 15, 2017, 03:38:31 PM
Dimitri Kondonis (@dkondonis)
8/15/17, 10:22 AM
According to our colleagues in France, Fulham are keen on French centre-back William Remy from Montpellier twitter.com/YahooSportFR/s...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 03:39:16 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 03:32:48 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .
We do: having Sess and Cairney is like having a post-dated cheque - we can draw on it when we want. If we don't spend we will never end the season in the top 2. 4-6 is possible but that's a lottery. Spend now please Mr Khan and if we don't go up and we get a transfer ban because of FFP we can cash in on Tom and Sess (they would probably want to go anyway) and we have balanced the books. Wolves are splashing the cash and will be there or there abouts in May. It's the only way IMO.
Sorry but I have mention its not that simple.

Lets say we bust it this window. A ban and even worse (pts reduction, lots of options now for the lge)c ould come in this January. We would also be banned next summer.
Unless we were able to offload next summer (and clubs would know we have to sell so would not pay top price)  and then show league we not only have  a balanced budget for that year but also have not exceeded the 3 year £39M limit we could be banned again for Jan 2019.

To be within all required limits this time next year without any ban due in Jan 2019, we would basically need a low cost low wage team which would probably go down.

Anyway enjoy rest of your day on that downbeat answer.
Really? Tell that to QPR!

But with respect, it isn't quite that simple either. If we overspend and end up with a promotion chasing team but just miss out, does a ban the following summer really matter? We would still have the same team to try again the following year. Or if some leave, the books could be balanced. My point is I can't see us ever going up unless we break the unfair FFP rules, and this year is the one to go for it. Or get used to being a Championship team.
but if they dont leave you leave your self exoposed for every year as their wages are high and you have part of the fees over the years its not easy either way

Although I do not see how any FFP can be enforced in the EPL while QPR still dont settle theirs
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 15, 2017, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 15, 2017, 03:38:31 PM
Dimitri Kondonis (@dkondonis)
8/15/17, 10:22 AM
According to our colleagues in France, Fulham are keen on French centre-back William Remy from Montpellier twitter.com/YahooSportFR/s...
Swear we were linked with him in July
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 15, 2017, 03:47:32 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 15, 2017, 03:27:31 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 15, 2017, 02:55:27 PM
£8 million for a player that cost us nothing a year ago, in an area where we have ample cover is crazy money.

I'd drive him anywhere for £8m, 29 next birthday. Decent player who gives us something different but flatters to deceive a little & it would be crazy to turn that down

Same here!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 03:47:55 PM
On Talksport

Transfer news: Fulham eyeing deal for Montpellier defender William Remy

Fulham have set their sights on Montpellier defender William Remy.

The Championship club are looking to land a new centre-back this summer and reports in France have suggested that 26-year-old Remy is on their radar.

Montpellier have been reluctant to sell but may be about to change their stance.

They are to set to sign former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou on a free transfer and Remy can go for the right price.

That will come as good news for Fulham as they attempt to negotiate a transfer fee with the Ligue 1 side.


https://talksport.com/football/transfer-news-fulham-eyeing-deal-montpellier-defender-william-remy-170707245839
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 15, 2017, 03:53:02 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 15, 2017, 03:47:32 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 15, 2017, 03:27:31 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 15, 2017, 02:55:27 PM
£8 million for a player that cost us nothing a year ago, in an area where we have ample cover is crazy money.

Same here!

I'd drive him anywhere for £8m, 29 next birthday. Decent player who gives us something different but flatters to deceive a little & it would be crazy to turn that down

Is it about the money? Shouldn't it be about the dynamics of the team? OK, so his attempts/goals ratio isn't great, but he epitomises the change we've seen in our style of play.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 15, 2017, 04:55:54 PM
http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/mercado/transferencias/sp-braga-rui-fonte-a-caminho-do-fulham?utm_campaign=auto-nt&utm_source=notifica&utm_medium=browser

Rui Fonte is on his way to Fulham, emblem of the Championship, the second tier of English football.

To what Maisfutebol has learned, the deal is not yet closed, but only details are missing so that the forward's return to England can be completed, for a sum of around nine million euros.

Except for any unforeseen events, Rui Fonte returns to a country where he has represented Arsenal and Crystal Palace. He will now return to live in London, but to play for Fulham, and will be next door to his brother, Jose Fonte, who earlier this year traded Southampton for West Ham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 15, 2017, 05:03:51 PM
According to Sky, Ojo is currently having his medical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 15, 2017, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 03:39:16 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 03:32:48 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .
We do: having Sess and Cairney is like having a post-dated cheque - we can draw on it when we want. If we don't spend we will never end the season in the top 2. 4-6 is possible but that's a lottery. Spend now please Mr Khan and if we don't go up and we get a transfer ban because of FFP we can cash in on Tom and Sess (they would probably want to go anyway) and we have balanced the books. Wolves are splashing the cash and will be there or there abouts in May. It's the only way IMO.
Sorry but I have mention its not that simple.

Lets say we bust it this window. A ban and even worse (pts reduction, lots of options now for the lge)c ould come in this January. We would also be banned next summer.
Unless we were able to offload next summer (and clubs would know we have to sell so would not pay top price)  and then show league we not only have  a balanced budget for that year but also have not exceeded the 3 year £39M limit we could be banned again for Jan 2019.

To be within all required limits this time next year without any ban due in Jan 2019, we would basically need a low cost low wage team which would probably go down.

Anyway enjoy rest of your day on that downbeat answer.
Really? Tell that to QPR!

But with respect, it isn't quite that simple either. If we overspend and end up with a promotion chasing team but just miss out, does a ban the following summer really matter? We would still have the same team to try again the following year. Or if some leave, the books could be balanced. My point is I can't see us ever going up unless we break the unfair FFP rules, and this year is the one to go for it. Or get used to being a Championship team.
but if they dont leave you leave your self exoposed for every year as their wages are high and you have part of the fees over the years its not easy either way

Although I do not see how any FFP can be enforced in the EPL while QPR still dont settle theirs
transfer bans have been enforced and it's the easiest way the Efl can do it and even while the QPR judgment is till going on.
Hand on heart I truly believe if we 'went for it' this season and failed, we would be in league one for the  2019-20 season, because of the amount of cost cutting we would need to do to get back to a team that has lost less than 39m over three year  period.
Of course we could struggle on and not sell the long term contracted players and hope it works in 18-19, but would they want to?


Edit... Ok maybe a bit over dramatic, but it wouldn't be good long term.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:28:17 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 03:39:16 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 03:32:48 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 15, 2017, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 15, 2017, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 15, 2017, 12:32:20 PM
Our problem is not that we dont have cash to spend I believe. Its difficult to get the Quality of player that we want at this stage of the window. Getting Bodies in is not the answer ,we need players competing for starting places .
We do: having Sess and Cairney is like having a post-dated cheque - we can draw on it when we want. If we don't spend we will never end the season in the top 2. 4-6 is possible but that's a lottery. Spend now please Mr Khan and if we don't go up and we get a transfer ban because of FFP we can cash in on Tom and Sess (they would probably want to go anyway) and we have balanced the books. Wolves are splashing the cash and will be there or there abouts in May. It's the only way IMO.
Sorry but I have mention its not that simple.

Lets say we bust it this window. A ban and even worse (pts reduction, lots of options now for the lge)c ould come in this January. We would also be banned next summer.
Unless we were able to offload next summer (and clubs would know we have to sell so would not pay top price)  and then show league we not only have  a balanced budget for that year but also have not exceeded the 3 year £39M limit we could be banned again for Jan 2019.

To be within all required limits this time next year without any ban due in Jan 2019, we would basically need a low cost low wage team which would probably go down.

Anyway enjoy rest of your day on that downbeat answer.
Really? Tell that to QPR!

But with respect, it isn't quite that simple either. If we overspend and end up with a promotion chasing team but just miss out, does a ban the following summer really matter? We would still have the same team to try again the following year. Or if some leave, the books could be balanced. My point is I can't see us ever going up unless we break the unfair FFP rules, and this year is the one to go for it. Or get used to being a Championship team.
but if they dont leave you leave your self exoposed for every year as their wages are high and you have part of the fees over the years its not easy either way

Although I do not see how any FFP can be enforced in the EPL while QPR still dont settle theirs
transfer bans have been enforced and it's the easiest way the Efl can do it and even while the QPR judgment is till going on.
Hand on heart I truly believe if we 'went for it' this season and failed, we would be in league one for the  2019-20 season, because of the amount of cost cutting we would need to do to get back to a team that has lost less than 39m over three year  period.
Of course we could struggle on and not sell the long term contracted players and hope it works in 18-19, but would they want to?


Edit... Ok maybe a bit over dramatic, but it wouldn't be good long term.
I get that band are the way to do it but if QPR win their case then they need to compensate those teams that also broke the rules and have been punished.

Surely easier to not enforce (they won't do that) before they know what's what with QPR or just say pay it or be expelled for a season while we see what's what in court. If the league thought they had a cast iron case they would have done something surely
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:29:50 PM
On the transfer front ...... William Remy is at the very early stages I am told and is no where near close
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:31:02 PM
The times reporting that we want £50 million for Ryan Sessegnon after turning down a bid from Spurs, which sky say never came in
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 15, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:31:02 PM
The times reporting that we want £50 million for Ryan Sessegnon after turning down a bid from Spurs, which sky say never came in


Good to hear the club has some 'balls' and is standing up for itself. If they want the player then they have to really splash the cash
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 15, 2017, 06:07:14 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 15, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:31:02 PM
The times reporting that we want £50 million for Ryan Sessegnon after turning down a bid from Spurs, which sky say never came in


Good to hear the club has some 'balls' and is standing up for itself. If they want the player then they have to really splash the cash

I have to admit when it comes to outgoings the club has made life so much more bearable.... although I say that in regards to this transfer window. They dropped the ball on Dembele, Patrick Roberts and Hyndman though. I am aware our current transfer dealings may be led by the idea that our senior management are planning for promotion (hence the players with premiership/ligue one experience and loan players)... just hope it comes to fruition and they support Jokanovic properly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 15, 2017, 06:28:13 PM
Quote from: General on August 15, 2017, 06:07:14 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 15, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:31:02 PM
The times reporting that we want £50 million for Ryan Sessegnon after turning down a bid from Spurs, which sky say never came in


Good to hear the club has some 'balls' and is standing up for itself. If they want the player then they have to really splash the cash

I have to admit when it comes to outgoings the club has made life so much more bearable.... although I say that in regards to this transfer window. They dropped the ball on Dembele, Patrick Roberts and Hyndman though. I am aware our current transfer dealings may be led by the idea that our senior management are planning for promotion (hence the players with premiership/ligue one experience and loan players)... just hope it comes to fruition and they support Jokanovic properly.

Well the Dembele situation was Rigg and it was he who dropped the ball. The agent wanted 60k per week. Rigg said no, Dembele left for 500k. Rigg was fired as there was an appetite to offer him the contract and flog him for big money but somehow Rigg was able to overrule the others (chief football officer purview perhaps) This decision cost the club many millions. Seems like they've learnt from their mistakes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 15, 2017, 06:49:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 15, 2017, 06:28:13 PM
Quote from: General on August 15, 2017, 06:07:14 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 15, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:31:02 PM
The times reporting that we want £50 million for Ryan Sessegnon after turning down a bid from Spurs, which sky say never came in


Good to hear the club has some 'balls' and is standing up for itself. If they want the player then they have to really splash the cash

I have to admit when it comes to outgoings the club has made life so much more bearable.... although I say that in regards to this transfer window. They dropped the ball on Dembele, Patrick Roberts and Hyndman though. I am aware our current transfer dealings may be led by the idea that our senior management are planning for promotion (hence the players with premiership/ligue one experience and loan players)... just hope it comes to fruition and they support Jokanovic properly.

Well the Dembele situation was Rigg and it was he who dropped the ball. The agent wanted 60k per week. Rigg said no, Dembele left for 500k. Rigg was fired as there was an appetite to offer him the contract and flog him for big money but somehow Rigg was able to overrule the others (chief football officer purview perhaps) This decision cost the club many millions. Seems like they've learnt from their mistakes.

If he wanted £60k per week then it's not unreasonable to turn that down. That's huge for Championship level. He'll be on far less at Celtic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 15, 2017, 06:51:23 PM
Have to say I am worried if we are paying 9mil for Rui fonte. 27 years old and played only 139 league games with only 35 goals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 15, 2017, 06:58:57 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 15, 2017, 06:49:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 15, 2017, 06:28:13 PM
Quote from: General on August 15, 2017, 06:07:14 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 15, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:31:02 PM
The times reporting that we want £50 million for Ryan Sessegnon after turning down a bid from Spurs, which sky say never came in


Good to hear the club has some 'balls' and is standing up for itself. If they want the player then they have to really splash the cash

I have to admit when it comes to outgoings the club has made life so much more bearable.... although I say that in regards to this transfer window. They dropped the ball on Dembele, Patrick Roberts and Hyndman though. I am aware our current transfer dealings may be led by the idea that our senior management are planning for promotion (hence the players with premiership/ligue one experience and loan players)... just hope it comes to fruition and they support Jokanovic properly.

Well the Dembele situation was Rigg and it was he who dropped the ball. The agent wanted 60k per week. Rigg said no, Dembele left for 500k. Rigg was fired as there was an appetite to offer him the contract and flog him for big money but somehow Rigg was able to overrule the others (chief football officer purview perhaps) This decision cost the club many millions. Seems like they've learnt from their mistakes.

If he wanted £60k per week then it's not unreasonable to turn that down. That's huge for Championship level. He'll be on far less at Celtic.

Not if you flog him for 10m after 6 months...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on August 15, 2017, 07:33:10 PM
Bennet not in Cardiff team or on bench
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 15, 2017, 07:34:23 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on August 15, 2017, 07:33:10 PM
Bennet not in Cardiff team or on bench
I'd imagine it would be the same if he signed for us too 😉
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 15, 2017, 07:47:48 PM
http://www.abola.pt/nacional/Noticias/Ver/687547

Rui Fonte is out of SC Braga to represent Fulham. The transfer will be consummated for nine million euros, plus sports bonuses. The Bola knows that the 27-year-old forward travels in the next few hours to England to take the medical examinations that precede signing the contract with the London club. Rui Fonte will no longer be an option for Abel Ferreira in the game with Hafnarfjordur, scheduled for next Thursday in Iceland, for the first leg of the Europa League play-off .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on August 15, 2017, 09:24:00 PM
Jordan Graham is an interesting player for us to be linked to. He ripped us apart at Wolves 2 seasons ago but then had a bad injury. Wolves picked him up on a free from Villa. Could potentially be a very good signing if over injuries, another winger though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 09:29:54 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 15, 2017, 07:47:27 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:28:17 PM
I get that band are the way to do it but if QPR win their case then they need to compensate those teams that also broke the rules and have been punished.

Surely easier to not enforce (they won't do that) before they know what's what with QPR or just say pay it or be expelled for a season while we see what's what in court. If the league thought they had a cast iron case they would have done something surely

But it's a bit more complicated than that.

If QPR "win" what that will probably actually mean is the loan write-off was within the rules. So QPR will not have breached FFP at all, therefore the case has no relevance to those teams who have breached it.

The more likely outcome IMO is just a much lower fine than they were rumoured to be getting. Remember they couldn't be given an embargo, only a fine, because they were in the PL, outside the FL's jurisdiction, when the case started. As far as I'm aware the FL has never said what the fine would be, the press have just speculated. So if QPR admit breaching the rules and take a fine of say, £5m, is that them winning or losing? How does that relate to clubs like us that have had an embargo? Are we going to say it's unfair because a 6 month embargo is worse than a £5m fine? Difficult to argue...
your right I know, just saying they should not be dishing out if they are unsure. because if qpr get a lesser fine then everyone could have done what they did so QPR got an unfair advantage so to speak. The whole thing is a mess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 15, 2017, 10:07:20 PM
As the last few weeks of the transfer saga really gets under way, as it does in most transfer windows, do you think there should be a seperate topic for FFP, it's getting very boring on the transfer link. I think a lot of fans like me are not reading the full text of FFP and are just more interested in what's happening in the FFC transfer market.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 10:10:31 PM
It affects transfers so fine for me personally, maybe gone a bit heAvy as very little happening but as and when things puck up all will be correct
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 15, 2017, 10:21:23 PM
Rui Fontes stats at Braga are actually quite good - 25 goals in 70 games, so I think its unfair bringing up his entire stats history from way back.

16/17: 38 games 15 goals
15/16: 28 games 8 goals (15 league games and 8 league goals)
14/15: 13 games 2 goals for the portuguese premier division but he scored 17 goals in 21 games in the second tier.

And started off this season quite well with 2 goals in 4 games.

Dont think he'll be our messias but a good signing overall. Signing another quality forward would however calm my nerves a bit, wouldnt mind me a bit of Waris.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 15, 2017, 10:38:07 PM
Phil Blanche‏
@philblanche
Fulham talking to Joe Bennett over possible move - Neil Warnock confirms player has buy-out clause in his Cardiff contract.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 15, 2017, 10:41:21 PM
Reports coming in that Piazon has a broken fibula. How much more bad luck can we take? We are getting near the bare bones for attacking players. The club may have to act quickly to plug the gaps.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 15, 2017, 10:43:17 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 15, 2017, 10:41:21 PM
Reports coming in that Piazon has a broken fibula. How much more bad luck can we take? We are getting near the bare bones for attacking players. The club may have to act quickly to plug the gaps.
starting to hope ojo rumours are true now. Didn't think we needed him, but 2 injured left wingers in a week. What bad luck
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 10:46:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 15, 2017, 10:43:17 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 15, 2017, 10:41:21 PM
Reports coming in that Piazon has a broken fibula. How much more bad luck can we take? We are getting near the bare bones for attacking players. The club may have to act quickly to plug the gaps.
starting to hope ojo rumours are true now. Didn't think we needed him, but 2 injured left wingers in a week. What bad luck
Kline is psychic apparently.

Maybe he hired the hex doctor that Benfica use.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 15, 2017, 10:47:17 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 10:46:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 15, 2017, 10:43:17 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 15, 2017, 10:41:21 PM
Reports coming in that Piazon has a broken fibula. How much more bad luck can we take? We are getting near the bare bones for attacking players. The club may have to act quickly to plug the gaps.
starting to hope ojo rumours are true now. Didn't think we needed him, but 2 injured left wingers in a week. What bad luck
Kline is psychic apparently.

Maybe he hired the hex doctor that Benfica use.
lol, or maybe he was gonna sell someone and replace them with a loan. Bonus for asset stripping
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 15, 2017, 11:17:45 PM
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Neil Warnock has confirmed that Joe Bennett is "entitled" to speak to #FulhamFC as part of discussions over a move from #CardiffCity
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 15, 2017, 11:18:44 PM
any word on the potential cost of Bennett? interesting that his release clause is mentioned...

"Warnock did stress Bennett – who has a release clause in his contract – was not guaranteed to leave and missed Tuesday night's win over Sheffield United with a calf injury."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on August 15, 2017, 11:22:18 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 09:29:54 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 15, 2017, 07:47:27 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 15, 2017, 05:28:17 PM
I get that band are the way to do it but if QPR win their case then they need to compensate those teams that also broke the rules and have been punished.

Surely easier to not enforce (they won't do that) before they know what's what with QPR or just say pay it or be expelled for a season while we see what's what in court. If the league thought they had a cast iron case they would have done something surely

And if they get a lesser fine obviously that will be the standard for everyone to cheat the system. I am VERY interested to see the outcome, and it has been ongoing for how long?
But it's a bit more complicated than that.

If QPR "win" what that will probably actually mean is the loan write-off was within the rules. So QPR will not have breached FFP at all, therefore the case has no relevance to those teams who have breached it.

The more likely outcome IMO is just a much lower fine than they were rumoured to be getting. Remember they couldn't be given an embargo, only a fine, because they were in the PL, outside the FL's jurisdiction, when the case started. As far as I'm aware the FL has never said what the fine would be, the press have just speculated. So if QPR admit breaching the rules and take a fine of say, £5m, is that them winning or losing? How does that relate to clubs like us that have had an embargo? Are we going to say it's unfair because a 6 month embargo is worse than a £5m fine? Difficult to argue...
your right I know, just saying they should not be dishing out if they are unsure. because if qpr get a lesser fine then everyone could have done what they did so QPR got an unfair advantage so to speak. The whole thing is a mess
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 11:23:28 PM
Apparently Talksport saying he has told Cardiff he wants to join Fulham..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 15, 2017, 11:24:43 PM
Would be good to get him in. Sess might need to cover on the wing with our current luck with injuries.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on August 16, 2017, 01:49:09 AM
Continued traction on Ojo coming to Fulham... Mate who is a scouser claims Ojo is, in his words, sh?t hot.

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/08/liverpool-winger-sheyi-ojo-set-join-fulham-loan/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SamE_FFC on August 16, 2017, 02:16:44 AM
Jordan Graham from Wolves in "advanced talks", watch this space


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 16, 2017, 06:40:10 AM
WW - I know time will tell BUT do you think that the club actually want to sign all of the players we are currently being strongly linked too? (I my mind I have discounted Rolan and Waris)

I can see that allowing themselves to be linked to player could be a ploy to get particular signings over the line but after taking a more surgical approach we now seem to have set off a blunderbuss and I'm struggling to find a reason for us not to sign any of them.

Given our recent spate of injuries and the suspension it is easy to see that SJ will be able to keep them all busy if they fit to his profile.

and finally - are you aware of any other position we are looking to recruit - we are now entering the last chance saloon for clubs wanting to offload players so presumably there will be lots of players being offered to us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 06:48:26 AM
Quote from: Roberty on August 16, 2017, 06:40:10 AM
WW - I know time will tell BUT do you think that the club actually want to sign all of the players we are currently being strongly linked too? (I my mind I have discounted Rolan and Waris)

I can see that allowing themselves to be linked to player could be a ploy to get particular signings over the line but after taking a more surgical approach we now seem to have set off a blunderbuss and I'm struggling to find a reason for us not to sign any of them.

Given our recent spate of injuries and the suspension it is easy to see that if SJ will be able to keep them all busy if they fit to his profile.

and finally - are you aware of any other position we are looking to recruit - we are now entering the last chance saloon for clubs wanting to offload players so presumably there will be lots of players being offered to us.
I think they want signings and know they need them, probably 4 or so in my mind, maybe more now piazon could be out for a while, not sur how bad his break is.

Re Waris, Poundje and Rolan there are slim chances now for me, Waris gone very quiet, Poundje that surprised me this week and that's 30/70 only way we sign him and bennet is if someone who can play left side leaves as for Rolan never say never, bizzarely I think that's more likely than the other two. Remy is very early stages.

As for the other players linked I really don't gave a source in those markets that I can say I know, everything us third hand. Fonte looks a goer the rest who knows.

Position wise I know we have enquired recently about a CB, LB, Fwd (2), wide player and GK but clubs require all the time. GK is least important fir me right mow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 07:39:16 AM
The Jordan(I've never heard of him) Graham story is fake sh*" I believe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 16, 2017, 07:42:43 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 16, 2017, 07:35:41 AM
It's ironic. We were saying on here yesterday how a full championship squad needs some players like Madl who aren't world beaters but can come into the starting XI here and there and not give you a heart attack.

But Are Joe Bennett and Jordan Graham up to that standard?

Probably not IMO.

Bennett would probably be our 3rd best left back and Graham looks like a total sicknote and/or an average League One player who wouldn't even get into our u23s.

Maybe Bennett will turn out to be useful or better than expected but surely Graham is an absolutely pointless signing.
after the Malone signing and how well he did,, unless I know the player really well I reserve judgement on how well they could do . at least for first thirty minutes. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 16, 2017, 07:48:06 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 16, 2017, 07:35:41 AM
It's ironic. We were saying on here yesterday how a full championship squad needs some players like Madl who aren't world beaters but can come into the starting XI here and there and not give you a heart attack.

But Are Joe Bennett and Jordan Graham up to that standard?

Bennett would probably be our 3rd best left back after Sess and Odoi, and Graham looks like a total sicknote and/or an average League One player who wouldn't even get into our u23s.

Maybe Bennett will turn out to be useful or better than expected but surely Graham is an absolutely pointless signing.

I've never heard of any of them but that does not surprise me

If we do sign any of them I hope they follow in the footsteps of Malone - who I remember was not loved when he arrived and some even thought we got the bad end of the deal when we swapped him for Jazz
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 16, 2017, 08:10:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 11:23:28 PM
Apparently Talksport saying he has told Cardiff he wants to join Fulham..


Not according to someone who sounds reasonably well informed on the Cardiff messageboard.
Apparently has a child on the way and although talking to Fulham his agent & Cardiff are hopeful of signing a new improved offer. Wouldnt be the first time we've been used in that way
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 08:12:07 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 16, 2017, 08:10:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 15, 2017, 11:23:28 PM
Apparently Talksport saying he has told Cardiff he wants to join Fulham..


Not according to someone who sounds reasonably well informed on the Cardiff messageboard.
Apparently has a child on the way and although talking to Fulham his agent & Cardiff are hopeful of signing a new improved offer. Wouldnt be the first time we've been used in that way

Wouldn't be the first time Talksport talk Sh**..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Joselu joins Newcastle for 5m - Rolan to us? Same price more or less...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 09:15:40 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Joselu joins Newcastle for 5m - Rolan to us? Same price more or less...

Did you have to mention that blokes name again,I'm beginning to hate him..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 09:15:40 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Joselu joins Newcastle for 5m - Rolan to us? Same price more or less...

Did you have to mention that blokes name again,I'm beginning to hate him..lol

Rolan, Rolan, Rolan. My favourite band is the Rolan stones. Trying to think of other Rolan gags...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: deano_632 on August 16, 2017, 09:22:11 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 09:15:40 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Joselu joins Newcastle for 5m - Rolan to us? Same price more or less...

Did you have to mention that blokes name again,I'm beginning to hate him..lol

Rolan, Rolan, Rolan. My favourite band is the Rolan stones. Trying to think of other Rolan gags...

Rolan on the river?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:24:05 AM
Good one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 16, 2017, 09:34:52 AM
Rolan Garros
Rolan Barthes
Rolan Rat.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dgnffc on August 16, 2017, 10:07:54 AM
This saga just keeps Rolan on and on and on.............
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 16, 2017, 10:30:44 AM
Looks like the Braga president has confirmed that Fonte will join Fulham after having accepted our fourth bid for the striker:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerozero.pt%2Fnews.php%3Fid%3D203098&edit-text=

While I trust that our scouting is good and that Slav can get the best out of any player, I just have a bad feeling about this deal. €9m is a huge overprice for a 27 year old with one decent season. Also isn't the type of striker I think we need.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 10:39:31 AM
Breaking News.....
Fulham are in talks with Derby County for the return loan of Chris Martin... 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 16, 2017, 10:48:24 AM
Now there is a wind up!
Having griped on these pages about lack of CF etc - delighted to hear that Fonte & Bennett MAY be on their way.
Good news ... bodes really well for the season ahead!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mancwhite on August 16, 2017, 10:50:15 AM
Like most would not have him back at our club - but actually elements of his play have been missing in all our league games so far - after losing Kalas - he probably would have been hauled off anyway against Reading- but against Norwich his ability to hold the ball and win free kicks would have been very useful and would have been useful again in the last 30 mins against Leeds.

We dont need to  panic - three tough games still unbeaten but losing creativity of Lucas a real blow - cant see any replacement for that - left with Cairney more creative possibly and our lynchpin but  does not have Lucas mobility

Wish him a speedy recovery
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:02:40 AM
Fulham forward Sone Aluko wants a new deal or to leave Craven Cottage

Sone Aluko is growing increasingly unsettled at Fulham as the club refuses to offer him a new long-term deal or sell him to Reading.

The 28-year-old penned a two-year deal with the west Londoners last summer and has produced a string of fine performances at Craven Cottage.

Such displays have led to interest from Championship play-off finalists Reading, with Fulham last month confirming "multiple bids" for Aluko had been rejected.

Whites boss Slavisa Jokanovic sees the forward as key to his plans and said it would be a "big mistake" to sell a player he handed the captain's armband to again at Leeds on Tuesday night.

However, speculation over his future continues and Press Association Sport understands Aluko wants to either be offered a new deal or accept one of the offers being made for his services.

The Nigeria international's contract expires this summer and it is believed the club's policy of not giving long-term contracts to players over the age of 28 has prevented a deal being struck until now.

The club is understood to have the option to extend Aluko's deal by a further season, but it would come without improved terms and the player is believed to want more security.

Aluko has scored nine goals in 53 appearances in all competitions for the Cottagers, who drew 0-0 at Leeds on Tuesday evening.

https://www.clubcall.com/fulham/fulham-forward-sone-aluko-wants-a-new-deal-or-to-leave-crave-1859828.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 16, 2017, 11:07:41 AM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 10:30:44 AM
Looks like the Braga president has confirmed that Fonte will join Fulham after having accepted our fourth bid for the striker:

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerozero.pt%2Fnews.php%3Fid%3D203098&edit-text=

While I trust that our scouting is good and that Slav can get the best out of any player, I just have a bad feeling about this deal. €9m is a huge overprice for a 27 year old with one decent season. Also isn't the type of striker I think we need.

Agree twang. Looks like a bit of desparation by us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:09:20 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 16, 2017, 10:48:24 AM
Now there is a wind up!
Having griped on these pages about lack of CF etc - delighted to hear that Fonte & Bennett MAY be on their way.
Good news ... bodes really well for the season ahead!

My sick joke to see if Fulhamben started smashing the house up on reading about his fav player....lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:11:10 AM
Poundjé rejects Fulham!

You were relayed it a few hours ago, the Girondins of Bordeaux accepted the last offer of Fulham for its left lateral, Maxime Poundjé . Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was reluctant to accept this proposal and believe the Twitter account Girondinfos, the defender refused this destination, as a certain Diego Rolan before him.

https://www.les-transferts.com/ligue-1/poundje-repousse-fulham.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:13:30 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:11:10 AM
Poundjé rejects Fulham!

You were relayed it a few hours ago, the Girondins of Bordeaux accepted the last offer of Fulham for its left lateral, Maxime Poundjé . Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was reluctant to accept this proposal and believe the Twitter account Girondinfos, the defender refused this destination, as a certain Diego Rolan before him.

https://www.les-transferts.com/ligue-1/poundje-repousse-fulham.html

Good riddance to him and his team mate,only want players who want wear our shirt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 16, 2017, 11:16:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:13:30 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:11:10 AM
Poundjé rejects Fulham!

You were relayed it a few hours ago, the Girondins of Bordeaux accepted the last offer of Fulham for its left lateral, Maxime Poundjé . Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was reluctant to accept this proposal and believe the Twitter account Girondinfos, the defender refused this destination, as a certain Diego Rolan before him.

https://www.les-transferts.com/ligue-1/poundje-repousse-fulham.html

Good riddance to him and his team mate,only want players who want wear our shirt.
+1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:23:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 10:39:31 AM
Breaking News.....
Fulham are in talks with Derby County for the return loan of Chris Martin... 049:gif

Fulham only want him back, as it was his turn to wash the kit.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:26:47 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:09:20 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 16, 2017, 10:48:24 AM
Now there is a wind up!
Having griped on these pages about lack of CF etc - delighted to hear that Fonte & Bennett MAY be on their way.
Good news ... bodes really well for the season ahead!

My sick joke to see if Fulhamben started smashing the house up on reading about his fav player....lol

Bens favourite player was Matt Smith.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:27:07 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:23:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 10:39:31 AM
Breaking News.....
Fulham are in talks with Derby County for the return loan of Chris Martin... 049:gif

Fulham only want him back, as it was his turn to wash the kit.

Apparently a dab hand with an old washing board.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 16, 2017, 11:27:12 AM
i for one am excited about Rui Fonte....not based on anything other than gut feeling...the fee is subjective as always and has an element of risk but when you compare 9million euros for a layer scoring in the top league in portugal and in the europa league as apposed to £9m quoted for Martin, i would take a punt on the former.
before this turns into a Martin debate, im not digging him out as i actually didnt think he was ALL bad just comparing prices for quality of player
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 16, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 16, 2017, 11:16:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:13:30 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:11:10 AM
Poundjé rejects Fulham!

You were relayed it a few hours ago, the Girondins of Bordeaux accepted the last offer of Fulham for its left lateral, Maxime Poundjé . Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was reluctant to accept this proposal and believe the Twitter account Girondinfos, the defender refused this destination, as a certain Diego Rolan before him.

https://www.les-transferts.com/ligue-1/poundje-repousse-fulham.html

Good riddance to him and his team mate,only want players who want wear our shirt.
+1

Sorry guys but if gridironsinfo twitter is their source you cannot take it seriously as it claimed to be in the know regarding rolan and said rolan had rejected us and preferred a move to Spain or Italy only for rolan to ret ween their tweet with the caption that the source (gridironsinfo) was false and not telling the truth.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:29:04 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 16, 2017, 11:27:12 AM
i for one am excited about Rui Fonte....not based on anything other than gut feeling...the fee is subjective as always and has an element of risk but when you compare 9million euros for a layer scoring in the top league in portugal and in the europa league as apposed to £9m quoted for Martin, i would take a punt on the former.
before this turns into a Martin debate, im not digging him out as i actually didnt think he was ALL bad just comparing prices for quality of player

Agree,I got a feeling he will score goals for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:30:35 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:27:07 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:23:52 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 10:39:31 AM
Breaking News.....
Fulham are in talks with Derby County for the return loan of Chris Martin... 049:gif

Fulham only want him back, as it was his turn to wash the kit.

Apparently a dab hand with an old washing board.

Yes I remember her, she always had a smile on her face.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:35:53 AM
Quote from: General on August 16, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 16, 2017, 11:16:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:13:30 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:11:10 AM
Poundjé rejects Fulham!

You were relayed it a few hours ago, the Girondins of Bordeaux accepted the last offer of Fulham for its left lateral, Maxime Poundjé . Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was reluctant to accept this proposal and believe the Twitter account Girondinfos, the defender refused this destination, as a certain Diego Rolan before him.

https://www.les-transferts.com/ligue-1/poundje-repousse-fulham.html

Good riddance to him and his team mate,only want players who want wear our shirt.
+1

Sorry guys but if gridironsinfo twitter is their source you cannot take it seriously as it claimed to be in the know regarding rolan and said rolan had rejected us and preferred a move to Spain or Italy only for rolan to ret ween their tweet with the caption that the source (gridironsinfo) was false and not telling the truth.


Quote from: General on August 16, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 16, 2017, 11:16:57 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 11:13:30 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:11:10 AM
Poundjé rejects Fulham!

You were relayed it a few hours ago, the Girondins of Bordeaux accepted the last offer of Fulham for its left lateral, Maxime Poundjé . Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was reluctant to accept this proposal and believe the Twitter account Girondinfos, the defender refused this destination, as a certain Diego Rolan before him.

https://www.les-transferts.com/ligue-1/poundje-repousse-fulham.html

Good riddance to him and his team mate,only want players who want wear our shirt.
+1

Sorry guys but if gridironsinfo twitter is their source you cannot take it seriously as it claimed to be in the know regarding rolan and said rolan had rejected us and preferred a move to Spain or Italy only for rolan to ret ween their tweet with the caption that the source (gridironsinfo) was false and not telling the truth.



There's a surprise 👎 don't need that kind of player, he should think himself lucky we were even looking at him.
Pound for pound, Poundje would have been in the physiotherapy more often than on the pitch.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 16, 2017, 11:37:22 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 16, 2017, 11:18:25 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:02:40 AM
Fulham forward Sone Aluko wants a new deal or to leave Craven Cottage

Sone Aluko is growing increasingly unsettled at Fulham as the club refuses to offer him a new long-term deal or sell him to Reading.

The 28-year-old penned a two-year deal with the west Londoners last summer and has produced a string of fine performances at Craven Cottage.

Such displays have led to interest from Championship play-off finalists Reading, with Fulham last month confirming "multiple bids" for Aluko had been rejected.

Whites boss Slavisa Jokanovic sees the forward as key to his plans and said it would be a "big mistake" to sell a player he handed the captain's armband to again at Leeds on Tuesday night.

However, speculation over his future continues and Press Association Sport understands Aluko wants to either be offered a new deal or accept one of the offers being made for his services.

The Nigeria international's contract expires this summer and it is believed the club's policy of not giving long-term contracts to players over the age of 28 has prevented a deal being struck until now.

The club is understood to have the option to extend Aluko's deal by a further season, but it would come without improved terms and the player is believed to want more security.

Aluko has scored nine goals in 53 appearances in all competitions for the Cottagers, who drew 0-0 at Leeds on Tuesday evening.

https://www.clubcall.com/fulham/fulham-forward-sone-aluko-wants-a-new-deal-or-to-leave-crave-1859828.html

This is what tweets seemed to say... I wonder if that's their source!

Could it simply be a case of Aluko out and Ojo in as his replacement? Not that I would endorse this.

Despite the fact he struggles in front of goal I do think that Aluke is a key player for us and seems to have a good character & rapport with the squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on August 16, 2017, 11:39:14 AM
Quote from: deano_632 on August 16, 2017, 09:22:11 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 09:15:40 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 16, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Joselu joins Newcastle for 5m - Rolan to us? Same price more or less...

Did you have to mention that blokes name again,I'm beginning to hate him..lol

Rolan, Rolan, Rolan. My favourite band is the Rolan stones. Trying to think of other Rolan gags...

Rolan on the river?
Rolan Rolan Rolan
Though the streams are swollen
Keep them doggies Rolan
Rawhide
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:45:00 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 16, 2017, 11:27:12 AM
i for one am excited about Rui Fonte....not based on anything other than gut feeling...the fee is subjective as always and has an element of risk but when you compare 9million euros for a layer scoring in the top league in portugal and in the europa league as apposed to £9m quoted for Martin, i would take a punt on the former.
before this turns into a Martin debate, im not digging him out as i actually didnt think he was ALL bad just comparing prices for quality of player

I think we may find the Fonte transfer getting closer, and 9m has been mentioned.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 16, 2017, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

thats what i said
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 16, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

There are lots of lazy journos around then WW, cos every article seems to say £££. I have absolutely no doubt that you're correct btw.

Mind you, 9m euros is about £8.2 million, which is the other figure circulating
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:55:12 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 16, 2017, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

thats what i said

and there's me thinking it was Pieces of 8 and Doubloons.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 16, 2017, 12:02:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

Not much of a difference between those 2 currencies at the moment
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on August 16, 2017, 12:03:08 PM
The president of SC Braga has confirmed that Rui Fonte has left to join Fulham for a fee of around 9 million Euros.

"This proposal from Fulham has already been over a month and this was already the fourth proposal: it went through the 4 million, the 6, and then the 7.5 ... I always refused and said that the player was not salable,"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 16, 2017, 12:13:24 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:55:12 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 16, 2017, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

thats what i said

and there's me thinking it was Pieces of 8 and Doubloons.

It is!

#VoteLeave ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 16, 2017, 12:17:34 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 16, 2017, 12:13:24 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 11:55:12 AM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 16, 2017, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

thats what i said

and there's me thinking it was Pieces of 8 and Doubloons.

It is!

#VoteLeave ;)

LOL
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 16, 2017, 12:25:20 PM
Wiki showing fonte as our player- but does that mean anything

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rui_Fonte
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 16, 2017, 12:28:07 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 16, 2017, 12:25:20 PM
Wiki showing fonte as our player- but does that mean anything

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rui_Fonte

According to wikipedia, Fulhams academy director is yer da.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulham_F.C._Academy

Wikipedia never breaks a story anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 12:28:34 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 16, 2017, 12:02:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

Not much of a difference between those 2 currencies at the moment
agree there isnt
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 12:28:57 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 16, 2017, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

thats what i said
I know I was just emphasizing as some quoting it as pounds
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 16, 2017, 12:30:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 12:28:57 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 16, 2017, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 16, 2017, 11:45:45 AM
its euros for Fonte and not pounds

thats what i said
I know I was just emphasizing as some quoting it as pounds

sorry, my bad :-)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 16, 2017, 12:36:45 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 10:30:44 AM
Looks like the Braga president has confirmed that Fonte will join Fulham after having accepted our fourth bid for the striker:

€9m is a huge overprice for a 27 year old with one decent season.

Neymar is more than 20-times as expensive and Andre Gray a bit more than twice as costly. Seems about right to me.

If we don't sign him, moreover, what then? Pay over the odds for someone else whose record is no better? Or do without?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 16, 2017, 12:41:56 PM
Quote from: Arthur on August 16, 2017, 12:36:45 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 10:30:44 AM
Looks like the Braga president has confirmed that Fonte will join Fulham after having accepted our fourth bid for the striker:

€9m is a huge overprice for a 27 year old with one decent season.

Neymar is more than 20-times as expensive and Andre Gray a bit more than twice as costly. Seems about right to me.

If we don't sign him, moreover, what then? Pay over the odds for someone else whose record is no better? Or do without?

nicely put :-)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 16, 2017, 12:53:18 PM
I didn't realise his brother is Jose Fonte who plays for West Ham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 16, 2017, 01:34:34 PM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 16, 2017, 12:53:18 PM
I didn't realise his brother is Jose Fonte who plays for West Ham

Any relation to Harry Bella Fonte
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: joemole on August 16, 2017, 01:45:36 PM
In this long episode of finding a striker, I don't remember if Fonte has been to Fulham for a medical, or are we in for another week of watching and waiting even if he agrees to sign?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 16, 2017, 01:49:01 PM
I'm witholding any judgement on Fonte until I've seen him play here. It isn't a name that excites me though.

But if we look at Kodjia before he signed for Bristol for example, he had one good season in ligue 2 at the age of 26 and the rest of his career was decent to bad loans.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 16, 2017, 02:03:45 PM
Quote from: joemole on August 16, 2017, 01:45:36 PM
In this long episode of finding a striker, I don't remember if Fonte has been to Fulham for a medical, or are we in for another week of watching and waiting even if he agrees to sign?
Well I think the club wants to complete this ahead of Sheffield Wed, right? Bravad president said Fonte is off so he should have his medical today or tomorrow? Announced by friday?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 16, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Long, drawn out transfers are by no means unique to Fulham.
The Gylfi Sigurdsson move (£45m.!) to Everton, which may get finalised today, is now dragging into its 6th week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 16, 2017, 02:25:44 PM
If he does sign, at that price, it'll be the end of AK47 as a starter, can't see Slav changing to two up front. 9mil euros is what? £8.1mil

With Fonte, Kamara and Woodrow all in the squad we actually have good depth up front.

NOW SIGN A CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 16, 2017, 02:30:10 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 16, 2017, 02:25:44 PM
If he does sign, at that price, it'll be the end of AK47 as a starter, can't see Slav changing to two up front. 9mil euros is what? £8.1mil

Watching the game last night and him coming on at Reading I don't think kamara is an out and out striker, he did a job last night but often coudont make space to have a shot and his touch in and around the box wasn't tight enough. I think he will be very much a man off the bench and will often be used coming in off the wing

With Fonte, Kamara and Woodrow all in the squad we actually have good depth up front.

NOW SIGN A CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 16, 2017, 02:58:43 PM
Ojo to be confirmed any minute now going by the Fulham Twitter account.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 16, 2017, 03:01:14 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 16, 2017, 02:58:43 PM
Ojo to be confirmed any minute now going by the Fulham Twitter account.

Fulham Football Club
Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC
·
1m
CONFIRMED: The Club is delighted to announce the signing of @sheyi_ojo from Liverpool on a season-long loan ✍️I'm
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:04:03 PM
Splendid news, another minimum of three more players, and we are looking more like it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 16, 2017, 03:06:04 PM
Brilliant, was iffy on this before yesterday, but now that Piazon is going to be injured for a long time it is a needed signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:09:36 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

You may well be right, which would be a shame if Aluko did go.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 16, 2017, 03:11:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:09:36 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

You may well be right, which would be a shame if Aluko did go.

A shame yes but he is shocking in front of goal and if we got near 6 mil that's good business for a freebie.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

How do you get to that conclusion? We were after Ojo way before the Aluko/Reading stuff came about, and especially now Piazon's injured for a significant time frame Ojo's pretty much his replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 16, 2017, 03:23:14 PM
He looks quick as on the video
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:29:28 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 16, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Long, drawn out transfers are by no means unique to Fulham.
The Gylfi Sigurdsson move (£45m.!) to Everton, which may get finalised today, is now dragging into its 6th week.
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

How do you get to that conclusion? We were after Ojo way before the Aluko/Reading stuff came about, and especially now Piazon's injured for a significant time frame Ojo's pretty much his replacement.
Quote from: cmg on August 16, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Long, drawn out transfers are by no means unique to Fulham.
The Gylfi Sigurdsson move (£45m.!) to Everton, which may get finalised today, is now dragging into its 6th week.

Has the Jason Koumas transfer been completed yet ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 16, 2017, 03:34:04 PM
Bettinelli in talks over a new contract so rumour has it.

All a bit late in the day for players to start wanting new contracts I would have thought.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

How do you get to that conclusion? We were after Ojo way before the Aluko/Reading stuff came about, and especially now Piazon's injured for a significant time frame Ojo's pretty much his replacement.

As you say the Ojo deal was on the cards before Piazon got injured, so it would have nothing to do with it. And we have no idea for how long Aluko has asked for a new deal, my guess would be along with Malone and co after last season.

I just can't see Ojo, Aluko, Ayite, Piazon and Kebano all compete for two positions where also Sess and Kamara can fill in comfortably. Especially as Ojo/Liverpool must have been promised a decent amount of playing time, otherwise I don't think he would have joined us. Plus, Ojo's a left-footed winger so he seems like a logical replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 16, 2017, 03:36:58 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:29:28 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 16, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Long, drawn out transfers are by no means unique to Fulham.
The Gylfi Sigurdsson move (£45m.!) to Everton, which may get finalised today, is now dragging into its 6th week.
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

How do you get to that conclusion? We were after Ojo way before the Aluko/Reading stuff came about, and especially now Piazon's injured for a significant time frame Ojo's pretty much his replacement.
Quote from: cmg on August 16, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Long, drawn out transfers are by no means unique to Fulham.
The Gylfi Sigurdsson move (£45m.!) to Everton, which may get finalised today, is now dragging into its 6th week.

Has the Jason Koumas transfer been completed yet ?

No, it's dragging on like Carlton Cole. Perhaps they don't have enough stats yet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 16, 2017, 03:45:50 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 16, 2017, 02:25:44 PM
If he does sign, at that price, it'll be the end of AK47 as a starter, can't see Slav changing to two up front. 9mil euros is what? £8.1mil

With Fonte, Kamara and Woodrow all in the squad we actually have good depth up front.

NOW SIGN A CB.

Woodrow; why do you think this guy can help? He was just as helpful as Martin was last season. he could of been a talent but no longer is. Woodrows standard of football is below Fulham. Tier 2 would be a good fit untill he scores at least 10
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 16, 2017, 04:07:03 PM
Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has been denied a work permit to play for English Championship side Birmingham City.

Birmingham had agreed terms with the 24-year-old to sign him from Turkish club Trabzonspor.

However the Football Association turned down a first application for a work permit for Onazi last week.

An appeal made by the club was rejected on Wednesday despite Onazi being a regular in the Nigeria national team.

BBC Sport understands that the player and his representatives are bitterly disappointed that the panel rejected an appeal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 04:24:39 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 16, 2017, 04:07:03 PM
Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has been denied a work permit to play for English Championship side Birmingham City.

Birmingham had agreed terms with the 24-year-old to sign him from Turkish club Trabzonspor.

However the Football Association turned down a first application for a work permit for Onazi last week.

An appeal made by the club was rejected on Wednesday despite Onazi being a regular in the Nigeria national team.

BBC Sport understands that the player and his representatives are bitterly disappointed that the panel rejected an appeal.

Time for Arry to go back for Niko Kranjcar then
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 16, 2017, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 16, 2017, 03:34:04 PM
Bettinelli in talks over a new contract so rumour has it.

All a bit late in the day for players to start wanting new contracts I would have thought.

Why?

They seem to offer extended contracts at any time - more so if the player is wanted by others
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 16, 2017, 04:55:48 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 03:11:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:09:36 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

You may well be right, which would be a shame if Aluko did go.

A shame yes but he is shocking in front of goal and if we got near 6 mil that's good business for a freebie.

He offers more than just goals - work rate, dribbling ability, creativity. He's very consistent at everything but goals and he's not a striker anyway. I see him as our most consistent winger.
Would be foolhardy to sell.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 16, 2017, 05:03:00 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

How do you get to that conclusion? We were after Ojo way before the Aluko/Reading stuff came about, and especially now Piazon's injured for a significant time frame Ojo's pretty much his replacement.

As you say the Ojo deal was on the cards before Piazon got injured, so it would have nothing to do with it. And we have no idea for how long Aluko has asked for a new deal, my guess would be along with Malone and co after last season.

I just can't see Ojo, Aluko, Ayite, Piazon and Kebano all compete for two positions where also Sess and Kamara can fill in comfortably. Especially as Ojo/Liverpool must have been promised a decent amount of playing time, otherwise I don't think he would have joined us. Plus, Ojo's a left-footed winger so he seems like a logical replacement.

They're not competing for two positions but three as we sometimes use a false 9 up top. Also Piazon can play centre mid. Anyway squad depth is a good thing so we don't risk burnout. Squad rotation also helps to prevent complacency.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 16, 2017, 05:32:22 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 16, 2017, 04:55:48 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 03:11:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:09:36 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

You may well be right, which would be a shame if Aluko did go.

A shame yes but he is shocking in front of goal and if we got near 6 mil that's good business for a freebie.

He offers more than just goals - work rate, dribbling ability, creativity. He's very consistent at everything but goals and he's not a striker anyway. I see him as our most consistent winger.
Would be foolhardy to sell.

I agree with all of that but his end product isn't there for me. 
Last night he often would cut back and I think alot of his tricks and skills he actually looks like he hasn't got a clue what he is doing.
I think when kabano came in he was more direct and more polished.

I was sat in the home end behind our dugout and Aluko was moaning like he'll about something, he thinks he is abit big time for my liking but every one is entitled to their own opinion
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 16, 2017, 05:55:51 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 16, 2017, 05:03:00 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

How do you get to that conclusion? We were after Ojo way before the Aluko/Reading stuff came about, and especially now Piazon's injured for a significant time frame Ojo's pretty much his replacement.

As you say the Ojo deal was on the cards before Piazon got injured, so it would have nothing to do with it. And we have no idea for how long Aluko has asked for a new deal, my guess would be along with Malone and co after last season.

I just can't see Ojo, Aluko, Ayite, Piazon and Kebano all compete for two positions where also Sess and Kamara can fill in comfortably. Especially as Ojo/Liverpool must have been promised a decent amount of playing time, otherwise I don't think he would have joined us. Plus, Ojo's a left-footed winger so he seems like a logical replacement.

They're not competing for two positions but three as we sometimes use a false 9 up top. Also Piazon can play centre mid. Anyway squad depth is a good thing so we don't risk burnout. Squad rotation also helps to prevent complacency.

I very much doubt we will pay big money for both Fonte and Kamara and not use either of them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 16, 2017, 06:05:34 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 05:32:22 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 16, 2017, 04:55:48 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 03:11:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 16, 2017, 03:09:36 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

You may well be right, which would be a shame if Aluko did go.

A shame yes but he is shocking in front of goal and if we got near 6 mil that's good business for a freebie.

He offers more than just goals - work rate, dribbling ability, creativity. He's very consistent at everything but goals and he's not a striker anyway. I see him as our most consistent winger.
Would be foolhardy to sell.

I agree with all of that but his end product isn't there for me. 
Last night he often would cut back and I think alot of his tricks and skills he actually looks like he hasn't got a clue what he is doing.
I think when kabano came in he was more direct and more polished.

I was sat in the home end behind our dugout and Aluko was moaning like he'll about something, he thinks he is abit big time for my liking but every one is entitled to their own opinion
I have to admit I've not been to any games this season, so was basing it on last season when I thought he was one of our best players. Disappointing if it's all gone to his head given that we rescued his career after being ditched by Hull.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 16, 2017, 06:08:30 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 05:55:51 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 16, 2017, 05:03:00 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: twang on August 16, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Can't help but think that this means that Aluko is off. Ojo looks exciting though, got blistering pace.

How do you get to that conclusion? We were after Ojo way before the Aluko/Reading stuff came about, and especially now Piazon's injured for a significant time frame Ojo's pretty much his replacement.

As you say the Ojo deal was on the cards before Piazon got injured, so it would have nothing to do with it. And we have no idea for how long Aluko has asked for a new deal, my guess would be along with Malone and co after last season.

I just can't see Ojo, Aluko, Ayite, Piazon and Kebano all compete for two positions where also Sess and Kamara can fill in comfortably. Especially as Ojo/Liverpool must have been promised a decent amount of playing time, otherwise I don't think he would have joined us. Plus, Ojo's a left-footed winger so he seems like a logical replacement.

They're not competing for two positions but three as we sometimes use a false 9 up top. Also Piazon can play centre mid. Anyway squad depth is a good thing so we don't risk burnout. Squad rotation also helps to prevent complacency.

I very much doubt we will pay big money for both Fonte and Kamara and not use either of them.
I'm sure we'll use them but we can't expect them to instamtly hit the ground running, it's good to have alternatives if they're having an ineffective game. I don't rate Woodrow much.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 16, 2017, 06:18:42 PM
Hope aluko not getting carried away because he can't finish that's why he's EFL standard,last year for me he was there alongside TC KM And Stefan,if nows he's getting attitude he should remember where he came from shot of confidence from hull!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 16, 2017, 06:26:32 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 16, 2017, 06:12:00 PM
Aluko is an interesting one.

If you judge him on the amount of times he beats defenders and creates a goalscoring chance, he's surely the best winger in this division.

However if you're comparing him to other wingers on that metric, then in fairness you have to deduct from Aluko's total the number of chances he creates for himself, because those chances are always going to be wasted with his dire finishing.

I'd like to see those stats. Does anyone have Craig Kline's number?



Hopefully with two good strikers he'll be able to use those chances created to get some assists.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 16, 2017, 06:30:21 PM
If Aluko is going, it might be Fonte, Kamara and Ojo replacing Martin, Aluko, Pizon and Cyriac. Feels like an upgrade.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 16, 2017, 06:32:11 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 16, 2017, 06:30:21 PM
If Aluko is going, it might be Fonte, Kamara and Ojo replacing Martin, Aluko, Piazon and Cyriac. Feels like an upgrade.

Piazon  replaced Piazon too I guess lol.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AnotherVicHalomLoveChild on August 16, 2017, 06:46:08 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 16, 2017, 06:12:00 PM
Aluko is an interesting one.

If you judge him on the amount of times he beats defenders and creates a goalscoring chance, he's surely the best winger in this division.

However if you're comparing him to other wingers on that metric, then in fairness you have to deduct from Aluko's total the number of chances he creates for himself, because those chances are always going to be wasted with his dire finishing.

I'd like to see those stats. Does anyone have Craig Kline's number?



Oh that he was more like Les Barratt & Jimmy Conway as far as finishing by scoring!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 16, 2017, 07:08:16 PM
For me, if Slavisa states we would be foolish to sell Sone, then that's good enough for me - NO SALE!
I think it's it's rather harsh to start having a dig at Sone after a great season!
What's all this stuff about he thinks he's better than he is, and getting above himself stuff?
Unless someone knows this for certain then it should be taken as gossip, surely?
I really can't see why asking for a pay rise is the same as getting bigheaded- don't we all expect a pay rise in our jobs each year?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 16, 2017, 07:34:42 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 16, 2017, 07:08:16 PM
For me, if Slavisa states we would be foolish to sell Sone, then that's good enough for me - NO SALE!
I think it's it's rather harsh to start having a dig at Sone after a great season!
What's all this stuff about he thinks he's better than he is, and getting above himself stuff?
Unless someone knows this for certain then it should be taken as gossip, surely?
I really can't see why asking for a pay rise is the same as getting bigheaded- don't we all expect a pay rise in our jobs each year?

I did state that was my point of view and its just what I and my Leeds friend said last night as there was alot of arm throwing and glaring from my seat 2 rows from the pitch
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 16, 2017, 07:42:46 PM
Regarding Piazon - he has a broken fibula. The fibula is the non-weight bearing bone in the lower leg. Injury times for fibula vs. tibia (weight bearing bone in lower leg) or even femur (bone in upper leg) are much, much shorter. I believe about only 6-8 weeks for full recovery, so why are people saying he'd go back and loan could be terminated?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 07:45:01 PM
Cardiff bidding for Greg Cunningham would indicate that Bennett could be close.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on August 16, 2017, 08:23:57 PM
I'd think it a shame for the "Aluko" getting above himself opinioms to become some sort of thing. His interviews he doesn't seem to come across like that type of guy. He's often teferred to as a guy who just loves playing football and plays.with a smile on his face. It's clear theres been some rumours around him being sold of late but lets not label him as someone with an attitude because of rumour based on little more than opinion. I've always seen him as a hard worker who always puts in a shift and regardless of his finishing ratio he's someone who can at any moment create something out of nothing. I have watched all the games this year and don't get the impression he's turned into some billy big bollocks type person. Doesn't seem his nature. Perhaps I'm wrong but lets not make that a thing without any real evidence.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on August 16, 2017, 08:24:37 PM
Ballsed up the air quotes but you understand what I mean
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 16, 2017, 09:47:13 PM
Interesting article on Rui Fonte.

https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/post/2017-08-16-the-stats-factory-why-you-shouldnt-be-worried-about-rui-fonte/

Apologies if already has been posted. I cba with looking back over the previous pages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 16, 2017, 09:57:17 PM
All gone very quiet on fonte today, would have liked to signed asap to see if he can get a run out next game as boy do we need someone who play and stay as a striker and not a wide, floating man
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 16, 2017, 09:58:39 PM
Should we be interested in any of the Ncastel rejects? Krul, Haidara, Colback or Rivière...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 16, 2017, 09:58:59 PM
Medical tomorrow being touted as want him to play against Wednesday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 16, 2017, 10:22:49 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 09:57:17 PM
All gone very quiet on fonte today, would have liked to signed asap to see if he can get a run out next game as boy do we need someone who play and stay as a striker and not a wide, floating man

Wouldn't call Braga's Manager and Chairman saying he's joining us today "going quiet".
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 16, 2017, 10:23:09 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 09:57:17 PM
All gone very quiet on fonte today, would have liked to signed asap to see if he can get a run out next game as boy do we need someone who play and stay as a striker and not a wide, floating man
Well, we cant expect there to be a day-to-day update on signings, i reckon its quiet because its no longer a story for the media since its all pretty much a done deal. Bragas president has confirmed the transfer so all we supporters have to do is just connect the dots really. Its very likely that the next step is contract discussions and medical and the club will be as eager as you and me to get this done as quickly as possible ahead of saturday. We dont really need any more info on this besides the official announcement from the club.

Same thing with Bennett I assume. We've triggered the buy-out fee so that will also just be considered a done deal in my book. No need for info on that one either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 16, 2017, 10:23:31 PM
Do hope that Bennett will be not far behind - potentially, squad shaping up a bit now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 16, 2017, 10:28:08 PM
Fee agreed  doesn't mean done deal... shall we look maybe 4 weeks back till now.   

Rolan, fee agreed, player rejected us

That other left back, fee agreed, player rejected us.

Also that mystical medical that we have, didn't that same left back fail that also.

If say in grand scheme far from done
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 16, 2017, 10:28:41 PM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 16, 2017, 10:23:31 PM
Do hope that Bennett will be not far behind - potentially, squad shaping up a bit now.

Yeah, get them in and I'd say another CB in before window closes (if Madl is leaving) and I'm fairly happy with the squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 16, 2017, 10:35:02 PM
As usual it isn't done until it's done. Look how long these things take. How long ago did we hear about the Liverpool lad coming and it was only finalised today.

But the interesting thing is the odd murmur id dissatisfaction has started over the possible signings of Fonte and Bennett. Always a good sign when a few fans start saying how disappointing they are. While the rest of us treat any signings as reasons to eat cake and rejoice.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 16, 2017, 10:39:36 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 16, 2017, 10:35:02 PM
As usual it isn't done until it's done. Look how long these things take. How long ago did we hear about the Liverpool lad coming and it was only finalised today.

But the interesting thing is the odd murmur id dissatisfaction has started over the possible signings of Fonte and Bennett. Always a good sign when a few fans start saying how disappointing they are. While the rest of us treat any signings as reasons to eat cake and rejoice.

Not sure about the Bennett signing, don't know much about him.  Enthusiastic about Fonte.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 16, 2017, 10:47:17 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 10:28:08 PM
Fee agreed  doesn't mean done deal... shall we look maybe 4 weeks back till now.   

Rolan, fee agreed, player rejected us

That other left back, fee agreed, player rejected us.

Also that mystical medical that we have, didn't that same left back fail that also.

If say in grand scheme far from done
Even though I agree nothing is done until its done, you cant compare Bennett, a left back at Cardiff, with two players from a Ligue 1-team, that finished sixth in the league last season, that doesnt want to join a Championship team. Nothing strange about that.

Bennett would in most cases want to join Fulham, just because we are a better team. It would be a step up for him. For Rolan and Poundje however, they arent convinced that a move to us would benefit their career and as I said, cant blame them for that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 16, 2017, 10:56:43 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 16, 2017, 10:35:02 PM
As usual it isn't done until it's done. Look how long these things take. How long ago did we hear about the Liverpool lad coming and it was only finalised today.

But the interesting thing is the odd murmur id dissatisfaction has started over the possible signings of Fonte and Bennett. Always a good sign when a few fans start saying how disappointing they are. While the rest of us treat any signings as reasons to eat cake and rejoice.
Yeah, well the window is closing in just a couple of weeks so its only natural that things go a lot quicker now. Usually by this time now, clubs and players have figured out what they want and what they can get. Fulham have moved in on Bennett and Fonte in just these past few days/day, so I cant see any potential hold up in the deal. The club will want to get this sorted out as quickly as possible. We're obviously a lot more keen now in middle of august, 4 games into the season, to wrap up deals than compoared by june or july when other deals/players still might pop up. So its only natural that the club keep their cool for awhile. As we all know, things just gets more desperate as we close in on the last day of the deadline day.

Ojo deal was a bit slow but we dont know if it was Fulham who stalled or the player when it came to choosing sides. As some people have said earlier, Fulham might have waited out Aluko to see what he wants or waited out other options, and finally decided to go for Ojo.I dont know.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 17, 2017, 12:59:27 AM
Quote from: Rambler on August 16, 2017, 09:47:13 PM
Interesting article on Rui Fonte.

https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/post/2017-08-16-the-stats-factory-why-you-shouldnt-be-worried-about-rui-fonte/

Apologies if already has been posted. I cba with looking back over the previous pages.
Thats why we love Fulhamish. Great stuff that.

Although, theres a lot more to it than stats (sorry Kline). Mitroglu probably had some decent stats as well...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 17, 2017, 02:02:15 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 17, 2017, 12:59:27 AM
Quote from: Rambler on August 16, 2017, 09:47:13 PM
Interesting article on Rui Fonte.

https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/post/2017-08-16-the-stats-factory-why-you-shouldnt-be-worried-about-rui-fonte/

Apologies if already has been posted. I cba with looking back over the previous pages.
Thats why we love Fulhamish. Great stuff that.

Although, theres a lot more to it than stats (sorry Kline). Mitroglu probably had some decent stats as well...

Mitroglou's also a very good Striker. The fact he was injured and/or Felix didn't like him for his time with us doesn't take away from that fact.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 17, 2017, 07:20:38 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 17, 2017, 02:02:15 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 17, 2017, 12:59:27 AM
Quote from: Rambler on August 16, 2017, 09:47:13 PM
Interesting article on Rui Fonte.

https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/post/2017-08-16-the-stats-factory-why-you-shouldnt-be-worried-about-rui-fonte/

Apologies if already has been posted. I cba with looking back over the previous pages.
Thats why we love Fulhamish. Great stuff that.

Although, theres a lot more to it than stats (sorry Kline). Mitroglu probably had some decent stats as well...

Mitroglou's also a very good Striker. The fact he was injured and/or Felix didn't like him for his time with us doesn't take away from that fact.

Real. Remember him coming on in a pre-season game against Palace for us and was by far our best player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 17, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
Mitroglou wasn't the disaster.  Magath was.  Any other manager and Mitroglou plays for us and is successful.  Talk about sliding doors.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 17, 2017, 08:33:14 AM
So now Button has been MOM for 3 league games running, and Betinelli meant to be signing a new contract, we dont need a new keeper anymore?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 17, 2017, 09:02:02 AM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 17, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
Mitroglou wasn't the disaster.  Magath was.  Any other manager and Mitroglou plays for us and is successful.  Talk about sliding doors.



To be fair he was a disaster, a complete & utter one due to the fact he was carrying an injury when we signed him, which to be fair wasn't the players fault .That turned out to be a catastrophic error on the part of the clubs management.
Following relegation he then made it abundantly clear he had no intention of playing in the championship & wanted out.
The lunatic in charge never helped, maybe an arm around the shoulder type manager may be have got games out of him but looking back the whole episode was a complete joke made worse by him banging goals in after he left
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 17, 2017, 09:02:22 AM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 17, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
Mitroglou wasn't the disaster.  Magath was.  Any other manager and Mitroglou plays for us and is successful.  Talk about sliding doors.

I don't know what you mean about sliding doors but on Mitro and Magath you're spot on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 17, 2017, 09:12:49 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 17, 2017, 09:02:22 AM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 17, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
Mitroglou wasn't the disaster.  Magath was.  Any other manager and Mitroglou plays for us and is successful.  Talk about sliding doors.

I don't know what you mean about sliding doors but on Mitro and Magath you're spot on.

Sliding doors is film starring gwyneth Paltrow. If you've seen it then you'll know what he means
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 17, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Seen that Nigel Clough is saying Woodrow not going to Burton but "elsewhere". Up to us to announce it . Anyone know where ?


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 17, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 17, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Seen that Nigel Clough is saying Woodrow not going to Burton but "elsewhere". Up to us to announce it . Anyone know where ?


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Hope its another championship club but ideally not a play off chasing rival.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on August 17, 2017, 10:26:32 AM
Quote from: Chutney on August 17, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 17, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Seen that Nigel Clough is saying Woodrow not going to Burton but "elsewhere". Up to us to announce it . Anyone know where ?


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Hope its another championship club but ideally not a play off chasing rival.

I'm gonna guess Ipswich as McCarthy has been chasing him for over a year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 10:27:27 AM
I've heArd he could be off permanently
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 17, 2017, 10:28:39 AM
Good luck to Cauley ,but he is not up to playing in our side.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 17, 2017, 10:29:54 AM
Quote from: Chutney on August 17, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 17, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Seen that Nigel Clough is saying Woodrow not going to Burton but "elsewhere". Up to us to announce it . Anyone know where ?


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Hope its another championship club but ideally not a play off chasing rival.

Would like him to go to a rival. Why not?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 17, 2017, 10:42:52 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on August 17, 2017, 10:26:32 AM
Quote from: Chutney on August 17, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 17, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Seen that Nigel Clough is saying Woodrow not going to Burton but "elsewhere". Up to us to announce it . Anyone know where ?


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Hope its another championship club but ideally not a play off chasing rival.

I'm gonna guess Ipswich as McCarthy has been chasing him for over a year.

They signed Joe Garner and Martyn Waghorn recently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 17, 2017, 10:44:29 AM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 17, 2017, 09:12:49 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 17, 2017, 09:02:22 AM
Quote from: the nutflush on August 17, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
Mitroglou wasn't the disaster.  Magath was.  Any other manager and Mitroglou plays for us and is successful.  Talk about sliding doors.

I don't know what you mean about sliding doors but on Mitro and Magath you're spot on.

Sliding doors is film starring gwyneth Paltrow. If you've seen it then you'll know what he means

Thank you, I've heard of Paltrow but wouldn't know her. Not very up on such things.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 17, 2017, 10:42:52 AM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on August 17, 2017, 10:26:32 AM
Quote from: Chutney on August 17, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 17, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Seen that Nigel Clough is saying Woodrow not going to Burton but "elsewhere". Up to us to announce it . Anyone know where ?


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Hope its another championship club but ideally not a play off chasing rival.

I'm gonna guess Ipswich as McCarthy has been chasing him for over a year.

They signed Joe Garner and Martyn Waghorn recently.
I would be surprised if it were Ipswich
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 17, 2017, 10:59:33 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 10:27:27 AM
I've heArd he could be off permanently

If that's the case I hope it is next week and he gets the chance to have a final run out for us in the cup. As much as I don't think he reached the heights we needed him to, he clearly loved the club and has been here a long while.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 11:04:59 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 17, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Seen that Nigel Clough is saying Woodrow not going to Burton but "elsewhere". Up to us to announce it . Anyone know where ?


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Barcelona?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 11:14:10 AM
Whatever happened to the lights being still on at Farnborough Airport and awaiting the arrival of so and so.. 064.gif
My wife thinks I've gone nuts as I can't stop laughing as Im doing this,it really is hilarious this Silly Season thread,some of the posts are fantastic... Beam me up Scottie.. 064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 17, 2017, 11:26:08 AM
Heard there was an arrival this am from Porto.. wonder who that could be.. 😁
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 11:26:41 AM
Is Fonte at MP yet?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 11:29:25 AM
even if Fonte signs I cant see him starting Saturday, wouldn't have trained with the team at all. Probably on the bench if he signs in time for the game
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 17, 2017, 11:32:22 AM
Yes, it did sound very ambitious.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 11:35:10 AM
Sounds like it could be Cauley Woodrow to Bristol City, a loan with a view to permanent. Just a few murmurs on Twitter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 17, 2017, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 11:35:10 AM
Sounds like it could be Cauley Woodrow to Bristol City, a loan with a view to permanent. Just a few murmurs on Twitter.



Wonder if this involves us using him as a makeweight for Aden Flint?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 11:44:20 AM
Bristol City have a few strikers and a new record signing striker, strange move if it is true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Legate21 on August 17, 2017, 11:48:26 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 17, 2017, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 11:35:10 AM
Sounds like it could be Cauley Woodrow to Bristol City, a loan with a view to permanent. Just a few murmurs on Twitter.

Or Joe Bryan?

Wonder if this involves us using him as a makeweight for Aden Flint?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 11:48:54 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 11:44:20 AM
Bristol City have a few strikers and a new record signing striker, strange move if it is true

Yep...And they just bid for someone else.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 11:50:42 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 11:44:20 AM
Bristol City have a few strikers and a new record signing striker, strange move if it is true
I did think this too. But who knows.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 17, 2017, 11:58:51 AM
I remember the days when a player was signed last minute and was able to play on the Saturday without any problem. Mind you I also remember turning up one Saturday and finding a player on the pitch up front who I didn't know we had signed on a non contract just to make up the numbers. Can't remember his name. Back in the dark days.

Still if we do have new players now you  can bet that they are carrying an injury or have a wife who is home sick the moment he signs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 17, 2017, 11:59:58 AM
Fonté wont probably start on staurday, even if we complete the deal in time, but having him on the bench wouldnt hurt. Give him 15-20 min or so if anything at all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 17, 2017, 12:12:07 PM
Cardiff are poised to sign striker Omar Bogle from Wigan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 17, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 17, 2017, 12:12:07 PM
Cardiff are poised to sign striker Omar Bogle from Wigan

Makes the mind do one that does.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 17, 2017, 01:34:44 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/17/cauley-woodrow-to-move-to-bristol-city-as-rui-fonte-is-set-to-join-fulham/ Cauley off to Bristol City
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 17, 2017, 01:41:40 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on August 17, 2017, 11:48:26 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 17, 2017, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 11:35:10 AM
Sounds like it could be Cauley Woodrow to Bristol City, a loan with a view to permanent. Just a few murmurs on Twitter.

Or Joe Bryan?

Wonder if this involves us using him as a makeweight for Aden Flint?

Or both Aden Flint and Joe Bryan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 17, 2017, 02:52:13 PM
Any more news on Fonte today? Heard he's having a medical this afternoon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 17, 2017, 02:58:35 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 17, 2017, 02:52:13 PM
Any more news on Fonte today? Heard he's having a medical this afternoon

Yes he ran out half way though for a cheeky Nandos but Huddersfield have nipped in and taken him to Marston Chicken shop and he off there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 17, 2017, 02:59:01 PM
any news on a CB?
Title: Woodrow Loan
Post by: sunburywhite on August 17, 2017, 03:14:52 PM



Thursday 17 August 2017 15:01


The Club can confirm that Cauley Woodrow has joined Bristol City on a Season-long loan.

We wish Cauley the best of luck for the remainder of the 2017/18 Season at Ashton Gate.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:16:48 PM
Cauley gone on loan: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/17/woodrow-loan

Woodrow Loan

The Club can confirm that Cauley Woodrow has joined Bristol City on a Season-long loan.

We wish Cauley the best of luck for the remainder of the 2017/18 Season at Ashton Gate.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 17, 2017, 03:19:39 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:16:48 PM
Cauley gone on loan: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/17/woodrow-loan

Woodrow Loan

The Club can confirm that Cauley Woodrow has joined Bristol City on a Season-long loan.

We wish Cauley the best of luck for the remainder of the 2017/18 Season at Ashton Gate.

As it is a loan, sadly, he will not be able to play against us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on August 17, 2017, 03:26:07 PM
MUST indicate at least 1 more striker imminently in. Presumably Fonte. Guessing it'll be just him and Kamara up top with Humphrys in reserve. I would have felt more comfortable having a proven regular scorer in the ranks in honesty. Liked the look of some of the other rumoured options but fingers crossed with the addition of Ojo we have enough attacking flair to spread the goals around again!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 03:32:38 PM
Don't get it Cauley going there,its not as though they are short on Strikers,on bench?
At Burton he would have played I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 17, 2017, 03:43:35 PM
I know it's been mentioned already here before but Madl to Legia Warsar is now on the Sky sports top 10 whispers. You'd hope that would mean another CB coming in as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on August 17, 2017, 03:44:26 PM
Quote from: jayffc on August 17, 2017, 03:26:07 PM
MUST indicate at least 1 more striker imminently in. Presumably Fonte. Guessing it'll be just him and Kamara up top with Humphrys in reserve. I would have felt more comfortable having a proven regular scorer in the ranks in honesty. Liked the look of some of the other rumoured options but fingers crossed with the addition of Ojo we have enough attacking flair to spread the goals around again!

Have we not learned by now that Slav will play Ayite, Aluko, Kebano through the middle instead of a proper striker like Humphrys. The idea that we don't have depth is a myth. Throw in Ojo and Sess and we're chock full of attacking option.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 03:48:05 PM
Humphreys isn't ready yet imo, he didn't really set the world alight at Shrewsbury.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 17, 2017, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 17, 2017, 03:43:35 PM
I know it's been mentioned already here before but Madl to Legia Warsar is now on the Sky sports top 10 whispers. You'd hope that would mean another CB coming in as well.

Would be sad to see him go. I really rate him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
Murmurs of the Joe Bennett fee being around £5m, to be completed early next week.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 17, 2017, 03:55:40 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
Murmurs of the Elliott Bennett fee being around £5m, to be completed early next week.

Assuming you mean Joe and not Elliott
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:59 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 17, 2017, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 17, 2017, 03:43:35 PM
I know it's been mentioned already here before but Madl to Legia Warsar is now on the Sky sports top 10 whispers. You'd hope that would mean another CB coming in as well.

Would be sad to see him go. I really rate him.
As would I. When he first arrived he was a breath of fresh air compared to the likes of Stearman and Hutchinson. Although would have to say that Ream and Kalas are above him at the moment in my books so cant blame him for wanting to go.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:56:05 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 17, 2017, 03:55:40 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
Murmurs of the Elliott Bennett fee being around £5m, to be completed early next week.

Assuming you mean Joe and not Elliott
Yes - will change
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wolf on August 17, 2017, 04:04:56 PM
Local media in Burton states Fulham wanted Cauley loaned to a club with a view to a permanent transfer, which Bristol City could commit to but Burton Albion couldn't
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: No one like Leggat on August 17, 2017, 04:07:28 PM
That's 12 players 'out' and six 'in', must be some signings imminent.
Title: Re: Woodrow Loan
Post by: hovewhite on August 17, 2017, 04:09:07 PM
Good luck cauley hope you play and do well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 17, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
Murmurs of the Joe Bennett fee being around £5m, to be completed early next week.

That sounds too expensive for a left-back and player like Joe Bennett.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 04:18:55 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 17, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
Murmurs of the Joe Bennett fee being around £5m, to be completed early next week.

That sounds too expensive for a left-back and player like Joe Bennett.
I did think that but he's young and decent. Hopefully, it is less though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 04:19:32 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 17, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
Murmurs of the Joe Bennett fee being around £5m, to be completed early next week.

That sounds too expensive for a left-back and player like Joe Bennett.

That's the prices clubs are all paying now,if good as Malone he will do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 17, 2017, 04:35:07 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 04:18:55 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 17, 2017, 04:17:46 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 03:55:02 PM
Murmurs of the Joe Bennett fee being around £5m, to be completed early next week.

That sounds too expensive for a left-back and player like Joe Bennett.
I did think that but he's young and decent. Hopefully, it is less though.

At 27 you are hardly young or even young-ish in football terms any more. Would be extremely surprised if we let Malone leave for £3-5m and then sign a replacement who is, at the very best, on par for £5m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 17, 2017, 04:43:49 PM
Yep, twang. I hope it`s £2.5m at maximum, it was mentioned somewhere that was his release clause.

For £5m you can pick a good, commanding centre-back from the continent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 17, 2017, 04:52:15 PM
http://jornalsodesporto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233446
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 17, 2017, 04:52:34 PM
The fees are always pure speculation. The seller will say the fee reached the buyout clause but that could mean with all the added bits included. Appearances etc.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 04:54:12 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 17, 2017, 04:52:15 PM
http://jornalsodesporto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233446
Don't need to translate this one...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 17, 2017, 04:55:00 PM
http://www.abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/687853
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on August 17, 2017, 04:55:57 PM
 
Club president says Fulham made four bids for their player, "I've always said he was untransferable"

Portuguese side Braga didn't bother waiting for Fulham to announce the transfer of Rui Fonte. They confirmed the move right after it was reported, and continue sharing new details about it.

Club president Antonio Salvador has spoken to the local press on Wednesday, and when talking about Fonte's move to Fulham, he opened up and revealed everything.

Salvador first claimed that Fonte "wasn't a player who Braga wanted to sell". Then he confirmed Fulham had been chasing the attacker for a while, and made several attempts before agreeing a deal.

"Unfortunately, the offer from this club came a month ago. We only came to a deal on the fourth bid. It started at four million, went to six, then six and a half million." (via O Jogo).

"I've always said he was untransferable, but Fulham also kept speaking to the player and Rui Fonte became aware of the conditions he would have at this club. From there, it was impossible to hold him and what was left for me was to stand for Braga's interests."

Fonte is joining Fulham on a €9.1m deal.

This amount will be split between Braga and Benfica, since the Lisbon side kept 50% of his rights when letting him go last summer.

English football won't be something new for Fonte as he already had earlier experiences at London clubs Arsenal and Crystal Palace.

Another reason why the adaptation shouldn't be a problem for Rui Fonte is that his brother José Fonte now plays for West Ham.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-president-says-fulham-made-four-bids-player-ive-always-said-untransferable/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 17, 2017, 04:56:28 PM
Fonte confirmed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 17, 2017, 04:56:49 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 04:54:12 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 17, 2017, 04:52:15 PM
http://jornalsodesporto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233446
Don't need to translate this one...

Says that the transfer for Fonte is agreed, fee is €4.5 million up front, €4.5 million in addons and 50% of future profits.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 17, 2017, 04:59:16 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 17, 2017, 04:55:00 PM
http://www.abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/687853

Novak Djokovic signed for Fulham?  :wine:

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HamsterWheel on August 17, 2017, 04:59:26 PM
he'll be wearing the Number 9 shirt - teaser Tweet from Fulham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 05:00:12 PM
OFFICIAL: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/17/fonte-joins
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 17, 2017, 05:00:34 PM
Have the club comfirmed it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 17, 2017, 05:03:13 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 17, 2017, 05:00:34 PM
Have the club comfirmed it?

Yes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 17, 2017, 05:07:04 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 17, 2017, 04:56:49 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 04:54:12 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 17, 2017, 04:52:15 PM
http://jornalsodesporto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233446
Don't need to translate this one...

Says that the transfer for Fonte is agreed, fee is €4.5 million up front, €4.5 million in addons and 50% of future profits.

Doesn't it say that Braga gets €4,5m and Benfica, which holds 50% of Rui Fonte's rights, also gets €4,5m?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 17, 2017, 05:08:23 PM
Quote from: twang on August 17, 2017, 05:07:04 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 17, 2017, 04:56:49 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 17, 2017, 04:54:12 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 17, 2017, 04:52:15 PM
http://jornalsodesporto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233446
Don't need to translate this one...

Says that the transfer for Fonte is agreed, fee is €4.5 million up front, €4.5 million in addons and 50% of future profits.

Doesn't it say that Braga gets €4,5m and Benfica, which holds 50% of Rui Fonte's rights, also gets €4,5m?

You're right, my bad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 17, 2017, 05:11:39 PM
Fonte has signed

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 17, 2017, 05:14:09 PM
Great news.

Now go get a solid left-back and a commanding centre-back and we can call this transfer window successful one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 17, 2017, 05:14:58 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 17, 2017, 05:12:39 PM
So Fonte can have a kickaround this afternoon, full session tomorrow, he's already fit... surely he'll at least be on the bench saturday

Considering that we brought Woodrow along on Tuesday I'd count on it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:17:38 PM
Now let me see. Who are the posters moaning that the owners don´t spend on transfers & have no ambition.Khan is doing whatever it takes whilst not bankrupting the club. Very sensible in my view.
I suppose the few who only post negative comments will be slagging off Fonte before he has kicked a ball for us.
COYW  :wine:  049:gif  076.gif Fonte
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 17, 2017, 05:18:56 PM
This must have been the guy my guy mentioned but didn't know his name. Price higher than I was told. Does this complete the striker need now? There was chat that we were after 3. Interesting Kamara and Fonte are both names that have hung around a while.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 17, 2017, 05:19:26 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:17:38 PM
Now let me see. Who are the posters moaning that the owners don´t spend on transfers & have no ambition.Khan is doing whatever it takes whilst not bankrupting the club. Very sensible in my view.
I suppose the few who only post negative comments will be slagging off Fonte before he has kicked a ball for us.
COYW  :wine:  049:gif  076.gif Fonte

+1
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:23:43 PM
West Ham have told Robert Snodgrass that he is surplus to requirements and is available either for transfer or a loan, according to Sky sources.

I don´t think we need him now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 17, 2017, 05:25:54 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:17:38 PM
Now let me see. Who are the posters moaning that the owners don´t spend on transfers & have no ambition.Khan is doing whatever it takes whilst not bankrupting the club. Very sensible in my view.
I suppose the few who only post negative comments will be slagging off Fonte before he has kicked a ball for us.
COYW  :wine:  049:gif  076.gif Fonte


:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 17, 2017, 05:26:59 PM
I was going to mention Snodgrass aswell. An excellent player at this level, although we are stacked out wide...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 17, 2017, 05:30:19 PM
Braga just tweeted:

Take care of Rui, lads! More than a captain, a truly warrior 💪 #ObrigadoRuiFonte

Classy from them, and shows how a high regard he was there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 17, 2017, 05:30:51 PM
We're getting there and still another 14 days to go to the end of the window. COYW.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 17, 2017, 05:33:55 PM
Left back and a centre back if Madl leaves and I think we're good.

Keeper doesn't look like a priority now given Button's start to the season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 17, 2017, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:23:43 PM
West Ham have told Robert Snodgrass that he is surplus to requirements and is available either for transfer or a loan, according to Sky sources.

I don´t think we need him now.
Too old, and wages too high. He's overrated because he scores a banger every now and then, but it won't happen anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 17, 2017, 05:55:00 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 17, 2017, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:23:43 PM
West Ham have told Robert Snodgrass that he is surplus to requirements and is available either for transfer or a loan, according to Sky sources.

I don´t think we need him now.
Too old, and wages too high. He's overrated because he scores a banger every now and then, but it won't happen anyway.

Not the sort of player we needed.(Have no idea other than Youtube just what sort of player he is). But too much money and.........actually will this do. Good luck to him. Squad nearly there as long as we stop having injury problems. Spine of the team certainly looking better.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 17, 2017, 06:01:04 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 17, 2017, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:23:43 PM
West Ham have told Robert Snodgrass that he is surplus to requirements and is available either for transfer or a loan, according to Sky sources.

I don´t think we need him now.
Too old, and wages too high. He's overrated because he scores a banger every now and then, but it won't happen anyway.

At least we know who Villa are signing next
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 17, 2017, 06:10:54 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 17, 2017, 06:01:04 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 17, 2017, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:23:43 PM
West Ham have told Robert Snodgrass that he is surplus to requirements and is available either for transfer or a loan, according to Sky sources.

I don´t think we need him now.
Too old, and wages too high. He's overrated because he scores a banger every now and then, but it won't happen anyway.

At least we know who Villa are signing next

Or Harry
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bucksfulham on August 17, 2017, 06:26:20 PM
 :plus one:
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 17, 2017, 05:25:54 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:17:38 PM
Now let me see. Who are the posters moaning that the owners don´t spend on transfers & have no ambition.Khan is doing whatever it takes whilst not bankrupting the club. Very sensible in my view.
I suppose the few who only post negative comments will be slagging off Fonte before he has kicked a ball for us.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 17, 2017, 06:30:09 PM
Quote from: bucksfulham on August 17, 2017, 06:26:20 PM
:plus one:
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 17, 2017, 05:25:54 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 17, 2017, 05:17:38 PM
Now let me see. Who are the posters moaning that the owners don´t spend on transfers & have no ambition.Khan is doing whatever it takes whilst not bankrupting the club. Very sensible in my view.
I suppose the few who only post negative comments will be slagging off Fonte before he has kicked a ball for us.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 17, 2017, 06:54:51 PM
https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/1708_woodrow/?utm_content=bufferca173&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Burton website suggesting the clause for Cauley isn't necessarily a loan to buy, but includes a fee and a charge if he doesn't play enough games. Basically ..guaranteed games
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 17, 2017, 07:16:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 17, 2017, 06:53:23 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 17, 2017, 05:33:55 PM
Left back and a centre back if Madl leaves and I think we're good.

Keeper doesn't look like a priority now given Button's start to the season

+1

Certainly doesn't seem like we are chasing keepers any longer.


Am I alone in being hopeful that it'd be Sigurdsson moving on and not Madl? I don't dislike Sig but, it certainly seems that Slavisa just would rather not use him no matter the situation. Madl, however, seems valued and capable of playing Slavisa's system. Think we need a big commanding presence with good enough feet to handle himself should Ream or Kalas falter. I see that Djalo appears to be figuring it out to some degree but still would rather have a bigger CB with a bit more playing time under his belt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 17, 2017, 07:20:31 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on August 17, 2017, 07:16:26 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 17, 2017, 06:53:23 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 17, 2017, 05:33:55 PM
Left back and a centre back if Madl leaves and I think we're good.

Keeper doesn't look like a priority now given Button's start to the season

+1

Certainly doesn't seem like we are chasing keepers any longer.


Am I alone in being hopeful that it'd be Sigurdsson moving on and not Madl? I don't dislike Sig but, it certainly seems that Slavisa just would rather not use him no matter the situation. Madl, however, seems valued and capable of playing Slavisa's system. Think we need a big commanding presence with good enough feet to handle himself should Ream or Kalas falter. I see that Djalo appears to be figuring it out to some degree but still would rather have a bigger CB with a bit more playing time under his belt.

Sig out on loan in Russia
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on August 17, 2017, 07:24:30 PM
I was on the sheff wed forum earlier to see if they had mentioned the game this Saturday, (they hadn't) but I read a bit of their transfer thread, and they seem to think Fonte is a good signing and they are a bit jealous of us signing ojo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 17, 2017, 07:49:29 PM
Personally I think this has been a great window. If we sign another strong CB and the much needed LB we couldn't have realistically asked for more.

We've spent around £15 mill up front, retained TC, Sess and the vast majority of the team. Got Kalas again. Cisse and Norwood look good! Not a bad window!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on August 17, 2017, 07:55:33 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 17, 2017, 07:49:29 PM
Personally I think this has been a great window. If we sign another strong CB and the much needed LB we couldn't have realistically asked for more.

We've spent around £15 mill up front, retained TC, Sess and the vast majority of the team. Got Kalas again. Cisse and Norwood look good! Not a bad window!

Quite amazing that with 14 days to go we only really need one or two more to join and we have a good quality squad and literally no dead wood. What a change that would be, only took board 1 1/2 years with Joka at helm to put a truly deserving team together.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 17, 2017, 08:00:31 PM
Shame we didn't tie up a deal with Brizzle City to make Aden Flint part of the Woodrow loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 17, 2017, 08:02:23 PM
Do we need a left back, we have sess and we have odoi and the way Odoi been playing I would feel sorry for the lad if pushed back down the pecking order
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 17, 2017, 08:08:18 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 17, 2017, 08:02:23 PM
Do we need a left back, we have sess and we have odoi and the way Odoi been playing I would feel sorry for the lad if pushed back down the pecking order

Odoi is currently the backup for all four defenders if he isn't starting.

If anyone in the back line is out, our only backup is Steven Sess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 17, 2017, 08:09:54 PM
Can we not mention the name Rolan anymore now please...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 17, 2017, 08:14:49 PM
Joe Bennett trained with Cardiff today. Appears he. Has changed his mind and is staying.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 17, 2017, 08:16:38 PM
Dont think we need another CH, think another full back will come in apart from a full back its been a brilliant window,were undefeated so all good.coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 08:16:48 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 17, 2017, 08:14:49 PM
Joe Bennett trained with Cardiff today. Appears he. Has changed his mind and is staying.
that for certain or based on him training?

if the latter many players still train until fees are agreed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 17, 2017, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 08:16:48 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 17, 2017, 08:14:49 PM
Joe Bennett trained with Cardiff today. Appears he. Has changed his mind and is staying.
that for certain or based on him training?

if the latter many players still train until fees are agreed

Have you heard anything more about our mate Poundje or is that one on a back burner compared to the Bennett deal? I still think we should be aiming for someone of a better quality than Bennett but I'd be content should we sign him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 17, 2017, 08:30:52 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 17, 2017, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 08:16:48 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 17, 2017, 08:14:49 PM
Joe Bennett trained with Cardiff today. Appears he. Has changed his mind and is staying.
that for certain or based on him training?

if the latter many players still train until fees are agreed

Have you heard anything more about our mate Poundje or is that one on a back burner compared to the Bennett deal? I still think we should be aiming for someone of a better quality than Bennett but I'd be content should we sign him.

On Cardiff websites that Warnock will announce him staying tomorrow. Also rumours that his agent tried to up the price for his cut and Fulham told him to do one. Only time will tell I suppose.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 17, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Let's sign the other fonte he's surplus at West ham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 08:37:25 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 17, 2017, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 08:16:48 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 17, 2017, 08:14:49 PM
Joe Bennett trained with Cardiff today. Appears he. Has changed his mind and is staying.
that for certain or based on him training?

if the latter many players still train until fees are agreed

Have you heard anything more about our mate Poundje or is that one on a back burner compared to the Bennett deal? I still think we should be aiming for someone of a better quality than Bennett but I'd be content should we sign him.
As I said earlier in the week the news of Poundje caught me and my source by surprise as that was really on the back burner, I do not expect that to be revisited unless we cannot find anyone else and then it will be late on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 17, 2017, 08:37:49 PM
Would we really bring in another quality CB? Kalas is one of the best in the league and both Ream and Odoi have been immense so far. Bringing in another CB means that Odoi is back to being a back up for full backs? Or what, a 4th choice cb? Seems like a waste to me.

Would be perfect to bring in someone like Mings who can play both lb and cb. He'll mostly play lb and we'll see a healthy rotation between Kalas, Ream and Odoi at cb with Mings being able to cover if needed. Odoi being able to cover for Fredricks if needed. Djalo out on short term loan.

By getting just a cb we are restricting ourselves more than we have to.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 17, 2017, 08:48:15 PM
I believe sess will end up playing further up the pitch like bale , he is technically so gifted and can hit the back of the net.

Odoi then would cover the right and left back flanks. Ream also about to play lb.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 17, 2017, 09:02:11 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 17, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Let's sign the other fonte he's surplus at West ham
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: gerrys on August 17, 2017, 10:24:40 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 17, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Let's sign the other fonte he's surplus at West ham

Do we want to confuse the opposition with two Fontes and two Sessegnons in the team...???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 17, 2017, 10:26:29 PM
Quote from: gerrys on August 17, 2017, 10:24:40 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 17, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Let's sign the other fonte he's surplus at West ham

Do we want to confuse the opposition with two Fontes and two Sessegnons in the team...???
Every little helps
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 17, 2017, 10:33:32 PM
Quote from: gerrys on August 17, 2017, 10:24:40 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 17, 2017, 08:35:10 PM
Let's sign the other fonte he's surplus at West ham

Do we want to confuse the opposition with two Fontes and two Sessegnons in the team...???

Going by this , we already use two fonts
https://www.colophon-foundry.org/custom/fulhamfc/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: valdeingruo on August 17, 2017, 10:36:28 PM
On an article mentioning Omar Bogles move to Cardiff, it says we are in for left back, Joe Bennett.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 18, 2017, 12:49:43 AM
Strong suggestions on Twitter that Aluko is off. May find out more in Slav's pressed tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Wearethewhites on August 18, 2017, 12:53:49 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on August 17, 2017, 10:36:28 PM
On an article mentioning Omar Bogles move to Cardiff, it says we are in for left back, Joe Bennett.

It's a no-go by all accounts, players demands were to high, although I've a feeling player did this deliberately, as he is happy and settled at Cardiff, with Wife expecting. We activated his release clause, which gave us permission to talk to the player, but his demands were stupidly OTT. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SamE_FFC on August 18, 2017, 04:04:48 AM
Aluko appears to be off, he wanted a new contract and we offered one that was too short for his liking...


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on August 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM
Aluko, for me, is expendable. We've got enough of what he brings to the table. He cannot finish. Just dreadful in front of goal. If we get $5 million for him and that can fund a Rolan/Waris move I think you do it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 18, 2017, 05:44:38 AM
People keep refering to twitter that Aluko is leaving but what is the actual source? All i can see are people tweeting that Aluko is probably leaving but there is no source, no article or journo tweet.

Is it just gut feeling based on Fonte and Ojo signings?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamSince1995 on August 18, 2017, 06:59:58 AM
[O Jogo] Rafa deverá ser emprestado ao Fulham com opção de compra. O negócio pode ser confirmado hoje. Os valores da opção são desconhecidos

[The Game] Rafa will be loaned to Fulham with an option to buy. The business can be confirmed today. The option values are unknown
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamSince1995 on August 18, 2017, 07:01:26 AM
Quote from: FulhamSince1995 on August 18, 2017, 06:59:58 AM
[O Jogo] Rafa deverá ser emprestado ao Fulham com opção de compra. O negócio pode ser confirmado hoje. Os valores da opção são desconhecidos

[The Game] Rafa will be loaned to Fulham with an option to buy. The business can be confirmed today. The option values are unknown
Rafa Soures from Porto.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 18, 2017, 07:21:37 AM
Well, what a window this is turning out to be.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 18, 2017, 07:47:50 AM
Quote from: FulhamSince1995 on August 18, 2017, 07:01:26 AM
Quote from: FulhamSince1995 on August 18, 2017, 06:59:58 AM
[O Jogo] Rafa deverá ser emprestado ao Fulham com opção de compra. O negócio pode ser confirmado hoje. Os valores da opção são desconhecidos

[The Game] Rafa will be loaned to Fulham with an option to buy. The business can be confirmed today. The option values are unknown
Rafa Soures from Porto.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafa_Soares
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 18, 2017, 07:54:54 AM
Christ for a minute I thought benitez was coming in to help Joka.

I think loaning a left back is a good move here. Finishing the squad with loans means if we don't think they're good enough should we go up then we're not lumbered with them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on August 18, 2017, 08:25:13 AM
I couldnt be any happier with how this transfer window has gone to be honest, if we get this lad in at LB it can only be considered a hugely succesful window. People are too quick to complain that things dont happen quick enough but if you take your head out of the fulham bubble you see that pretty much every single team is in the same boat, apart from the relegated teams and wolves, who although it seems like their gamble is paying off its a long season and i cannot it see it lasting. I think every person involved with recruiting has done a good job
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jeroen on August 18, 2017, 08:26:32 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM
Aluko, for me, is expendable. We've got enough of what he brings to the table. He cannot finish. Just dreadful in front of goal. If we get $5 million for him and that can fund a Rolan/Waris move I think you do it.

How about we only let Aluko go if we can get Rolan, should be like-for-like with money and I can imagine he is starting to get desperate
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 08:33:02 AM
Quote from: Jeroen on August 18, 2017, 08:26:32 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM
Aluko, for me, is expendable. We've got enough of what he brings to the table. He cannot finish. Just dreadful in front of goal. If we get $5 million for him and that can fund a Rolan/Waris move I think you do it.

How about we only let Aluko go if we can get Rolan, should be like-for-like with money and I can imagine he is starting to get desperate
A striker for a winger? doesnt make to much sense to me.

My take on Aluko, for what it is worth, is that he has been angling for a new contract since early summer when he mentioend about wanting to play premier league football, he may or may not have been away (thru his agent) of readings interest at the time. With that interest being firmed up, at least verbally, by Stam in several mediainterviews he has stiffened his stance on wanting new and better deal. For me Stam (especially if Reading have not made a bid) has unsettled the player and I am not sure how that sits within the tapping up rules or if it does at all. That being said does he deserve anew deal? probably but on much better terms? proabbaly not, a year longer deal yes and a slight increase yes, but I owuldnt go more than a 2 year extension with a light increase. Why? while he is good wide his shooting is woeful and his crossing is ok at best, his main attribute is running at people and then sliding the ball across, if he is through 1 on 1 we fairly well know 80% of the time its not going in. SO yes a new deal but on the clubs terms. If he doesnt want that then thats his choice, but giving him say an extra 10k+ a week and 3-5 years is too much for me.

We got him on a free if we got £6 million plus for him then great.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 18, 2017, 08:41:36 AM
Think rolan has missed the boat now,hes played the game and lost.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 08:45:05 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 18, 2017, 08:41:36 AM
Think rolan has missed the boat now,hes played the game and lost.
I tend to agree slightly with you, although I wouldnt say ther eis zero chance, I would say perhaps that the last call is being made and the door is closing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 18, 2017, 08:48:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 08:33:02 AM
Quote from: Jeroen on August 18, 2017, 08:26:32 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM
Aluko, for me, is expendable. We've got enough of what he brings to the table. He cannot finish. Just dreadful in front of goal. If we get $5 million for him and that can fund a Rolan/Waris move I think you do it.

How about we only let Aluko go if we can get Rolan, should be like-for-like with money and I can imagine he is starting to get desperate
A striker for a winger? doesnt make to much sense to me.

My take on Aluko, for what it is worth, is that he has been angling for a new contract since early summer when he mentioend about wanting to play premier league football, he may or may not have been away (thru his agent) of readings interest at the time. With that interest being firmed up, at least verbally, by Stam in several mediainterviews he has stiffened his stance on wanting new and better deal. For me Stam (especially if Reading have not made a bid) has unsettled the player and I am not sure how that sits within the tapping up rules or if it does at all. That being said does he deserve anew deal? probably but on much better terms? proabbaly not, a year longer deal yes and a slight increase yes, but I owuldnt go more than a 2 year extension with a light increase. Why? while he is good wide his shooting is woeful and his crossing is ok at best, his main attribute is running at people and then sliding the ball across, if he is through 1 on 1 we fairly well know 80% of the time its not going in. SO yes a new deal but on the clubs terms. If he doesnt want that then thats his choice, but giving him say an extra 10k+ a week and 3-5 years is too much for me.

We got him on a free if we got £6 million plus for him then great.

Striker for a winger: I'd agree except that we now have Ojo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 18, 2017, 08:51:10 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 08:33:02 AM
Quote from: Jeroen on August 18, 2017, 08:26:32 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM
Aluko, for me, is expendable. We've got enough of what he brings to the table. He cannot finish. Just dreadful in front of goal. If we get $5 million for him and that can fund a Rolan/Waris move I think you do it.

How about we only let Aluko go if we can get Rolan, should be like-for-like with money and I can imagine he is starting to get desperate
A striker for a winger? doesnt make to much sense to me.

My take on Aluko, for what it is worth, is that he has been angling for a new contract since early summer when he mentioend about wanting to play premier league football, he may or may not have been away (thru his agent) of readings interest at the time. With that interest being firmed up, at least verbally, by Stam in several mediainterviews he has stiffened his stance on wanting new and better deal. For me Stam (especially if Reading have not made a bid) has unsettled the player and I am not sure how that sits within the tapping up rules or if it does at all. That being said does he deserve anew deal? probably but on much better terms? proabbaly not, a year longer deal yes and a slight increase yes, but I owuldnt go more than a 2 year extension with a light increase. Why? while he is good wide his shooting is woeful and his crossing is ok at best, his main attribute is running at people and then sliding the ball across, if he is through 1 on 1 we fairly well know 80% of the time its not going in. SO yes a new deal but on the clubs terms. If he doesnt want that then thats his choice, but giving him say an extra 10k+ a week and 3-5 years is too much for me.

We got him on a free if we got £6 million plus for him then great.

Rolan can operate in both wide and central can't he? I know stranger things have happened but I wouldn't be against it. Would leave you with Strikers of Kamara, Fonte and Rolan + Piazon who can play as a false 9. Then for Wingers you've got Ayite, Kebano, Ojo, Piazon, Sess +  Kamara and Rolan if needed. If that was our front line then nobody could moan whatsoever.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 08:52:20 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 18, 2017, 08:51:10 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 08:33:02 AM
Quote from: Jeroen on August 18, 2017, 08:26:32 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM
Aluko, for me, is expendable. We've got enough of what he brings to the table. He cannot finish. Just dreadful in front of goal. If we get $5 million for him and that can fund a Rolan/Waris move I think you do it.

How about we only let Aluko go if we can get Rolan, should be like-for-like with money and I can imagine he is starting to get desperate
A striker for a winger? doesnt make to much sense to me.

My take on Aluko, for what it is worth, is that he has been angling for a new contract since early summer when he mentioend about wanting to play premier league football, he may or may not have been away (thru his agent) of readings interest at the time. With that interest being firmed up, at least verbally, by Stam in several mediainterviews he has stiffened his stance on wanting new and better deal. For me Stam (especially if Reading have not made a bid) has unsettled the player and I am not sure how that sits within the tapping up rules or if it does at all. That being said does he deserve anew deal? probably but on much better terms? proabbaly not, a year longer deal yes and a slight increase yes, but I owuldnt go more than a 2 year extension with a light increase. Why? while he is good wide his shooting is woeful and his crossing is ok at best, his main attribute is running at people and then sliding the ball across, if he is through 1 on 1 we fairly well know 80% of the time its not going in. SO yes a new deal but on the clubs terms. If he doesnt want that then thats his choice, but giving him say an extra 10k+ a week and 3-5 years is too much for me.

We got him on a free if we got £6 million plus for him then great.

Rolan can operate in both wide and central can't he? I know stranger things have happened but I wouldn't be against it. Would leave you with Strikers of Kamara, Fonte and Rolan + Piazon who can play as a false 9. Then for Wingers you've got Ayite, Kebano, Ojo, Piazon, Sess +  Kamara and Rolan if needed. If that was our front line then nobody could moan whatsoever.
He can yes but for me not a good swap, just my opinion. Dannyboi was also sayin Fonte can play wide as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jeroen on August 18, 2017, 09:08:26 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 08:45:05 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 18, 2017, 08:41:36 AM
Think rolan has missed the boat now,hes played the game and lost.
I tend to agree slightly with you, although I wouldnt say ther eis zero chance, I would say perhaps that the last call is being made and the door is closing

I can only imagine that conversation with Rolan's agent;

Agent: Rolan, remember we had this intretsed from several clubs in Europe
Rolan: yes...
Agent: Well only Newcastle & Fulham were left and uhhh Rolan we held out for Newcastle .. well, yes they just signed   a striker
Rolan: Ah, but we always have Fulham!
Agent: Uhhhh... yes that is the problem, they just signed a striker from the 1st Portuguese league..
Rolan: Sh/t
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 18, 2017, 09:11:17 AM
Someone will sign Rolan before the window closes, and probably for a cut price. I doubt now that it will be us, considering the perception that he's messed us around
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 18, 2017, 09:17:01 AM
Maybe the rolan deal was done weeks ago and they are saving the announcement for the deadline day, getting a signing on deadline day is always good marketing.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:17:29 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
we literally have kamara Fonte and Humphrys on our books. So 2 and the kids. Might well be enough, although looking at our bad luck with your injuries so far, I wouldn't count on it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
we only have 2 strikers, the rest are polkayers who can play there but not their prime position and their finishing is weaker. 3 is a good number of pure forwards (as in their prime position) to have in our squad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
why are they letting him go then?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 18, 2017, 09:20:28 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
why are they letting him go then?

Because they have Alex Telles and Miguel Layun who are quite good so it's probably to ensure he gets playtime, as he's done for the past two seasons.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 18, 2017, 09:21:24 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 18, 2017, 09:17:01 AM
Maybe the rolan deal was done weeks ago and they are saving the announcement for the deadline day, getting a signing on deadline day is always good marketing.

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Sounds like we might have all our business done before deadline day... could be a quiet day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:22:30 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
why are they letting him go then?
Because he's behind Miguel Layún and Alex Telles in the pecking order, who are both top quality LBs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
we only have 2 strikers, the rest are polkayers who can play there but not their prime position and their finishing is weaker. 3 is a good number of pure forwards (as in their prime position) to have in our squad
Yes but do we think Rolán or many strikers for that matter would come to be 3rd choice? Also I think that the defense is now a much much bigger priority.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:27:03 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:22:30 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
why are they letting him go then?
Because he's behind Miguel Layún and Alex Telles in the pecking order, who are both top quality LBs.
cheers, thought it was going to be another ravel Morrisons type thing. Excellent young footballers, being allowed to leave always makes me think, why are they letting him go?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:29:19 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
we only have 2 strikers, the rest are polkayers who can play there but not their prime position and their finishing is weaker. 3 is a good number of pure forwards (as in their prime position) to have in our squad
Yes but do we think Rolán or many strikers for that matter would come to be 3rd choice? Also I think that the defense is now a much much bigger priority.
I am not syaing we hsould sign a strikerm do think 3 is ideal. I think we need a LB and CB as priotity.

PLayers come for all reasons, Did kamara come to be second choice? surely he is after singing Fonte? It is a squad game and we need to use that ove the 46 league games and however many cup games they will all have a part to play.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 18, 2017, 09:30:37 AM
Rafa medical today?

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:30:53 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:29:19 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
we only have 2 strikers, the rest are polkayers who can play there but not their prime position and their finishing is weaker. 3 is a good number of pure forwards (as in their prime position) to have in our squad
Yes but do we think Rolán or many strikers for that matter would come to be 3rd choice? Also I think that the defense is now a much much bigger priority.
I am not syaing we hsould sign a strikerm do think 3 is ideal. I think we need a LB and CB as priotity.

PLayers come for all reasons, Did kamara come to be second choice? surely he is after singing Fonte? It is a squad game and we need to use that ove the 46 league games and however many cup games they will all have a part to play.
There's always recalling Cauley as a worst case scenario option
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:36:21 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:30:53 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:29:19 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
we only have 2 strikers, the rest are polkayers who can play there but not their prime position and their finishing is weaker. 3 is a good number of pure forwards (as in their prime position) to have in our squad
Yes but do we think Rolán or many strikers for that matter would come to be 3rd choice? Also I think that the defense is now a much much bigger priority.
I am not syaing we hsould sign a strikerm do think 3 is ideal. I think we need a LB and CB as priotity.

PLayers come for all reasons, Did kamara come to be second choice? surely he is after singing Fonte? It is a squad game and we need to use that ove the 46 league games and however many cup games they will all have a part to play.
There's always recalling Cauley as a worst case scenario option
don't think you can when loans are in the same league. Unless we put a Martin type clause in it. But after last year, that would be very hypocritical of us to do so
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 18, 2017, 09:37:40 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 09:36:21 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:30:53 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:29:19 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
We have enough strikers now, don't need Rolán. Rafa Soares looks to be quite a player according to Porto fans, apparently one of the most promising young LBs in europe, and has been subject to interest from Liverpool. In good company, then.
we only have 2 strikers, the rest are polkayers who can play there but not their prime position and their finishing is weaker. 3 is a good number of pure forwards (as in their prime position) to have in our squad
Yes but do we think Rolán or many strikers for that matter would come to be 3rd choice? Also I think that the defense is now a much much bigger priority.
I am not syaing we hsould sign a strikerm do think 3 is ideal. I think we need a LB and CB as priotity.

PLayers come for all reasons, Did kamara come to be second choice? surely he is after singing Fonte? It is a squad game and we need to use that ove the 46 league games and however many cup games they will all have a part to play.
There's always recalling Cauley as a worst case scenario option
don't think you can when loans are in the same league. Unless we put a Martin type clause in it. But after last year, that would be very hypocritical of us to do so
I heard we have clauses in to make them pay more if he doesn't play enough. Doubt they would have accepted those terms with a recall option in there too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 18, 2017, 09:40:27 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 18, 2017, 09:21:24 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 18, 2017, 09:17:01 AM
Maybe the rolan deal was done weeks ago and they are saving the announcement for the deadline day, getting a signing on deadline day is always good marketing.

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Sounds like we might have all our business done before deadline day... could be a quiet day.

The defence needs bulking up, Centre back is priority, and maybe a left back, apart from that, the jigsaw is almost complete.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 18, 2017, 09:41:26 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 18, 2017, 09:40:27 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 18, 2017, 09:21:24 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 18, 2017, 09:17:01 AM
Maybe the rolan deal was done weeks ago and they are saving the announcement for the deadline day, getting a signing on deadline day is always good marketing.

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Sounds like we might have all our business done before deadline day... could be a quiet day.

The defence needs bulking up, Centre back is priority, and maybe a left back, apart from that, the jigsaw is almost complete.
Agreed. Sounds like the LB is sorted. As for CB, only if Madl goes do we need cover.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on August 18, 2017, 09:42:46 AM
Id like a starting CB as we dont know how long Odoi will stay good. He started last season off well and faded to the bench so it would be nice to have an option should that happen again
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:46:36 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 18, 2017, 09:42:46 AM
Id like a starting CB as we dont know how long Odoi will stay good. He started last season off well and faded to the bench so it would be nice to have an option should that happen again
Yeah I agree, I'd like a new CB but not Aden Flint as everyone on here is obsessed with.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 18, 2017, 10:23:28 AM
Aluko is good at creating chances, so if he were to leave we'd need a creative winger to replace him. We can't just rely on Cairney and Johansen. Rolan wouldn't be the right option.  I feel Aluko is the most creative winger we have.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 18, 2017, 10:46:12 AM
Really hope we keep aluko and SJ is making sure by pressing the shad as he creates and causes havoc among defences.
Plus love watching him .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on August 18, 2017, 10:53:20 AM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 18, 2017, 10:23:28 AM
Aluko is good at creating chances, so if he were to leave we'd need a creative winger to replace him. We can't just rely on Cairney and Johansen. Rolan wouldn't be the right option.  I feel Aluko is the most creative winger we have.

:plus one:

And he's good at tracking back and winning the ball back.  He deserves his place in the starting eleven.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:04:15 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on August 18, 2017, 10:53:20 AM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 18, 2017, 10:23:28 AM
Aluko is good at creating chances, so if he were to leave we'd need a creative winger to replace him. We can't just rely on Cairney and Johansen. Rolan wouldn't be the right option.  I feel Aluko is the most creative winger we have.

:plus one:

And he's good at tracking back and winning the ball back.  He deserves his place in the starting eleven.
no one has said he doesnt derserrve that or do those things
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 18, 2017, 11:06:30 AM
Why do people keep calling Aluko a winger? He is an attacking midfielder /striker who interchanges positions well. Definitely not a winger.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 18, 2017, 11:06:30 AM
Why do people keep calling Aluko a winger? He is an attacking midfielder /striker who interchanges positions well. Definitely not a winger.
Because he plays on the right wing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 18, 2017, 11:06:30 AM
Why do people keep calling Aluko a winger? He is an attacking midfielder /striker who interchanges positions well. Definitely not a winger.
Because he plays on the right wing?
and he doesnt score enough to be a called a striker
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on August 18, 2017, 11:20:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 18, 2017, 11:06:30 AM
Why do people keep calling Aluko a winger? He is an attacking midfielder /striker who interchanges positions well. Definitely not a winger.
Because he plays on the right wing?
and he doesnt score enough to be a called a striker

Lol.  But he was joint 4th top scorer for Fulham last season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 18, 2017, 11:33:16 AM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/18/fulham-end-pursuit-of-joe-bennett-and-switch-attention-to-two-other-targets-after-refusing-to-pay-his-wage-demands/ Out of Bennett race but in for two others
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 18, 2017, 11:35:43 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 16, 2017, 10:23:09 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 09:57:17 PM
All gone very quiet on fonte today, would have liked to signed asap to see if he can get a run out next game as boy do we need someone who play and stay as a striker and not a wide, floating man
Well, we cant expect there to be a day-to-day update on signings, i reckon its quiet because its no longer a story for the media since its all pretty much a done deal. Bragas president has confirmed the transfer so all we supporters have to do is just connect the dots really. Its very likely that the next step is contract discussions and medical and the club will be as eager as you and me to get this done as quickly as possible ahead of saturday. We dont really need any more info on this besides the official announcement from the club.

Same thing with Bennett I assume. We've triggered the buy-out fee so that will also just be considered a done deal in my book. No need for info on that one either.

All but done hey, pretty sure Bennett isn't done.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on August 18, 2017, 11:20:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 18, 2017, 11:06:30 AM
Why do people keep calling Aluko a winger? He is an attacking midfielder /striker who interchanges positions well. Definitely not a winger.
Because he plays on the right wing?
and he doesnt score enough to be a called a striker

Lol.  But he was joint 4th top scorer for Fulham last season
With just 8 goals, shold have had a lot more
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:42:13 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 18, 2017, 11:35:43 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 16, 2017, 10:23:09 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 16, 2017, 09:57:17 PM
All gone very quiet on fonte today, would have liked to signed asap to see if he can get a run out next game as boy do we need someone who play and stay as a striker and not a wide, floating man
Well, we cant expect there to be a day-to-day update on signings, i reckon its quiet because its no longer a story for the media since its all pretty much a done deal. Bragas president has confirmed the transfer so all we supporters have to do is just connect the dots really. Its very likely that the next step is contract discussions and medical and the club will be as eager as you and me to get this done as quickly as possible ahead of saturday. We dont really need any more info on this besides the official announcement from the club.

Same thing with Bennett I assume. We've triggered the buy-out fee so that will also just be considered a done deal in my book. No need for info on that one either.

All but done hey, pretty sure Bennett isn't done.


Bennett isnt coming apparently, he was aksing for silly money on wages, someone put that on the board last night
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 11:51:41 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on August 18, 2017, 11:20:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 18, 2017, 11:06:30 AM
Why do people keep calling Aluko a winger? He is an attacking midfielder /striker who interchanges positions well. Definitely not a winger.
Because he plays on the right wing?
and he doesnt score enough to be a called a striker

Lol.  But he was joint 4th top scorer for Fulham last season
With just 8 goals, shold have had a lot more
definitely should have had a few more, but he did score more goals from open play than Martin did, and some still call him a striker. Although I am firmly in the he is a wide player camp.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 18, 2017, 11:56:44 AM
Strongly linked with Soares, LB at Porto. Apparently due for medical.
Can't copy link.... Sorry
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 12:07:52 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 18, 2017, 11:56:44 AM
Strongly linked with Soares, LB at Porto. Apparently due for medical.
Can't copy link.... Sorry
yes thats the guy Rafa people referring to earlier on this thread today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 12:08:22 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 18, 2017, 11:56:44 AM
Strongly linked with Soares, LB at Porto. Apparently due for medical.
Can't copy link.... Sorry
Is O Jogo the same paper that announced Fonte? I hope this is true, he would be an amazing signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:08:38 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 09:46:36 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 18, 2017, 09:42:46 AM
Id like a starting CB as we dont know how long Odoi will stay good. He started last season off well and faded to the bench so it would be nice to have an option should that happen again
Yeah I agree, I'd like a new CB but not Aden Flint as everyone on here is obsessed with.
I have a feeling that Flint would look like Sigurdsson or Stearman in our system. He is a no-nonsense CB, which a lot of people here want on the team, but Joka doesn't want  judging from his year and a half.

Quote from: Barrett487 on August 18, 2017, 11:56:44 AM
Strongly linked with Soares, LB at Porto. Apparently due for medical.
Can't copy link.... Sorry

He seems to have performed well last year, playing every game he was available for a mid-table portuguese club. Would be a good option I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:16:10 PM
Ran the o jogo aticle through Google Translate, so it isn't a perfect translation, but for people that are interested.

Rafa had several interested in the national market, but none passed of hypothesis purely theoretical. From abroad, yes, there were raining proposals very concrete and to the liking of the player. Nice and Saint Étienne of France, Real Sociedad and Leganés of Spain and Fiorentina of Italy were the most attractive, but none of the clubs managed to convince FC Porto, which sought good financial conditions, but also to find a place where the Player can always play and grow even further as left-back.

There was more than one possibility on the table, but the player should follow for Fulham on loan, with a fixed call option and able to guarantee a good million to FC Porto at the end of the season. The transfer will also be paid and FC Porto will see the player evolve in the Championship, which is not the highest echelon is one of the most competitive championships in the world. In addition, the qualitative level is high: just remember that Nuno Espírito Santo and Carlos Carvalhal train Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday, respectively, and players like Rúben Neves, Boly or Diogo Jota, good values ​​of FC Porto of the last season, have recently transferred to The Wolverhampton.

Rafa Soares can travel today to England, concluded that is the agreement between FC Porto and Fulham for player transfer. The GAME found that the molds of the business were fined yesterday and that it is only necessary that the side make medical examinations in London to sign contract and become a companion of ex-Bracaran Rui Fonte, presented yesterday (see page 29) by the cottagers.

Original article: http://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/as-razoes-para-rafa-seguir-para-o-fulham-8712949.html
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: doobs on August 18, 2017, 12:17:47 PM
I think woodrow going to Bristol city is a great move for him, the kid has been through so much politics at Fulham like you wouldn't believe, he has never had the chance to grow into the player he was at youth level, Bristols city's playing style will very much suit his game, if he can get a run of games and his down beaten confidence returns he could do a lot of damage.
I say good luck to Cauley.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:16:10 PM
Ran the o jogo aticle through Google Translate, so it isn't a perfect translation, but for people that are interested.

Rafa had several interested in the national market, but none passed of hypothesis purely theoretical. From abroad, yes, there were raining proposals very concrete and to the liking of the player. Nice and Saint Étienne of France, Real Sociedad and Leganés of Spain and Fiorentina of Italy were the most attractive, but none of the clubs managed to convince FC Porto, which sought good financial conditions, but also to find a place where the Player can always play and grow even further as left-back.

There was more than one possibility on the table, but the player should follow for Fulham on loan, with a fixed call option and able to guarantee a good million to FC Porto at the end of the season. The transfer will also be paid and FC Porto will see the player evolve in the Championship, which is not the highest echelon is one of the most competitive championships in the world. In addition, the qualitative level is high: just remember that Nuno Espírito Santo and Carlos Carvalhal train Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday, respectively, and players like Rúben Neves, Boly or Diogo Jota, good values ​​of FC Porto of the last season, have recently transferred to The Wolverhampton.

Rafa Soares can travel today to England, concluded that is the agreement between FC Porto and Fulham for player transfer. The GAME found that the molds of the business were fined yesterday and that it is only necessary that the side make medical examinations in London to sign contract and become a companion of ex-Bracaran Rui Fonte, presented yesterday (see page 29) by the cottagers.

Original article: http://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/as-razoes-para-rafa-seguir-para-o-fulham-8712949.html
so am I reading that right, we offer him first team football, they can recall when they want and it's only a loan with no option to buy. Why not just persist with sess if thats the case
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 12:28:12 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:25:40 PM
I think the fixed call option means obligation to buy. I think that is meant to be "With an obligation to buy that guarantees Porto a good price at the end of the season".

A way to move the fee to the next season.
that would make sense, but then why are they bothered about where he goes, and that he gets first team games to progress if they don't want him back at the end of the loan. If you are selling, you take the highest price. Why would it matter what he goes on to do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JakeFFC on August 18, 2017, 12:28:43 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:16:10 PM
Ran the o jogo aticle through Google Translate, so it isn't a perfect translation, but for people that are interested.

Rafa had several interested in the national market, but none passed of hypothesis purely theoretical. From abroad, yes, there were raining proposals very concrete and to the liking of the player. Nice and Saint Étienne of France, Real Sociedad and Leganés of Spain and Fiorentina of Italy were the most attractive, but none of the clubs managed to convince FC Porto, which sought good financial conditions, but also to find a place where the Player can always play and grow even further as left-back.

There was more than one possibility on the table, but the player should follow for Fulham on loan, with a fixed call option and able to guarantee a good million to FC Porto at the end of the season. The transfer will also be paid and FC Porto will see the player evolve in the Championship, which is not the highest echelon is one of the most competitive championships in the world. In addition, the qualitative level is high: just remember that Nuno Espírito Santo and Carlos Carvalhal train Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday, respectively, and players like Rúben Neves, Boly or Diogo Jota, good values ​​of FC Porto of the last season, have recently transferred to The Wolverhampton.

Rafa Soares can travel today to England, concluded that is the agreement between FC Porto and Fulham for player transfer. The GAME found that the molds of the business were fined yesterday and that it is only necessary that the side make medical examinations in London to sign contract and become a companion of ex-Bracaran Rui Fonte, presented yesterday (see page 29) by the cottagers.

Original article: http://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/as-razoes-para-rafa-seguir-para-o-fulham-8712949.html
so am I reading that right, we offer him first team football, they can recall when they want and it's only a loan with no option to buy. Why not just persist with sess if thats the case

Way I read it with the 'The transfer will also be paid' bit is that we pay a loan fee with an option to buy at the end. Could be wrong though but matches what someone said earlier about an option to buy.

I'm excited by this transfer. Would be a good addition and i'm really excited for sess to play further forward.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 12:30:15 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 18, 2017, 12:28:43 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:16:10 PM
Ran the o jogo aticle through Google Translate, so it isn't a perfect translation, but for people that are interested.

Rafa had several interested in the national market, but none passed of hypothesis purely theoretical. From abroad, yes, there were raining proposals very concrete and to the liking of the player. Nice and Saint Étienne of France, Real Sociedad and Leganés of Spain and Fiorentina of Italy were the most attractive, but none of the clubs managed to convince FC Porto, which sought good financial conditions, but also to find a place where the Player can always play and grow even further as left-back.

There was more than one possibility on the table, but the player should follow for Fulham on loan, with a fixed call option and able to guarantee a good million to FC Porto at the end of the season. The transfer will also be paid and FC Porto will see the player evolve in the Championship, which is not the highest echelon is one of the most competitive championships in the world. In addition, the qualitative level is high: just remember that Nuno Espírito Santo and Carlos Carvalhal train Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday, respectively, and players like Rúben Neves, Boly or Diogo Jota, good values ​​of FC Porto of the last season, have recently transferred to The Wolverhampton.

Rafa Soares can travel today to England, concluded that is the agreement between FC Porto and Fulham for player transfer. The GAME found that the molds of the business were fined yesterday and that it is only necessary that the side make medical examinations in London to sign contract and become a companion of ex-Bracaran Rui Fonte, presented yesterday (see page 29) by the cottagers.

Original article: http://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/as-razoes-para-rafa-seguir-para-o-fulham-8712949.html
so am I reading that right, we offer him first team football, they can recall when they want and it's only a loan with no option to buy. Why not just persist with sess if thats the case

Way I read it with the 'The transfer will also be paid' bit is that we pay a loan fee with an option to buy at the end. Could be wrong though but matches what someone said earlier about an option to buy.

I'm excited by this transfer. Would be a good addition and i'm really excited for sess to play further forward.
as above, if there is an option, why would they want him to get guaranteed first team football to progress?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:30:45 PM
I think it is an option to buy, if you translate little bits of it it translates to "option of fixed and capable purchase" rather than "fixed call option".

Google translate isn't perfect though, so unless you know someone that knows Portuguese, iunno.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 18, 2017, 12:32:17 PM
Quote from: JakeFFC on August 18, 2017, 12:28:43 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:16:10 PM
Ran the o jogo aticle through Google Translate, so it isn't a perfect translation, but for people that are interested.

Rafa had several interested in the national market, but none passed of hypothesis purely theoretical. From abroad, yes, there were raining proposals very concrete and to the liking of the player. Nice and Saint Étienne of France, Real Sociedad and Leganés of Spain and Fiorentina of Italy were the most attractive, but none of the clubs managed to convince FC Porto, which sought good financial conditions, but also to find a place where the Player can always play and grow even further as left-back.

There was more than one possibility on the table, but the player should follow for Fulham on loan, with a fixed call option and able to guarantee a good million to FC Porto at the end of the season. The transfer will also be paid and FC Porto will see the player evolve in the Championship, which is not the highest echelon is one of the most competitive championships in the world. In addition, the qualitative level is high: just remember that Nuno Espírito Santo and Carlos Carvalhal train Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday, respectively, and players like Rúben Neves, Boly or Diogo Jota, good values ​​of FC Porto of the last season, have recently transferred to The Wolverhampton.

Rafa Soares can travel today to England, concluded that is the agreement between FC Porto and Fulham for player transfer. The GAME found that the molds of the business were fined yesterday and that it is only necessary that the side make medical examinations in London to sign contract and become a companion of ex-Bracaran Rui Fonte, presented yesterday (see page 29) by the cottagers.

Original article: http://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/as-razoes-para-rafa-seguir-para-o-fulham-8712949.html
so am I reading that right, we offer him first team football, they can recall when they want and it's only a loan with no option to buy. Why not just persist with sess if thats the case

Way I read it with the 'The transfer will also be paid' bit is that we pay a loan fee with an option to buy at the end. Could be wrong though but matches what someone said earlier about an option to buy.

I'm excited by this transfer. Would be a good addition and i'm really excited for sess to play further forward.

Like we did with Martin, but hopefully not with the same result!

Like the sound of this guy from looking at reports and twitter
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 12:44:00 PM
Very grateful for this source and translation. The only thing is, that if we are more or less promising a regular start at LB, plus we have a winger on loan from Liverpool who must also have been promised a good look in, then this implies we may now be looking to cash in on Sess -- in a context where that would become less of a shock than previously.

Will have to see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 12:44:00 PM
Very grateful for this source and translation. The only thing it, that if we are more or less promising a regular start at LB, plus we have a winger on loan from Liverpool who must also have been promised a good look in, then this implies we may now be looking to cash in on Sess -- in a context where that would become less of a shock than previously.

Will have to see.

I don't see that to be honest. We are building a strong team to compete in 46 games and need players in all positions. Also Ojo is a loan so not for the future.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 18, 2017, 12:51:32 PM
I was just about to ask the same thing about Sess. Looks like we're selling him, right? Cant see us using as a lb when brining in Soares. And we already have so many wingers now. Spurs must have have come back with an improved offer?

The boy needs to play regularly surely?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:51:44 PM
I do think that we are going to sell one winger with the Ojo loan at least.

Sess won't be touched I don't think, unless we are getting stupid money.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 18, 2017, 12:55:33 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 18, 2017, 11:33:16 AM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/18/fulham-end-pursuit-of-joe-bennett-and-switch-attention-to-two-other-targets-after-refusing-to-pay-his-wage-demands/ Out of Bennett race but in for two others

Do you actually interact with anybody on here, or just post self promoting links constantly?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: WhiteJC on August 18, 2017, 12:56:51 PM
 
Fulham set to sign Portuguese fullback from Porto

(http://sportslens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/image.jpg)

Championship side Fulham are on the verge of signing FC Porto left back Rafa Soares, according to reports from Portugal.

The 22-year-old has been at Porto since 2005 and has spent the last two seasons on loan at Academica and Rio Ave. Portuguese daily O Jogo suggest that if negotiations between Fulham and Porto are successful, Soares could travel to England by the end of this week to complete his move to the Championship.

The report claims that the finer details of his contract have been sorted and only a medical in London stands in the way of Soares joining his compatriot Rui Fonte who was presented by Fulham yesterday.

The Cottagers are expected to sign Soares on a season long loan deal with an option to make his move permanent at the end of the loan. The Porto born defender is highly rated back in Portugal, having represented his country in every level from the Under-16s to the Under-21s.

There has been a steady influx of personnel from the Iberian peninsula to the Championship in recent years. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Nuno Espírito Santo and Carlos Carvalhal as managers. Wolves signed the supremely talented Ruben Neves from Porto this summer who was joined by Willy Boly and Diogo Jota at the club. It is apparent that Soares could see some familiar faces when he steps on to the pitch for Fulham.



http://sportslens.com/fulham-set-to-sign-portuguese-fullback-from-porto/214869/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:56:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:51:44 PM
I do think that we are going to sell one winger with the Ojo loan at least.

Sess won't be touched I don't think, unless we are getting stupid money.

Surely depends on Piazon though? Otherwise we are back to where we were before he joined us...?

I think we will see a lot of rotation this year throughout the side.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:57:51 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 18, 2017, 12:55:33 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 18, 2017, 11:33:16 AM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/18/fulham-end-pursuit-of-joe-bennett-and-switch-attention-to-two-other-targets-after-refusing-to-pay-his-wage-demands/ Out of Bennett race but in for two others

Do you actually interact with anybody on here, or just post self promoting links constantly?

He interacted when he was called out on a ridiculous rumour re: Rolan but that's about it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 18, 2017, 12:58:41 PM
Soares would be a top signing. Remember Liverpool being in for him recently.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/622783/Liverpool-F-C-transfer-news-video-FC-Porto-footage-Premier-League
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 18, 2017, 12:59:25 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 12:44:00 PM
Very grateful for this source and translation. The only thing it, that if we are more or less promising a regular start at LB, plus we have a winger on loan from Liverpool who must also have been promised a good look in, then this implies we may now be looking to cash in on Sess -- in a context where that would become less of a shock than previously.

Will have to see.

I don't see that to be honest. We are building a strong team to compete in 46 games and need players in all positions. Also Ojo is a loan so not for the future.
Even though its 46 matches and we need cover, someone will be our main starting lb and i dont think Porto wants Soares on the bench just playing as a rotation and neither will Sess?

Every team needs cover but neither Sess and Soares are players that should or will accept that role.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 18, 2017, 12:59:53 PM
Aluko wants a bigger contract. I imagine he will go.

It's 46. Games plus any cup games.

As we have seen this season already.

Kalas suspend and piazon injured. We need a large squad not to mentioned African duo of nations if that is annually
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 18, 2017, 01:01:09 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 18, 2017, 12:59:25 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 12:44:00 PM
Very grateful for this source and translation. The only thing it, that if we are more or less promising a regular start at LB, plus we have a winger on loan from Liverpool who must also have been promised a good look in, then this implies we may now be looking to cash in on Sess -- in a context where that would become less of a shock than previously.

Will have to see.

I don't see that to be honest. We are building a strong team to compete in 46 games and need players in all positions. Also Ojo is a loan so not for the future.
Even though its 46 matches and we need cover, someone will be our main starting lb and i dont think Porto wants Soares on the bench just playing as a rotation and neither will Sess?

Every team needs cover but neither Sess and Soares are players that should or will accept that role.

Sess is only just 17, he should be patient.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:56:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:51:44 PM
I do think that we are going to sell one winger with the Ojo loan at least.

Sess won't be touched I don't think, unless we are getting stupid money.

Surely depends on Piazon though? Otherwise we are back to where we were before he joined us...?

I think we will see a lot of rotation this year throughout the side.

Difference between Ojo and Piazon is that Liverpool are expecting us to play him a lot, whereas Piazon was signed as a rotational player. Judging from how many other teams they turned down, I think he is going to be in the team very often.

Can't imagine we'd have Ayite, Kebano and Kamara all on the bench with Piazon watching from home. Assuming that Aluko, Fonte and Ojo start.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 01:03:55 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 18, 2017, 01:01:09 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 18, 2017, 12:59:25 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 12:44:00 PM
Very grateful for this source and translation. The only thing it, that if we are more or less promising a regular start at LB, plus we have a winger on loan from Liverpool who must also have been promised a good look in, then this implies we may now be looking to cash in on Sess -- in a context where that would become less of a shock than previously.

Will have to see.

I don't see that to be honest. We are building a strong team to compete in 46 games and need players in all positions. Also Ojo is a loan so not for the future.
Even though its 46 matches and we need cover, someone will be our main starting lb and i dont think Porto wants Soares on the bench just playing as a rotation and neither will Sess?

Every team needs cover but neither Sess and Soares are players that should or will accept that role.

Sess is only just 17, he should be patient.

Exactly. Also, ojo and Soares are loans - why create a problem for next summer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 18, 2017, 01:04:26 PM
Anybody mentioned the Joe Bennett tweet telling the Cardiff fans that the rumours of him leaving are false as are all the other rumours and he is happy at Cardiff.

I suppose it it was us we would believe it and not think he may have priced himself out of a a move.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 01:05:24 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:56:59 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:51:44 PM
I do think that we are going to sell one winger with the Ojo loan at least.

Sess won't be touched I don't think, unless we are getting stupid money.

Surely depends on Piazon though? Otherwise we are back to where we were before he joined us...?

I think we will see a lot of rotation this year throughout the side.

Difference between Ojo and Piazon is that Liverpool are expecting us to play him a lot, whereas Piazon was signed as a rotational player. Judging from how many other teams they turned down, I think he is going to be in the team very often.

Can't imagine we'd have Ayite, Kebano and Kamara all on the bench with Piazon watching from home. Assuming that Aluko, Fonte and Ojo start.

You'll have one rested, one probably injured...we were lucky last year. Need rotation.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:07:16 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 18, 2017, 01:04:26 PM
Anybody mentioned the Joe Bennett tweet telling the Cardiff fans that the rumours of him leaving are false as are all the other rumours and he is happy at Cardiff.

I suppose it it was us we would believe it and not think he may have priced himself out of a a move.

He was probably holding out to see if we would offer him silly wages. We didn't, so move is off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 01:14:48 PM
Addressing, the point I myself raised....I guess the potential issue is solved if expectations are along these lines...

45 first-team matches where we'll need a LB and a Leftsided winger.
Soares expects at least 30 starts at LB.  Even last season, when he was described as a regular, he only played 29.
Ojo similar at LW
Sess similar, split half and half.
And they are all sometimes on the bench.

The English season, particularly in our league, is exceptional in its demands. These young players want good experience, but no-one wants to burn them out either.

If the above is the kinda scenario in mind, that caters for those three players, but possibly returns the spotlight elsewhere.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 18, 2017, 01:16:17 PM
Rafa Soares  is 22 yrs, around 6ft, and an orthodox left back, has some pedigree.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 18, 2017, 01:18:27 PM
I'm actually quite excited about this squad and the way it's taking shape. 

It should be a bloody good season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:22:09 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 18, 2017, 01:16:00 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Difference between Ojo and Piazon is that Liverpool are expecting us to play him a lot, whereas Piazon was signed as a rotational player.

How do you know this?
Are you just basing it on the fact we used Piazon in that way?

For me, the example of Piazon demonstrates that just because you loan a player from a big club, doesn't mean you have to play them every week.

In his video on the offal, Ono explicitly spoke about waiting and helping out when the team needed him (I can't remember his exact words but it was something along those lines)

My proof is how we used him last year. He wasn't a first teamer then, and I don't think Chelsea expect him to play every game now either. He played in rotation with Kebano and Ayite.

My reason for thinking it is different with Ojo is that a couple of clubs got their bids knocked back, among them Newcastle, because he wouldn't get sufficient game time. I'd be happy if I'm wrong though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 18, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
 :wow: :bang head: 092.gif

It's obvious that we have signed far too many decent players. The window has been a complete shambles and will lead to a disaster of epic proportions.
The correct procedure would have been to sign nobody (although we have signed him in the past) or only players not good enough to get into the team (ditto) so as not to complicate selection.

I blame....I dunno...bloke who cleans the dressing room showers probably.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 18, 2017, 01:27:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 01:03:55 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 18, 2017, 01:01:09 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 18, 2017, 12:59:25 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 18, 2017, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 12:44:00 PM
Very grateful for this source and translation. The only thing it, that if we are more or less promising a regular start at LB, plus we have a winger on loan from Liverpool who must also have been promised a good look in, then this implies we may now be looking to cash in on Sess -- in a context where that would become less of a shock than previously.

Will have to see.

I don't see that to be honest. We are building a strong team to compete in 46 games and need players in all positions. Also Ojo is a loan so not for the future.
Even though its 46 matches and we need cover, someone will be our main starting lb and i dont think Porto wants Soares on the bench just playing as a rotation and neither will Sess?

Every team needs cover but neither Sess and Soares are players that should or will accept that role.

Sess is only just 17, he should be patient.

Exactly. Also, ojo and Soares are loans - why create a problem for next summer

I actually think a few loans is a good solution...
(I) it will increase the chance that the player will join us in the future (ii) we don't have to commit to a purchase if the player does not work out (iii) the player may be a good championship players but not what we need when/if we get promoted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 18, 2017, 01:29:53 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 18, 2017, 01:21:21 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 18, 2017, 12:28:12 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 12:25:40 PM
I think the fixed call option means obligation to buy. I think that is meant to be "With an obligation to buy that guarantees Porto a good price at the end of the season".

A way to move the fee to the next season.
that would make sense, but then why are they bothered about where he goes, and that he gets first team games to progress if they don't want him back at the end of the loan. If you are selling, you take the highest price. Why would it matter what he goes on to do.


"We have sent him to Bristol because they (unlike Burton) may want to buy him at the end of the loan, but we've also put something in there saying the loan fee is higher if they return him without giving him games."


We have done the same with Woodrow according to Clough (Burton)

We have sent him to Bristol because they (unlike Burton) may want to buy him at the end of the loan, but we've also put something in there saying the loan fee is higher if they return him without giving him games. Makes sense to me. The last thing you want is to get back an unwanted player AND for him to be even worse because he hasn't played for a year

"We have sent him to Bristol because they (unlike Burton) may want to buy him at the end of the loan, but we've also put something in there saying the loan fee is higher if they return him without giving him games."

IMO, excellent solution if accurate...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 18, 2017, 01:32:13 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 18, 2017, 12:44:00 PM
Very grateful for this source and translation. The only thing is, that if we are more or less promising a regular start at LB, plus we have a winger on loan from Liverpool who must also have been promised a good look in, then this implies we may now be looking to cash in on Sess -- in a context where that would become less of a shock than previously.

Will have to see.
I'd say this guy is a replacement for Malone and will have to fight for his place on the team as it was last season

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:50:17 PM
Re: having too many players

I am not against it, if we could get Soares in keep all the players and have them happy I'd be very pleased with the window.

Just that I'm expecting someone to leave as we have 5.5 players (Sess half LB, half winger) up for two positions. Then again, Sheffield Wednesday have about 10 strikers, so what do I know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 18, 2017, 01:56:29 PM
It's better to have too many players than too few
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 18, 2017, 02:00:18 PM
So in the space of 2-3 weeks, we've supposedly gone from having a threadbare squad to potentially too many players?? Well it could be worse I suppose, at least Joka has the headache of who to play. Excited about the Soares deal if it comes off, has a cracking left foot on him and he's pretty quick too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 18, 2017, 03:05:39 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:22:09 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 18, 2017, 01:16:00 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 18, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Difference between Ojo and Piazon is that Liverpool are expecting us to play him a lot, whereas Piazon was signed as a rotational player.

How do you know this?
Are you just basing it on the fact we used Piazon in that way?

For me, the example of Piazon demonstrates that just because you loan a player from a big club, doesn't mean you have to play them every week.

In his video on the offal, Ono explicitly spoke about waiting and helping out when the team needed him (I can't remember his exact words but it was something along those lines)

My proof is how we used him last year. He wasn't a first teamer then, and I don't think Chelsea expect him to play every game now either. He played in rotation with Kebano and Ayite.

My reason for thinking it is different with Ojo is that a couple of clubs got their bids knocked back, among them Newcastle, because he wouldn't get sufficient game time. I'd be happy if I'm wrong though.

Or it could be that Liverpool like the way we play, like our style, like the manager, offered to pay full wages, have a deal for young Ryan lined Up, trying to build bridges are tapping up... may be Liverpool owner had a pint with kahn over a game of dominoes.

It could 101 reasons
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 18, 2017, 03:24:17 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 18, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
It's obvious that we have signed far too many decent players. The window has been a complete shambles and will lead to a disaster of epic proportions.

To read some on here, you would be forgiven for thinking so.

I hope that everyone important to the squad stays: Aluko. Sessegnon, Bettinelli - the lot of them.

When a team's matchday-18 is so strong that most of the players on its subs' bench would get into the opposition's starting XI, that team has to be confident. Why not put ourselves in this position?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 18, 2017, 03:26:58 PM
getting excited now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: copthornemike on August 18, 2017, 04:12:35 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 18, 2017, 01:04:26 PM
Anybody mentioned the Joe Bennett tweet telling the Cardiff fans that the rumours of him leaving are false as are all the other rumours and he is happy at Cardiff.

I suppose it it was us we would believe it and not think he may have priced himself out of a a move.
To be fair to Bennett I suspect money was not the primary concern, more his wife is 8 months pregnant so a move would have been problematic. Also  Warnock and Kevin Blackwell have got Cardiff back to being a competitive team again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 18, 2017, 04:50:42 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-boss-slavisa-jokanovic-believes-13497979.amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 05:08:03 PM
Quote from: copthornemike on August 18, 2017, 04:12:35 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 18, 2017, 01:04:26 PM
Anybody mentioned the Joe Bennett tweet telling the Cardiff fans that the rumours of him leaving are false as are all the other rumours and he is happy at Cardiff.

I suppose it it was us we would believe it and not think he may have priced himself out of a a move.
To be fair to Bennett I suspect money was not the primary concern, more his wife is 8 months pregnant so a move would have been problematic. Also  Warnock and Kevin Blackwell have got Cardiff back to being a competitive team again.
Allegedly asked for 35k per week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 18, 2017, 05:13:48 PM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 18, 2017, 03:26:58 PM
getting excited now
Plus 1 for that, COYW!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 18, 2017, 05:25:46 PM
Good that we are realistic with our policies - no thanks Joe (no hard feelings) & move on to Rafa Soares. Hope this one gets past the post.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on August 18, 2017, 06:37:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 18, 2017, 05:08:03 PM
Quote from: copthornemike on August 18, 2017, 04:12:35 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 18, 2017, 01:04:26 PM
Anybody mentioned the Joe Bennett tweet telling the Cardiff fans that the rumours of him leaving are false as are all the other rumours and he is happy at Cardiff.

I suppose it it was us we would believe it and not think he may have priced himself out of a a move.
To be fair to Bennett I suspect money was not the primary concern, more his wife is 8 months pregnant so a move would have been problematic. Also  Warnock and Kevin Blackwell have got Cardiff back to being a competitive team again.
Allegedly asked for 35k per week

Good to know. Not surprised to see Warnock running his gob playing it up for all he can get out of it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 18, 2017, 06:42:24 PM
Quote from: The Rock on August 18, 2017, 06:37:59 PM

Good to know. Not surprised to see Warnock running his gob playing it up for all he can get out of it.

To be fair, if any of our players rejected a pay rise and a move to a better club, I'd be expecting every one of our guys to be shouting it from the rooftop. It's not often one of our guys rejects a contract from another team after we accept a bid . I remember Zamora rejected Hull after we accepted a bid !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Rock on August 18, 2017, 07:21:18 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 18, 2017, 06:42:24 PM
Quote from: The Rock on August 18, 2017, 06:37:59 PM

Good to know. Not surprised to see Warnock running his gob playing it up for all he can get out of it.

To be fair, if any of our players rejected a pay rise and a move to a better club, I'd be expecting every one of our guys to be shouting it from the rooftop. It's not often one of our guys rejects a contract from another team after we accept a bid . I remember Zamora rejected Hull after we accepted a bid !

True, but I was talking about about Neil Warnock's gob, not football. These are 2 very different subjects.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 18, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
The link below contains some new information on Rafa Soares. According to it, he will travel to England this Saturday morning to undergo a medical and the loan deal will have a purchase option at a whopping €15m (£13,7m).

http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/internacional/fc-porto-rafa-soares-vai-reforcar-o-fulham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 18, 2017, 11:12:40 PM
Quote from: twang on August 18, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
The link below contains some new information on Rafa Soares. According to it, he will travel to England this Saturday morning to undergo a medical and the loan deal will have a purchase option at a whopping €15m (£13,7m).

http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/internacional/fc-porto-rafa-soares-vai-reforcar-o-fulham

It's basically if we go up we sign him based on the fee, which is fair enough considering the sorts of teams he's been linked with. If he has a good year for us he'll most certainly be worth that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Arthur on August 19, 2017, 12:56:31 AM
Quote from: twang on August 18, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
The link below contains some new information on Rafa Soares. According to it, he will travel to England this Saturday morning to undergo a medical and the loan deal will have a purchase option at a whopping €15m (£13,7m).

Credit where it's due - if this is his worth on the transfer market, the Club have done blindingly well to set this up. Despite that we've got threads running this week in which the O.P. is critical of how the squad is shaping up, surely no one on here can have anything to complain about in this instance, can they?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barry@ENF on August 19, 2017, 01:00:29 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 18, 2017, 11:12:40 PM
Quote from: twang on August 18, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
The link below contains some new information on Rafa Soares. According to it, he will travel to England this Saturday morning to undergo a medical and the loan deal will have a purchase option at a whopping €15m (£13,7m).

http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/internacional/fc-porto-rafa-soares-vai-reforcar-o-fulham

It's basically if we go up we sign him based on the fee, which is fair enough considering the sorts of teams he's been linked with. If he has a good year for us he'll most certainly be worth that.
That's a heck of a price even if we are promoted!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham Tup North on August 19, 2017, 01:15:27 AM
Quote from: Barry@ENF on August 19, 2017, 01:00:29 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 18, 2017, 11:12:40 PM
Quote from: twang on August 18, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
The link below contains some new information on Rafa Soares. According to it, he will travel to England this Saturday morning to undergo a medical and the loan deal will have a purchase option at a whopping €15m (£13,7m).

http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/internacional/fc-porto-rafa-soares-vai-reforcar-o-fulham

It's basically if we go up we sign him based on the fee, which is fair enough considering the sorts of teams he's been linked with. If he has a good year for us he'll most certainly be worth that.
That's a heck of a price even if we are promoted!
If he has a great season it might only be £500,000 per goal, which would be a bargain!!
COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 19, 2017, 01:15:30 AM
Quote from: Barry@ENF on August 19, 2017, 01:00:29 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 18, 2017, 11:12:40 PM
Quote from: twang on August 18, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
The link below contains some new information on Rafa Soares. According to it, he will travel to England this Saturday morning to undergo a medical and the loan deal will have a purchase option at a whopping €15m (£13,7m).

http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/internacional/fc-porto-rafa-soares-vai-reforcar-o-fulham

It's basically if we go up we sign him based on the fee, which is fair enough considering the sorts of teams he's been linked with. If he has a good year for us he'll most certainly be worth that.
That's a heck of a price even if we are promoted!

He's only 22, in a market that's inflated like it is, even more so for Full-Backs considering how scarce good ones are becoming, if he turns out to be a player that's good enough to aid in us getting promoted he'll be more than worth 15 Million Euros.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 19, 2017, 08:16:10 AM
The way the pound is going against the euro we could be paying £15 million for his services next year!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 19, 2017, 08:28:09 AM
Selling Ryan for £30m next season will pay for his replacement and leave some spare cash
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on August 19, 2017, 10:16:23 AM
Quote from: Arthur on August 19, 2017, 12:56:31 AM
Quote from: twang on August 18, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
The link below contains some new information on Rafa Soares. According to it, he will travel to England this Saturday morning to undergo a medical and the loan deal will have a purchase option at a whopping €15m (£13,7m).


Credit where it's due - if this is his worth on the transfer market, the Club have done blindingly well to set this up. Despite that we've got threads running this week in which the O.P. is critical of how the squad is shaping up, surely no one on here can have anything to complain about in this instance, can they?

No matter what the circumstances, some people will say the sky is falling down and Khan is ruining the team due to lack of investment
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on August 19, 2017, 01:20:59 PM
Apparently the Express are saying we are trying to take Musa on loan from Leicester. He cost them £18 mil and scored a truck load of goals in Russia.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 19, 2017, 01:23:08 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 19, 2017, 01:20:59 PM
Apparently the Express are saying we are trying to take Musa on loan from Leicester. He cost them £18 mil and scored a truck load of goals in Russia.

That seems like a load of tosh. We have already invested in strikers and wingers this window.

I wouldn't mind him here, but I don't think we have the funds or need. Would be better invested in defence.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: NJFulham on August 19, 2017, 02:52:25 PM
Porto are having ffp problems which why the wolves and soares stuff is happening
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 19, 2017, 06:06:06 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 19, 2017, 01:23:08 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 19, 2017, 01:20:59 PM
Apparently the Express are saying we are trying to take Musa on loan from Leicester. He cost them £18 mil and scored a truck load of goals in Russia.

That seems like a load of tosh. We have already invested in strikers and wingers this window.

I wouldn't mind him here, but I don't think we have the funds or need. Would be better invested in defence.
Actually not to much tosh, several championship clubs have enquired as he is apparently available on loan. He can play up front oe wide with his speed as well.

Not saying we are one of those clubs but several have
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 19, 2017, 06:40:27 PM
Would be inclined to let Aluko leave based on today and the attitude he's allegedly taken towards getting a new contract. There's no point having a winger who can't hit the broad side of a barn door in a system whereby the wingers are expected to contribute
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 19, 2017, 06:50:14 PM
We looked a pale imitation of the team that reached the play offs last season.
But I am confused as to why the manager started players who were clearly not match fit.
Also what is the point of signing 6 new players, and only starting one of them, and he was the last one signed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 19, 2017, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 19, 2017, 06:40:27 PM
Would be inclined to let Aluko leave based on today and the attitude he's allegedly taken towards getting a new contract. There's no point having a winger who can't hit the broad side of a barn door in a system whereby the wingers are expected to contribute

The incredibly slow time Sone took to go off today looked like he may have been making a statement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 19, 2017, 06:56:14 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 19, 2017, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 19, 2017, 06:40:27 PM
Would be inclined to let Aluko leave based on today and the attitude he's allegedly taken towards getting a new contract. There's no point having a winger who can't hit the broad side of a barn door in a system whereby the wingers are expected to contribute

The incredibly slow time Sone took to go off today looked like he may have been making a statement.

Hmmm there could be something in that. This issue may have gone past the point of no return, I wouldn't like to see him leave, however, it may turn out to be the best thing alround. But not what we really wanted at this stage of proceedings, but the manager needs to start working overtime to turn this around, and Fortress Cottage it ain't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on August 19, 2017, 08:42:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 19, 2017, 06:40:27 PM
Would be inclined to let Aluko leave based on today and the attitude he's allegedly taken towards getting a new contract. There's no point having a winger who can't hit the broad side of a barn door in a system whereby the wingers are expected to contribute

The header he missed was criminal..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 19, 2017, 08:52:12 PM
Quote from: Texas White on August 19, 2017, 08:42:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 19, 2017, 06:40:27 PM
Would be inclined to let Aluko leave based on today and the attitude he's allegedly taken towards getting a new contract. There's no point having a winger who can't hit the broad side of a barn door in a system whereby the wingers are expected to contribute

The header he missed was criminal..

Yes your right, it seemed easier to score, and for a professional footballer that miss as you say was criminal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 19, 2017, 09:30:54 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 19, 2017, 06:40:27 PM
Would be inclined to let Aluko leave based on today and the attitude he's allegedly taken towards getting a new contract. There's no point having a winger who can't hit the broad side of a barn door in a system whereby the wingers are expected to contribute
Aluko was p1ss poor today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 19, 2017, 10:02:14 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 19, 2017, 08:52:12 PM
Quote from: Texas White on August 19, 2017, 08:42:03 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 19, 2017, 06:40:27 PM
Would be inclined to let Aluko leave based on today and the attitude he's allegedly taken towards getting a new contract. There's no point having a winger who can't hit the broad side of a barn door in a system whereby the wingers are expected to contribute

The header he missed was criminal..

Yes your right, it seemed easier to score, and for a professional footballer that miss as you say was criminal.
ive just seen that missed header and another close range effort form another corner in the first half, both were terrible, shocking misses.

Some stuff labelled at Martin last year after his January issues could be labelled at Aluko there. Absolutely shocking, maybe he is trying to get away or prove a contract point but even so they were terrible misses that any pro should be putting away, maybe one could miss but both is terrible
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 19, 2017, 10:10:33 PM
Pointed this out watching him at Leeds. Sulking about and waving his arms. Drop him and sell him. I don't rate him as highly as some here and though I didn't see the game it sounds like he proved my views correct
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SP on August 20, 2017, 08:20:30 AM
The Sun claiming Boro will offer £2m for Tim Ream.  Surely not letting him go, he's now our most reliable CB?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 20, 2017, 08:27:45 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 19, 2017, 10:10:33 PM
Pointed this out watching him at Leeds. Sulking about and waving his arms. Drop him and sell him. I don't rate him as highly as some here and though I didn't see the game it sounds like he proved my views correct

I'm the same as you rating him wise,never seems the same player second season with the clubs he been at.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 20, 2017, 09:12:03 AM
Soares on his way apparently, medical tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 20, 2017, 09:15:12 AM
Speaking of Soares, was he at the game yesterday?

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 20, 2017, 10:16:59 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 20, 2017, 09:15:12 AM
Speaking of Soares, was he at the game yesterday?

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Hope not. He may not want to join us after seeing that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 20, 2017, 10:38:36 AM
I have always been a big talker about aluko in support of what hes bought to the team but know longer,time to sell as his attitude the last week stinks,joka get rid!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 20, 2017, 10:53:18 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 20, 2017, 10:38:36 AM
I have always been a big talker about aluko in support of what hes bought to the team but know longer,time to sell as his attitude the last week stinks,joka get rid!
:plus one: I have always fought his corner but after that performance cash in and get rid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 20, 2017, 11:01:06 AM
I cant put up with paying my hard earned to follow the team,and watch players sulk,moan,show lack of respect in general to supporters who spend there money .
Its also a lack of respect to the squad,whati want to see with aluko now is joka understand this and sell him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 20, 2017, 11:08:51 AM
It's probably a reaction to the lack of a "new contract" (pay rise). Give him that and he'll probably be ok - till the next time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 20, 2017, 12:03:29 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 20, 2017, 11:08:51 AM
It's probably a reaction to the lack of a "new contract" (pay rise). Give him that and he'll probably be ok - till the next time.
Exactly till next time, remind us of a certain ex forward if ours ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 20, 2017, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 20, 2017, 12:03:29 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 20, 2017, 11:08:51 AM
It's probably a reaction to the lack of a "new contract" (pay rise). Give him that and he'll probably be ok - till the next time.
Exactly till next time, remind us of a certain ex forward if ours ?
And he still left for even more dosh,mr aluko where is he now the forward ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 20, 2017, 12:33:19 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 20, 2017, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 20, 2017, 12:03:29 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 20, 2017, 11:08:51 AM
It's probably a reaction to the lack of a "new contract" (pay rise). Give him that and he'll probably be ok - till the next time.
Exactly till next time, remind us of a certain ex forward if ours ?
And he still left for even more dosh,mr aluko where is he now the forward ?

"How Green was my Villa"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 20, 2017, 01:30:50 PM
Rafa Soares has done an Interview where he talks about joining us and hoping to emulate Ricardo Pereira who had a really good season on Loan from Porto at Nice, so I'd assume the announcement will be Monday.
https://www.zerozero.pt/news.php?id=203383
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 20, 2017, 01:39:11 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 20, 2017, 01:30:50 PM
Rafa Soares has done an Interview where he talks about joining us and hoping to emulate Ricardo Pereira who had a really good season on Loan from Porto at Nice, so I'd assume the announcement will be Monday.
https://www.zerozero.pt/news.php?id=203383
Some good newsin a s##t weekend
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 20, 2017, 01:46:07 PM
Soares played plenty of games in Portuguese second and top divisions/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on August 20, 2017, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 20, 2017, 08:27:45 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 19, 2017, 10:10:33 PM
Pointed this out watching him at Leeds. Sulking about and waving his arms. Drop him and sell him. I don't rate him as highly as some here and though I didn't see the game it sounds like he proved my views correct

We seem to get a sulking Trojan every year....
I am of the opinion that a happy squad makes a good team and no player is too big to be chopped.

I'm the same as you rating him wise,never seems the same player second season with the clubs he been at.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 20, 2017, 03:25:20 PM
Quote from: Texas White on August 20, 2017, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 20, 2017, 08:27:45 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 19, 2017, 10:10:33 PM
Pointed this out watching him at Leeds. Sulking about and waving his arms. Drop him and sell him. I don't rate him as highly as some here and though I didn't see the game it sounds like he proved my views correct

We seem to get a sulking Trojan every year....
I am of the opinion that a happy squad makes a good team and no player is too big to be chopped.

I'm the same as you rating him wise,never seems the same player second season with the clubs he been at.

Why does it say quote from  me?..lol
I never stated that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 20, 2017, 04:22:27 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 20, 2017, 03:25:20 PM
Quote from: Texas White on August 20, 2017, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 20, 2017, 08:27:45 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 19, 2017, 10:10:33 PM
Pointed this out watching him at Leeds. Sulking about and waving his arms. Drop him and sell him. I don't rate him as highly as some here and though I didn't see the game it sounds like he proved my views correct

We seem to get a sulking Trojan every year....
I am of the opinion that a happy squad makes a good team and no player is too big to be chopped.

I'm the same as you rating him wise,never seems the same player second season with the clubs he been at.

Why does it say quote from  me?..lol
I never stated that.

Happy squad today as Madl has put videos of Markus and George Williams in there pants are Hotspur park today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on August 20, 2017, 05:55:11 PM
Can't understand why so many people are so down on Aluko after only four games?  Yes he didn't have a good game yesterday but he wasn't the only one.  Not a reason to call for him to go.  He may not be an automatic start for the next game but still someone good to have in the squad.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on August 20, 2017, 05:56:51 PM
Quote from: EastEndWhite on August 20, 2017, 05:55:11 PM
Can't understand why so many people are so down on Aluko after only four games?  Yes he didn't have a good game yesterday but he wasn't the only one.  Not a reason to call for him to go.  He may not be an automatic start for the next game but still someone good to have in the squad.



Some of us have never been so high on him before this. Yes a crafty player, but I think we have like for likes in Ojo/Sessegnon (especially if Soares comes in) that can do that. Aluko cannot finish. Didn't look bothered yesterday. If you can get 5 million or so for him and then fund a player like Waris or Rolan who would offer more, I think you do it. If he stays, I'll be fine, but if he goes, not a big as a miss than some might make it out to be.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamerica23 on August 20, 2017, 07:50:46 PM
Cameron Carter-Vickers not in the 18 vs Chelsea today. Considering they've signed 2 CBs this summer, could be a good move to keep him in London and get him some first team football. Not sure he'd crack Ream/Kalas but would be an upgrade over Djalo/Madl I believe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 20, 2017, 09:02:48 PM
Porto fans seem pretty unhappy about soares.
What's happened to the club that is forcing them to sell?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 20, 2017, 09:17:03 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on August 20, 2017, 09:02:48 PM
Porto fans seem pretty unhappy about soares.
What's happened to the club that is forcing them to sell?

Operational costs have skyrocketed to 116m and FFP has come along

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/uefa-champions-league/story/3141170/porto-are-only-club-punished-for-breaking-financial-fair-play-rules

http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/OfficialDocument/uefaorg/ClubFinancialControl/02/47/77/29/2477729_DOWNLOAD.pdf

http://www.squawka.com/news/porto-plan-to-make-104m-in-player-sales-to-meet-financial-fair-play-regulations-report/810891

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 21, 2017, 06:49:32 AM
Soares medical done apparently,he's ours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 21, 2017, 09:09:28 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 20, 2017, 07:50:46 PM
Cameron Carter-Vickers not in the 18 vs Chelsea today. Considering they've signed 2 CBs this summer, could be a good move to keep him in London and get him some first team football. Not sure he'd crack Ream/Kalas but would be an upgrade over Djalo/Madl I believe.
If I were his agent or involved in any way at United, I'd advised against a move to us. There are a lot of other Championship clubs where he'd be a starter but for us I'd say he'd be 4th choice after Odoi, and thats not a good career move even if its a loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 21, 2017, 10:16:08 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 21, 2017, 09:09:28 AM
Quote from: Fulhamerica23 on August 20, 2017, 07:50:46 PM
Cameron Carter-Vickers not in the 18 vs Chelsea today. Considering they've signed 2 CBs this summer, could be a good move to keep him in London and get him some first team football. Not sure he'd crack Ream/Kalas but would be an upgrade over Djalo/Madl I believe.
If I were his agent or involved in any way at United, I'd advised against a move to us. There are a lot of other Championship clubs where he'd be a starter but for us I'd say he'd be 4th choice after Odoi, and thats not a good career move even if its a loan.

Apart from the fact he's at Spurs and may be 3rd choice for Fulham, I'd agree with you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 21, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 10:57:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 21, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 11:24:51 AM
From Sky Sports (Interesting how the odds on Sessegnon change in line with this)

Ryan Sessegnon - Sky sources are saying Tottenham are contemplating a bid for the Fulham defender. We're also hearing there is significant interest from Manchester United. From Fulham's perspective, only a bid that's too good to refuse would be acceptable. If United sign him, they'd consider immediately loaning him back to the Championship club. We are told Fulham are likely to stay strong - at least in this window.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 10:57:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 21, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 21, 2017, 04:17:36 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 10:57:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 21, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?
I think they work it out on the number of news reports about the player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 04:18:46 PM
Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 04:18:46 PM
Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."

Sounds promising for the 'option to buy' clause :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 21, 2017, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 04:18:46 PM
Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."

Sounds promising for the 'option to buy' clause :)

I think that quote is lifted from an interview he did where he also went on to say that if we got promoted to the premier league then he'd want to stay as it's his ambition to play there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 21, 2017, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 04:18:46 PM
Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."

Sounds promising for the 'option to buy' clause :)

I think that quote is lifted from an interview he did where he also went on to say that if we got promoted to the premier league then he'd want to stay as it's his ambition to play there

I hate it when there's no context!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 21, 2017, 05:05:22 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 21, 2017, 04:17:36 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 10:57:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 21, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?
I think they work it out on the number of news reports about the player.
As well as how many times in social media etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 21, 2017, 05:26:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 21, 2017, 05:05:22 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 21, 2017, 04:17:36 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 10:57:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 21, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?
I think they work it out on the number of news reports about the player.
As well as how many times in social media etc

It is a complex algorithm that does all of the above and also factors in the reliability on the news sources. I.e. a story broken by The Daily Mail would not get the same grade/ranking as one broken by The BBC or The Telegraph for example
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 21, 2017, 05:29:08 PM
I would be interested to see what the algorithm rates as a good source, and what it doesn't. 

And who it is that rates the sources too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 21, 2017, 05:44:50 PM
Will be good if true,I will wait for offal conformation!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barry@ENF on August 21, 2017, 05:48:41 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 21, 2017, 05:44:50 PM
Will be good if true,I will wait for offal conformation!
That must be the sign of a truly patient man.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
More
Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 21, 2017, 05:51:08 PM
Soares 4.6
Poundje 1.3
Rolan 1.2
Wells 1.1

Madl 3.9
Sessegnon 2.0
Ream 1.5
McDonald 1.1

They're based on algorithms, but  the internet is full of "influencers", people paid per article, and the pressure of being the one to break new news means a lot of sh** will be shovelled before anyone gets to any decent information
For example on Brightons list, there are 14 players listed rumours to be joining, from Ulloa, Niasse to Forshaw and Iwobi, and they've gone and signed someone not even rumoured in any sites or papers  called Dwamena. It's a combination of clubs being discrete, and quality or lack of quality of journalism
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 21, 2017, 06:27:30 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 21, 2017, 05:29:08 PM
I would be interested to see what the algorithm rates as a good source, and what it doesn't. 

And who it is that rates the sources too.

Yawn!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 21, 2017, 06:39:51 PM
Quote from: Barry@ENF on August 21, 2017, 05:48:41 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 21, 2017, 05:44:50 PM
Will be good if true,I will wait for offal conformation!
That must be the sign of a truly patient man.
to many false dawns.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 21, 2017, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
More
Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.

Could be the centre back trialist in the U23 match tonight?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 21, 2017, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: twang on August 21, 2017, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
More
Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.

Could be the centre back trialist in the U23 match tonight?

He is - he's the skipper as well for the night. Anyone know much about him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 21, 2017, 06:56:34 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 21, 2017, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: twang on August 21, 2017, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
More
Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.

Could be the centre back trialist in the U23 match tonight?

He is - he's the skipper as well for the night. Anyone know much about him?

Well there you go. All I know is that Bolton had him and his twin brother on trial and wanted to sign both but for some reason the deal fell through.

Might be the next Smalling?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 21, 2017, 08:28:31 PM
http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24311

£35 mill. I think we'd have to sell for that. Must be up front though. Don't like all this addon business. It's not like United couldn't afford it!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 21, 2017, 08:32:45 PM
Quote from: twang on August 21, 2017, 06:56:34 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 21, 2017, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: twang on August 21, 2017, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
More
Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.

Could be the centre back trialist in the U23 match tonight?

He is - he's the skipper as well for the night. Anyone know much about him?

Well there you go. All I know is that Bolton had him and his twin brother on trial and wanted to sign both but for some reason the deal fell through.

Might be the next Smalling?

Yes and Fulham are 4-2 down against Brighton atm.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 08:58:40 PM
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Quote from: JoelH5 on August 21, 2017, 08:28:31 PM
http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24311

£35 mill. I think we'd have to sell for that. Must be up front though. Don't like all this addon business. It's not like United couldn't afford it!

Why would allnigeriasoccer be in the know?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 21, 2017, 09:17:13 PM
Re Ryan Sess, what a load of cobblers, barely good enough at the moment to play for us and no way at left back! The lad has loads of potential, yes certainly but being described as a future Gareth Bale (not on what I have seen so far), Roberts also (apparently had loads of potential) where is he now, still at those world beaters Celtic (lol)? 35m offer, take it we can buy 3 strikers for that and maybe 1 of them can score goals!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 21, 2017, 10:27:51 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on August 21, 2017, 06:27:30 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 21, 2017, 05:29:08 PM
I would be interested to see what the algorithm rates as a good source, and what it doesn't. 

And who it is that rates the sources too.

Yawn!

What was that about?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 21, 2017, 10:33:48 PM
Soares gone quiet,thought he'd had his medical?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 21, 2017, 10:56:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 21, 2017, 10:33:48 PM
Soares gone quiet,thought he'd had his medical?

It got as far as the cough drop.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 22, 2017, 06:34:18 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 21, 2017, 10:56:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 21, 2017, 10:33:48 PM
Soares gone quiet,thought he'd had his medical?

It got as far as the cough drop.
Another nearly deal?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 07:32:49 AM
Text on my phone this morning from my pal whose son is at the Express, Newcastle preparing big bid for Cairney before window shuts, Southampton also interested apparently...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 07:34:17 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 21, 2017, 08:28:31 PM
http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24311

£35 mill. I think we'd have to sell for that. Must be up front though. Don't like all this addon business. It's not like United couldn't afford it!

Nonsense I believe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 22, 2017, 08:29:01 AM
Anyone who thinks we are 90% done with the window .I get the impression that the Premier League clubs are only half way through recruitment . Even if they don't directly lift some of our players there could well be domino effects . I expect a very bumpy 10 days .


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 22, 2017, 08:44:52 AM
Quote from: Joseffc on August 21, 2017, 05:26:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 21, 2017, 05:05:22 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 21, 2017, 04:17:36 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 21, 2017, 10:57:16 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 21, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?
I think they work it out on the number of news reports about the player.
As well as how many times in social media etc

It is a complex algorithm that does all of the above and also factors in the reliability on the news sources. I.e. a story broken by The Daily Mail would not get the same grade/ranking as one broken by The BBC or The Telegraph for example
What about a mention in charliejonessports  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 22, 2017, 08:45:00 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 22, 2017, 08:29:01 AM
Anyone who thinks we are 90% done with the window .I get the impression that the Premier League clubs are only half way through recruitment . Even if they don't directly lift some of our players there could well be domino effects . I expect a very bumpy 10 days .


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Agree, I have never felt that Cairney and Sess are off anyones radar no matter how many new contracts are signed.
As many transfers are done after the season starts as before, so no rest bite from both sides of the window, selling or buying.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:53:16 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 07:32:49 AM
Text on my phone this morning from my pal whose son is at the Express, Newcastle preparing big bid for Cairney before window shuts, Southampton also interested apparently...

Cairney has said in interviews he loves London. So unless Newcastle move to London in the next 10 days it wont happen. Southampton also isn't in London.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 22, 2017, 08:53:32 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 08:45:00 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 22, 2017, 08:29:01 AM
Anyone who thinks we are 90% done with the window .I get the impression that the Premier League clubs are only half way through recruitment . Even if they don't directly lift some of our players there could well be domino effects . I expect a very bumpy 10 days .


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Agree, I have never felt that Cairney and Sess are off anyones radar no matter how many new contracts are signed.
As many transfers are done after the season starts as before, so no rest bite from both sides of the window, selling or buying.

What must not be allowed to happen is to lose Sess & Cairney on the last day of the window & left scrapping around for players no one else wants just to fill the void. The club should send out a message that no is no to offers for anyone no matter what the money on offer.It would completely destroy our season & be unsettling to the rest of our squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 22, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 22, 2017, 08:53:32 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 08:45:00 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 22, 2017, 08:29:01 AM
Anyone who thinks we are 90% done with the window .I get the impression that the Premier League clubs are only half way through recruitment . Even if they don't directly lift some of our players there could well be domino effects . I expect a very bumpy 10 days .


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Agree, I have never felt that Cairney and Sess are off anyones radar no matter how many new contracts are signed.
As many transfers are done after the season starts as before, so no rest bite from both sides of the window, selling or buying.

What must not be allowed to happen is to lose Sess & Cairney on the last day of the window & left scrapping around for players no one else wants just to fill the void. The club should send out a message that no is no to offers for anyone no matter what the money on offer.It would completely destroy our season & be unsettling to the rest of our squad.
Agree, if we are to get offers then make them now, but you know Levy (who is doing all he can to disrupt us) will come in on last day with a bid for Sess that may be very hard to turn down. Going to be a tough old 10 days
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 09:12:59 AM
I have a feeling Newcastle are not don with Cairney either
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 22, 2017, 09:15:13 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 09:12:59 AM
I have a feeling Newcastle are not don with Cairney either
Yes, I have always felt that Cairney would be favored by teams who saw him play week in week out last season.
Their start has not helped our cause either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 22, 2017, 09:22:28 AM
I must confess that I thought the both of them signing the new contracts only gave us a better command of a fee for them. 

Squeaky bumtime and all that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 09:29:51 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:53:16 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 07:32:49 AM
Text on my phone this morning from my pal whose son is at the Express, Newcastle preparing big bid for Cairney before window shuts, Southampton also interested apparently...

Cairney has said in interviews he loves London. So unless Newcastle move to London in the next 10 days it wont happen. Southampton also isn't in London.


He'd love Newcastle if they offer him twice as much as he getting here...lol
How many players have you seen Kissing their clubs badge,then their off a week later.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 22, 2017, 09:37:07 AM
Modern day footballer and agent,money,money,money.
At least players concerned signed new deals upping there market value.
I would be suprised if they went however.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on August 22, 2017, 09:37:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 09:29:51 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:53:16 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 07:32:49 AM
Text on my phone this morning from my pal whose son is at the Express, Newcastle preparing big bid for Cairney before window shuts, Southampton also interested apparently...



Cairney has said in interviews he loves London. So unless Newcastle move to London in the next 10 days it wont happen. Southampton also isn't in London.


He'd love Newcastle if they offer him twice as much as he getting here...lol
How many players have you seen Kissing their clubs badge,then their off a week later.

I honestly don't think he will go. His Instagram is littered with his model girlfriend and him out in London. Her work (model at ASOS) will no doubt be London based. Don't see it happening
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
Cairney is also incredibly down to earth and not like your usual pro. When I met him he came across very well and I think the lifestyle he has in London with the model girlfriend his 'best mate' next door etc. I dont see it happening.

Equally him signing a contract and SJ publically stating we rejected 20m for him implies that a number higher than that would be needed. Can you see Newcastle paying 25m for Cairney when they could go get a great deal from spain?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 09:48:55 AM
Quote from: Milo on August 22, 2017, 09:37:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 09:29:51 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:53:16 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 07:32:49 AM
Text on my phone this morning from my pal whose son is at the Express, Newcastle preparing big bid for Cairney before window shuts, Southampton also interested apparently...



Cairney has said in interviews he loves London. So unless Newcastle move to London in the next 10 days it wont happen. Southampton also isn't in London.


He'd love Newcastle if they offer him twice as much as he getting here...lol
How many players have you seen Kissing their clubs badge,then their off a week later.

I honestly don't think he will go. His Instagram is littered with his model girlfriend and him out in London. Her work (model at ASOS) will no doubt be London based. Don't see it happening

Your most probably correct and I hope so,but as I've stated players say one thing and do different.
If I remember correctly a young Wayne Rooney whose love for Everton is there for all to see,said he couldn't imagine playing for anyone but Everton...He was off to United within side a month.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 22, 2017, 09:49:57 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
Cairney is also incredibly down to earth and not like your usual pro. When I met him he came across very well and I think the lifestyle he has in London with the model girlfriend his 'best mate' next door etc. I dont see it happening.

Equally him signing a contract and SJ publically stating we rejected 20m for him implies that a number higher than that would be needed. Can you see Newcastle paying 25m for Cairney when they could go get a great deal from spain?
Would love all that to be true, but Money and the pull of playing PL football could and would be very strong.
Everyone moves at some stage, well apart from Messi it seems, but that will happen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 09:51:46 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 09:49:57 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
Cairney is also incredibly down to earth and not like your usual pro. When I met him he came across very well and I think the lifestyle he has in London with the model girlfriend his 'best mate' next door etc. I dont see it happening.

Equally him signing a contract and SJ publically stating we rejected 20m for him implies that a number higher than that would be needed. Can you see Newcastle paying 25m for Cairney when they could go get a great deal from spain?
Would love all that to be true, but Money and the pull of playing PL football could and would be very strong.
Everyone moves at some stage, well apart from Messi it seems, but that will happen.

I think for now he's happy. I also cant see an offer being accepted after all the fanfare the club have produced about him. Out of all our players Id say Madl is most likely to go followed closely by Aluko. Sessegnon and Cairney will be here at least until Jan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 09:57:25 AM
Any more news on Soares? Starting to get real doubts if he isn't announced today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 22, 2017, 09:57:54 AM
For £25m they may even get someone that can use both feet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:01:54 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 09:57:25 AM
Any more news on Soares? Starting to get real doubts if he isn't announced today.
it has yes, but i reckon that is down to the fact a ocuple of Ligue 1 clubs have enquired about him.

Having said that I htought he himself said he is coming to Fulham as hewants to play in england. Also adding that i will reurn to Porto most likely uhnless Fulham aare promoted, or words to that effect
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woodlawn on August 22, 2017, 10:06:53 AM
Soares has he past our infamous medical,or has he been hijacked by a.n other
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 22, 2017, 10:07:06 AM
Quote from: BedsFFC on August 22, 2017, 09:57:54 AM
For £25m they may even get someone that can use both feet

He does. He stands on his right one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:01:54 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 09:57:25 AM
Any more news on Soares? Starting to get real doubts if he isn't announced today.
it has yes, but i reckon that is down to the fact a ocuple of Ligue 1 clubs have enquired about him.

Having said that I htought he himself said he is coming to Fulham as hewants to play in england. Also adding that i will reurn to Porto most likely uhnless Fulham aare promoted, or words to that effect

If the medical as been stated was done Sat/Sun then where's the news.
Wouldn't surprise me if he never heard of us of ever been to London...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 22, 2017, 10:15:35 AM
Soares confirmed

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 22, 2017, 10:20:43 AM
Quote from: Woodlawn on August 22, 2017, 10:06:53 AM
Soares has he past our infamous medical,or has he been hijacked by a.n other

Some how he passed it even with an ankle injury, as confirmed on the FFC official site.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:20:51 AM
Apparently we were well aware of his injury during the recruitment process, thats good to know.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 22, 2017, 10:21:11 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 22, 2017, 10:15:35 AM
Soares confirmed

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Has ankle injury that should clear up after the International break.  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcjazzle on August 22, 2017, 10:22:30 AM
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/22/soares-signs

Soares Signs
Tuesday 22 August 2017 10:15
The Club is delighted to announce the arrival of Rafa Soares on a season-long loan deal from Porto.

Fulham fought off two major European clubs for Soares' services, with the player keen to test himself in English football.

The 22-year-old left-back took in a similar spell with top flight Rio Ave last term, whom he helped to a seventh placed finish, narrowly missing out on a UEFA Europa League spot by a point.

He played 32 times in the league and contributed three goals, along with five assists. It followed his first taste of senior football when he spent the second half of the 2015/16 campaign with fellow Primeira Liga outfit Académica Coimbra.

A regular for Portugal's youth teams, Soares has amassed an impressive 72 caps from Under-16 to Under-21 level. Most of his appearances came for the Under-19s for whom he scored twice in 30 appearances, but he has also been selected nine times at Under-21 level.

Soares is currently recovering from an ankle injury and will return to training after the September international break.

Tony Khan, Vice Chairman and Director of Football Operations, said: "Rafa was worth the effort to pursue and, once he steps onto the pitch, our supporters will also see that he is worth the wait.

"We were well aware of his injury during the recruitment process and are more than comfortable moving ahead, as Rafa's talent and body of work as a defender speaks for itself, as evidenced by the interest and buzz around him this summer.

"We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"

Speaking to fulhamfc.com at Motspur Park after putting pen to paper, Soares said: "I'm very happy.

"I came here to help the Club achieve its goals this season and I hope to experience a lot and do a good job. I have ambitions to improve myself too, and help the Club to have a good season.

"I had other options, other clubs were interested in me, but the way Fulham acted, I was decisive that I wanted to come here, and I think it's the right time to be here.

"Fulham has a reputation of a Premier League club and this season I want to help put the Club back in the place it belongs."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 22, 2017, 10:22:46 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 22, 2017, 10:21:11 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 22, 2017, 10:15:35 AM
Soares confirmed

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Has ankle injury that should clear up after the International break.  :005:
Not ideal, but gives him time to settle in.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:23:58 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:01:54 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 09:57:25 AM
Any more news on Soares? Starting to get real doubts if he isn't announced today.
it has yes, but i reckon that is down to the fact a ocuple of Ligue 1 clubs have enquired about him.

Having said that I htought he himself said he is coming to Fulham as hewants to play in england. Also adding that i will reurn to Porto most likely uhnless Fulham aare promoted, or words to that effect

If the medical as been stated was done Sat/Sun then where's the news.
Wouldn't surprise me if he never heard of us of ever been to London...lol

Haaaaaa...I must look a proper fool.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 22, 2017, 10:24:21 AM
"When he suits up" What the hell does that mean?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:25:35 AM
Ankle injury....Christ I thought he'd be playing Sat.. fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 22, 2017, 10:26:35 AM
Quote from: Milo on August 22, 2017, 09:37:39 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 09:29:51 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:53:16 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 07:32:49 AM
Text on my phone this morning from my pal whose son is at the Express, Newcastle preparing big bid for Cairney before window shuts, Southampton also interested apparently...



Cairney has said in interviews he loves London. So unless Newcastle move to London in the next 10 days it wont happen. Southampton also isn't in London.


He'd love Newcastle if they offer him twice as much as he getting here...lol
How many players have you seen Kissing their clubs badge,then their off a week later.

I honestly don't think he will go. His Instagram is littered with his model girlfriend and him out in London. Her work (model at ASOS) will no doubt be London based. Don't see it happening
Yeah I don't see him posting pictures of the two if them in a kabab shop in Newcastle anytime soon lol

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
if you read the statement carefully it says see him around early Autumn, thats after the 22nd Septmeber.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:37:58 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 22, 2017, 10:22:46 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 22, 2017, 10:21:11 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 22, 2017, 10:15:35 AM
Soares confirmed

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Has ankle injury that should clear up after the International break.  :005:
Not ideal, but gives him time to settle in.

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Time to Settle in, what time ?
What are Fulham FC, a holiday camp ?

Is it mandatory and compulsory that we can only sign players who are currently carrying an injury, because if that's the case, then it all makes sense.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 22, 2017, 10:45:35 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
if you read the statement carefully it says see him around early Autumn, thats after the 22nd Septmeber.

Yes, it says he'll be able to join training after the int. break.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 11:29:12 AM
"Newcastle are closely monitoring Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet after sending scouts to watch him in action against Benevento.

However, Sky sources understand Rafa Benitez is under pressure to sell a number of players before investing in new recruits.

Praet, 23, joined Sampdoria last summer after five years with Anderlecht, where he won three league titles."

I don't see Cairney being their priority.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 11:32:38 AM
Denis Praet would be an alternate for Cairney, good player Praet saw a lot of him when In Belgium.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 22, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
Good news, this - quality LB to replace Malone. To be greedy - who's next?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 11:39:49 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 11:32:38 AM
Denis Praet would be an alternate for Cairney, good player Praet saw a lot of him when In Belgium.

I know nothing about him, but would he be cheaper?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on August 22, 2017, 11:44:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 22, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
Good news, this - quality LB to replace Malone. To be greedy - who's next?!
If we're being greedy then a CB and another ST.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 11:45:23 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 22, 2017, 11:44:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 22, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
Good news, this - quality LB to replace Malone. To be greedy - who's next?!
If we're being greedy then a CB and another ST.

We must be getting close to FFP.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 11:45:27 AM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 22, 2017, 11:44:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 22, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
Good news, this - quality LB to replace Malone. To be greedy - who's next?!
If we're being greedy then a CB and another ST.
Agree both of those would be good.

Has anyone seen SOares play?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 11:51:04 AM
I feel that another quality Centre Back is priority.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:05:11 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 11:51:04 AM
I feel that another quality Centre Back is priority.

I agree. Are there any whispers to this end?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 22, 2017, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 22, 2017, 11:44:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 22, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
Good news, this - quality LB to replace Malone. To be greedy - who's next?!
If we're being greedy then a CB and another ST.

Watford have a few spare central defenders...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 22, 2017, 01:15:43 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 22, 2017, 08:53:32 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 08:45:00 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 22, 2017, 08:29:01 AM
Anyone who thinks we are 90% done with the window .I get the impression that the Premier League clubs are only half way through recruitment . Even if they don't directly lift some of our players there could well be domino effects . I expect a very bumpy 10 days .


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Agree, I have never felt that Cairney and Sess are off anyones radar no matter how many new contracts are signed.
As many transfers are done after the season starts as before, so no rest bite from both sides of the window, selling or buying.

What must not be allowed to happen is to lose Sess & Cairney on the last day of the window & left scrapping around for players no one else wants just to fill the void. The club should send out a message that no is no to offers for anyone no matter what the money on offer.It would completely destroy our season & be unsettling to the rest of our squad.

Cairneys niggling knee injury might strangely work in our favour, a lot less likely that someone will pay over the top for him on the last day now...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:17:42 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 22, 2017, 11:44:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 22, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
Good news, this - quality LB to replace Malone. To be greedy - who's next?!
If we're being greedy then a CB and another ST.

Watford have a few spare central defenders...

Cathcart, Prodl, Mariappa, Dja Djedje and Tommie Hoban all havent started (some havent been on the bench). Mariappa, Dja Djedje and Hoban played 7 games between them last season. Must be an interesting option between that lot.

Tommie Hoban strikes me as a Fulham-esque signing ( I don't know how he did at Blackburn)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 01:32:15 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 01:15:43 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 22, 2017, 08:53:32 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 08:45:00 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 22, 2017, 08:29:01 AM
Anyone who thinks we are 90% done with the window .I get the impression that the Premier League clubs are only half way through recruitment . Even if they don't directly lift some of our players there could well be domino effects . I expect a very bumpy 10 days .


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Agree, I have never felt that Cairney and Sess are off anyones radar no matter how many new contracts are signed.
As many transfers are done after the season starts as before, so no rest bite from both sides of the window, selling or buying.

What must not be allowed to happen is to lose Sess & Cairney on the last day of the window & left scrapping around for players no one else wants just to fill the void. The club should send out a message that no is no to offers for anyone no matter what the money on offer.It would completely destroy our season & be unsettling to the rest of our squad.

Cairneys niggling knee injury might strangely work in our favour, a lot less likely that someone will pay over the top for him on the last day now...

Absolutely, someone needs to kick Sess in the shins gently after the Ipswich match.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 22, 2017, 01:34:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:17:42 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on August 22, 2017, 11:44:26 AM
Quote from: Bracken White on August 22, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
Good news, this - quality LB to replace Malone. To be greedy - who's next?!
If we're being greedy then a CB and another ST.

Watford have a few spare central defenders...

Cathcart, Prodl, Mariappa, Dja Djedje and Tommie Hoban all havent started (some havent been on the bench). Mariappa, Dja Djedje and Hoban played 7 games between them last season. Must be an interesting option between that lot.

Tommie Hoban strikes me as a Fulham-esque signing ( I don't know how he did at Blackburn)

I rate Hoban, Was decent at Blackburn and even better during Watfords promotion season, He was set to join QPR in July but ruptured his ACL so will be injured for a while.
Mariappa is decent, Someone I would probably have aswell and Prodl and Cathcart would be no brainers.
That being said I don't actually think we need a CB-- Unless Madl leaves. Especially with the emergence of Odoi.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 01:37:23 PM
Had a trialist play the full game at CB for the u23's last night, any ideas who it was?

I mean we lost 4-2 so perhaps not the best trial.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:43:21 PM
A player for Basingstoke. Someone Robinson I think. Was also at Bolton and Palace.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 22, 2017, 01:44:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:43:21 PM
A player for Basingstoke. Someone Robinson I think. Was also at Bolton and Palace.

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Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM

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Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.




Could be the centre back trialist in the U23 match tonight?



He is - he's the skipper as well for the night. Anyone know much about him?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:48:03 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 01:44:32 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:43:21 PM
A player for Basingstoke. Someone Robinson I think. Was also at Bolton and Palace.

Quote from: twang on August 21, 2017, 06:49:53 PM



Quote from: mkras99 on August 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM

Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
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Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.




Could be the centre back trialist in the U23 match tonight?



He is - he's the skipper as well for the night. Anyone know much about him?

Robinson - Rob Atkinson... kind of right I guess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 22, 2017, 02:29:51 PM
I see Waris is wanted by a Burnley. Will we now see Rolan as a last minute signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 02:32:19 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 22, 2017, 02:29:51 PM
I see Waris is wanted by a Burnley. Will we now see Rolan as a last minute signing.
I said at the begining of last week or end of the week before that I felt Waris was a dead deal, more chance of Rolan. Also said on the FoFcast last night that I would not be surprised if we signed Rolan late on, I didnt say this part on the FoFcast though I rate it as a less than 10% chance of happening
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 22, 2017, 02:36:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 02:32:19 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 22, 2017, 02:29:51 PM
I see Waris is wanted by a Burnley. Will we now see Rolan as a last minute signing.
I said at the begining of last week or end of the week before that I felt Waris was a dead deal, more chance of Rolan. Also said on the FoFcast last night that I would not be surprised if we signed Rolan late on, I didnt sday this part on the FoFcast though I rate it as a less than 10% chance of happening

What do you rate our chances of any additional signings, especially defensive? Haven't listened to the podcast (FOFcast - only become aware of it today actually). So forgive me if I'm asking for something you've already covered recently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 02:41:35 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on August 22, 2017, 02:36:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 02:32:19 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 22, 2017, 02:29:51 PM
I see Waris is wanted by a Burnley. Will we now see Rolan as a last minute signing.
I said at the begining of last week or end of the week before that I felt Waris was a dead deal, more chance of Rolan. Also said on the FoFcast last night that I would not be surprised if we signed Rolan late on, I didnt sday this part on the FoFcast though I rate it as a less than 10% chance of happening

What do you rate our chances of any additional signings, especially defensive? Haven't listened to the podcast (FOFcast - only become aware of it today actually). So forgive me if I'm asking for something you've already covered recently.
Of the deals in areas (france, Belgium and Netherlands) that i have reliable info on i would say less than 10% chance of any deal happening, I will never say never as anythign can happen. I have a nagging feeling Rolan may still happen but that is also, as i say, below a 10% chance in my opinion.

I would hope we are still looking for a couple of players a centre back and another forward would be nice, and outgoing I think we may see on e or two go. All in all i reckon a 50/50 chance of more signings and a 70/30 chance we will see a couple of leave. Thi si not based on any info I have or dont have, just my instinct
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
Anyone know anything about this Atkinson bloke?

Chris Smalling was poached from a similar level and made us a cool £12mil
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
Anyone know anything about this Atkinson bloke?

Chris Smalling was poached from a similar level and made us a cool £12mil

Chris Smalling wasn't 30 years old when we signed him. I'd not expect much.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 02:49:23 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
Anyone know anything about this Atkinson bloke?

Chris Smalling was poached from a similar level and made us a cool £12mil

Chris Smalling wasn't 30 years old when we signed him. I'd not expect much.

neither Atkinson - he's 19...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:49:37 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
Anyone know anything about this Atkinson bloke?

Chris Smalling was poached from a similar level and made us a cool £12mil

Chris Smalling wasn't 30 years old when we signed him. I'd not expect much.

AH... don't we have a below 28 only policy currently?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:50:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 02:49:23 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
Anyone know anything about this Atkinson bloke?

Chris Smalling was poached from a similar level and made us a cool £12mil

Chris Smalling wasn't 30 years old when we signed him. I'd not expect much.

neither Atkinson - he's 19...

Oh, been looking at the wrong Rob Atkinson then. My bad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 02:53:01 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:50:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 02:49:23 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
Anyone know anything about this Atkinson bloke?

Chris Smalling was poached from a similar level and made us a cool £12mil

Chris Smalling wasn't 30 years old when we signed him. I'd not expect much.

neither Atkinson - he's 19...

Oh, been looking at the wrong Rob Atkinson then. My bad.

:) I did the same last night lol

This one has a twin
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: King_Crud on August 22, 2017, 03:58:27 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:50:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 02:49:23 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 22, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
Anyone know anything about this Atkinson bloke?

Chris Smalling was poached from a similar level and made us a cool £12mil

Chris Smalling wasn't 30 years old when we signed him. I'd not expect much.

neither Atkinson - he's 19...

Oh, been looking at the wrong Rob Atkinson then. My bad.

Not to be confused with Ron Atkinson. He's only 78, worth getting?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1987 on August 22, 2017, 05:24:38 PM
Out of interest, with all signings considered, does Rolan, if we were to sign him, walk into our starting 11? If so, in front of who?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 22, 2017, 05:30:20 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 22, 2017, 05:24:38 PM
Out of interest, with all signings considered, does Rolan, if we were to sign him, walk into our starting 11? If so, in front of who?

Aluko for a start, ayite to follow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on August 22, 2017, 05:51:46 PM
I think we are pretty well covered in terms of players in positions, what we currently lack is a leader.  Cairney may not have been fit but his head down body language for the final 15 minutes was poor.  We need a motivator probably in central defence, a dominator of the ball, someone to gee people up, give them a bollocking where necessary and get on the end of crosses ala Roger Brown !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:36:37 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 22, 2017, 05:51:46 PM
I think we are pretty well covered in terms of players in positions, what we currently lack is a leader.  Cairney may not have been fit but his head down body language for the final 15 minutes was poor.  We need a motivator probably in central defence, a dominator of the ball, someone to gee people up, give them a bollocking where necessary and get on the end of crosses ala Roger Brown !

Rui Fonte was captain at Braga so should be a leader.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 22, 2017, 09:57:13 PM
Sell Sess to Man Utd, take him back on loan together with McTominay and Tuanzebe, how does that sound?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barry@ENF on August 22, 2017, 10:30:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:36:37 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 22, 2017, 05:51:46 PM
I think we are pretty well covered in terms of players in positions, what we currently lack is a leader.  Cairney may not have been fit but his head down body language for the final 15 minutes was poor.  We need a motivator probably in central defence, a dominator of the ball, someone to gee people up, give them a bollocking where necessary and get on the end of crosses ala Roger Brown !

Rui Fonte was captain at Braga so should be a leader.

Well, on that basis, anyone interested in signing Cairney could assume that as he was captain at FFC, he could be our captain.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 23, 2017, 07:20:55 AM
Quote from: Barry@ENF on August 22, 2017, 10:30:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 08:36:37 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 22, 2017, 05:51:46 PM
I think we are pretty well covered in terms of players in positions, what we currently lack is a leader.  Cairney may not have been fit but his head down body language for the final 15 minutes was poor.  We need a motivator probably in central defence, a dominator of the ball, someone to gee people up, give them a bollocking where necessary and get on the end of crosses ala Roger Brown !

Rui Fonte was captain at Braga so should be a leader.

Well, on that basis, anyone interested in signing Cairney could assume that as he was captain at FFC, he could be our captain.

Well they could in all fairness and probably would. You can't exactly say that since he was made team captain last year its been detrimental. The statement was we need leaders, my response was that we bought someone who was captain elsewhere. Which is a fact, we've seen him for 90 minutes so there's no basis to say he isn't a leader, is there?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Wonder who the suited bloke was sitting in Cottage Veranda for a little while,looked like a player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 07:56:20 AM
Good god the Rolan posts have started again...Aaaaargh
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 23, 2017, 09:19:48 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Wonder who the suited bloke was sitting in Cottage Veranda for a little while,looked like a player.
Was he the one that got a taxi from Farnborough airport? fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on August 23, 2017, 09:22:23 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
Wonder who the suited bloke was sitting in Cottage Veranda for a little while,looked like a player.
I know soares was sitting in the cottage but there may have been someone else.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
Only chance of us signing a new striker is if we sell Aluko I reckon. Aluko/Ojo/Ayité, Sess/Kebano, Kamara/Fonte. 7 players in 3 positions is enough, 8 would be too many and would seriously limit at least one or two players playing time.

Also: balance in the squad is key. Having too many players in your squad is not a good thing and it feels like people dont take this into account, as it will be more difficult for Slav to keep them happy. And we obviously dont want too few... So balance in depth is key.

I dont think we can buy ourselves out of this, we need to make do with what we've got and that isnt a bad thing. We've got a great squad at the moment. We have the quality to score goals, so this is an issue for Slav and not Kline/Khan.

Another key point is that people seem to never be happy. We've signed so many players this season and yet people are still not only asking for more, but expecting more. If we closed the shop today I wouldnt be disappointed, we've so far had a great window and should be grateful.
The reason why we're struggling so far has nothing to do with lack of quality in signings.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 23, 2017, 11:51:35 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
Only chance of us signing a new striker is if we sell Aluko I reckon. Aluko/Ojo/Ayité, Sess/Kebano, Kamara/Fonte. 7 players in 3 positions is enough, 8 would be too many and would seriously limit at least one or two players playing time.

Also: balance in the squad is key. Having too many players in your squad is not a good thing and it feels like people dont take this into account, as it will be more difficult for Slav to keep them happy. And we obviously dont want too few... So balance in depth is key.

I dont think we can buy ourselves out of this, we need to make do with what we've got and that isnt a bad thing. We've got a great squad at the moment. We have the quality to score goals, so this is an issue for Slav and not Kline/Khan.

Another key point is that people seem to never be happy. We've signed so many players this season and yet people are still not only asking for more, but expecting more. If we closed the shop today I wouldnt be disappointed, we've so far had a great window and should be grateful.
The reason why we're struggling so far has nothing to do with lack of quality in signings.

This (but I do think we could do with a CB especially if Madl leaves which seems to have gone quiet - he captained last night as well i think)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
Only chance of us signing a new striker is if we sell Aluko I reckon. Aluko/Ojo/Ayité, Sess/Kebano, Kamara/Fonte. 7 players in 3 positions is enough, 8 would be too many and would seriously limit at least one or two players playing time.

Also: balance in the squad is key. Having too many players in your squad is not a good thing and it feels like people dont take this into account, as it will be more difficult for Slav to keep them happy. And we obviously dont want too few... So balance in depth is key.

I dont think we can buy ourselves out of this, we need to make do with what we've got and that isnt a bad thing. We've got a great squad at the moment. We have the quality to score goals, so this is an issue for Slav and not Kline/Khan.

Another key point is that people seem to never be happy. We've signed so many players this season and yet people are still not only asking for more, but expecting more. If we closed the shop today I wouldnt be disappointed, we've so far had a great window and should be grateful.
The reason why we're struggling so far has nothing to do with lack of quality in signings.
I think you look at it Incorrectly, Aluko isn't a striker, we have wide forwards / wingers, Kebano, Ayite, Ono, Paizon and Aluko. Sess is better there but down as a defender. And then we have two strikers / forwards in Kamara and Fonte.

I personally wouldn't be surprised if we added another central forward to the ranks, one that can also play wide.

I do think the priority, if we are told sign anyone else, is a centre back, whether Madl leaves or not I think we may need cover there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 23, 2017, 11:56:15 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
Only chance of us signing a new striker is if we sell Aluko I reckon. Aluko/Ojo/Ayité, Sess/Kebano, Kamara/Fonte. 7 players in 3 positions is enough, 8 would be too many and would seriously limit at least one or two players playing time.

Also: balance in the squad is key. Having too many players in your squad is not a good thing and it feels like people dont take this into account, as it will be more difficult for Slav to keep them happy. And we obviously dont want too few... So balance in depth is key.

I dont think we can buy ourselves out of this, we need to make do with what we've got and that isnt a bad thing. We've got a great squad at the moment. We have the quality to score goals, so this is an issue for Slav and not Kline/Khan.

Another key point is that people seem to never be happy. We've signed so many players this season and yet people are still not only asking for more, but expecting more. If we closed the shop today I wouldnt be disappointed, we've so far had a great window and should be grateful.
The reason why we're struggling so far has nothing to do with lack of quality in signings.
I think you look at it I correctly, Aluko isn't a striker, we have wide forwards / wingers, Kebano, Ayite, Ono, Paizon and Aluko. Sess is better there but down as a defender. And then we have two strikers / forwards in Kamara and Fonte.

I personally wouldn't be surprised if we added another central forward to the ranks, one that can also play wide.

I do think the priority, if we are told sign anyone else, is a centre back, whether Madl leaves or not I think we may need cover there

We are one injury or so from Djalo being a potential starter. I've defended him on the board today, but I see him as someone who needs to come on for the last 10 and maybe go on loan in jan rather than someone to start as he clearly has a mistake in him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 12:05:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
Only chance of us signing a new striker is if we sell Aluko I reckon. Aluko/Ojo/Ayité, Sess/Kebano, Kamara/Fonte. 7 players in 3 positions is enough, 8 would be too many and would seriously limit at least one or two players playing time.

Also: balance in the squad is key. Having too many players in your squad is not a good thing and it feels like people dont take this into account, as it will be more difficult for Slav to keep them happy. And we obviously dont want too few... So balance in depth is key.

I dont think we can buy ourselves out of this, we need to make do with what we've got and that isnt a bad thing. We've got a great squad at the moment. We have the quality to score goals, so this is an issue for Slav and not Kline/Khan.

Another key point is that people seem to never be happy. We've signed so many players this season and yet people are still not only asking for more, but expecting more. If we closed the shop today I wouldnt be disappointed, we've so far had a great window and should be grateful.
The reason why we're struggling so far has nothing to do with lack of quality in signings.
I think you look at it I correctly, Aluko isn't a striker, we have wide forwards / wingers, Kebano, Ayite, Ono, Paizon and Aluko. Sess is better there but down as a defender. And then we have two strikers / forwards in Kamara and Fonte.

I personally wouldn't be surprised if we added another central forward to the ranks, one that can also play wide.

I do think the priority, if we are told sign anyone else, is a centre back, whether Madl leaves or not I think we may need cover there
I know Aluko isnt a striker, my point is that if we are to sign an attacking player (better?) then someone has to go I reckon or else it will get crowded. And players like Fonte, Rolan and Waris would be able to play on the wings as well as in a forward role hence why we could easily sell ALuko and get another forward in, someone like Rolan (for lack of better example) who can play in both positions. If we were in for another attacking option that is, which is what a lot of people on here still want from what ive read
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 12:37:44 PM
Personally I don't think we need to sell to by another central forward / striker, note I say central and not wide or player than can play wide.

I actually think Aluko will go, but that isn't in my thinking when I say I wouldn't be surprised f we signed a central foward, if they can play wide as well that's a bonus, but it isn't essential.

Overall I think we need a CB more so happy if we get one of those
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 12:38:24 PM
Waris looks set for Burnley £9 million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 23, 2017, 12:57:49 PM
Rumours are we are going to trigger Harlee Dean's release clause...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 23, 2017, 12:59:49 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 23, 2017, 12:57:49 PM
Rumours are we are going to trigger Harlee Dean's release clause...

Fulham set to trigger the release clause for Brentford defender Harlee Dean. Well not really sure if we want him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 23, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Underwhelmed by Dean, to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 01:12:33 PM
I would rather have Harley Quinn
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 23, 2017, 01:20:16 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 23, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Underwhelmed by Dean, to be honest.


Why? my Bees pals love him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 23, 2017, 01:26:20 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 23, 2017, 01:20:16 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 23, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Underwhelmed by Dean, to be honest.


Why? my Bees pals love him

221 appearances in 6 years. Has that 'all-important' championship experience, should keep some posters happy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 23, 2017, 01:31:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 23, 2017, 01:26:20 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 23, 2017, 01:20:16 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 23, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Underwhelmed by Dean, to be honest.


Why? my Bees pals love him

221 appearances in 6 years. Has that 'all-important' championship experience, should keep some posters happy.

Also a true leader - we are lacking characters in that dressing room at the moment, post Scott Parker...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 23, 2017, 01:33:09 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 23, 2017, 01:20:16 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 23, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Underwhelmed by Dean, to be honest.


Why? my Bees pals love him

Admittedly I don't watch Brentford much, but I've not really seen that he has the technical ability we usually look for in defenders. Not convinced he's better than we've got.

Doesn't seem all that creative on our part, if that makes sense. Then I suppose not all signings have to be.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 02:10:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 01:12:33 PM
I would rather have Harley Quinn

Or even Harley Davidson.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barry@ENF on August 23, 2017, 02:27:17 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 12:05:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 23, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
Only chance of us signing a new striker is if we sell Aluko I reckon. Aluko/Ojo/Ayité, Sess/Kebano, Kamara/Fonte. 7 players in 3 positions is enough, 8 would be too many and would seriously limit at least one or two players playing time.

Also: balance in the squad is key. Having too many players in your squad is not a good thing and it feels like people dont take this into account, as it will be more difficult for Slav to keep them happy. And we obviously dont want too few... So balance in depth is key.

I dont think we can buy ourselves out of this, we need to make do with what we've got and that isnt a bad thing. We've got a great squad at the moment. We have the quality to score goals, so this is an issue for Slav and not Kline/Khan.

Another key point is that people seem to never be happy. We've signed so many players this season and yet people are still not only asking for more, but expecting more. If we closed the shop today I wouldnt be disappointed, we've so far had a great window and should be grateful.
The reason why we're struggling so far has nothing to do with lack of quality in signings.

If our squad is as great as you say, why was last night so underwhelming?
I think you look at it I correctly, Aluko isn't a striker, we have wide forwards / wingers, Kebano, Ayite, Ono, Paizon and Aluko. Sess is better there but down as a defender. And then we have two strikers / forwards in Kamara and Fonte.

I personally wouldn't be surprised if we added another central forward to the ranks, one that can also play wide.

I do think the priority, if we are told sign anyone else, is a centre back, whether Madl leaves or not I think we may need cover there
I know Aluko isnt a striker, my point is that if we are to sign an attacking player (better?) then someone has to go I reckon or else it will get crowded. And players like Fonte, Rolan and Waris would be able to play on the wings as well as in a forward role hence why we could easily sell ALuko and get another forward in, someone like Rolan (for lack of better example) who can play in both positions. If we were in for another attacking option that is, which is what a lot of people on here still want from what ive read
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 23, 2017, 02:44:03 PM
I would take Harlee Dean, he ticks all the boxes for me. As the kind of centre back Fulham could do with to be added to the squad or challenge for a starting place. Amongst his other talents he is a Warrior and a Leader, something Fulham currently are sparse of, that is most definite.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 23, 2017, 02:55:08 PM
No warriers in our squad,would be a graet addition.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 23, 2017, 03:13:35 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 23, 2017, 02:55:08 PM
No warriers in our squad,would be a graet addition.

Stearman is a warrior.
First and foremost we need good footballer and I believe Dean would struggle with the way we play as he lacks the composure and passing ability needed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 23, 2017, 03:20:46 PM
Warrior, to me, seems to be the sort of compliment that's actually a bit backhanded.

As in: "well, he's not that good with the ball, but he makes up for it by being a no-nonsense warrior".

As much as Parker's personality was good to have around, we always looked worse technically on the pitch when he played. A warrior of note before him was Michael Brown and the less said about him the better. And as Jols mentioned, Stearman was billed as no-nonsense when we got him (also his club's player of the season if I'm not mistaken) but he absolutely stuck out like a sore thumb out in our system. Football is a much more technical game these days and 'warriors' need more about them than just being a bit hard.

Like I said, I don't know all that much about Dean, so he might be wonderful with the ball at his feet (not that I've ever seen), but my suspicion is he would need a fair bit of re-coaching to be able to play like a Ream or a Kalas.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 23, 2017, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 09:57:13 PM
Sell Sess to Man Utd, take him back on loan together with McTominay and Tuanzebe, how does that sound?

Bad. I'm sick of us selling our young talent. He's Fulham through and through. Furthermore, Mourinho would kill him like he killed Shaw. He doesn't like adventurous full backs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 23, 2017, 03:56:30 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 23, 2017, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 09:57:13 PM
Sell Sess to Man Utd, take him back on loan together with McTominay and Tuanzebe, how does that sound?

Why train up another teams players? I don't see anything in Tuanzebe that makes me think he's better than Edun to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 23, 2017, 04:07:01 PM
We currently have 5 players in on loan - Kalas, Piazon, Soares, Ojo , Norwood.

The max permitted is 8, of which 5 can be named in a matchday squad.

However the over reliance on loan players is dangerous in the sense our business model seems to necessitate the sale of players each year. We need to own enough players to generate maximum income of squad players rather than HAVING to sell a star name. like this summer being able to sell Malone, Jozabed to generate funds rather than a big name.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 04:09:11 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 23, 2017, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 09:57:13 PM
Sell Sess to Man Utd, take him back on loan together with McTominay and Tuanzebe, how does that sound?

Bad. I'm sick of us selling our young talent. He's Fulham through and through. Furthermore, Mourinho would kill him like he killed Shaw. He doesn't like adventurous full backs.
Cant believe I am going to defend Jose. He has managed Ashley Cole, Azpilcueta, Marcelo, Zanetti, Maicon, Arbeloa, Jaunfran, Contrao, Filipe Luis,  Fabinho they all seem pretty adventurous full backs to me.

I do get what our saying but do think he has changed over the years. He even has Valncia these days. He has never been one for youth for sure, but at United they pride their selves on that so maybe Sess would have a shot. I don't think it will happen this season, if it does they will loan him back for sure
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 23, 2017, 04:45:25 PM
Wasn't Jose the bloke who invented parking the proverbial Double Decker across the penalty area, when he was a humble manager at Oporto.
Then suddenly when he came in to Manage Chelsea and bore the pants off people, he blamed and moaned about all the other humble managers whose whole teams cost less than one of his players, for doing the same thing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 23, 2017, 05:06:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 04:09:11 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 23, 2017, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 22, 2017, 09:57:13 PM
Sell Sess to Man Utd, take him back on loan together with McTominay and Tuanzebe, how does that sound?

Bad. I'm sick of us selling our young talent. He's Fulham through and through. Furthermore, Mourinho would kill him like he killed Shaw. He doesn't like adventurous full backs.
Cant believe I am going to defend Jose. He has managed Ashley Cole, Azpilcueta, Marcelo, Zanetti, Maicon, Arbeloa, Jaunfran, Contrao, Filipe Luis,  Fabinho they all seem pretty adventurous full backs to me.

I do get what our saying but do think he has changed over the years. He even has Valncia these days. He has never been one for youth for sure, but at United they pride their selves on that so maybe Sess would have a shot. I don't think it will happen this season, if it does they will loan him back for sure

How many did he sign vs inherited though? We all know his preference is to win by shutting down the opposition and winning 1-0. Granted, they've started brilliantly this season but they've played two weak teams.

If Sess is to go he should go to Spurs or the scousers. He'd be much better looked after.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 23, 2017, 06:36:14 PM
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Sell Sess to Man Utd, take him back on loan together with McTominay and Tuanzebe, how does that sound?

Bad. I'm sick of us selling our young talent. He's Fulham through and through. Furthermore, Mourinho would kill him like he killed Shaw. He doesn't like adventurous full backs.
Cant believe I am going to defend Jose. He has managed Ashley Cole, Azpilcueta, Marcelo, Zanetti, Maicon, Arbeloa, Jaunfran, Contrao, Filipe Luis,  Fabinho they all seem pretty adventurous full backs to me.

I do get what our saying but do think he has changed over the years. He even has Valncia these days. He has never been one for youth for sure, but at United they pride their selves on that so maybe Sess would have a shot. I don't think it will happen this season, if it does they will loan him back for sure

How many did he sign vs inherited though? We all know his preference is to win by shutting down the opposition and winning 1-0. Granted, they've started brilliantly this season but they've played two weak teams.

If Sess is to go he should go to Spurs or the scousers. He'd be much better looked after.
i get what your saying, but your initial posy didn't say it that way your intimation was he didn't play them which is what my response at and why I also pointed out about youngsters
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 23, 2017, 06:41:33 PM
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 23, 2017, 07:30:59 PM
Slav wants Aden Flint.

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/football-news-fulham-jokanovic-likes-aden-flint-bristol-city-newcastle-grant-hanley-watford-craig-cathcart-2408/amp
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 23, 2017, 07:33:25 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 23, 2017, 07:30:59 PM
Slav wants Aden Flint.

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/football-news-fulham-jokanovic-likes-aden-flint-bristol-city-newcastle-grant-hanley-watford-craig-cathcart-2408/amp

Good thing hes not in control of transfers ;)
Would love Cathcart though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 07:48:00 PM
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That'll be our best signing for years,what a coup.. Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 08:00:25 PM
Talksport....Fulham trying to hijack Aberdeen and Wolves bid for Motherwell striker Louis Moult.
They reported this a month ago..lol
Or is it a fresh update on proceedings?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 23, 2017, 08:27:09 PM
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Slav wants Aden Flint.

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/football-news-fulham-jokanovic-likes-aden-flint-bristol-city-newcastle-grant-hanley-watford-craig-cathcart-2408/amp

Good thing hes not in control of transfers ;)
Would love Cathcart though.

Cathcart must have been in the Watford team that was promoted under Joka, so he will know exactly what he is getting! Might also make Cathcart more likely to sign for us. On the other hand, he just signed a 4 year contract with Watford and I assume we cant match that salary...

Would be a great signing IMO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
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Didn't he play upfront for us last season?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ToodlesMcToot on August 23, 2017, 08:51:45 PM
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Didn't he play upfront for us last season?

Judging by the scoring, he still is.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 23, 2017, 08:58:36 PM
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That'll be our best signing for years,what a coup.. Coyw

Didn't he play upfront for us last season?

Judging by the scoring, he still is.

Currently 3rd best goal scorer behind a defender and a long-term injury
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 23, 2017, 09:36:25 PM
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Slav wants Aden Flint.

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/football-news-fulham-jokanovic-likes-aden-flint-bristol-city-newcastle-grant-hanley-watford-craig-cathcart-2408/amp

Good thing hes not in control of transfers ;)
Would love Cathcart though.

Cathcart must have been in the Watford team that was promoted under Joka, so he will know exactly what he is getting! Might also make Cathcart more likely to sign for us. On the other hand, he just signed a 4 year contract with Watford and I assume we cant match that salary...

Would be a great signing IMO.

Cathcart was an unused sub when they changed the team for the league cup and wasn't in the squad for either league game so far. I've said a few times on different forums that Cathcart would be ideal for us, being from NI, and having the Slav/ Watford connection, maybe someone's just adding 2+2 rather than any actual interest
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Snibbo on August 24, 2017, 04:52:59 AM
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Why are the press always saying our manager, with his Spanish coaching team and obvious preference for quick tippa-tappa passing where even the GK needs to play like Iniesta, wants these unsophisticated, English Championship stalwarts like Flint?

Either that or we are told our most unpopular signings, such as Jozabed and Martin, were his pick.

Sorry but to me this stinks of a campaign of briefing against him by his enemies within our management structure.

That's quite a conspiracy theory.  Why would they do that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 24, 2017, 08:38:40 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 24, 2017, 08:27:13 AM
Quote from: Snibbo on August 24, 2017, 04:52:59 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 23, 2017, 09:45:03 PM
Why are the press always saying our manager, with his Spanish coaching team and obvious preference for quick tippa-tappa passing where even the GK needs to play like Iniesta, wants these unsophisticated, English Championship stalwarts like Flint?

Either that or we are told our most unpopular signings, such as Jozabed and Martin, were his pick.

Sorry but to me this stinks of a campaign of briefing against him by his enemies within our management structure.

That's quite a conspiracy theory.  Why would they do that?

I don't think it a big leap of the imagination. Jokanovic does it against them, regularly and quits openly. Surely it would actually be quite odd if there were no reaction from the other side

There does appear to be a divide in the camp, which may not necessarily mean that there is trouble at mill, and it could be something or nothing.
Nonetheless, Jok never seems to look Jolly even when he is jovial.
However, his body language and demeaner and manner, even taking into account the results so far this season, Jok is not exactly the happiest and satisfied of chaps.
Maybe that's just his way, but my trunk is twitching, which tells me all is nowhere near as well behind the scenes as could be.
Or is that just normal day to day life at the Cottage.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 24, 2017, 11:38:57 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 23, 2017, 09:45:03 PM
Why are the press always saying our manager, with his Spanish coaching team and obvious preference for quick tippa-tappa passing where even the GK needs to play like Iniesta, wants these unsophisticated, English Championship stalwarts like Flint?

Either that or we are told our most unpopular signings, such as Jozabed and Martin, were his pick.

Sorry but to me this stinks of a campaign of briefing against him by his enemies within our management structure.

I actually thought this the other day ahahha, interesting theory.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 24, 2017, 11:43:20 AM
I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 24, 2017, 11:43:20 AM
I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 24, 2017, 12:07:44 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
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I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

I'll be honest Djalo is far better than I thought he'd be. He could well come good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 24, 2017, 12:13:17 PM
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Didn't he play upfront for us last season?

No, that was Carthorse.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 24, 2017, 12:16:16 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 24, 2017, 12:07:44 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
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I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

I'll be honest Djalo is far better than I thought he'd be. He could well come good.

I agree. He is a good 1 on 1 defender and always wants the ball. I'm sure we can work on his weaknesses. That is a big part of the art of coaching
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 12:17:55 PM
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I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

I'll be honest Djalo is far better than I thought he'd be. He could well come good.

I agree. He is a good 1 on 1 defender and always wants the ball. I'm sure we can work on his weaknesses. That is a big part of the art of coaching

Problem is, if he was needed in a serious game, he's currently not up to it. That's why flint would be a decent signing, would be a much safer option as cover.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 24, 2017, 12:28:42 PM
Having seen him "live" for the first time on Tuesday, I thought Djalo was good, certainly better than Stearman and better than Ream when he first arrived. Ok it wasn't a full bloodied championship dogfight but he was impressive. I'd still like another CB though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 24, 2017, 12:33:25 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 24, 2017, 11:43:20 AM
I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?
According to Wiki he is a prolific goal scorer, surpassing the numbers by Roger Brown.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 24, 2017, 12:42:24 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 12:17:55 PM
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Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 24, 2017, 12:07:44 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
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I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

I'll be honest Djalo is far better than I thought he'd be. He could well come good.

I agree. He is a good 1 on 1 defender and always wants the ball. I'm sure we can work on his weaknesses. That is a big part of the art of coaching

Problem is, if he was needed in a serious game, he's currently not up to it. That's why flint would be a decent signing, would be a much safer option as cover.

Why do we keep signing players that we realise are not up to it after four weeks?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 24, 2017, 12:48:23 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 24, 2017, 11:43:20 AM
I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

So you'd want us to spend circa £10m (this is what Bristol C want for him) on someone who's a "decent" backup? Lol I'd rather we just coached Djalo who's proven all of the early scapegoaters wrong so far, and performed better than Madl in both games he's played with him. Might as well buy a first choice CB than a useless backup, loads of people have been moaning we've been buying squad players so why spunk a load of money on another squad player if we do in fact need a "commanding centre half" when everyone's choice for this role would be keeping the bench warm?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 12:56:31 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 24, 2017, 12:48:23 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 24, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 24, 2017, 11:43:20 AM
I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

So you'd want us to spend circa £10m (this is what Bristol C want for him) on someone who's a "decent" backup? Lol I'd rather we just coached Djalo who's proven all of the early scapegoaters wrong so far, and performed better than Madl in both games he's played with him. Might as well buy a first choice CB than a useless backup, loads of people have been moaning we've been buying squad players so why spunk a load of money on another squad player if we do in fact need a "commanding centre half" when everyone's choice for this role would be keeping the bench warm?

No, the original questions was why would we want Flint, I'm just suggesting he would be better back up than what we have. Our manager would rather play Odoi out of position at CB than risk Djalo, so it would be nice to have a back up CB the manager rates.

at £10mil no way.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 24, 2017, 01:40:02 PM
10 mill for flint there having girrafe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 24, 2017, 01:41:17 PM
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I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

So you'd want us to spend circa £10m (this is what Bristol C want for him) on someone who's a "decent" backup? Lol I'd rather we just coached Djalo who's proven all of the early scapegoaters wrong so far, and performed better than Madl in both games he's played with him. Might as well buy a first choice CB than a useless backup, loads of people have been moaning we've been buying squad players so why spunk a load of money on another squad player if we do in fact need a "commanding centre half" when everyone's choice for this role would be keeping the bench warm?

No, the original questions was why would we want Flint, I'm just suggesting he would be better back up than what we have. Our manager would rather play Odoi out of position at CB than risk Djalo, so it would be nice to have a back up CB the manager rates.

at £10mil no way.

Not sure about this. He surely threw Odoi in instead of Djalo because Odoi had a season to settle in with the team and could hold the fort better in the circumstances. He did so well that he played again the next game which just makes sense. If Djalo had made his debut in that game it would have been make or break for him. He's young and still settling. Playing Odoi in this situation was the right thing to do and doesn't show that Joka doesn't trust Djalo at all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 24, 2017, 01:42:53 PM
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I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

So you'd want us to spend circa £10m (this is what Bristol C want for him) on someone who's a "decent" backup? Lol I'd rather we just coached Djalo who's proven all of the early scapegoaters wrong so far, and performed better than Madl in both games he's played with him. Might as well buy a first choice CB than a useless backup, loads of people have been moaning we've been buying squad players so why spunk a load of money on another squad player if we do in fact need a "commanding centre half" when everyone's choice for this role would be keeping the bench warm?

No, the original questions was why would we want Flint, I'm just suggesting he would be better back up than what we have. Our manager would rather play Odoi out of position at CB than risk Djalo, so it would be nice to have a back up CB the manager rates.

at £10mil no way.

I think he night have drafted in Odoi because he had the experience of playing in JK's system ?

We played some of the new recruits, who'd had very little time with the squad, in recent matches - it was not a pretty sight.

I was told by my son that Djalo looked good in the two games he played - it is not his fault they weren't against championship teams
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 24, 2017, 01:47:16 PM
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I still don't get why everyone wants Aden Flint, he was on course to go back to League 1 until Tammy Abraham saved him and the rest of the Bristol City squad from relegation. They conceded 66 goals and he played every single game so that's almost 1.5 goals a game. Someone please justify to me how he'd be an improvement on what we have currently?

He'd be a better back up than djalo.

So you'd want us to spend circa £10m (this is what Bristol C want for him) on someone who's a "decent" backup? Lol I'd rather we just coached Djalo who's proven all of the early scapegoaters wrong so far, and performed better than Madl in both games he's played with him. Might as well buy a first choice CB than a useless backup, loads of people have been moaning we've been buying squad players so why spunk a load of money on another squad player if we do in fact need a "commanding centre half" when everyone's choice for this role would be keeping the bench warm?

No, the original questions was why would we want Flint, I'm just suggesting he would be better back up than what we have. Our manager would rather play Odoi out of position at CB than risk Djalo, so it would be nice to have a back up CB the manager rates.

at £10mil no way.

I think he night have drafted in Odoi because he had the experience of playing in JK's system ?

We played some of the new recruits, who'd had very little time with the squad, in recent matches - it was not a pretty sight.

I was told by my son that Djalo looked good in the two games he played - it is not his fault they weren't against championship teams

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 24, 2017, 02:19:32 PM
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has re-signed for Manchester United on a one-year contract.

They have a scary squad now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Yamus on August 24, 2017, 03:49:59 PM
10 million for somebody who isn't even injured no way
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 12:35:27 PM
Snodgrass joins Villa,McCormack free to join Sunderland or previous club Fulham on loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 25, 2017, 12:46:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 12:35:27 PM
Snodgrass joins Villa,McCormack free to join Sunderland or previous club Fulham on loan.

Are we looking for a gate keeper?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 25, 2017, 12:50:37 PM
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Snodgrass joins Villa,McCormack free to join Sunderland or previous club Fulham on loan.

Are we looking for a gate keeper?

Imagine he finds his form though, that's 20+ goals guaranteed. Not saying I'd want him back, but his record for us is impressive, given our current lack of goals he wouldn't be the most ridiculous signing ever.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 25, 2017, 12:53:38 PM
On loan maybe, providing there is no disruption of the squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 01:34:25 PM
Hmm, this is a tricky one. On the one hand he scores goals and I think he'd flourish in our team and would be that finisher that we need - would take pressure away from Kamara and Fonte whilst they settle in. On the other, he is overweight, greedy, allegedly dodgy in the changing room (not in a weird way) and would need large wages. He didn't do well at Villa or Forest but did very well with us.

I'd do it with a break clause in Jan if it isn't working out and Villa are paying the fair share of his wages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 25, 2017, 01:40:46 PM
No harm in taking Ross on loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on August 25, 2017, 02:00:42 PM
 Just seen on twitter we've had a 9 million euros bid accepted for Ishak Belfodi unfortunately it appears the player rejected us though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 25, 2017, 02:01:54 PM
No to Mc.Cormack, we've moved on and now play better football than when he was with us; the results will come. I'd be pretty confident that this is not being seriously considered within the club, it's almost laughable.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on August 25, 2017, 02:00:42 PM
Just seen on twitter we've had a 9 million euros bid accepted for Ishak Belfodi unfortunately it appears the player rejected us though
Just had a quick check with my ex collegaue and according to him Standard have received no offers from anyone for Belfodil
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Alukoslover on August 25, 2017, 02:08:01 PM
Fair enough. Slightly disappointing but surprising as highly doubt we have 9 million left to spend
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:09:06 PM
i will clarify standard say they have not received any offer as yet for Belfodil. He isa vailable at the right price apparently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 25, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Middlesbrough are looking to go for Scott Sinclair. How can they be a desirable club. They have loads of forwards on their books
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 25, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Middlesbrough are looking to go for Scott Sinclair. How can they be a desirable club. They have loads of forwards on their books

Also why would he leave Celtic for Boro? He's onto a good thing there and has 6 champions league games this season. Why would Celtic sell as well? He scored them 22 goals last year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 25, 2017, 02:23:05 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 25, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Middlesbrough are looking to go for Scott Sinclair. How can they be a desirable club. They have loads of forwards on their books

Also why would he leave Celtic for Boro? He's onto a good thing there and has 6 champions league games this season. Why would Celtic sell as well? He scored them 22 goals last year.

Also, Scott sinclair is a bang average player, only looks good in scotland, failed in england multiple times. The move to City really ruined him (cough roberts get out fast cough).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 25, 2017, 02:24:19 PM
RSCL Mercato  💳‏ @Standard780 · 22 minför 22 minuter sedan 

⚡RUMOUR⚡
🇬🇧@FulhamFC have bid 9M for Ishak #Belfodil (🇧🇪@Standard_RSCL) but player hopes for a better club.
Source: @sachatavolieri
#RSCL

The kind of player I think we need, but can't see us shelling out another €9m for a striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 25, 2017, 02:25:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:09:06 PM
i will clarify standard say they have not received any offer as yet for Belfodil. He isa vailable at the right price apparently.

We could use another out and out striker to support and/or provide cover for Fonte, hope we're still looking for one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:28:24 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 25, 2017, 02:25:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:09:06 PM
i will clarify standard say they have not received any offer as yet for Belfodil. He isa vailable at the right price apparently.

We could use another out and out striker to support and/or provide cover for Fonte, hope we're still looking for one.
I agree, Kamara does play there as a preference but can play wide., the same as Fonte. For me we need a third of that type (i.e forst positions is central) or an out and out central striker.

As it stands, accorindg to Standard, no one has bid for Belfodil (of course they could jus be syaing that as he is a popular player there).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: twang on August 25, 2017, 02:24:19 PM
RSCL Mercato  💳‏ @Standard780 · 22 minför 22 minuter sedan 

⚡RUMOUR⚡
🇬🇧@FulhamFC have bid 9M for Ishak #Belfodil (🇧🇪@Standard_RSCL) but player hopes for a better club.
Source: @sachatavolieri
#RSCL

The kind of player I think we need, but can't see us shelling out another €9m for a striker.
My ex collegue has told me (as per my other posts) that Standard say they have received no bids for Belfodil as it stands right now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on August 25, 2017, 02:30:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on August 25, 2017, 02:00:42 PM
Just seen on twitter we've had a 9 million euros bid accepted for Ishak Belfodi unfortunately it appears the player rejected us though
Just had a quick check with my ex collegaue and according to him Standard have received no offers from anyone for Belfodil

Your colleague is amazing he has contacts at Boardroom level with every Club in Europe, has he ever fancied a job on Sky News with Jim White 😞
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:36:05 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 25, 2017, 02:30:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: Alukoslover on August 25, 2017, 02:00:42 PM
Just seen on twitter we've had a 9 million euros bid accepted for Ishak Belfodi unfortunately it appears the player rejected us though
Just had a quick check with my ex collegaue and according to him Standard have received no offers from anyone for Belfodil

Your colleague is amazing he has contacts at Boardroom level with every Club in Europe, has he ever fancied a job on Sky News with Jim White 😞
Never said he did, he works inthe media and has contacts at clubs that deal with transfers.after all thats his job
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 02:44:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: twang on August 25, 2017, 02:24:19 PM
RSCL Mercato  💳‏ @Standard780 · 22 minför 22 minuter sedan 

⚡RUMOUR⚡
🇬🇧@FulhamFC have bid 9M for Ishak #Belfodil (🇧🇪@Standard_RSCL) but player hopes for a better club.
Source: @sachatavolieri
#RSCL

The kind of player I think we need, but can't see us shelling out another €9m for a striker.
My ex collegue has told me (as per my other posts) that Standard say they have received no bids for Belfodil as it stands right now

Player hopes for a better club...lol
Yeah well go find one then.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 02:45:50 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 25, 2017, 02:23:05 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 25, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Middlesbrough are looking to go for Scott Sinclair. How can they be a desirable club. They have loads of forwards on their books

Also why would he leave Celtic for Boro? He's onto a good thing there and has 6 champions league games this season. Why would Celtic sell as well? He scored them 22 goals last year.

Also, Scott sinclair is a bang average player, only looks good in scotland, failed in england multiple times. The move to City really ruined him (cough roberts get out fast cough).

Think he might be a tad better than average.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 02:45:50 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 25, 2017, 02:23:05 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 25, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Middlesbrough are looking to go for Scott Sinclair. How can they be a desirable club. They have loads of forwards on their books

Also why would he leave Celtic for Boro? He's onto a good thing there and has 6 champions league games this season. Why would Celtic sell as well? He scored them 22 goals last year.

Also, Scott sinclair is a bang average player, only looks good in scotland, failed in england multiple times. The move to City really ruined him (cough roberts get out fast cough).

Think he might be a tad better than average.

He's a half-decent championship player who has found his level with Celtic. Top scored last year with them. I think he's always flattered to deceive. At Villa played well on loan but couldnt cut it when he went perm there and they got relegated. Was useless at City and lost 3 years of his career. He could do well at Boro but more likely will end up as a bench player regretting the move watching Ntcham and Dembele play in Europe and wishing he'd stop making the same mistakes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on August 25, 2017, 03:33:53 PM
Well there's just a few days left until the window closes and our priorities of starter LB, CB & proper CF are still to realised.

Or is that just a silly opinion on the silly SST thread?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 03:35:08 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on August 25, 2017, 03:33:53 PM
Well there's just a few days left until the window closes and our priorities of starter LB, CB & proper CF are still to realised.

Or is that just a silly opinion on the silly SST thread?

Well starter Lb will Soares with Odoi/Sess playing until he's fit.

So a CB and ST to go. I agree with WW on the FOFcast that Rolan could join us on deadline day. So really a CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 25, 2017, 03:52:27 PM
Carter-vickers has just gone to sheff Utd on loan for the season, as said by someone else, he would have been useful
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:16:08 PM
Midlands journalist (trustworthy source) reporting Jordan Graham joining us on loan. I think he will be a good signing but is another winger.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:20:02 PM
Wolves fans on twitter are not happy and really rate him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 25, 2017, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:20:02 PM
Wolves fans on twitter are not happy and really rate him.

Makes me think if he comes in Aluko goes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 04:31:30 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:16:08 PM
Midlands journalist (trustworthy source) reporting Jordan Graham joining us on loan. I think he will be a good signing but is another winger.

Why would we want someone who played twice for Wolves last year and wasn't a starter at oxford the year before? Id sort of get it if we were buying him for <1m for the resale, but on loan? I don't see it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 04:39:19 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 04:31:30 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:16:08 PM
Midlands journalist (trustworthy source) reporting Jordan Graham joining us on loan. I think he will be a good signing but is another winger.

Why would we want someone who played twice for Wolves last year and wasn't a starter at oxford the year before? Id sort of get it if we were buying him for <1m for the resale, but on loan? I don't see it.

He was injured all of last year that is why he never played.
The year before he was on loan at Oxford for a month and started most of the games he was there. After that he broke into the Wolves first team.
Hes a decent winger. Technique, First touch and Dribbling are good.
Still, Another loan probably means we wont see anymore loans.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 04:42:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 04:39:19 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 04:31:30 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:16:08 PM
Midlands journalist (trustworthy source) reporting Jordan Graham joining us on loan. I think he will be a good signing but is another winger.

Why would we want someone who played twice for Wolves last year and wasn't a starter at oxford the year before? Id sort of get it if we were buying him for <1m for the resale, but on loan? I don't see it.

He was injured all of last year that is why he never played.
The year before he was on loan at Oxford for a month and started most of the games he was there. After that he broke into the Wolves first team.
Hes a decent winger. Technique, First touch and Dribbling are good.
Still, Another loan probably means we wont see anymore loans.

Hmm, I think we have better. Boring potential addition. Plus Id rather we bought someone than loaned in from Wolves - if he was any good why would they send him to a rival?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 04:47:08 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 04:42:29 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 04:39:19 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 04:31:30 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:16:08 PM
Midlands journalist (trustworthy source) reporting Jordan Graham joining us on loan. I think he will be a good signing but is another winger.

Why would we want someone who played twice for Wolves last year and wasn't a starter at oxford the year before? Id sort of get it if we were buying him for <1m for the resale, but on loan? I don't see it.

He was injured all of last year that is why he never played.
The year before he was on loan at Oxford for a month and started most of the games he was there. After that he broke into the Wolves first team.
Hes a decent winger. Technique, First touch and Dribbling are good.
Still, Another loan probably means we wont see anymore loans.

Hmm, I think we have better. Boring potential addition. Plus Id rather we bought someone than loaned in from Wolves - if he was any good why would they send him to a rival?

We do have better, Probably means Aluko is off. He is decent, Wolves have amazing wingers that are prem level that's why they are getting rid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mullers OG on August 25, 2017, 04:56:51 PM
Aluko to go ?

Happy days are here again
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 05:10:36 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 03:35:08 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on August 25, 2017, 03:33:53 PM
Well there's just a few days left until the window closes and our priorities of starter LB, CB & proper CF are still to realised.

Or is that just a silly opinion on the silly SST thread?

Well starter Lb will Soares with Odoi/Sess playing until he's fit.

So a CB and ST to go. I agree with WW on the FOFcast that Rolan could join us on deadline day. So really a CB.
I did say it's still unlikely not sure if said  that on podcast or around that time on this verybthread but I rate it at best as a 10% chance. Still stranger things have happened
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 25, 2017, 05:50:56 PM
we're 11/10 favourites to sign Forestieri... Anyone know if there's anything to this?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 25, 2017, 06:01:25 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:20:02 PM
Wolves fans on twitter are not happy and really rate him.

Played a grand total of 21 league games
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 06:05:19 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 25, 2017, 06:01:25 PM
Quote from: Birmingham White on August 25, 2017, 04:20:02 PM
Wolves fans on twitter are not happy and really rate him.

Played a grand total of 21 league games

Another winger,that's 200 we have now..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 25, 2017, 06:19:09 PM
Just need to find the one that can hit the back of the net!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 06:20:42 PM
Forestieri or Jota would probably be my dream signing, Both available for 8mill, Would be a dream to sign one if we sell Sone for say 6mill.

On Sone I actually rate him, yes his end product is bad but he is a player I love watching, beats defenders so easily and works hard.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 25, 2017, 06:23:22 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 06:20:42 PM
Forestieri or Jota would probably be my dream signing, Both available for 8mill, Would be a dream to sign one if we sell Sone for say 6mill.

On Sone I actually rate him, yes his end product is bad but he is a player I love watching, beats defenders so easily and works hard.

Agree with all of this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 06:26:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 05:10:36 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 25, 2017, 03:35:08 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on August 25, 2017, 03:33:53 PM
Well there's just a few days left until the window closes and our priorities of starter LB, CB & proper CF are still to realised.

Or is that just a silly opinion on the silly SST thread?

Well starter Lb will Soares with Odoi/Sess playing until he's fit.

So a CB and ST to go. I agree with WW on the FOFcast that Rolan could join us on deadline day. So really a CB.
I did say it's still unlikely not sure if said  that on podcast or around that time on this verybthread but I rate it at best as a 10% chance. Still stranger things have happened

I know you didn't say it was going to happen. I was just agreeing that I could see it happen :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 06:37:30 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 25, 2017, 06:32:00 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 06:20:42 PM
Forestieri or Jota would probably be my dream signing, Both available for 8mill, Would be a dream to sign one if we sell Sone for say 6mill.

On Sone I actually rate him, yes his end product is bad but he is a player I love watching, beats defenders so easily and works hard.

How do you know they're available for £8m?

Forestieri is back in the Wednesday team now. Why would they sell him to a rival for such a modest (in the context of Championship strikers) fee? He's not out of contract any time soon and they can't be that short of money, having only bought Rhodes a few months ago.

He's not really back in their team, He made a sub appearance against us but the Wednesday journos seem to reckon he's off this summer. Maybe they need to sell him to balance books for fair play? I'm not sure.
I read articles saying Brentford are asking for 8mill for Jota as he has a year left in his contract and is refusing to play.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
:If the rumours about Ross being disruptive(which I don't believe) are true,then Forestieri is 10 times worse,he just chinned one of their players..Not the first time he caused trouble.
Is that what you want?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 07:04:32 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
If the rumours about Ross being disruptive(which I don't believe) are true,then Forestieri is 10 times worse,he just chinned one of their players..
Is that what you want?
not many cared when baird chinned one of our own
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:05:50 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 07:04:32 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
If the rumours about Ross being disruptive(which I don't believe) are true,then Forestieri is 10 times worse,he just chinned one of their players..
Is that what you want?
not many cared when baird chinned one of our own

Well if that's what you want in a troublemaker that's your prerogative.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:06:21 PM
Don't rate him anyhow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 07:16:07 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:05:50 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 07:04:32 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
If the rumours about Ross being disruptive(which I don't believe) are true,then Forestieri is 10 times worse,he just chinned one of their players..
Is that what you want?
not many cared when baird chinned one of our own

Well if that's what you want in a troublemaker that's your prerogative.
never said I did, just saying no one cared at all when baird did it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:18:34 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 07:16:07 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:05:50 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 07:04:32 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
If the rumours about Ross being disruptive(which I don't believe) are true,then Forestieri is 10 times worse,he just chinned one of their players..
Is that what you want?
not many cared when baird chinned one of our own

Well if that's what you want in a troublemaker that's your prerogative.
never said I did, just saying no one cared at all when baird did it

I might have done,I just never let on...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 25, 2017, 07:23:33 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 07:06:21 PM
Don't rate him anyhow.

How can you not rate him? Been one of the best players in the league 3 seasons in a row and regarded by most Wednesday fans as one of the best players they've seen play for Wednesday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 25, 2017, 07:23:40 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 25, 2017, 05:50:56 PM
we're 11/10 favourites to sign Forestieri... Anyone know if there's anything to this?
even money on sky bet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 25, 2017, 10:20:48 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 25, 2017, 05:50:56 PM
we're 11/10 favourites to sign Forestieri... Anyone know if there's anything to this?

Nothing concrete, except a link from HITC, who aren't the most reliable of sources. I can't see that this has been posted on here yet.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/25/fulham-leapfrog-brighton-as-bookies-favourites-to-sign-sheffield/

Fulham have replaced Brighton & Hove Albion as favourites to sign Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri with bookmakers Sky Bet.

Just last week Brighton emerged as odds-on favourites for the Owls star's signature, with no other club occupying shorter odds than 18/1.

But the Seagulls have since drifted to 3/1, with Fulham ahead of them at 11/10.

Neither club have been formally linked with a move for Forestieri this summer, although the recent movement in the market could signify an imminent approach.

Top scorer in each of his two seasons at Sheffield Wednesday, Forestieri has not started a league match since the campaign's opening day and missed two altogether owning to an internal suspension, imposed following an alleged bust-up with teammate Sam Winnall.

And with the Football League's financial fair play regulations severely impacting the Owls' remaining transfer plans, it is possible the Hillsborough side could entertain offers for the Argentina-born player.

Having said that, they would perhaps be loathe to selling Forestieri to a direct rival such as Fulham. Although, having played under Cottagers boss Slavisa Jokanovic at Watford, the 27-year-old may be keen on the idea of a move to Craven Cottage.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:25:16 PM
Talksport have said this evening that Burnley are interested.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:25:16 PM
Talksport have said this evening that Burnley are interested.
in whom?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:30:07 PM
Flint not used by Bristol City tonight.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:30:52 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:25:16 PM
Talksport have said this evening that Burnley are interested.
in whom?

Foriestieri
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 10:31:48 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:30:52 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:25:16 PM
Talksport have said this evening that Burnley are interested.
in whom?

Foriestieri
cheers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 25, 2017, 11:46:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:30:52 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:25:16 PM
Talksport have said this evening that Burnley are interested.
in whom?

Foriestieri

Burnley were linked with Waris yesterday. Cannot see them going for both. Perhaps they could still be linked with Rolan??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 26, 2017, 08:27:22 AM
Quote from: sarnian on August 25, 2017, 11:46:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:30:52 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:25:16 PM
Talksport have said this evening that Burnley are interested.
in whom?

Foriestieri

Burnley were linked with Waris yesterday. Cannot see them going for both. Perhaps they could still be linked with Rolan??
They retain a mild interest in Rolan and Waris.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 01:47:06 PM
Preston allegedly reject an 8M bid from Reading for Hugill. Christ alive.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 26, 2017, 07:46:49 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 01:47:06 PM
Preston allegedly reject an 8M bid from Reading for Hugill. Christ alive.

Stamp still tapping up Aluko tonight :dead horse:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 26, 2017, 08:04:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 26, 2017, 08:27:22 AM
Quote from: sarnian on August 25, 2017, 11:46:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:30:52 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 25, 2017, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 25, 2017, 10:25:16 PM
Talksport have said this evening that Burnley are interested.
in whom?

Foriestieri

Burnley were linked with Waris yesterday. Cannot see them going for both. Perhaps they could still be linked with Rolan??
They retain a mild interest in Rolan and Waris.

Speaking of Rolan, Bordeaux's President has said he's signing a new deal with them before going to Malaga on loan with an obligation to buy. Thus we see the end of the saga.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 26, 2017, 08:26:30 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 01:47:06 PM
Preston allegedly reject an 8M bid from Reading for Hugill. Christ alive.

2 million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 26, 2017, 10:03:51 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 26, 2017, 08:51:11 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 26, 2017, 07:46:49 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 01:47:06 PM
Preston allegedly reject an 8M bid from Reading for Hugill. Christ alive.

Stamp still tapping up Aluko tonight :dead horse:

yes, from GetReading

"We're always looking for players who can make us better.

"Oliveira is a great striker - he can be a big asset for us. And it's the same for Aluko.

"He is the type of player I think can make the squad better and give us something different. But it's not up to me."
I don't like japp stam

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:52:11 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 26, 2017, 11:16:02 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon

fonte / kamara / forestieri all can play wide as well as central, i'd see it as a replacement for aluko
maybe they can all play wide, doesn't mean that they would be the best option to do just that. And I've seen nothing to suggest that kamara or rui could be anywhere near as effective out wide as Kebano sess Ayité aluko and ojo are.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:00:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon

Forestieri would effectively be Aluko's replacement. He played on the Left and Right when Slavisa was at Watford. Would think Fonte would be the #9 and then we'd have Ayite, Kebano, Ojo and Sess when Soares is fit for Wingers.

Would bet my house on it not happening though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 27, 2017, 12:16:41 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:00:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon

Forestieri would effectively be Aluko's replacement. He played on the Left and Right when Slavisa was at Watford. Would think Fonte would be the #9 and then we'd have Ayite, Kebano, Ojo and Sess when Soares is fit for Wingers.

Would bet my house on it not happening though.
Just checked his stats for Watford. We're no better than alukos last year. Well actually worse in his last season their. Would personally stick with aluko and see if he can link well with rui, as we know he links well with Frederick's. Just don't see forrestei as anywhere near as good with the ball at his feet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:19:39 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 27, 2017, 12:16:41 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:00:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon

Forestieri would effectively be Aluko's replacement. He played on the Left and Right when Slavisa was at Watford. Would think Fonte would be the #9 and then we'd have Ayite, Kebano, Ojo and Sess when Soares is fit for Wingers.

Would bet my house on it not happening though.
Just checked his stats for Watford. We're no better than alukos last year. Well actually worse in his last season their. Would personally stick with aluko and see if he can link well with rui, as we know he links well with Frederick's. Just don't see forrestei as anywhere near as good with the ball at his feet.

He was a bit part player for Watford, especially when Slavisa was there considering they had Deeney, Ighalo, Vydra for Strikers and then Anya and a few others for wide men. He's shown how good he can be at Wednesday. I'd have no issue with Aluko staying, but I highly doubt he will. Think we're more likely to get Graham from Wolves as Aluko's replacement, another Centre-Back and that'll be us done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 27, 2017, 12:22:53 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:19:39 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 27, 2017, 12:16:41 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:00:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon

Forestieri would effectively be Aluko's replacement. He played on the Left and Right when Slavisa was at Watford. Would think Fonte would be the #9 and then we'd have Ayite, Kebano, Ojo and Sess when Soares is fit for Wingers.

Would bet my house on it not happening though.
Just checked his stats for Watford. We're no better than alukos last year. Well actually worse in his last season their. Would personally stick with aluko and see if he can link well with rui, as we know he links well with Frederick's. Just don't see forrestei as anywhere near as good with the ball at his feet.

He was a bit part player for Watford, especially when Slavisa was there considering they had Deeney, Ighalo, Vydra for Strikers and then Anya and a few others for wide men. He's shown how good he can be at Wednesday. I'd have no issue with Aluko staying, but I highly doubt he will. Think we're more likely to get Graham from Wolves as Aluko's replacement, another Centre-Back and that'll be us done.
Graham would be a backwards step aswell. Imo I'm gonna trust slavs comments that aluko will be available for cardiff
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 27, 2017, 08:58:16 AM
Would you want Forestieri if we sell Aluko and he's able to play RW?

I think we'd be a pretty incredible champ team there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 27, 2017, 09:01:14 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:52:11 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 26, 2017, 11:16:02 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon

fonte / kamara / forestieri all can play wide as well as central, i'd see it as a replacement for aluko
maybe they can all play wide, doesn't mean that they would be the best option to do just that. And I've seen nothing to suggest that kamara or rui could be anywhere near as effective out wide as Kebano sess Ayité aluko and ojo are.

Agree. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on August 27, 2017, 09:10:13 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 27, 2017, 08:58:16 AM
Would you want Forestieri if we sell Aluko and he's able to play RW?

I think we'd be a pretty incredible champ team there.
Certainly.  He's very good indeed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 27, 2017, 09:39:54 AM
Foristieri over Aluko any day of the week. Last season Forestieri out scored Aluko, had a better shooting accuracy and was better at taking on and beating his man. Granted Aluko had more assists but we outscored Wednesday quite a lot last season so you'd also have to factor that in as well.

My only question would be around how we could finance the deal as I doubt we'd get him for £12m as they're going to want to charge a premium for a promotion rival, so if Aluko does go where is the rest of the money coming from as we must be sailing close to the edge of FFP limitations?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 27, 2017, 09:53:00 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 27, 2017, 12:22:53 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:19:39 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 27, 2017, 12:16:41 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 12:00:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 26, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: TXWhite on August 26, 2017, 10:59:46 PM
Alan Nixon reporting in The Sun that we're to table a £12M offer for Forestieri
why, we would then relegate rui to the bench, and kamara to the reserves. Can think of more pressing areas to improve upon

Forestieri would effectively be Aluko's replacement. He played on the Left and Right when Slavisa was at Watford. Would think Fonte would be the #9 and then we'd have Ayite, Kebano, Ojo and Sess when Soares is fit for Wingers.

Would bet my house on it not happening though.
Just checked his stats for Watford. We're no better than alukos last year. Well actually worse in his last season their. Would personally stick with aluko and see if he can link well with rui, as we know he links well with Frederick's. Just don't see forrestei as anywhere near as good with the ball at his feet.

He was a bit part player for Watford, especially when Slavisa was there considering they had Deeney, Ighalo, Vydra for Strikers and then Anya and a few others for wide men. He's shown how good he can be at Wednesday. I'd have no issue with Aluko staying, but I highly doubt he will. Think we're more likely to get Graham from Wolves as Aluko's replacement, another Centre-Back and that'll be us done.
Graham would be a backwards step aswell. Imo I'm gonna trust slavs comments that aluko will be available for cardiff

Dicko might also be on the move, would take him ahead of Graham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 27, 2017, 10:48:55 AM
In other news, Burnley don't want Waris anymore so he's without any higher level cubs wanting him. WW do you reckon there's a chance we may move on him now??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 27, 2017, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 27, 2017, 10:48:55 AM
In other news, Burnley don't want Waris anymore so he's without any higher level cubs wanting him. WW do you reckon there's a chance we may move on him now??

Perhaps they have a spot for him at that great Spanish side Malaga - alongside Rolan ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 27, 2017, 10:58:11 AM
I don't know what stats were being referred to earlier in which Aluko came out better than Forestieri. Personally, I find that over extended periods there is no escaping from how many playing minutes it takes to score a goal or to either score or assist.

Sone Aluko has just completed his best season.  He scored a goal every 491 minutes on the pitch and a goal or assist every 218 mins.

For Forestieri over the past four seasons in this division  (the most recent two with Sheff Weds and the previous two with Watford, latest first) it's been a goal every 223, 216, 227 and 187 minutes and a goal or assist every  157, 154, 126 and 137 minutes.

They both have strengths in dribbling and get through a good deal of midfield harrying. One is consistently productive in decent teams.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 27, 2017, 10:58:45 AM
Don't worry. With ten minutes to go on deadline day. With final days rumours buzzing at the forwards that are linked and on their way. In will walk Ross with a limp, eating a cake.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 27, 2017, 11:00:56 AM
I don't even see how this is a debate. Forestieri is a much better player than Aluko especially for end product.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 27, 2017, 11:02:29 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 27, 2017, 10:58:45 AM
Don't worry. With ten minutes to go on deadline day. With final days rumours buzzing at the forwards that are linked and on their way. In will walk Ross with a limp, eating a cake.

:005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 27, 2017, 11:07:08 AM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 27, 2017, 11:00:56 AM
I don't even see how this is a debate. Forestieri is a much better player than Aluko especially for end product.

+1 +1.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 27, 2017, 11:17:01 AM
https://twitter.com/AllAboutChamp/status/901747883199913984              Good video I found of Forestieris best moments at Wednesday

Should be noted when claims are made about Forestieris attitude that Slavisa has worked with him before, and there was no reports of bad attitude during this time and I doubt Slavisa would want to work with him again if attitude was a problem.

Injuries aside Forestieri was never not selected in the squad when Slavisa was in charge, However was usually used as a sub. When Slavisa first came in he was a regular starter as part of a front 3 (on the wing) so that could be where he plays at Fulham. I think he would probably slot in to be our best winger and is very talented.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 27, 2017, 11:27:41 AM
Forestieri would be a brilliant signing. I really rate him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 27, 2017, 11:37:02 AM
Quote from: Ordar on August 27, 2017, 11:27:41 AM
Forestieri would be a brilliant signing. I really rate him

Would be really something to be excited about and would be the final piece of this puzzle imo. A truly entertaining player and a good one at that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 27, 2017, 12:00:35 PM
So at the moment as I understand it, the rumours are suggesting a final week double.

Madl & Aluko out.
Harlee Dean & Forestieri in

Don't know if I've got that right. But I'd take it. The way Ream is playing I think we just need a better back up than we currently have. Also, Fonte is the out and out striker. If we sign a out and out forward again what happens to Fonte and what happens to Kamara? So it makes sense to have a wide man like Forestieri who is better than Aluko and will score goals but can also play through the middle if needed.

I'm getting excited now lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 12:06:56 PM
Forestieri is probably the best finisher I've seen us face in the Championship the last few seasons. He'd be a great player but I'd be worried about the implications:

1. If he signed what does that mean for our existing forwards? I think we need Fonte and Kebano starting at least, and if he signed, Forestieri would slot in on the right. That leaves Ojo, Ayité, Piazon, Kamara, and maybe R Sess as backup attacking options at best. While of course that's great for squad depth, would they all be content to being kept out of the team?

2. I doubt we can afford to pay that much given that we've spent a lot on the attack already. We'll get maybe £5m for Aluko, but otherwise we won't be getting any more incoming cash. Wages will be high too. For me we need another defender as a priority.

3. Apparently has attitude issues but I'm not sure how much of this is actually true. Carlos Carvalhal is not exactly the most level headed manager in the league, so it wouldn't surprise me that the two have had a rift or two. His passion is what impresses me about him, celebrating with fans and genuinely expressing enthusiasm on the pitch, which could also explain his fondness of a dive.

On balance I think he'd be a great signing, but I just don't think it'll happen. Only source reporting it is the sun so I'm not too convinced the rumours are truthful
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 27, 2017, 12:16:13 PM
We will never spend out that much. But isn't he a bit too similar to what we already have. We all know, even mentioned yesterday on the tv. We really need something a bit different. Yesterday we seemed to play with Ojo as the lead and more central. It worked very well.

But spending that amount on a great player but a type we already have doesn't do it for me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 27, 2017, 12:25:03 PM
Surely we have made all the signings we need for this window and now for the last week we need to concentrate fully on keeping out cash rich clubs who may come in waving silly money to tempt the likes of Cairney, Sess., McDonald and Aluko away.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 27, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: filham on August 27, 2017, 12:25:03 PM
Surely we have made all the signings we need for this window and now for the last week we need to concentrate fully on keeping out cash rich clubs who may come in waving silly money to tempt the likes of Cairney, Sess., McDonald and Aluko away.

Perhaps just a commanding CB will cap off a very decent window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 01:20:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 27, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: filham on August 27, 2017, 12:25:03 PM
Surely we have made all the signings we need for this window and now for the last week we need to concentrate fully on keeping out cash rich clubs who may come in waving silly money to tempt the likes of Cairney, Sess., McDonald and Aluko away.

Perhaps just a commanding CB will cap off a very decent window.
Harlee Dean would do nicely, decent price and would annoy the Hounslow lot
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 27, 2017, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 27, 2017, 10:58:45 AM
Don't worry. With ten minutes to go on deadline day. With final days rumours buzzing at the forwards that are linked and on their way. In will walk Ross with a limp, eating a cake.
Hahaha brilliant

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on August 27, 2017, 02:18:44 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 27, 2017, 10:58:45 AM
Don't worry. With ten minutes to go on deadline day. With final days rumours buzzing at the forwards that are linked and on their way. In will walk Ross with a limp, eating a cake.

Limping because of his wallet and I thought sausage rolls were his nemesis..?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 27, 2017, 02:25:19 PM
Quote from: Texas White on August 27, 2017, 02:18:44 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 27, 2017, 10:58:45 AM
Don't worry. With ten minutes to go on deadline day. With final days rumours buzzing at the forwards that are linked and on their way. In will walk Ross with a limp, eating a cake.

Limping because of his wallet and I thought sausage rolls were his nemesis..?

Deep-fried pizza
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 27, 2017, 03:19:22 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 01:20:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 27, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: filham on August 27, 2017, 12:25:03 PM
Surely we have made all the signings we need for this window and now for the last week we need to concentrate fully on keeping out cash rich clubs who may come in waving silly money to tempt the likes of Cairney, Sess., McDonald and Aluko away.

Perhaps just a commanding CB will cap off a very decent window.
Harlee Dean would do nicely, decent price and would annoy the Hounslow lot
We are going to have to pay a lot of money to find anyone better than Kalas, Ream and Odoi.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 03:42:56 PM
Quote from: filham on August 27, 2017, 03:19:22 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 01:20:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 27, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: filham on August 27, 2017, 12:25:03 PM
Surely we have made all the signings we need for this window and now for the last week we need to concentrate fully on keeping out cash rich clubs who may come in waving silly money to tempt the likes of Cairney, Sess., McDonald and Aluko away.

Perhaps just a commanding CB will cap off a very decent window.
Harlee Dean would do nicely, decent price and would annoy the Hounslow lot
We are going to have to pay a lot of money to find anyone better than Kalas, Ream and Odoi.
I think it's a matter of quantity not quality. We need cover in case of injuries.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 27, 2017, 05:14:31 PM
Andy Lonergan signs for Leeds.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 27, 2017, 06:08:03 PM
Chris Wood seems like money well spent for Burnley.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 27, 2017, 06:17:32 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 27, 2017, 06:08:03 PM
Chris Wood seems like money well spent for Burnley.

Wembley going to crucify Spurs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One Martin Thomas on August 27, 2017, 06:40:17 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 27, 2017, 06:17:32 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 27, 2017, 06:08:03 PM
Chris Wood seems like money well spent for Burnley.

Wembley going to crucify Spurs.

Heart bleeds.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: No one like Leggat on August 27, 2017, 07:42:50 PM
Sounds like QPR are about to make a bid for Ellis Harrison the Bristol Rovers striker who gave us a torrid time. Must admit I thought he wouldn't be a bad buy for us. Only 23 and although his goal ratio could be better the Rovers fans seem to think it's because he has been played out wide instead of his favoured striker position. Scored again for them Saturday btw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Enclosurite on August 27, 2017, 08:14:36 PM
Not sure how I feel about Forestieri.  Can remember calling him a horrible little cheat (or similar) on a few occasions, guess I'll have to take all that back if he becomes 'one of us'.   049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One Martin Thomas on August 27, 2017, 08:31:06 PM
Quote from: The Enclosurite on August 27, 2017, 08:14:36 PM
Not sure how I feel about Forestieri.  Can remember calling him a horrible little cheat (or similar) on a few occasions, guess I'll have to take all that back if he becomes 'one of us'.   049:gif

Agreed. But this guy is something different and has a desire to win at any cost.... like Suarez.  He's a plan b IMO and something  that our team is missing. We're too nice to win the league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Enclosurite on August 27, 2017, 08:35:32 PM
Quote from: One Martin Thomas on August 27, 2017, 08:31:06 PM
Quote from: The Enclosurite on August 27, 2017, 08:14:36 PM
Not sure how I feel about Forestieri.  Can remember calling him a horrible little cheat (or similar) on a few occasions, guess I'll have to take all that back if he becomes 'one of us'.   049:gif

Agreed. But this guy is something different and has a desire to win at any cost.... like Suarez.  He's a plan b IMO and something  that our team is missing. We're too nice to win the league.

Yeah, we've all been crying out for that so will be interesting if it happens.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 09:11:43 PM
The Sun reporting we're after Jota for either 6 or 8 Million. Article wasn't quite sure which fee would be enough to get him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 27, 2017, 09:35:14 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4335605/brentford-fears-over-losing-star-man-jota-as-fulham-bid-to-pip-middlesbrough-to-spaniard/

This would be unreal. Hes a fantastic player. What a signing Jota would be and for 6mill a bargain.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EastEndWhite on August 27, 2017, 09:48:20 PM
Quote from: One Martin Thomas on August 27, 2017, 08:31:06 PM
Quote from: The Enclosurite on August 27, 2017, 08:14:36 PM
Not sure how I feel about Forestieri.  Can remember calling him a horrible little cheat (or similar) on a few occasions, guess I'll have to take all that back if he becomes 'one of us'.   049:gif

Agreed. But this guy is something different and has a desire to win at any cost.... like Suarez.  He's a plan b IMO and something  that our team is missing. We're too nice to win the league.

" a horrible little cheat" and "like Suarez".  Can only hope there's no truth in the rumours and that he comes nowhere near Fulham. 

Can't understand the sudden desire by some for Aluko to go.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 27, 2017, 09:52:35 PM
Quote from: filham on August 27, 2017, 03:19:22 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 01:20:52 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 27, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: filham on August 27, 2017, 12:25:03 PM
Surely we have made all the signings we need for this window and now for the last week we need to concentrate fully on keeping out cash rich clubs who may come in waving silly money to tempt the likes of Cairney, Sess., McDonald and Aluko away.

Perhaps just a commanding CB will cap off a very decent window.
Harlee Dean would do nicely, decent price and would annoy the Hounslow lot
We are going to have to pay a lot of money to find anyone better than Kalas, Ream and Odoi.

If that what it takes then let's spend it, because if this club has any idea what it takes to get automatic promotion, and has genuine aspirations, then they have to think big.
Because Fulham at the moment are still a little short of numbers at the centre of defence.
It's a long hard cruel season, two matches a week, players will get injured, and it always seems to happen in twos and threes at the same time.
It would not take much to expose the fact that we are still one quality centre back shy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 27, 2017, 09:55:57 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 09:11:43 PM
The Sun reporting we're after Jota for either 6 or 8 Million. Article wasn't quite sure which fee would be enough to get him.


More excited by this than Foresteri .
Also more realistic ?


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 27, 2017, 10:00:10 PM
Signing Jota would be fab for two reasons: 1) he's a top player and I'd prefer him over Aluko, and 2) it would trigger the Brentford supporters something chronic to see us get their best player, so hopefully we pull it off.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 27, 2017, 10:23:50 PM
Quote from: Riverside on August 27, 2017, 09:55:57 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 09:11:43 PM
The Sun reporting we're after Jota for either 6 or 8 Million. Article wasn't quite sure which fee would be enough to get him.


More excited by this than Foresteri .
Also more realistic ?

All pure speculation by the media with little to write about. No way will the club spend that sort of money on these two. Utility defender is probably all we will get. That's just me being realistic, hope perhaps I may be wrong but doubt it.


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 27, 2017, 10:34:00 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 27, 2017, 10:23:50 PM
Quote from: Riverside on August 27, 2017, 09:55:57 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 27, 2017, 09:11:43 PM
The Sun reporting we're after Jota for either 6 or 8 Million. Article wasn't quite sure which fee would be enough to get him.


More excited by this than Foresteri .
Also more realistic ?

All pure speculation by the media with little to write about. No way will the club spend that sort of money on these two. Utility defender is probably all we will get. That's just me being realistic, hope perhaps I may be wrong but doubt it.


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Sell Aluko for 5 mil, buy Jota for 6 mil. Why is that unrealistic?

It would be a great piece of business if we could upgrade Aluko for Jota for basically no cost.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 27, 2017, 10:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on May 07, 2017, 11:39:34 AM
Fulham could resign Maarten Stekelenburg?

But he is made of glass.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 27, 2017, 11:42:20 PM
May have been discussed but I'd be delighted with Jota for Aluko. Way better finisher and can really cross a ball
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EricB on August 27, 2017, 11:50:33 PM
Fulham make move for versatile Bruges player Bjorn Engels... and boss Slavisa Jokanovic also wants a striker

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4828456/Fulham-make-versatile-Bruges-player-Bjorn-Engels.html#ixzz4qzy5srOc
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Fulham have launched a bid for Bruges centre back Bjorn Engels.
The 22-year-old was a target for Stoke City prior to them focusing their efforts on signing Tottenham's Kevin Wimmer.
Engels, a Belgium Under 21 international, is 6ft 4in tall and can play in central defence or as a midfielder

Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic also wants to add another forward before Wednesday.
Jokanovic, who watched his side beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road on Saturday, has guided his team to 14th in the table after five matches.
The Cottagers take on league leaders Cardiff in their next outing, after the international break, on September 9.



Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Agreed, question is who would he replace?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:58:46 PM
Madl is probably leaving
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:00:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Agreed, question is who would he replace?

Would give us a lot more tactical versatility. Would be the perfect player to play in the middle of a three and then let Soares/Sess and Fredericks bomb forward as Wing-Backs, which I've always felt we'd be suited to. Especially considering Slavisa got Watford promotion playing a 5-3-2. Most Braga fans have said Fonte's best suited to playing in a two up front as well so at least on paper it would get the best out of everyone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 12:34:45 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:00:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Agreed, question is who would he replace?

Would give us a lot more tactical versatility. Would be the perfect player to play in the middle of a three and then let Soares/Sess and Fredericks bomb forward as Wing-Backs, which I've always felt we'd be suited to. Especially considering Slavisa got Watford promotion playing a 5-3-2. Most Braga fans have said Fonte's best suited to playing in a two up front as well so at least on paper it would get the best out of everyone.
and in one fell swoop, you have made, Ayité Kebano aluko ojo and piazon surplus to requirements. We would need a major squad overhaul to accomedate those tactics
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:40:20 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 12:34:45 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:00:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Agreed, question is who would he replace?

Would give us a lot more tactical versatility. Would be the perfect player to play in the middle of a three and then let Soares/Sess and Fredericks bomb forward as Wing-Backs, which I've always felt we'd be suited to. Especially considering Slavisa got Watford promotion playing a 5-3-2. Most Braga fans have said Fonte's best suited to playing in a two up front as well so at least on paper it would get the best out of everyone.
and in one fell swoop, you have made, Ayité Kebano aluko ojo and piazon surplus to requirements. We would need a major squad overhaul to accomedate those tactics

Hardly. We need to vary things up this season. Saturday shouldn't distract from the fact it's clear teams have gotten better at playing against us than they were last season. We can't just do the 4-3-3 and expect the same results. Will be easy to switch between the two systems prior to, and during games by bringing on Engels/Kalas/Ream or taking off Engels/Kalas/Ream.

Plus I wouldn't say it's made any of them surplus considering they've all played centrally at some point for us last season- and in Ojo's case on Saturday he looked really good coming off the wing and playing ahead of Fonte at times which would be what's required in a 5-3-2 system. I can't remember if it was Preston or Ipswich where we went more direct with Martin last season with Ayite playing off of him and we looked top drawer that day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:43:43 AM
For example, against Cardiff we'd still be playing 4-3-3 but with Engels and Kalas because Ream's flying to America and back for the Internationals. Only playing one system will be what kills us this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 12:45:44 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:40:20 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 12:34:45 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:00:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Agreed, question is who would he replace?

Would give us a lot more tactical versatility. Would be the perfect player to play in the middle of a three and then let Soares/Sess and Fredericks bomb forward as Wing-Backs, which I've always felt we'd be suited to. Especially considering Slavisa got Watford promotion playing a 5-3-2. Most Braga fans have said Fonte's best suited to playing in a two up front as well so at least on paper it would get the best out of everyone.
and in one fell swoop, you have made, Ayité Kebano aluko ojo and piazon surplus to requirements. We would need a major squad overhaul to accomedate those tactics

Hardly. We need to vary things up this season. Saturday shouldn't distract from the fact it's clear teams have gotten better at playing against us than they were last season. We can't just do the 4-3-3 and expect the same results. Will be easy to switch between the two systems prior to, and during games by bringing on Engels/Kalas/Ream or taking off Engels/Kalas/Ream.

Plus I wouldn't say it's made any of them surplus considering they've all played centrally at some point for us last season- and in Ojo's case on Saturday he looked really good coming off the wing and playing ahead of Fonte at times which would be what's required in a 5-3-2 system. I can't remember if it was Preston or Ipswich where we went more direct with Martin last season with Ayite playing off of him and we looked top drawer that day.
we were well off par in the games before hand, nothing to do with teams learning to play against us. And were the results not roughly the same as last year against same teams, also suggesting they haven't learnt at all. Under cooking us in pre season and injuries have caused our rocky start this season, not our tactics
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:49:29 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 12:45:44 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:40:20 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 12:34:45 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:00:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Agreed, question is who would he replace?

Would give us a lot more tactical versatility. Would be the perfect player to play in the middle of a three and then let Soares/Sess and Fredericks bomb forward as Wing-Backs, which I've always felt we'd be suited to. Especially considering Slavisa got Watford promotion playing a 5-3-2. Most Braga fans have said Fonte's best suited to playing in a two up front as well so at least on paper it would get the best out of everyone.
and in one fell swoop, you have made, Ayité Kebano aluko ojo and piazon surplus to requirements. We would need a major squad overhaul to accomedate those tactics

Hardly. We need to vary things up this season. Saturday shouldn't distract from the fact it's clear teams have gotten better at playing against us than they were last season. We can't just do the 4-3-3 and expect the same results. Will be easy to switch between the two systems prior to, and during games by bringing on Engels/Kalas/Ream or taking off Engels/Kalas/Ream.

Plus I wouldn't say it's made any of them surplus considering they've all played centrally at some point for us last season- and in Ojo's case on Saturday he looked really good coming off the wing and playing ahead of Fonte at times which would be what's required in a 5-3-2 system. I can't remember if it was Preston or Ipswich where we went more direct with Martin last season with Ayite playing off of him and we looked top drawer that day.
we were well off par in the games before hand, nothing to do with teams learning to play against us. And were the results not roughly the same as last year against same teams, also suggesting they haven't learnt at all. Under cooking us in pre season and injuries have caused our rocky start this season, not our tactics

Pre-Season was obviously an issue, as was Cairney's fitness- but to suggest the results being similar is an indicator as to how well teams have us sussed is a bit naive. You only had to look at the Wednesday game where they literally played the perfect game against us in-terms of neutralising our attacking threat. Same thing Reading did to us in the Play-Offs. We need tactical flexibility to take the "next step" and Engels would give us that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on August 28, 2017, 03:13:13 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:40:20 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 12:34:45 AM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 12:00:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 27, 2017, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: TimoFFC on August 27, 2017, 11:56:08 PM
Engels would be an incredible signing
Agreed, question is who would he replace?

Would give us a lot more tactical versatility. Would be the perfect player to play in the middle of a three and then let Soares/Sess and Fredericks bomb forward as Wing-Backs, which I've always felt we'd be suited to. Especially considering Slavisa got Watford promotion playing a 5-3-2. Most Braga fans have said Fonte's best suited to playing in a two up front as well so at least on paper it would get the best out of everyone.
and in one fell swoop, you have made, Ayité Kebano aluko ojo and piazon surplus to requirements. We would need a major squad overhaul to accomedate those tactics

Hardly. We need to vary things up this season. Saturday shouldn't distract from the fact it's clear teams have gotten better at playing against us than they were last season. We can't just do the 4-3-3 and expect the same results. Will be easy to switch between the two systems prior to, and during games by bringing on Engels/Kalas/Ream or taking off Engels/Kalas/Ream.

Plus I wouldn't say it's made any of them surplus considering they've all played centrally at some point for us last season- and in Ojo's case on Saturday he looked really good coming off the wing and playing ahead of Fonte at times which would be what's required in a 5-3-2 system. I can't remember if it was Preston or Ipswich where we went more direct with Martin last season with Ayite playing off of him and we looked top drawer that day.

Agreed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 06:23:25 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 27, 2017, 09:35:14 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4335605/brentford-fears-over-losing-star-man-jota-as-fulham-bid-to-pip-middlesbrough-to-spaniard/

This would be unreal. Hes a fantastic player. What a signing Jota would be and for 6mill a bargain.

Yes would be great signing,think he might go premier though,he has said wants to play there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DonLogan on August 28, 2017, 07:22:18 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 27, 2017, 10:00:10 PM
Signing Jota would be fab for two reasons: 1) he's a top player and I'd prefer him over Aluko, and 2) it would trigger the Brentford supporters something chronic to see us get their best player, so hopefully we pull it off.

Not sure it will happen, exactly for the last reason.  Their owner is a fan remember.... he put a silly price on Tarkowski when we were interested and then sold him to Burnley for £3m.
Button was different as they already had a better replacement lined up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 08:24:42 AM
Here's a possible rumour this morning..Aluko +cash to Brentford for Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 28, 2017, 08:45:38 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 08:24:42 AM
Here's a possible rumour this morning..Aluko +cash to Brentford for Jota.

I very much doubt that Sone would be open to that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 08:48:38 AM
Quote from: twang on August 28, 2017, 08:45:38 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 08:24:42 AM
Here's a possible rumour this morning..Aluko +cash to Brentford for Jota.

I very much doubt that Sone would be open to that.

True,but with window near to closing he might have no option if told he not going to be a starter here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 08:49:16 AM
Quote from: twang on August 28, 2017, 08:45:38 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 08:24:42 AM
Here's a possible rumour this morning..Aluko +cash to Brentford for Jota.

I very much doubt that Sone would be open to that.


No chance, Aluko wants more money & Brentford have a very strict wage structure. Would imagine he would already be on far more than any Brentford player
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 09:03:09 AM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 27, 2017, 10:48:55 AM
In other news, Burnley don't want Waris anymore so he's without any higher level cubs wanting him. WW do you reckon there's a chance we may move on him now??
Always a chance, but I think at this stage it is less than 10%, with Rolan off to Spain (his preferred destination anyway) the chances are higher for a last minute transfer, but personally think very unlikely at this time. Other targets now in mind.

In some ways the Bilic saga could be helping us, because the board don't want to lose SJ, and West Ham are rumoured to have him along with Benitez as their top targets. SO maybe we will be pushing the boat out now to get a few more in, just speculation from me of course.

The Engles story does have some foundation, am firming up what our interest is
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 28, 2017, 09:59:53 AM
Any one know what all the man city fans are talking about ref Robert's. Apparently man city won't sell because of clauses we have on Robert's. Surely it's can't just be a sell on as they lose money on loads of signing they make?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 10:06:27 AM
I really think all these late rumours are exactly that. Or once again us pretending to make a late bid for top players. We don't need to spend money like that other than the centre half. Still makes interesting reading. But am treating it all as a lot of twaddle. Not Waddle, twaddle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Carborundum on August 28, 2017, 10:20:43 AM
Would be surprised if Aluko went anywhere other than Reading now. 

To make our team top 2 worthy some really good players have to be upgraded and the rumours re Jota and Forestieri seem in keeping with that. Having watched them both several times I see it as

Forestieri > Jota > Aluko
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 28, 2017, 10:33:36 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 10:06:27 AM
I really think all these late rumours are exactly that. Or once again us pretending to make a late bid for top players. We don't need to spend money like that other than the centre half. Still makes interesting reading. But am treating it all as a lot of twaddle. Not Waddle, twaddle.
Can't agree with you mate.Still think we have a bit more business to do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 28, 2017, 10:39:01 AM
Pat Roberts now generally reported to be returning to Glasgow for another season.
Seems like a bit of a 'comfort zone' move to me.
His development as a player would surely be better served if he had chosen PL suitors (Southampton, Huddersfield) or Ligue 1 (Nice - better weather than Glasgow, too!).
I know they like him at Celtic and all those shiny medals look tempting - but 'been there, done that'.
I see him as already having made one error of judgement in choosing to collect a Scottish FA Cup medal (yawn) instead of joining the England squad that won the u20 World Cup.

More of interest to us; it is stated that Manchester City have hard-bargained a 'considerable' loan fee for his services. I wonder if we negotiated a sniff of loan fees? 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 28, 2017, 10:52:57 AM
Quote from: Carborundum on August 28, 2017, 10:20:43 AM
Would be surprised if Aluko went anywhere other than Reading now. 

To make our team top 2 worthy some really good players have to be upgraded and the rumours re Jota and Forestieri seem in keeping with that. Having watched them both several times I see it as

Forestieri > Jota > Aluko
Agreed but Forestieri is not twice the player Jota is as their respective prices seem to show. Anyway I don't think either will happen, let's go for Engels instead.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 11:13:49 AM
Quote from: e4b on August 28, 2017, 10:33:36 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 10:06:27 AM
I really think all these late rumours are exactly that. Or once again us pretending to make a late bid for top players. We don't need to spend money like that other than the centre half. Still makes interesting reading. But am treating it all as a lot of twaddle. Not Waddle, twaddle.
Can't agree with you mate.Still think we have a bit more business to do.

Hope so, just don't think it will be any huge transfer. Still the last week is always like this. Half the fun is speculating.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 28, 2017, 11:20:50 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 28, 2017, 10:52:57 AM
Quote from: Carborundum on August 28, 2017, 10:20:43 AM
Forestieri > Jota > Aluko
Agreed but Forestieri is not twice the player Jota is as their respective prices seem to show.
That's however not what pricing in football denotes, particularly in forwards. Marginal differences in quaility tend to lead to non-marginal differences in price. They're often unjustified, agreed, and yet they can be.

After all a marginal difference in that position, particularly with regard to finishing (even penalties alone!), could well have seen us promoted last season. We'd then have had much more than twice the revenue from TV.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 28, 2017, 11:38:51 AM
I would definitely prefer Jota over Forestieri. Better cross on him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 11:55:51 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 28, 2017, 11:38:51 AM
I would definitely prefer Jota over Forestieri. Better cross on him

I've never actually seen Jota cross it, He always cuts in onto his left.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
To all the people saying that we should sign Jota and/or Forestieri can you please tell the rest of us who you would have left out of the starting eleven on Saturday for them both to play as they sure as hell wouldn't come to Fulham to sit on the bench !
In my opinion if we've got any money left to spend it should be spent on a commanding centre half as that's where our squad really needs the cover.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 02:24:50 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
To all the people saying that we should sign Jota and/or Forestieri can you please tell the rest of us who you would have left out of the starting eleven on Saturday for them both to play as they sure as hell wouldn't come to Fulham to sit on the bench !
In my opinion if we've got any money left to spend it should be spent on a commanding centre half as that's where our squad really needs the cover.

Aluko didn't feature Saturday but if he stays I'd expect him to feature regularly. The idea of bringing in Jota or someone like that is to replace him of he's sold.

Sheff Wed have 6 good strikers, so having options is never a bad thing. Our squad could do with one more striker so for that reason I think we should go for Forestieri.

1) He scores goals more
2) He can play as a striker of Fonte isn't available otherwise we are relying on Kamara who hasn't looked too impressive.

We need a Forestieri and a centre back to make this window a superb one
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 02:36:51 PM
Jota due at Motspur Park tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 28, 2017, 02:42:31 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 02:36:51 PM
Jota due at Motspur Park tomorrow
What's your thinking behind that statement ? You have a good source ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 02:43:10 PM
Jota is an attacking midfielder isn't he, more central as well?
if so why do we need him? for me a third striker and a centre back would be good additions. not worried if Aluko leaves as feel we have enough wide men
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:43:56 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 02:24:50 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
To all the people saying that we should sign Jota and/or Forestieri can you please tell the rest of us who you would have left out of the starting eleven on Saturday for them both to play as they sure as hell wouldn't come to Fulham to sit on the bench !
In my opinion if we've got any money left to spend it should be spent on a commanding centre half as that's where our squad really needs the cover.

Aluko didn't feature Saturday but if he stays I'd expect him to feature regularly. The idea of bringing in Jota or someone like that is to replace him of he's sold.

Sheff Wed have 6 good strikers, so having options is never a bad thing. Our squad could do with one more striker so for that reason I think we should go for Forestieri.

1) He scores goals more
2) He can play as a striker of Fonte isn't available otherwise we are relying on Kamara who hasn't looked too impressive.

We need a Forestieri and a centre back to make this window a superb one

Now answer the question if you will, who would you have left out of our starting eleven against Ipswich ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 02:54:45 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:43:56 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 02:24:50 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
To all the people saying that we should sign Jota and/or Forestieri can you please tell the rest of us who you would have left out of the starting eleven on Saturday for them both to play as they sure as hell wouldn't come to Fulham to sit on the bench !
In my opinion if we've got any money left to spend it should be spent on a commanding centre half as that's where our squad really needs the cover.

Aluko didn't feature Saturday but if he stays I'd expect him to feature regularly. The idea of bringing in Jota or someone like that is to replace him of he's sold.

Sheff Wed have 6 good strikers, so having options is never a bad thing. Our squad could do with one more striker so for that reason I think we should go for Forestieri.

1) He scores goals more
2) He can play as a striker of Fonte isn't available otherwise we are relying on Kamara who hasn't looked too impressive.

We need a Forestieri and a centre back to make this window a superb one

Now answer the question if you will, who would you have left out of our starting eleven against Ipswich ?

All well and good asking that after a great performance but against Bristol Rovers I'm sure the view would have been different. Ojo was very poor in that one and superb against Ipswich so which will we see more of? Your guess is as good as mine.

What I do know is that Forestieri and Jota are proven championship players and two of the best in this division. Both are an upgrade on Aluko for end product and it's up to the coaching staff to make them track back and work as hard as Sone does to.

Put it this way, I'd rather replace Aluko with a better player than sell him and rely on what we have. It's a long season and a strong 18 on matchday is better than a strong 11.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 02:57:55 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 28, 2017, 02:42:31 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 02:36:51 PM
Jota due at Motspur Park tomorrow
What's your thinking behind that statement ? You have a good source ?


No but someone I know does & thats what he told me. Was also told by Brentford mate who gets to hear a few things that we talked to his agent in the week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 03:01:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 02:43:10 PM
Jota is an attacking midfielder isn't he, more central as well?
if so why do we need him? for me a third striker and a centre back would be good additions. not worried if Aluko leaves as feel we have enough wide men



Jota is a winger, who play on both flanks. Very talented player who is a different type of player to Aluko. Reckon we would gain better end product but lose out on workrate
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 03:08:42 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 03:01:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 02:43:10 PM
Jota is an attacking midfielder isn't he, more central as well?
if so why do we need him? for me a third striker and a centre back would be good additions. not worried if Aluko leaves as feel we have enough wide men



Jota is a winger, who play on both flanks. Very talented player who is a different type of player to Aluko. Reckon we would gain better end product but lose out on workrate
maybe that's why the wolves lad has yet to join

thanks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 03:13:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 28, 2017, 02:59:22 PM
I agree a defender is more important than another forward but if we sign a good CB such as Engels, who do you drop to fit him in? At the end of the day you can either buy squad players like Djalo and everyone moans they're not good enough, or quality players like Jota then people moan they don't want to drop Ojo because in one of the two games he's played for us he looked decent

That's how I see it. In  the latest fofcast I said I don't believe in squad players. We should be signing players good enough to push the starters, not plod along like Djalo, Matilla or Petsos. They add nothing to the squad other than a number.

Give me strong options in depth all day long and if the players bitch about being on the bench, work harder to get into the team! Keep everyone on their toes and there's no reason why our form should ever dip through complacency.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 03:27:36 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
To all the people saying that we should sign Jota and/or Forestieri can you please tell the rest of us who you would have left out of the starting eleven on Saturday for them both to play as they sure as hell wouldn't come to Fulham to sit on the bench !
In my opinion if we've got any money left to spend it should be spent on a commanding centre half as that's where our squad really needs the cover.

That's obvious, the lad fro Liverpool wouldn't have started if Jota were here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RaySmith on August 28, 2017, 03:29:55 PM
I think Ojo will be a good player for us, but obviously I don't know this for certain.
I think Djalo may prove better than is thought, but the club is supposed to be after a top cb.

Squad v first team players? - well, some have to be happy to not to play first team  football that often- would top players accept this? but then they can try and force their way into the team, as Danny says.

Forestieri seems an exciting signing, especially as it looks like Aluko  may be going.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 03:31:55 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 03:13:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 28, 2017, 02:59:22 PM
I agree a defender is more important than another forward but if we sign a good CB such as Engels, who do you drop to fit him in? At the end of the day you can either buy squad players like Djalo and everyone moans they're not good enough, or quality players like Jota then people moan they don't want to drop Ojo because in one of the two games he's played for us he looked decent

That's how I see it. I  the latest fofcast I said I don't believe in squad players. We should be signing players good enough to push the starters, not plod along like Djalo, Matilla or Petsos. They add nothing to the squad other than a number.

Give me strong options in depth all day long and if the players bitch about being on the bench, work harder to get into the team! Keep everyone on their toes and there's no reason why our form should ever dip through complacency.
The definition of a squad player is someone who isn't in the managers regular first 11, SJ didn't make many changes towards the end of last season, and personally I don't reckon he will between once the windows shut and January as he has his squad.

So by default the the likes of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, Odoi perhaps Kamara all become squad players, they won't like it and that's the correct reaction.so squad plays are nescersary as you can only pick 11 first teamed, the quality of those squad players is the key, along with keeping them happy.

Hard job for SJ, personally for me you should look at the opponents and if one player suits that opponent better than a regular then he should play, however if his game time has been limited we shoot ourselves in the foot.

Who would be a manager
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 28, 2017, 03:36:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 03:31:55 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 03:13:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 28, 2017, 02:59:22 PM
I agree a defender is more important than another forward but if we sign a good CB such as Engels, who do you drop to fit him in? At the end of the day you can either buy squad players like Djalo and everyone moans they're not good enough, or quality players like Jota then people moan they don't want to drop Ojo because in one of the two games he's played for us he looked decent

That's how I see it. I  the latest fofcast I said I don't believe in squad players. We should be signing players good enough to push the starters, not plod along like Djalo, Matilla or Petsos. They add nothing to the squad other than a number.

Give me strong options in depth all day long and if the players bitch about being on the bench, work harder to get into the team! Keep everyone on their toes and there's no reason why our form should ever dip through complacency.
The definition of a squad player is someone who isn't in the managers regular first 11, SJ didn't make many changes towards the end of last season, and personally I don't reckon he will between once the windows shut and January as he has his squad.

So by default the the likes of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, Odoi perhaps Kamara all become squad players, they won't like it and that's the correct reaction.so squad plays are nescersary as you can only pick 11 first teamed, the quality of those squad players is the key, along with keeping them happy.

Hard job for SJ, personally for me you should look at the opponents and if one player suits that opponent better than a regular then he should play, however if his game time has been limited we shoot ourselves in the foot.

Who would be a manager

There are worse problems to have!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 03:41:11 PM
Friends son at the Express..Fulham and Reading talking money over Aluko transfer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 03:57:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 03:31:55 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 03:13:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 28, 2017, 02:59:22 PM
I agree a defender is more important than another forward but if we sign a good CB such as Engels, who do you drop to fit him in? At the end of the day you can either buy squad players like Djalo and everyone moans they're not good enough, or quality players like Jota then people moan they don't want to drop Ojo because in one of the two games he's played for us he looked decent

That's how I see it. I  the latest fofcast I said I don't believe in squad players. We should be signing players good enough to push the starters, not plod along like Djalo, Matilla or Petsos. They add nothing to the squad other than a number.

Give me strong options in depth all day long and if the players bitch about being on the bench, work harder to get into the team! Keep everyone on their toes and there's no reason why our form should ever dip through complacency.
The definition of a squad player is someone who isn't in the managers regular first 11, SJ didn't make many changes towards the end of last season, and personally I don't reckon he will between once the windows shut and January as he has his squad.

So by default the the likes of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, Odoi perhaps Kamara all become squad players, they won't like it and that's the correct reaction.so squad plays are nescersary as you can only pick 11 first teamed, the quality of those squad players is the key, along with keeping them happy.

Hard job for SJ, personally for me you should look at the opponents and if one player suits that opponent better than a regular then he should play, however if his game time has been limited we shoot ourselves in the foot.

Who would be a manager

But your last point illustrates my view of not believing in squad players. There should and will be games when Piazon or Ayite are more suited than a Jota for example. But if your squad player is Ben Pringle or Sean Kavanagh all of a sudden you don't have those options. So the point of squad players is to be very slightly inferior to the first eleven otherwise they are a waste of time.

Quality over Quantity
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 04:11:20 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 03:57:13 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 03:31:55 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 28, 2017, 03:13:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 28, 2017, 02:59:22 PM
I agree a defender is more important than another forward but if we sign a good CB such as Engels, who do you drop to fit him in? At the end of the day you can either buy squad players like Djalo and everyone moans they're not good enough, or quality players like Jota then people moan they don't want to drop Ojo because in one of the two games he's played for us he looked decent

That's how I see it. I  the latest fofcast I said I don't believe in squad players. We should be signing players good enough to push the starters, not plod along like Djalo, Matilla or Petsos. They add nothing to the squad other than a number.

Give me strong options in depth all day long and if the players bitch about being on the bench, work harder to get into the team! Keep everyone on their toes and there's no reason why our form should ever dip through complacency.
The definition of a squad player is someone who isn't in the managers regular first 11, SJ didn't make many changes towards the end of last season, and personally I don't reckon he will between once the windows shut and January as he has his squad.

So by default the the likes of Norwood, Cisse, Djalo, Odoi perhaps Kamara all become squad players, they won't like it and that's the correct reaction.so squad plays are nescersary as you can only pick 11 first teamed, the quality of those squad players is the key, along with keeping them happy.

Hard job for SJ, personally for me you should look at the opponents and if one player suits that opponent better than a regular then he should play, however if his game time has been limited we shoot ourselves in the foot.

Who would be a manager

But your last point illustrates my view of not believing in squad players. There should and will be games when Piazon or Ayite are more suited than a Jota for example. But if your squad player is Ben Pringle or Sean Kavanagh all of a sudden you don't have those options. So the point of squad players is to be very slightly inferior to the first eleven otherwise they are a waste of time.

Quality over Quantity
personally think you need two for every spot so a minimum of 22 players, yes they need to be bale to step in, but you also need to be able to keep them happy. If we signed Jota would he be happy to sit on the bench? so who then do you put on the bench, Ojo? if so I reckon Liverpool will be recalling in January (if they have that option), Kebano he isn't going to be happy staying there too long either. While that's a good problem to have it has to be handled correctly.

For the record not disagreeing with your point, just saying that they are squad players if they are not playing week in week out, in my mind you pick the best 11 for any game and therefore they are all squad players
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Engels update, we are interested for certain, enquired 3 times in the last month the most recent being in the last 72 hours. Brugge value Engles a lot and while they wont stop him moving if that's what the player wants, it is, for me, unlikely to happen.

Very decent player who would be a decent addition to our squad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Engels update, we are interested for certain, enquired 3 times in the last month the most recent being in the last 72 hours. Brugge value Engles a lot and while they wont stop him moving if that's what the player wants, it is, for me, unlikely to happen.

Very decent player who would be a decent addition to our squad

A shame because out of all those big signing rumours, that was the only one I really wanted and we really need.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 28, 2017, 05:29:16 PM
Question for those itk or close to the club: any chance we will make a move (permanent or loan) on Thursday for any "unwanted" Premier League players as the clubs finalize their 25-player squads and some will be left out? Or are we only looking abroad?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 28, 2017, 05:51:40 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Engels update, we are interested for certain, enquired 3 times in the last month the most recent being in the last 72 hours. Brugge value Engles a lot and while they wont stop him moving if that's what the player wants, it is, for me, unlikely to happen.

Very decent player who would be a decent addition to our squad

A shame because out of all those big signing rumours, that was the only one I really wanted and we really need.

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 28, 2017, 05:56:54 PM
I rate Aluko highly and want him to stay. But if he wants to leave and the club manage to replace him with Jota for basically the same money, then hats off to the people in charge as that's a brilliant trade for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 28, 2017, 06:16:55 PM
Anyone else find the lack of Johansen based rumours odd?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 28, 2017, 06:18:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 28, 2017, 06:16:55 PM
Anyone else find the lack of Johansen based rumours odd?
Why, do you want there to be rumours?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 28, 2017, 06:34:57 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
To all the people saying that we should sign Jota and/or Forestieri can you please tell the rest of us who you would have left out of the starting eleven on Saturday for them both to play as they sure as hell wouldn't come to Fulham to sit on the bench !
In my opinion if we've got any money left to spend it should be spent on a commanding centre half as that's where our squad really needs the cover.

But surely a new commanding centre half is surely going straight on the bench as it would be foolish to break up the Kalas /Ream partnership which has been looking good for some time now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 28, 2017, 06:36:25 PM
Anyone worried that jota could be a replacement for our skipper?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 06:43:39 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 28, 2017, 06:36:25 PM
Anyone worried that jota could be a replacement for our skipper?
Nope
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One Martin Thomas on August 28, 2017, 06:44:24 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 28, 2017, 06:36:25 PM
Anyone worried that jota could be a replacement for our skipper?

I am worried where all the cash is to come from for all these rumoured targets. Would we swap Cairney for: Jota, new centre back, striker with cash leftover?????
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 06:45:15 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Engels update, we are interested for certain, enquired 3 times in the last month the most recent being in the last 72 hours. Brugge value Engles a lot and while they wont stop him moving if that's what the player wants, it is, for me, unlikely to happen.

Very decent player who would be a decent addition to our squad

A shame because out of all those big signing rumours, that was the only one I really wanted and we really need.
It may happen, just my view that it is unlikely, my source says no actual bid but we could make one, but again he thinks it is unlikely as the player was linked with the prem just a month or so ago.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 28, 2017, 07:04:53 PM
On another topic, haha Arsenal.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 07:10:40 PM
Quote from: alexmur on August 28, 2017, 07:04:53 PM
On another topic, haha Arsenal.

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a club run for me on the right principals, they built a stadium and cut back transfer funds which makes sense, now they have finds and need to improve. Also make them right not to have paid Mbappe's parents 8 million euros when the lads was 16 as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 07:18:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 07:10:40 PM
Quote from: alexmur on August 28, 2017, 07:04:53 PM
On another topic, haha Arsenal.

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a club run for me on the right principals, they built a stadium and cut back transfer funds which makes sense, now they have finds and need to improve. Also make them right not to have paid Mbappe's parents 8 million euros when the lads was 16 as well
but in the same token, whilst cutting funds for players, made their fans pay the most for tickets anywhere In the country. Probably Europe too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 07:22:05 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 07:18:28 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 07:10:40 PM
Quote from: alexmur on August 28, 2017, 07:04:53 PM
On another topic, haha Arsenal.

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a club run for me on the right principals, they built a stadium and cut back transfer funds which makes sense, now they have finds and need to improve. Also make them right not to have paid Mbappe's parents 8 million euros when the lads was 16 as well
but in the same token, whilst cutting funds for players, made their fans pay the most for tickets anywhere In the country. Probably Europe too
agree, but to payoff the stadium earlier. MY issue with that is they have yet to reduce them which is another case of used to the income you get.

But the principals they put on transfers is admirable
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 07:22:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 06:45:15 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 28, 2017, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Engels update, we are interested for certain, enquired 3 times in the last month the most recent being in the last 72 hours. Brugge value Engles a lot and while they wont stop him moving if that's what the player wants, it is, for me, unlikely to happen.

Very decent player who would be a decent addition to our squad

A shame because out of all those big signing rumours, that was the only one I really wanted and we really need.
It may happen, just my view that it is unlikely, my source says no actual bid but we could make one, but again he thinks it is unlikely as the player was linked with the prem just a month or so ago.


Yeah but has he ever been to Stoke?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 28, 2017, 07:46:49 PM
Sky and Talksh** both saying Norwich to bid for Aden Flint.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 28, 2017, 09:12:24 PM
Quote from: filham on August 28, 2017, 06:34:57 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 28, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
To all the people saying that we should sign Jota and/or Forestieri can you please tell the rest of us who you would have left out of the starting eleven on Saturday for them both to play as they sure as hell wouldn't come to Fulham to sit on the bench !
In my opinion if we've got any money left to spend it should be spent on a commanding centre half as that's where our squad really needs the cover.

But surely a new commanding centre half is surely going straight on the bench as it would be foolish to break up the Kalas /Ream partnership which has been looking good for some time now.

I agree. I've even said that with Odoi in the squad im not too worried about CB. A bit on the light side perhaps since Djalo isnt up for it yet, but making an Engels signing would surely break up Kalas and Ream, thus fixing something that isnt broken. And perhaps thats not something that Ream would be too happy about.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 28, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Silly season. If this happens, it's the biggest waste of talent. Renato Sanches of Euro 2016 fame and glory is favoured to join Swansea
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 09:34:33 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
he is totally different type to Kebano and aluko though. And he is so one footed. Not That I mind that, as just look at Tom. But that one foot, is his left foot, which makes him an inverted winger. Now that I do mind, constantly cuts in. Or stops dead to get it back on his left to cross it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 28, 2017, 09:43:59 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 28, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Silly season. If this happens, it's the biggest waste of talent. Renato Sanches of Euro 2016 fame and glory is favoured to join Swansea

Got the Clement and Bayern/Ancelotti link. Could easily see it happening whether it's a Loan or a sale with a Buy-Back if he comes good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 28, 2017, 09:58:05 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 09:34:33 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
he is totally different type to Kebano and aluko though. And he is so one footed. Not That I mind that, as just look at Tom. But that one foot, is his left foot, which makes him an inverted winger. Now that I do mind, constantly cuts in. Or stops dead to get it back on his left to cross it

Slav doesn't mind it though, as that's obviously how he wants it. Except for the times when Ryan Sess has played on the left wing, all wingers have been inverted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 28, 2017, 10:03:51 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 09:34:33 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
he is totally different type to Kebano and aluko though. And he is so one footed. Not That I mind that, as just look at Tom. But that one foot, is his left foot, which makes him an inverted winger. Now that I do mind, constantly cuts in. Or stops dead to get it back on his left to cross it

Aluko is also very one footed. Can't remember him ever crossing it with his right.

He is able to wriggle around players on the outside though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 10:09:50 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 28, 2017, 10:03:51 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 09:34:33 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
he is totally different type to Kebano and aluko though. And he is so one footed. Not That I mind that, as just look at Tom. But that one foot, is his left foot, which makes him an inverted winger. Now that I do mind, constantly cuts in. Or stops dead to get it back on his left to cross it

Aluko is also very one footed. Can't remember him ever crossing it with his right.

He is able to wriggle around players on the outside though.
it's hard to tell with sone as he is as bad with both 😉. But yes he does go left and right, and defends well. Can't help thinking that we will be sacrificing so much just for a couple of extra goals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 28, 2017, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 10:09:50 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 28, 2017, 10:03:51 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 28, 2017, 09:34:33 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
he is totally different type to Kebano and aluko though. And he is so one footed. Not That I mind that, as just look at Tom. But that one foot, is his left foot, which makes him an inverted winger. Now that I do mind, constantly cuts in. Or stops dead to get it back on his left to cross it

Aluko is also very one footed. Can't remember him ever crossing it with his right.

He is able to wriggle around players on the outside though.
it's hard to tell with sone as he is as bad with both 😉. But yes he does go left and right, and defends well. Can't help thinking that we will be sacrificing so much just for a couple of extra goals.
Isn't a sacrifice if he doesn't want to be here, which is the rumour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Milo on August 28, 2017, 10:32:48 PM
Saw YouTube highlights (dangerous I know) of old Jota and looks tasty. But Aluko used to grind out chances even when we weren't playing well... beating two or three men in the edge of the area. We don't really get that from anyone else and occasionally we need that bit of drive when we are playing two banks of four and looking a bit unstuck and passing sideways.

I think it's a tantalising prospect having Jota and Cairney in the same team but we will definitely lose something from Aluko. Nonetheless, creativity in abundance now and Jota will give us the goals too.

As already said, it's arbitrary this whole argument anyway as Aluko wants to leave and if that's the case then it's a simple decision really.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 28, 2017, 10:39:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
To be honest I think Diogo Jota is better. Confusing, innit?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 28, 2017, 11:08:21 PM
Brum have bid for Harley Dean
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 01:27:31 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 28, 2017, 10:39:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
To be honest I think Diogo Jota is better. Confusing, innit?

Fair true. Diego Jota I've only seen 5 games off. If you're basing it off how they have done in foreign leagues and their reputation then top 3 is probably Costa, Diogo Jota, Jota. Could argue Snodgrass is pushing to come into the top 3, Grosicki for Hull is another one just on the boundaries and Adama Traore if he stays at Boro probably makes the top 3 but I assume he will leave.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 01:41:35 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 01:27:31 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 28, 2017, 10:39:49 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 28, 2017, 09:27:19 PM
Jota is better than both of our wingers that started saturday. Love neeskens but its the truth. Jota probably second best winger in league (give or take helder costa).
(Should be noted to avoid confusion Jota is a RW) has played behind striker but RW is his natural position.
To be honest I think Diogo Jota is better. Confusing, innit?

Fair true. Diego Jota I've only seen 5 games off. If you're basing it off how they have done in foreign leagues and their reputation then top 3 is probably Costa, Diogo Jota, Jota. Could argue Snodgrass is pushing to come into the top 3, Grosicki for Hull is another one just on the boundaries and Adama Traore if he stays at Boro probably makes the top 3 but I assume he will leave.
Forgot about Grosicki, he'd make my top 3. Adama is an incredible dribbler but has bugger all end product.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 07:44:19 AM
Apparently Engels may well want to leave Brugge, however rated  as a slim chance he goes to the championship
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 29, 2017, 08:00:18 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 07:44:19 AM
Apparently Engels may well want to leave Brugge, however rated  as a slim chance he goes to the championship

Full Marx to him if he does.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 09:17:46 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 29, 2017, 08:00:18 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 07:44:19 AM
Apparently Engels may well want to leave Brugge, however rated  as a slim chance he goes to the championship

Full Marx to him if he does.

:Haynes The Maestro:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 09:27:58 AM
Diego Rolan signed for Malaga.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 09:31:50 AM
I am all over the Engels rumours, quite excited by it, even though it is unlikely
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 09:35:18 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 29, 2017, 09:27:58 AM
Diego Rolan signed for Malaga.
on loan yes, his preference was Spain all along which was one of the things he said
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 09:38:45 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 09:31:50 AM
I am all over the Engels rumours, quite excited by it, even though it is unlikely

one update on the Engles story is ....

Zo is Björn Engels nog steeds op weg naar de Engelse Championship, al is het nog niet geheel duidelijk bij welke ploeg zijn toekomst ligt. Fulham, dat interesse toonde voor de Brugse verdediger, wordt het alleszins niet. De Londense club besliste uiteindelijk om geen bod uit te brengen op Engels. Een andere ploeg uit de Championship is momenteel wel concreet.

This basically says that there is an offer from the championship but not from FFC as we have yet to bid - I AM HAVING THIS PART CONFIRMED
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tonywa on August 29, 2017, 09:50:40 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 29, 2017, 08:00:18 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 07:44:19 AM
Apparently Engels may well want to leave Brugge, however rated  as a slim chance he goes to the championship

Full Marx to him if he does.

ROFL.  Like it. Very good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 10:09:01 AM
GWL said QPR are on verge of signing Nouha Dicko for £3 million. Would be a great signing for us for that kind of money, if fit and healthy of course.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 10:18:10 AM
Jordan Graham from Wolves ?

Tim Nash @TimNash_1
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Overheard at Ipswich Sat: A Fulham official asked Kevin McDonald about Graham. McDonald: 'Get him'.Reply:  'That's what we're trying to do'.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 10:27:03 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 29, 2017, 10:09:01 AM
GWL said QPR are on verge of signing Nouha Dicko for £3 million. Would be a great signing for us for that kind of money, if fit and healthy of course.
He's going to Hull, Hull fans have been asking him on Snapchat and he's been confirming it to them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 29, 2017, 10:30:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 09:35:18 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 29, 2017, 09:27:58 AM
Diego Rolan signed for Malaga.
on loan yes, his preference was Spain all along which was one of the things he said

WW - was this for the money or prestige?

Do you think he is getting a bigger salary there?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 10:47:52 AM
Quote from: Roberty on August 29, 2017, 10:30:22 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 09:35:18 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 29, 2017, 09:27:58 AM
Diego Rolan signed for Malaga.
on loan yes, his preference was Spain all along which was one of the things he said

WW - was this for the money or prestige?

Do you think he is getting a bigger salary there?
nothing about money, preferred it for language and lifestyle reasons
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 10:59:02 AM
http://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-fulham-set-to-beat-norwich-to-unwanted-newcastle-defender

Fulham are looking to land Newcastle central defender Grant Hanley ahead of Thursday's deadline, TEAMtalk has been told.

Norwich City are also interested in the Scotland international, but it is the Cottagers who are confident they can land Hanley.

They came close to landing the 25-year-old before he joined Newcastle last summer, but now they are back in for the former Blackburn Rovers ace.

Hanley joined Newcastle last summer, but struggled to make an impact for Rafael Benitez's side, making just 16 appearances as the Magpies returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

The defender has been told he is free to leave St James' Park this summer and a move to Craven Cottage now looks to be on the cards.

Fulham, meanwhile, are also hoping to land Sheffield Wednesday's Fernando Forestieri and Jota from Brentford as Slavisa Jokanovic bids to reinforce his squad ahead of another possible promotion push.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:09:27 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 29, 2017, 10:59:02 AM
http://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-fulham-set-to-beat-norwich-to-unwanted-newcastle-defender

Fulham are looking to land Newcastle central defender Grant Hanley ahead of Thursday's deadline, TEAMtalk has been told.

Norwich City are also interested in the Scotland international, but it is the Cottagers who are confident they can land Hanley.

They came close to landing the 25-year-old before he joined Newcastle last summer, but now they are back in for the former Blackburn Rovers ace.

Hanley joined Newcastle last summer, but struggled to make an impact for Rafael Benitez's side, making just 16 appearances as the Magpies returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

The defender has been told he is free to leave St James' Park this summer and a move to Craven Cottage now looks to be on the cards.

Fulham, meanwhile, are also hoping to land Sheffield Wednesday's Fernando Forestieri and Jota from Brentford as Slavisa Jokanovic bids to reinforce his squad ahead of another possible promotion push.
I don't believe this one
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 29, 2017, 11:18:30 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 02:57:55 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on August 28, 2017, 02:42:31 PM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on August 28, 2017, 02:36:51 PM
Jota due at Motspur Park tomorrow
What's your thinking behind that statement ? You have a good source ?


No but someone I know does & thats what he told me. Was also told by Brentford mate who gets to hear a few things that we talked to his agent in the week

Ah, ok. Thanks for that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 29, 2017, 11:27:57 AM
Aluko on his way to Reading for 7.5m, great business for us!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 11:28:39 AM
Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall
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#FulhamFC have agreed £7.5m deal to sell Sone Aluko to #ReadingFC. Player due for medical today. More on #SSN shortly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 11:28:45 AM
Aluko Reading medical today. 7.5m, If we now buy Jota for 6mill that is unreal business. Hats off to Khan/Makintosh.
I like Aluko should be noted but much worse than Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 11:28:53 AM
Quote from: davew on August 29, 2017, 11:27:57 AM
Aluko on his way to Reading for 7.5m, great business for us!!
if that's what we get then it is fantastic business
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ChesterTheTabby on August 29, 2017, 11:35:28 AM
A free signing turned 7.5 million - I dig it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HamsterWheel on August 29, 2017, 11:37:21 AM
Have never been able to fault Aluko's commitment and workrate. But he's as bad at finding the back of the net as Rodellega (and he certainly got well upset when he missed). A good deal if we get £7.5m for someone who cost us nowt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: St. Andrews White on August 29, 2017, 11:39:11 AM
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:40:28 AM
£7.5m? Printing money
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 29, 2017, 11:41:25 AM
so its worth UPTO £7.5m

i wonder what the fee actually is? im guessing somewhere about £4.5m?
Title: Sone Aluko Latest
Post by: Allestree andy on August 29, 2017, 11:43:16 AM
Sky sources understand Fulham forward Sone Aluko is due for a medical at Reading today after the clubs agreed a deal that could be worth up to £7.5m.

Fulham signed Aluko on a free transfer last summer.

Thoughts anyone, does this mean jota is on his way to us or foresteria
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 29, 2017, 11:46:35 AM
Jota would be epic, just can't see it happening.
Let the countdown begin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: howitis on August 29, 2017, 11:50:05 AM
would rather the players come in before we let players out. Liverpool doing deals with Coutinho cash etc. Let's get Jota or Forrestieri in before Aluko departs. Would be typical Fulham if he departs and then for one reason or another we fail in our pursuit of others ..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 29, 2017, 11:50:31 AM
Good bit of business.  I liked his effort but it didn't lead to enough goals.  Onto Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 29, 2017, 11:50:53 AM
Quote from: howitis on August 29, 2017, 11:50:05 AM
would rather the players come in before we let players out. Liverpool doing deals with Coutinho cash etc. Let's get Jota or Forrestieri in before Aluko departs. Would be typical Fulham if he departs and then for one reason or another we fail in our pursuit of others ..
We might stall the deal until we confirm a replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 29, 2017, 11:51:56 AM
Quote from: howitis on August 29, 2017, 11:50:05 AM
would rather the players come in before we let players out. Liverpool doing deals with Coutinho cash etc. Let's get Jota or Forrestieri in before Aluko departs. Would be typical Fulham if he departs and then for one reason or another we fail in our pursuit of others ..
Works the other way as well. If we sign players and then he doesn't leave we put ourselves in trouble with too big a squad and financial outlay.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 29, 2017, 11:52:54 AM
If the fee is 7.5m (which is should be for a promotion rival) that's good business.

Hopefully we bring in Jota AND Forestieri as both are great players in this league
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on August 29, 2017, 11:53:37 AM
I'm a fan of the team Fulham FC, not Fulham plc. I'm not happy about Aluko leaving. For me, his arrival was a huge part of transforming the team's identity last season. I get that he misses a lot of chances, but he gets fans off their seats, makes something from nothing, and has fantastic workrate. SJ has made it clear that he is against Aluko leaving. This would be a stab in the back to him, and if even we end up signing Jota or Forestieri, there's no guarantee they'll settle well or fit in to the team shape. This is a bad move.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:54:27 AM
Quote from: Ordar on August 29, 2017, 11:52:54 AM
If the fee is 7.5m (which is should be for a promotion rival) that's good business.

Hopefully we bring in Jota AND Forestieri as both are great players in this league
We won't bring in both, we can't afford it and we have plenty of players in that area already. It should be one or the other.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 11:55:04 AM
Bencher, apparently he wants to leave or get a big pay rise to match TC or something like that.

So for me this is the right thing to do, especially if it means SJ getting one or two players he wants
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 29, 2017, 12:01:10 PM
Forrestieri too expensive.  Wednesday want the farm for him.  Won't happen.  Jota looks on the cards.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 11:55:04 AM
Bencher, apparently he wants to leave or get a big pay rise to match TC or something like that.

So for me this is the right thing to do, especially if it means SJ getting one or two players he wants

Or rather it'd be players Kline wants, although i wonder how well stats-based buying operates when there's only a few days left in the window and we've been turned down by our first choices allegedly. Maybe Joka has more say this week?

I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 12:02:09 PM
MBS Sport‏ @MBS_Sport  18m18 minutes ago
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Yesterday, we reported that the Aluko deal was in place. Looks like it's £6m upfront instead of total worth. Total value - £7.5m. #readingFC

£6m upfront, still a good deal.

My feeling is we are trying to make a deal for Jota or Forestieri, if we fail we sign Jordan Graham on loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 12:05:36 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 11:55:04 AM
Bencher, apparently he wants to leave or get a big pay rise to match TC or something like that.

So for me this is the right thing to do, especially if it means SJ getting one or two players he wants

Or rather it'd be players Kline wants, although i wonder how well stats-based buying operates when there's only a few days left in the window and we've been turned down by our first choices allegedly. Maybe Joka has more say this week?

I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
Disagree with this, with the rumours west ham want SJ t replace Bilic then we could go with some of SJ's suggestions
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:06:02 PM
I'm looking forward to the end of the window...... at least we'll know what players we have !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 29, 2017, 12:06:11 PM
I guess with a player we got for nowt and a player who despite all his quality couldn't finish. A deal that could reach 7.5 million is great. Not sure how our manager will see it as he made a point of wanting him to stay. However this must mean that a player is on his way in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: colinwhite on August 29, 2017, 12:09:18 PM
I am a Big fan of Sone ,but admit that we didnt miss him against Ipswich..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 29, 2017, 12:10:17 PM
Understand the logic for letting him go - if his demands for a 4 year deal & sharp wage increase are to be believed - but I am jittery about releasing before we buy - we all know it has happened before.
Must add though, Sone Aluko has been excellent for FFC over the past 12M notwithstanding his lack of finishing finesse, so a sad loss.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 12:05:36 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 11:55:04 AM
Bencher, apparently he wants to leave or get a big pay rise to match TC or something like that.

So for me this is the right thing to do, especially if it means SJ getting one or two players he wants

Or rather it'd be players Kline wants, although i wonder how well stats-based buying operates when there's only a few days left in the window and we've been turned down by our first choices allegedly. Maybe Joka has more say this week?

I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
Disagree with this, with the rumours west ham want SJ t replace Bilic then we could go with some of SJ's suggestions

But a manager/coach can go at any time, they're not shackled by the window to move on. Surely we're more likely to acquire and sell players for the future, irrespective of who's head coach?

The fact there are rumours doesn't mean he'll go, even if the job comes up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 12:10:52 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
I too rate that higher priority, so that we don't, for example, need to rush Ream back from a transatlantic flight.

For pacy dribbling, assuming no further departures, we have Kebano, Ojo, Ayite, Sess/Soares. That ought to suffice for penetration, it's more about finishing -- in respect of which Sone offers no loss.

Grant Hanley or equivalent would fill more of a gap.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 12:12:44 PM
Lyall Thomas‏Verified account @SkySportsLyall  1h1 hour ago
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Excl: #Birmingham have agreed £2m deal with #BrentfordFC to sign Harlee Dean. He has left Bees training ground + heading there for medical.

Shame. Would be a good signing for us for £2m. But then perhaps Brentford would like to sell him to Birmingham more than to us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 29, 2017, 12:13:19 PM
Hanley I hope we don't get. Many Blackburn fans called him captain calamity - prone to errors
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 12:20:14 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 12:05:36 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 11:55:04 AM
Bencher, apparently he wants to leave or get a big pay rise to match TC or something like that.

So for me this is the right thing to do, especially if it means SJ getting one or two players he wants

Or rather it'd be players Kline wants, although i wonder how well stats-based buying operates when there's only a few days left in the window and we've been turned down by our first choices allegedly. Maybe Joka has more say this week?

I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
Disagree with this, with the rumours west ham want SJ t replace Bilic then we could go with some of SJ's suggestions

But a manager/coach can go at any time, they're not shackled by the window to move on. Surely we're more likely to acquire and sell players for the future, irrespective of who's head coach?

The fact there are rumours doesn't mean he'll go, even if the job comes up.
true re the manager, but if aluko wants the same as tom then for me he is having a laugh. sell and replace, his alleged refusal to play is no better than Martins. and I don't want players like that at Fulham, he has been great but maybe a case of now believing better than he is. Could all be agent patter of course but can only go on what's in the papers and social media
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:22:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 12:20:14 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
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Bencher, apparently he wants to leave or get a big pay rise to match TC or something like that.

So for me this is the right thing to do, especially if it means SJ getting one or two players he wants

Or rather it'd be players Kline wants, although i wonder how well stats-based buying operates when there's only a few days left in the window and we've been turned down by our first choices allegedly. Maybe Joka has more say this week?

I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
Disagree with this, with the rumours west ham want SJ t replace Bilic then we could go with some of SJ's suggestions

But a manager/coach can go at any time, they're not shackled by the window to move on. Surely we're more likely to acquire and sell players for the future, irrespective of who's head coach?

The fact there are rumours doesn't mean he'll go, even if the job comes up.
true re the manager, but if aluko wants the same as tom then for me he is having a laugh. sell and replace, his alleged refusal to play is no better than Martins. and I don't want players like that at Fulham, he has been great but maybe a case of now believing better than he is. Could all be agent patter of course but can only go on what's in the papers and social media

Agree with you 100% on Aluko.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on August 29, 2017, 12:22:46 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 12:10:52 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
I too rate that higher priority, so that we don't, for example, need to rush Ream back from a transatlantic flight.

For pacy dribbling, assuming no further departures, we have Kebano, Ojo, Ayite, Sess/Soares. That ought to suffice for penetration, it's more about finishing -- in respect of which Sone offers no loss.

Grant Hanley or equivalent would fill more of a gap.

For my money, Aluko is a far better dribbler than any of the other players you mentioned (I haven't seen Soares so can't comment on him). We will miss him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 12:22:48 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 29, 2017, 12:13:19 PM
Hanley I hope we don't get. Many Blackburn fans called him captain calamity - prone to errors
Standard big guy Championship CBs are like that. So long as he's playing as latterly by all means stick to something different in the shape of Ream. But we could do with an alternative type (which the admirable Odoi isn't either) for certain circumstances.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 29, 2017, 12:25:58 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on August 29, 2017, 12:09:18 PM
I am a Big fan of Sone ,but admit that we didnt miss him against Ipswich..

I mean that can't be proven - just because we played well and won, doesn't mean we wouldn't have matched that or gone one better with him in the team. At 28 and having bought him in on a free and with the ability to make something out of nothing and beat a man, with premier league experience I think the club should be thinking long and hard about him moving on, especially considering Slav has stated he wants to keep him.

That said, Jota is one of the standout championship players in my opinion and is 26 and does seem to have more goals in him... that said though.. he's one footed, compared to Aluko's two feet.

Do we think Aluko or Jota would be better in the premiership?

The one good thing that has come from our style of play over the course of last season and this is that players do get complimented if they fit into the style and it does seem to up their price quite considerably.

If we get in Jota, Engels and Forestieri and lose Aluko then we will have had a pretty amazing summer I have to admit. That's a big if though. I have to admit, regardless of Engels coming in (if he does) he shouldn't be a direct replacement for Madl. If Madl goes as well as Engels coming in, then I think we'll need another CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 29, 2017, 12:27:25 PM
What's this about Aluko having a medical at Reading who have agreed 7.5 m fee. ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 12:22:48 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 29, 2017, 12:13:19 PM
Hanley I hope we don't get. Many Blackburn fans called him captain calamity - prone to errors
Standard big guy Championship CBs are like that. So long as he's playing as latterly by all means stick to something different in the shape of Ream. But we could do with an alternative type (which the admirable Odoi isn't either) for certain circumstances.

Agree. We need to be meaner when playing certain teams who want to push us off the field (and refs are always allow them that), so having an enforcer like Hanley or Dean in the heart of the defence would certainly help in that cases.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 12:27:39 PM
Quote from: bencher on August 29, 2017, 12:22:46 PM
For my money, Aluko is a far better dribbler than any of the other players you mentioned ... We will miss him.
Me too and actually I agree. But ultimately how good a dribbler do you need to be? You need to penetrate behind the opposition, that's the main thing. All those mentioned are capable of that, just maybe not from such improbable positions as Sone. But good team play (as at Ipswich) should be able to feed them into probable positions. After that it comes down to end-product.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 12:29:49 PM
Quote from: bencher on August 29, 2017, 12:22:46 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 12:10:52 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
I too rate that higher priority, so that we don't, for example, need to rush Ream back from a transatlantic flight.

For pacy dribbling, assuming no further departures, we have Kebano, Ojo, Ayite, Sess/Soares. That ought to suffice for penetration, it's more about finishing -- in respect of which Sone offers no loss.

Grant Hanley or equivalent would fill more of a gap.

For my money, Aluko is a far better dribbler than any of the other players you mentioned (I haven't seen Soares so can't comment on him). We will miss him.
I wouldn't say he's far better, and anyway the others make up for it in end product and versatility
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: elgreenio on August 29, 2017, 12:31:00 PM
if he's having his medical today I wonder if we'll have one coming in today. Would be typical to end up selling Aluko and for his replacement to fail or medical for example.

I'd be happy with Aluko out and either of Jota/Forestieri in. Add a CB and the squad is in much better shape than it started the season for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:34:21 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 11:28:39 AM
Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall
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#FulhamFC have agreed £7.5m deal to sell Sone Aluko to #ReadingFC. Player due for medical today. More on #SSN shortly.

Uncle Mince told you last evening the clubs were negotiating the fee.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 29, 2017, 12:46:05 PM
A real shame if Aluko goes - admittedly cant finish but gives us something no other Fulham player currently has with his ability to skin 2 players if we are having trouble breaking down teams / getting in behind whoj has happened this season.

Plus digs out blind for the team when we don't have the ball - his pressing hugely underrated.

Hopefully this means Jota or somebody of similar quality is on their way as I imagine this would hugely annoy SJ (our key asset) once more. Here's to hoping!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 29, 2017, 12:46:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol

Can we get rid of Charlie Jones.  His breaking new stories are taken from sky sports news and Twitter. He couldn't even break wind
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
Mark ツ 🔴 ⚪️‏ @markjamess13  22m22 minutes ago
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Brentford have accepted a £7.5 million plus add ons bid from Fulham for Jota they've offered him £35k a week it's actually happening guys 😡
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:52:41 PM
Talkysport yes clubs agree fee medical to be arranged
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on August 29, 2017, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:52:41 PM
Talkysport yes clubs agree fee medical to be arranged
Who - Aluko or Jota?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:57:04 PM
Quote from: Chesh on August 29, 2017, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:52:41 PM
Talkysport yes clubs agree fee medical to be arranged
Who - Aluko or Jota?

Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on August 29, 2017, 12:57:40 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:57:04 PM
Quote from: Chesh on August 29, 2017, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:52:41 PM
Talkysport yes clubs agree fee medical to be arranged
Who - Aluko or Jota?

Jota.

Excellent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bencher on August 29, 2017, 12:58:08 PM
If we have any choice I'd far rather Forestieri to Jota. I'm basing this partly on Youtube, but FF has a touch of the Alexis Sanchez about him. Tenacity in abundance, great balance, etc. Jota looks decent, but slightly lacking in pace. I think he'd be a bit like Cairney when he was playing on the right.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 01:02:38 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol

I'm still not sure why I got my last ban, yet this guy seems to be getting away with this clickbait rubbish consistently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 29, 2017, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 29, 2017, 12:46:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol

Can we get rid of Charlie Jones.  His breaking new stories are taken from sky sports news and Twitter. He couldn't even break wind

Agreed , all already been reported elsewhere (as per usual) and discussed on here at length...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 29, 2017, 01:07:00 PM
Jota has always reminded me of Bryan Ruiz. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 01:08:34 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 29, 2017, 12:46:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol

Can we get rid of Charlie Jones.  His breaking new stories are taken from sky sports news and Twitter. He couldn't even break wind

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 01:11:38 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 01:02:38 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol

I'm still not sure why I got my last ban, yet this guy seems to be getting away with this clickbait rubbish consistently.
I don't know why you were banned, but in relation to Charlie Jones, he puts a link to his blog and reciprocates that with a link t the site, that is what we ask people advertising to do, that's a simple explanation. he hasn't broken any of the rules regarding the forum, and as far as I know ha snot received any form of warning either.

I am not saying I agree with his blog or how late he posts the info but c'est la vie
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 01:12:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 01:11:38 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 01:02:38 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol

I'm still not sure why I got my last ban, yet this guy seems to be getting away with this clickbait rubbish consistently.
I don't know why you were banned, but in relation to Charlie Jones, he puts a link to his blog and reciprocates that with a link t the site, that is what we ask people advertising to do, that's a simple explanation. he hasn't broken any of the rules regarding the forum, and as far as I know ha snot received any form of warning either.

Fair do's.  I'll just look for the ignore option.

Cheers!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 29, 2017, 01:15:29 PM
Quote from: bencher on August 29, 2017, 11:53:37 AM
I'm a fan of the team Fulham FC, not Fulham plc. I'm not happy about Aluko leaving. For me, his arrival was a huge part of transforming the team's identity last season. I get that he misses a lot of chances, but he gets fans off their seats, makes something from nothing, and has fantastic workrate. SJ has made it clear that he is against Aluko leaving. This would be a stab in the back to him, and if even we end up signing Jota or Forestieri, there's no guarantee they'll settle well or fit in to the team shape. This is a bad move.
Goals gets you promotion, I'd rather see goals then a player beating 2 defenders and sticking in to tow z

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 29, 2017, 01:22:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:06:02 PM
I'm looking forward to the end of the window...... at least we'll know what players we have !
or haven't got!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: therealjaybee on August 29, 2017, 01:32:00 PM
I'm going to assume Jota is a done deal. Can't imagine we'd sell Aluko without having something lined up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 01:41:07 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 01:12:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 01:11:38 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 01:02:38 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol

I'm still not sure why I got my last ban, yet this guy seems to be getting away with this clickbait rubbish consistently.
I don't know why you were banned, but in relation to Charlie Jones, he puts a link to his blog and reciprocates that with a link t the site, that is what we ask people advertising to do, that's a simple explanation. he hasn't broken any of the rules regarding the forum, and as far as I know ha snot received any form of warning either.

Fair do's.  I'll just look for the ignore option.

Cheers!

But does the ignore button also filter out replies to that person's posts?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: howitis on August 29, 2017, 01:42:05 PM
I find it hard to believe that we will get Jota without other teams being flushed out with more substantial bids. Don't underestimate this lads quality, he is an exceptional player. If we manage to get this deal over the line it will be one of the best signings in recent memory. I am disappointed that Aluko is leaving and believe he is more effective to the team then Ayite and Kebano to date but Neeskens is beginning to adapt to British football. What we dont know regardless of age is whether Kamara will prove more beneficial to us then Aluko.
If we get Jota over the line however Sone will be yesterdays man.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 01:43:22 PM
Quote from: therealjaybee on August 29, 2017, 01:32:00 PM
I'm going to assume Jota is a done deal. Can't imagine we'd sell Aluko without having something lined up

Or are we calling Weds bluff with the Forestieri deal? They want more than 12m. The later it goes the more likely they are to accept an offer rather than being stuck with an unsettled player.

Personally I'd rather Forestieri of the two but both are better than Aluko
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on August 29, 2017, 01:43:53 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 12:28:31 PM
http://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/29/fulham-looking-to-sign-brentford-talisman-jota-after-sone-aluko-departs-in-a-7-5-million-deal/ Jota in Aluko out. More info in the link.

Your just quoting what I put up 2 days ago....lol
At least it shows he is beginning to speed up:)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 01:44:56 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 01:41:07 PM

But does the ignore button also filter out replies to that person's posts?

I have no idea, but its got to be worth a look.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 29, 2017, 01:52:27 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 01:43:22 PM
Quote from: therealjaybee on August 29, 2017, 01:32:00 PM
I'm going to assume Jota is a done deal. Can't imagine we'd sell Aluko without having something lined up

Or are we calling Weds bluff with the Forestieri deal? They want more than 12m. The later it goes the more likely they are to accept an offer rather than being stuck with an unsettled player.

Personally I'd rather Forestieri of the two but both are better than Aluko


Funny its about opinions, I'd rather have Jota any day of the week. Forestieri more of a McCormack type player, rumoured to be a bad egg. Jota younger & surely a better bet just to wind Brentford fans up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 29, 2017, 01:58:06 PM
If we sell Aluko, free last summer, for the same price as we bring in the younger, better-end-product but no less exciting Jota then this is the best piece of business in the whole window for me.

Don't get me wrong, I love watching Sone, but that lack of finishing ability is just too much for me now. I feel he won't click as well in Reading's defensive, negative style of play and we'll be laughing in this deal.

Also would rather Jota to Forestieri. Something about the latter's attitude just doesn't sit right with me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 29, 2017, 02:21:42 PM
Quote from: howitis on August 29, 2017, 01:42:05 PM
I find it hard to believe that we will get Jota without other teams being flushed out with more substantial bids. Don't underestimate this lads quality, he is an exceptional player. If we manage to get this deal over the line it will be one of the best signings in recent memory. I am disappointed that Aluko is leaving and believe he is more effective to the team then Ayite and Kebano to date but Neeskens is beginning to adapt to British football. What we dont know regardless of age is whether Kamara will prove more beneficial to us then Aluko.
If we get Jota over the line however Sone will be yesterdays man.
It will come down to who he wants to play for, he may have already indicated that he would favour fulham and they will have to get the best deal they can from us properly between 6 and 8 as roumered

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:33:49 PM
Hmm, dont see him joining us. He's 25 and until last season had barely scored and was released by Northampton Town. Could be worth buying and then loaning out to see how he does and whether his value can increase but I cant see him ever getting on the pitch for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 02:34:54 PM
Bristol City have turned down bid of 3.5 million from Birmingham and Norwich for Flint.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 29, 2017, 02:39:03 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Why when we are seeing it starting to work and also there seems an actual plan to our selling and buying?
Moneyball has a bad name and is completely misunderstood by many.

Our policy in a nutshell is to make less mistakes in the market than previously. Its not to everyone's liking and the personalities involved may be an issue, but to dismiss out of hand is a mistake.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 29, 2017, 02:41:25 PM
Does anyone have any updates on the William remy story?

If we got forestieri, engels, jota and remy all over the line that'd be pretty magical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:44:04 PM
Quote from: General on August 29, 2017, 02:41:25 PM
Does anyone have any updates on the William remy story?

If we got forestieri, engels, jota and remy all over the line that'd be pretty magical.
If we get all of them that would be a huge but I doubt that. I see it as either FF or Jota. Engles would be the biggest signing for me if we get him. The guy is a brick wall in defence.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 29, 2017, 02:49:01 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM

Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

There is literally no proof of what you're saying. There is proof the current model works , and Joka had no control at Watford and Fulham yet was able  to improve the given players in his system/ style and coaching.  The reason it's worked is because Slav is a great head coach, not because he is a great manager.
We can't and shouldn't go back to giving a manager full control over signings given our history with that model and Slavs history for sticking around in jobs.
i don't see how you can prove nor why you would state that we would have a better team if Joka picks the signings himself.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:49:38 PM
Quote from: General on August 29, 2017, 02:41:25 PM
Does anyone have any updates on the William remy story?

If we got forestieri, engels, jota and remy all over the line that'd be pretty magical.

https://www.les-transferts.com/ligue-1/montpellier-accord-avec-remy-105833.html

Montpellier: Agreement with Rémy?

At the end of his last championship meeting, the Montpellier team could announce a first summer rookie.

According to Le10Sport , it would be the defender William Rémy (24 years). At the end of the contract with Dijon , the latter would have agreed to join the Hérault club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:53:02 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 29, 2017, 02:49:01 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM

Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

There is literally no proof of what you're saying. There is proof the current model works , and Joka had no control at Watford and Fulham yet was able  to improve the given players in his system/ style and coaching.  The reason it's worked is because Slav is a great head coach, not because he is a great manager.
We can't and shouldn't go back to giving a manager full control over signings given our history with that model and Slavs history for sticking around in jobs.
i don't see how you can prove nor why you would state that we would have a better team if Joka picks the signings himself.
+1 Newry

Guys, I think we've found the new nose
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:56:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:53:02 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 29, 2017, 02:49:01 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM

Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

There is literally no proof of what you're saying. There is proof the current model works , and Joka had no control at Watford and Fulham yet was able  to improve the given players in his system/ style and coaching.  The reason it's worked is because Slav is a great head coach, not because he is a great manager.
We can't and shouldn't go back to giving a manager full control over signings given our history with that model and Slavs history for sticking around in jobs.
i don't see how you can prove nor why you would state that we would have a better team if Joka picks the signings himself.
+1 Newry

Guys, I think we've found the new nose
Not familiar with the forum lingo - wtf is nose?

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:57:40 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:56:02 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:53:02 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 29, 2017, 02:49:01 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM

Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

There is literally no proof of what you're saying. There is proof the current model works , and Joka had no control at Watford and Fulham yet was able  to improve the given players in his system/ style and coaching.  The reason it's worked is because Slav is a great head coach, not because he is a great manager.
We can't and shouldn't go back to giving a manager full control over signings given our history with that model and Slavs history for sticking around in jobs.
i don't see how you can prove nor why you would state that we would have a better team if Joka picks the signings himself.
+1 Newry

Guys, I think we've found the new nose
Not familiar with the forum lingo - wtf is nose?

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Another WUM
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk


some work and some don't, same every way you do them. Any complaints about last years signing other than Martin? according to rumours they were all Moneyball signings. Personally sick and tired of the discussion, we have to accept it as it is here as it stands.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 03:08:32 PM
Most modern progressive clubs do use stats for their transfer dealings. Very few managers these days get involved with the actual transfers.
Our 2 boxes checked system is fine by me & will be used by more & more clubs. Our Slavisa has more important duties as a coach to be bothered with haggling with agents.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Look at most of the top clubs in europe they all work with the coach working with the players signed, seems to work at Barca, real quite well. They may not use moneyball, but they use some form of analysis as well and I would reckon some of that (maybe not as much as some other clubs) is down to stats
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
OK so far it seems that this model works (well it hasn't really worked out well for Swansea) for clubs with smaller budgets, where stats is king (proof in the pudding, almost as a secure net that you're signing a player on a punt because they may have had a good spell).

Obviously the bigger clubs don't use this model, with bigger budgets to take on more risk and a better scouting system in place, probably there is no need for such model like the one we have in place.

Why did Mark Hughes want to leave again?

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:10:19 PM
Quote from: General on August 29, 2017, 02:41:25 PM
Does anyone have any updates on the William remy story?

If we got forestieri, engels, jota and remy all over the line that'd be pretty magical.
all we did was enquire and took it no further, player has higher ambitions
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 03:10:00 PM
Any complaints about last year's signings other than Martin?


Jozabed and Sigurdsson for a start
forgot those two, oops.

but Ayite, Johansen, Aluko, etc all alledgedly stats based (even though 2 were fairly well known players)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 03:13:30 PM
The funny thing about this stats malarkey is so many moan about it, and yet so many use stats themselves when arguing about a new signing, or if one midfielder is better than the other etc.

It's here, it is what it is and it seems to be working rather well at present.  People need to realise that and stop letting this thing ruin their lives.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:14:23 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
OK so far it seems that this model works (well it hasn't really worked out well for Swansea) for clubs with smaller budgets, where stats is king (proof in the pudding, almost as a secure net that you're signing a player on a punt because they may have had a good spell).

Obviously the bigger clubs don't use this model, with bigger budgets to take on more risk and a better scouting system in place, probably there is no need for such model like the one we have in place.

Why did Mark Hughes want to leave again?

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He said ambition (under MAF) but he also then said he made a mistake and regretted leaving.

Last time I looked Swansea were still in the PL have used that same model for quite a while. The one time they moved away from it things started to go wrong.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:15:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Look at most of the top clubs in europe they all work with the coach working with the players signed, seems to work at Barca, real quite well. They may not use moneyball, but they use some form of analysis as well and I would reckon some of that (maybe not as much as some other clubs) is down to stats
Obviously stats are in use, I'd be shocked of clubs don't look at them at all.

The point I am making is that; it seems that stats is king at our beloved FFC and Joka has very little say in transfers. This is what I do not agree with for many logical reasons.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:19:02 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

The system is Stats and Scouting BOTH have to agree a new recruit, the the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the
Stats and Scouting team have to approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD, it's part of the process !
OK this is clear - thank you. I must have missed the previous 99 posts about this.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 03:21:08 PM
You probably did being that most of your 20 posts have been on here moaning about it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:23:23 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 03:21:08 PM
You probably did being that most of your 20 posts have been on here moaning about it.
Yeah it's what I said mate :)

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 29, 2017, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !

If our coach could stop moaning about it and flouncing off everytime he is asked about transfers. It might help
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 03:25:45 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PMWhere's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.

I don`t want to get into stats based signing thing discussion (I actually like it) but it should be said that only known (at least for me) Joka`s signing was Johansen. I clearly remember one Slav`s pre-match interview last season where he said he insisted on signing him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:26:40 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
OK so far it seems that this model works (well it hasn't really worked out well for Swansea) for clubs with smaller budgets, where stats is king (proof in the pudding, almost as a secure net that you're signing a player on a punt because they may have had a good spell).

Obviously the bigger clubs don't use this model, with bigger budgets to take on more risk and a better scouting system in place, probably there is no need for such model like the one we have in place.

Why did Mark Hughes want to leave again?

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Different regime. Completely pointless to bring up. ffcannom you are a pretty boring poster with an out of date arguament. Go back to supporting a team like Forest - I hear Taylor and Clough can choose their own players...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:30:54 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:26:40 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
OK so far it seems that this model works (well it hasn't really worked out well for Swansea) for clubs with smaller budgets, where stats is king (proof in the pudding, almost as a secure net that you're signing a player on a punt because they may have had a good spell).

Obviously the bigger clubs don't use this model, with bigger budgets to take on more risk and a better scouting system in place, probably there is no need for such model like the one we have in place.

Why did Mark Hughes want to leave again?

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Different regime. Completely pointless to bring up. ffcannom you are a pretty boring poster with an out of date arguament. Go back to supporting a team like Forest - I hear Taylor and Clough can choose their own players...
Mate like previously stated I'm voicing my opinion and was not fully aware of our policy. Your ignorance is more boring, please don't assume I am here for your entertainment. I live in the area and support the club so f off and don't tell me who to support you ceramic!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:31:52 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 29, 2017, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !

If our coach could stop moaning about it and flouncing off everytime he is asked about transfers. It might help
Exactly what got me confused. Our coach brings it up in interviews that he isn't happy with it. Led to my confusion.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:34:33 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:31:52 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 29, 2017, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !

If our coach could stop moaning about it and flouncing off everytime he is asked about transfers. It might help
Exactly what got me confused. Our coach brings it up in interviews that he isn't happy with it. Led to my confusion.

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In case you missed it Jokanovic always moans http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/watfordfc/watfordfcnews/11677634.Jokanovic_doesn_t_have_final_say_on_Watford_transfers/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:30:54 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:26:40 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
OK so far it seems that this model works (well it hasn't really worked out well for Swansea) for clubs with smaller budgets, where stats is king (proof in the pudding, almost as a secure net that you're signing a player on a punt because they may have had a good spell).

Obviously the bigger clubs don't use this model, with bigger budgets to take on more risk and a better scouting system in place, probably there is no need for such model like the one we have in place.

Why did Mark Hughes want to leave again?

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Different regime. Completely pointless to bring up. ffcannom you are a pretty boring poster with an out of date arguament. Go back to supporting a team like Forest - I hear Taylor and Clough can choose their own players...
Mate like previously stated I'm voicing my opinion and was not fully aware of our policy. Your ignorance is more boring, please don't assume I am here for your entertainment. I live in the area and support the club so f off and don't tell me who to support you ceramic!

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Mate, can we keep the language in check yeah? Your ignorance is staggering over a topic that would be explained to you if you listened to a FOFcast, read a post a few pages back on the forum or educated yourself. The process isn't a well guarded secret. Also, whats a ceramic?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on August 29, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
This thread has become very boring, can we keep it to transfer rumours which is what it was intended for !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:43:35 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 29, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
This thread has become very boring, can we keep it to transfer rumours which is what it was intended for !

Only 3 days left!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 29, 2017, 03:43:42 PM
I think the confusion boils down to posters on here saying that Slav is involved in recruitment yet every now and again Slav throws the toys out saying he's not involved. If we take him at his word he's not involved, but take him at his actions, it's obvious he's involved.

ffcannom, I don't know how you've got off to a bad start on here but you're voicing opinions and that's fine, but reading them, you're giving opinions which are based on no fact, and it's no wonder the other posters have called you out on it. If you think Slav can pick better players, tell us why. No one is asking for factual evidence but base an opinion on a bit of knowledge rather than an opinion that clearly is going against every grain of knowledge.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:45:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:30:54 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:26:40 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
OK so far it seems that this model works (well it hasn't really worked out well for Swansea) for clubs with smaller budgets, where stats is king (proof in the pudding, almost as a secure net that you're signing a player on a punt because they may have had a good spell).

Obviously the bigger clubs don't use this model, with bigger budgets to take on more risk and a better scouting system in place, probably there is no need for such model like the one we have in place.

Why did Mark Hughes want to leave again?

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Different regime. Completely pointless to bring up. ffcannom you are a pretty boring poster with an out of date arguament. Go back to supporting a team like Forest - I hear Taylor and Clough can choose their own players...
Mate like previously stated I'm voicing my opinion and was not fully aware of our policy. Your ignorance is more boring, please don't assume I am here for your entertainment. I live in the area and support the club so f off and don't tell me who to support you ceramic!

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Mate, can we keep the language in check yeah? Your ignorance is staggering over a topic that would be explained to you if you listened to a FOFcast, read a post a few pages back on the forum or educated yourself. The process isn't a well guarded secret. Also, whats a ceramic?
Language is in check hence there are no swear words mate. So not sure what you're moaning about now. Ceramic = Mug

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 29, 2017, 03:46:48 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 29, 2017, 03:43:42 PM
I think the confusion boils down to posters on here saying that Slav is involved in recruitment yet every now and again Slav throws the toys out saying he's not involved. If we take him at his word he's not involved, but take him at his actions, it's obvious he's involved.

ffcannom, I don't know how you've got off to a bad start on here but you're voicing opinions and that's fine, but reading them, you're giving opinions which are based on no fact, and it's no wonder the other posters have called you out on it. If you think Slav can pick better players, tell us why. No one is asking for factual evidence but base an opinion on a bit of knowledge rather than an opinion that clearly is going against every grain of knowledge.

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ffcannom......Nose in disguise me thinks!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:49:28 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:45:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:30:54 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:26:40 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Quote from: MJG on August 29, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Again - nonsense. Firstly, Joka is a head coach, not a manager. Secondly, think about a clubs succesion planning. The average tenure of a football manager is 1.31 years if the club let the manager do all the signings themselves then every 15-16 months we'd be shipping out the players they bought and bringing in new ones. This way the club has a clear strategy and potential have a choice to buy into it or not. Would you prefer the current 'moneyball' method (though it isn't moneyball, read the book) or Sanchez, jol, Magath etc who had a say and bought some horrendous players. The clubs future is secure with the current setup.

Also, Where's your evidence  that Joka would sign better players? The one player we know about who was his choice was Jozabed - look how that turned out.
If this is such a great model then why don't other clubs use this model? Does this model prove to be more successful for clubs with smaller budgets? I can't see top flight clubs using this model.

It's great to have stats to hand but to use them solely to sign players is not a great model in my opinion. The manager/coach gets players we may not potentially want or like.

Mate this is a forum where people get to voice their views and opinions. This isn't an investigation or a factual wiki page, so calm down on the evidence. What evidence do you have for anything??

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Swansea and Southampton have had similar arrangements(business models) where the good of the club is above that of the current manager/coach. They have to fit their system of play and running of the club, not the other way round.
OK so far it seems that this model works (well it hasn't really worked out well for Swansea) for clubs with smaller budgets, where stats is king (proof in the pudding, almost as a secure net that you're signing a player on a punt because they may have had a good spell).

Obviously the bigger clubs don't use this model, with bigger budgets to take on more risk and a better scouting system in place, probably there is no need for such model like the one we have in place.

Why did Mark Hughes want to leave again?

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Different regime. Completely pointless to bring up. ffcannom you are a pretty boring poster with an out of date arguament. Go back to supporting a team like Forest - I hear Taylor and Clough can choose their own players...
Mate like previously stated I'm voicing my opinion and was not fully aware of our policy. Your ignorance is more boring, please don't assume I am here for your entertainment. I live in the area and support the club so f off and don't tell me who to support you ceramic!

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Mate, can we keep the language in check yeah? Your ignorance is staggering over a topic that would be explained to you if you listened to a FOFcast, read a post a few pages back on the forum or educated yourself. The process isn't a well guarded secret. Also, whats a ceramic?
Language is in check hence there are no swear words mate. So not sure what you're moaning about now. Ceramic = Mug

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You don't have to be Tolstoy to crack your crafty little puzzle, sir.

Also for your information, ceramic = an inorganic, non-metallic, solid material comprising metal, non-metal or metalloid atoms primarily held in ionic and covalent bonds.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 03:49:54 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 29, 2017, 03:46:48 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 29, 2017, 03:43:42 PM
I think the confusion boils down to posters on here saying that Slav is involved in recruitment yet every now and again Slav throws the toys out saying he's not involved. If we take him at his word he's not involved, but take him at his actions, it's obvious he's involved.

ffcannom, I don't know how you've got off to a bad start on here but you're voicing opinions and that's fine, but reading them, you're giving opinions which are based on no fact, and it's no wonder the other posters have called you out on it. If you think Slav can pick better players, tell us why. No one is asking for factual evidence but base an opinion on a bit of knowledge rather than an opinion that clearly is going against every grain of knowledge.

never knew ceramic was a derogatory term, but learn something new everyday!




ffcannom......Nose in disguise me thinks!

Nose was/ is far more eloquent.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 29, 2017, 03:50:28 PM
So.....any actual rumours ? signings imminent ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 29, 2017, 03:53:35 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 29, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
This thread has become very boring, can we keep it to transfer rumours which is what it was intended for !

Are you reading a different thread? It may have veered off course a bit, but that's what happened in every natural conversation. But boring? Just today in this thread, there's been key infor about Aluko, maybe Madl going, then info and thought on Forestieri, Jota, Engels and Bodin as well as general transfers such as Dean, Hanley, Flint, Remy, all kind of Fulham related

Yes our transfer model is open for debate (clearly) but it's part of the silly season, it doesn't merit its own thread as the club have a way of doing things , and no stroppy Serbian can change that. And he hasn't tried to change it, but his rants give the recruitment team a hurry on.

It's all fascinating and I welcome everyone's views, but to say it's boring is a far fetch
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:53:35 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:15:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Look at most of the top clubs in europe they all work with the coach working with the players signed, seems to work at Barca, real quite well. They may not use moneyball, but they use some form of analysis as well and I would reckon some of that (maybe not as much as some other clubs) is down to stats
Obviously stats are in use, I'd be shocked of clubs don't look at them at all.

The point I am making is that; it seems that stats is king at our beloved FFC and Joka has very little say in transfers. This is what I do not agree with for many logical reasons.

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Zidane has no say in transfers, not does ancelotti
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 03:55:03 PM
"Language is in check hence there are no swear words mate. So not sure what you're moaning about now. Ceramic = Mug"
You youngsters today if you want to call someone a mug, it's Toby, Toby Jug = Mug.
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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 29, 2017, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:53:35 PM



Zidane has no say in transfers, not does ancelotti
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Yes - and those teams are rubbish!!!! - Oh
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 03:55:03 PM
"Language is in check hence there are no swear words mate. So not sure what you're moaning about now. Ceramic = Mug"
You youngsters today if you want to call someone a mug, it's Toby, Toby Jug = Mug.
092.gif
Haha

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 04:00:53 PM
Quote from: snarks on August 29, 2017, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:53:35 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 03:15:51 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 29, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 02:23:26 PM
Is this a new rumour? Bodin's 25, so i can't see him coming to us to warm the bench.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pne-cardiff-city-fulham-hull-394687

PNE, Cardiff City, Fulham and Hull City all after Bristol Rovers star Billy Bodin

Bristol Rovers' goal scoring midfielder Billy Bodin is wanted by four Championship clubs, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting Preston North End, Fulham, Hull City and Cardiff City are all in for Bodin who has been in stunning form for the Pirates at the start of the new season.

However a fee of just £250,000 is being touted as the starting price for the man who has scored five goals in six games for Rovers this season.
Bodin's good start to 2017/18 continues his great form in League One from last season, scoring 16 goals in his last 28 league appearances, with particularly hot form at the Memorial Stadium, scoring 12 in his last 14 home games.

The departure of Bodin would come as a massive blow to Darrell Clarke's ambitions of Rovers improving on their 10th place finish in League One last season, especially with little time to be able to replace one of his key playmakers and goal threats.

Preston North End are likely leading contenders for his signature due to the uncertain future of striker Jordan Hugill who has today handed in a transfer request, although it has been rejected by the club.

he wouldn't shift any of those we have now form the starting lineup, well not for me anyway
Speculative journalism methinks

£250,000 would be good for the moneyball model tho.
Fulham F.C needs to eradicate this money ball model! Ffs

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Nonsense, the proof it works can be seen in the Aluko situation. What is your reasons for thinking we need to get rid?
Our manager needs a say to every single singing. I'm against someone else having looking at stats for players and deciding to bring them in on those basis. The only reason it's worked so far is because Joka is a brilliant manager, but I'm sure wed have a better team if Joka did all the signings himself.

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Look at most of the top clubs in europe they all work with the coach working with the players signed, seems to work at Barca, real quite well. They may not use moneyball, but they use some form of analysis as well and I would reckon some of that (maybe not as much as some other clubs) is down to stats
Obviously stats are in use, I'd be shocked of clubs don't look at them at all.

The point I am making is that; it seems that stats is king at our beloved FFC and Joka has very little say in transfers. This is what I do not agree with for many logical reasons.

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Zidane has no say in transfers, not does ancelotti

Yes - and those teams are rubbish!!!! - Oh
LOL
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 04:23:14 PM
How about some of you putting someones name up when replying instead of adding quote after feckin quote,about last 6 pages full of the same quotes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mkras99 on August 29, 2017, 04:32:02 PM
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There's still a chance Ryan Sessegnon could join Spurs if they make a big enough offer - but his brother would not be included in same deal
11:12 AM - 29 Aug 2017
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 04:32:41 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 04:22:05 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !

That's not how Joka describes it Stu, and whilst i always like your posts, I believe him over you this time!

Joka has previous in this as the above link shows. Equally Tony Khan explains the situation a few months back and I trust him overall as he is the only one who loses nothing if this goes wrong. His dad is hardly doing to fire him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 29, 2017, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 04:23:14 PM
How about some of you putting someones name up when replying instead of adding quote after feckin quote,about last 6 pages full of the same quotes.

Thank you, Mince.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ealex40 on August 29, 2017, 04:33:26 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 12:10:52 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 29, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
I still think a centre-back is more important, unless Odoi's the man. If Madl goes i expect there to be incoming.
I too rate that higher priority, so that we don't, for example, need to rush Ream back from a transatlantic flight.

For pacy dribbling, assuming no further departures, we have Kebano, Ojo, Ayite, Sess/Soares. That ought to suffice for penetration, it's more about finishing -- in respect of which Sone offers no loss.

Grant Hanley or equivalent would fill more of a gap.

Norwich have agreed a fee with Newcastle for defender Grant Hanley, Sky sources understand.

The Scotland international has not featured for Rafa Benitez's side in the Premier League this season and does not appear to be in the Spaniard's plans.

The clubs are discussing both permanent and loan options, but we understand Hanley is keen on the move to get back playing regular football.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on August 29, 2017, 04:33:49 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 29, 2017, 03:53:35 PM
Quote from: Riversider on August 29, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
This thread has become very boring, can we keep it to transfer rumours which is what it was intended for !

Are you reading a different thread? It may have veered off course a bit, but that's what happened in every natural conversation. But boring? Just today in this thread, there's been key infor about Aluko, maybe Madl going, then info and thought on Forestieri, Jota, Engels and Bodin as well as general transfers such as Dean, Hanley, Flint, Remy, all kind of Fulham related

Yes our transfer model is open for debate (clearly) but it's part of the silly season, it doesn't merit its own thread as the club have a way of doing things , and no stroppy Serbian can change that. And he hasn't tried to change it, but his rants give the recruitment team a hurry on.

It's all fascinating and I welcome everyone's views, but to say it's boring is a far fetch

You must have one hell of a dull life if you think this thread is interesting in comparison 😔😔😔
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 04:34:06 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 29, 2017, 04:32:02 PM
Dean Jones‏Verified account
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There's still a chance Ryan Sessegnon could join Spurs if they make a big enough offer - but his brother would not be included in same deal
11:12 AM - 29 Aug 2017

Not Dean Jones gossip about it again.... :doh:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 04:47:14 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 04:38:37 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 04:32:41 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 04:22:05 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !

That's not how Joka describes it Stu, and whilst i always like your posts, I believe him over you this time!

Joka has previous in this as the above link shows. Equally Tony Khan explains the situation a few months back and I trust him overall as he is the only one who loses nothing if this goes wrong. His dad is hardly doing to fire him.

"Previous" for what? Quitting the last English club he was at because of the same problem (among others) he has here? Why does that mean he's lying now? Anyway I know who I believe. Tony Khan claims he signed Cairney, believe that and you'll believe anything

Who used the word lie? I pointed out that he has previous of removing his own blame from the transfer process. He quit as he didnt feel that the board wanted him. I have gone away and found you a quote as well: "What happened next made me realise there was no real intention to renew my contract. There was a first contact but there wasn't a follow-up from him, which should be normal in any negotiation process. After waiting, I assumed that I had to move on." Nothing about transfers there,  mate. You'll refute this so I'll attach the URL so you can read it and look for parts that fit your narrative: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9892260/slavisa-jokanovic-explains-watford-exit

You done, find any? Didn't think so.

Also, why is incredulous that TK found Cairney...? Your actually now calling TK a liar lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 04:54:20 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 29, 2017, 04:32:02 PM
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There's still a chance Ryan Sessegnon could join Spurs if they make a big enough offer - but his brother would not be included in same deal
11:12 AM - 29 Aug 2017

There's also a chance that we purchase Mbappe. Tweets like this are really pointless.

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There's still a chance Lionel Messi could join Spurs if they make a big enough offer - but his brother Rodrigo would not be included in same deal
11:12 AM - 29 Aug 2017
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 29, 2017, 04:57:49 PM
Preston North End forward Jordan Hugill has handed in a transfer request which the Championship club have rejected.

The 25-year-old has scored 23 goals in 91 appearances for Preston since joining the club on a two-year deal from Port Vale in June 2014.

Speaking to BBC Radio Lancashire after Saturday's draw at Middlesbrough, boss Alex Neil said he wanted to keep players at the club, not sell them.

"We are not in the market to sell our best players," Neil said.

"I am not going to break this team up - we want to have a right go this season and see where it takes us."

Hugill has scored three goals in all competitions and has made six appearances for the Lilywhites this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MJG on August 29, 2017, 04:57:50 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 29, 2017, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 04:23:14 PM
How about some of you putting someones name up when replying instead of adding quote after feckin quote,about last 6 pages full of the same quotes.

Thank you, Mince.
cheers Mince and noted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 04:59:50 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 04:56:34 PM
Marcel, it is a corollary of two people making contradictory statements that one of them is lying. Duh

The statements we are discussing don't directly contradict each other. Anyway...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on August 29, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Anyway. Got a bit bored with all the non-transfer-related irritation on here.

Went and looked up "ceramic".

Ceramic tiles = piles.

As in: "I've been sat on that cold floor all day and me ceramics are killing me..."

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 05:04:24 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 04:59:50 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 04:56:34 PM
Marcel, it is a corollary of two people making contradictory statements that one of them is lying. Duh

The statements we are discussing don't directly contradict each other. Anyway...

sorry mate think you must be confused. the year is 2017. this is a fulham forum. we were talking about whether jokanovic has final say on transfers. are you ok?

And you were talking about TK finding Tom Cairney from when Symons was manager... which was an outfield introduction to a Joka based discussion but there we go...

Anyway, in actual transfer chat. Allegedly, Jota fee is circa £7.5m and the wages are circa £35k.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 29, 2017, 05:18:07 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 29, 2017, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 04:23:14 PM
How about some of you putting someones name up when replying instead of adding quote after feckin quote,about last 6 pages full of the same quotes.

Thank you, Mince.

Quotes are easily edited for brevity.

....can be dangerous, though...
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 29, 2017, 04:57:49 PM
Jordan Hugill, Preston North End reject.

The 25-year-old has scored 3 goals in 91 appearances for Preston since joining the club on a two-year deal from Port Vale in June 2014.

Speaking to BBC Radio Lancashire after Saturday's draw at Middlesbrough, boss Alex Neil said he wanted to sell them.

"We are in the market to sell our best players," Neil said.

"I am going to break this team up...

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 05:25:28 PM
Quote from: peaty on August 29, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Anyway. Got a bit bored with all the non-transfer-related irritation on here.

Went and looked up "ceramic".

Ceramic tiles = piles

As in: "I've been sat on that cold floor all day and me ceramics are killing me..."


Where did that come from?
It's  Farmers, Farmer Giles= piles
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 29, 2017, 05:29:12 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 05:25:28 PM
Quote from: peaty on August 29, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Anyway. Got a bit bored with all the non-transfer-related irritation on here.

Went and looked up "ceramic".

Ceramic tiles = piles.
Where did that come from?
It's me Farmers, Farmer Giles= piles

As in: "I've been sat on that cold floor all day and me ceramics are killing me..."




Its the Chalfonts around my way 😉
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 29, 2017, 05:33:05 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 05:25:28 PM
Quote from: peaty on August 29, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Anyway. Got a bit bored with all the non-transfer-related irritation on here.

Went and looked up "ceramic".

Ceramic tiles = piles.


Or, for us 21st century culinary experts we cook on a Ceramic Hob
....can't think what that could possibly rhyme with, though.... :023:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 05:43:22 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 29, 2017, 05:33:05 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 05:25:28 PM
Quote from: peaty on August 29, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Anyway. Got a bit bored with all the non-transfer-related irritation on here.

Went and looked up "ceramic".

Ceramic tiles = piles.


Or, for us 21st century culinary experts we cook on a Ceramic Hob
....can't think what that could possibly rhyme with, though.... :023:

Corn on the cob?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 05:48:54 PM
Cars are sprayed with a ceramic coating which gives a more durable finish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 06:07:28 PM
Looks like Hanley to Norwich & Dean to Brum according to Sky.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 29, 2017, 06:09:06 PM
Well that looks as if that is it as far as we are concerned, just hope there are no nasty deals lurking , snake like, waiting to jump out and bite us at the last moment tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 29, 2017, 06:34:41 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 29, 2017, 06:07:28 PM
Looks like Hanley to Norwich & Dean to Brum according to Sky.

Great, looks as though we are back on the Silly season transfer thread, keep it up everyone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on August 29, 2017, 06:36:58 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 05:25:28 PM
Quote from: peaty on August 29, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Anyway. Got a bit bored with all the non-transfer-related irritation on here.

Went and looked up "ceramic".

Ceramic tiles = piles

As in: "I've been sat on that cold floor all day and me ceramics are killing me..."


Where did that come from?
It's  Farmers, Farmer Giles= piles

Probably made up. Good, though.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ceramics
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 29, 2017, 06:39:21 PM
With Hanley, Dean and Engels looking less likely, how about a late attempt to keep Philipp Wollscheid in the country...sounds like he is on his way to France.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 06:42:27 PM
Its all gone quiet.....He was having a medical wasn't he.
The other was on his way,then he is going to you know who,and that will never happen,I've never rated him said so and so,and so were back to square one and do feel free to add and QUOTE if you like....
I'm going for a lie down to clear my head...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 07:08:33 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 29, 2017, 06:39:21 PM
With Hanley, Dean and Engels looking less likely, how about a late attempt to keep Philipp Wollscheid in the country...sounds like he is on his way to France.
Bit slow and crap at passing. Basically the German Dan Burn
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 29, 2017, 07:24:07 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 04:22:05 PM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !

That's not how Joka describes it Stu, and whilst i always like your posts, I believe him over you this time!
I agree, Jocanovic's recent statements do not lead us to believe that he has such a significant input into new signings and we are left with the impression that he has to work with what he is given.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 29, 2017, 08:27:02 PM
As others have said, selling Aluko and getting Jota (for basically the same amount or perhaps even a bit less) would be great piece of business for the club. Basically means that instead of giving Aluko a raise, we swap him for a younger and better player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:45:12 PM
Don't know.
But the journalist breaking the news Mohamed Bouhafsi is usually very well connected. He now has his own show on transfers on a leading French TV sport channel who covers the Premier League (SFR). So a rather credible source in my view.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:46:33 PM
possibly yes, just surprised its not broken here, as Newcastle are allegedly one of the worst for secrets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
jota
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 29, 2017, 08:49:20 PM
Wolves and Leeds are also interested, but Fulham seem to be in the driving seat, but then again.......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCFOREVER on August 29, 2017, 08:49:38 PM
Let's just be greedy and have both.Sod it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DeuceBigelow on August 29, 2017, 08:49:59 PM
Have wanted Gayle to join us for ages, this would be an excellent piece of business.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 08:50:30 PM
really cannot see this happening but it really would be a statement of intent. Where were you on this westcliff? ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:50:59 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on August 29, 2017, 08:49:38 PM
Let's just be greedy and have both.Sod it.

We would simply have to get promoted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:51:34 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 08:50:30 PM
really cannot see this happening but it really would be a statement of intent. Where were you on this westcliff? ;)

Sources don't cover intra UK - as mainly various countries on continent. Belgium I think is one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 08:54:08 PM
I know it was tongue in cheek. Was leaked in France though..... ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:56:44 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 08:50:30 PM
really cannot see this happening but it really would be a statement of intent. Where were you on this westcliff? ;)
LOL its UK to UK so not my field, which is why I am surprised a  journo via a French radio station is covering it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on August 29, 2017, 09:04:01 PM
Keith Downie‏Verified account @SkySports_Keith  46s46 seconds ago
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Keith Downie Retweeted Simon
Not sure why that's surfaced - we're told there's been no contact from Fulham for Gayle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 09:05:11 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:56:44 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 08:50:30 PM
really cannot see this happening but it really would be a statement of intent. Where were you on this westcliff? ;)
LOL its UK to UK so not my field, which is why I am surprised a  journo via a French radio station is covering it

I hope you know it was meant in good spirit. The only leaks I get are because I'm a plumber. Hopefully leaks I'm going to fix not ones that I've created.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on August 29, 2017, 09:05:15 PM
Lee Ryder‏Verified account @lee_ryder  1m1 minute ago
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Just to confirm. There has been NO official bid from Fulham for Dwight Gayle tonight. #nufc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 29, 2017, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 08:54:32 PM
Gayle is only 8 months younger than Aluko. 28 in October. Can't see us spending that much myself. Plus If we wanted him surely Newcastle would have demanded Cairney going the other way

Personally I also don't think fast strikers add much to our team. We dominate teams, camp in their half and force them to drop deep. We don't really counter attack that much

I'd still prefer Jota or Forestieri

Dont think our style of play matters all that much when it comes to Gayle. Hes a lot more than just a quick striker, hes a proven goalscorer and we dont have too many of those in the team. So even though I prefer getting Jota ahead of Gayle, I do see the benefit of getting another proven goalscorer into the side. We do want balance in the side. Creativity and flair we've got loads of. Getting another player who can be on the recieving end of the creative players passes wouldnt hurt

Rui Fonte - Gayle - Kebano is more potent than Kebano - Rui Fonte - Jota
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 09:07:50 PM
Load of cobblers....As if we'd pay 16 million for him.
Not believing any of that...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 09:09:05 PM
As soon as  someone becomes available now our name is mentioned.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 29, 2017, 09:12:47 PM
We must have money to burn its seems.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HillingdonFFC on August 29, 2017, 09:18:18 PM
Quote from: DeuceBigelow on August 29, 2017, 08:49:59 PM
Have wanted Gayle to join us for ages, this would be an excellent piece of business.


Big fan of Gayle, really wanted him last year when he was linked but no way we paying 16m for anyone. Not sure hes that great business at that price?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One James stannard on August 29, 2017, 09:25:57 PM
Not a hope in hell of us signing Dwight Gayle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 09:27:14 PM
I would have him but that's too much and think with the style and more importantly the size of SJP he would be much less effective with us at the cottage.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 29, 2017, 09:48:53 PM
Considering what we got for mccontract 16 for gayle seems like a bargin if it's at all true

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 29, 2017, 09:50:54 PM
Aluko gone official.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
jota

No way. Rui to the right of Gayle. Goals win games and with these 2 alongside eachithwr we'd have bucket loads.

We have less cover for strikers anyway. Not writing off Kamara but my view on him so far is.......meh
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 09:53:21 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
jota

No way. Rui to the right of Gayle. Goals win games and with these 2 alongside eachithwr we'd have bucket loads.

We have less cover for strikers anyway. Not writing off Kamara but my view on him so far is.......meh

Rui is a striker, Not a winger. Why would we play a 9m pound signing out of position when he doesn't have the speed or dribbling ability to play as a winger.
For this reason I would much rather sign Jota as then we have everyone playing where they feel comfortable and have still strengthened.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 29, 2017, 09:55:28 PM

Fulham Football Club
Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC
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4m
CONFIRMED: @sonealuko has joined Reading. We'd like to thank Sone for all his efforts & wish him luck 👍
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 09:57:29 PM
Reading have given Aluko a 4 year contract. Seems a bit long.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 29, 2017, 10:01:39 PM
We all live in hope - but Gayle seems a hope too far for us.

Averaged a goal every 93 minutes on the field the last time he had a go at our level.
Should be able to improve on that given the chances we create!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 29, 2017, 10:03:55 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 29, 2017, 09:57:29 PM
Reading have given Aluko a 4 year contract. Seems a bit long.

Yes. But it was what he was after.
If the quoted numbers are anywhere near right, it's a great deal for us and him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 10:05:32 PM
Newcastle transfer news: Fulham agree £15m deal for Dwight Gayle - report
FULHAM have agreed a deal to sign Dwight Gayle from Newcastle as Rafa Benitez looks to generate funds for a late splurge.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:08:09 PM
Reading fans.....We've had our pants pulled down,7.5 million for him....lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 10:08:54 PM
If true my ghast is well & truly flabbered.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:09:18 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 29, 2017, 10:05:32 PM
Newcastle transfer news: Fulham agree £15m deal for Dwight Gayle - report
FULHAM have agreed a deal to sign Dwight Gayle from Newcastle as Rafa Benitez looks to generate funds for a late splurge.

Gone down a million from the French paper then...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 10:09:42 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 09:53:21 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
jota

No way. Rui to the right of Gayle. Goals win games and with these 2 alongside eachithwr we'd have bucket loads.

We have less cover for strikers anyway. Not writing off Kamara but my view on him so far is.......meh

Rui is a striker, Not a winger. Why would we play a 9m pound signing out of position when he doesn't have the speed or dribbling ability to play as a winger.
For this reason I would much rather sign Jota as then we have everyone playing where they feel comfortable and have still strengthened.
As is Kamara, judging him playing wide or on his cameo championship appearances to date is ridiculous. Very hard to score in 10/15 min appearances.


If we get Gayle SZj will have massive selection issues if he doesn't change formation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 10:10:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:09:18 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 29, 2017, 10:05:32 PM
Newcastle transfer news: Fulham agree £15m deal for Dwight Gayle - report
FULHAM have agreed a deal to sign Dwight Gayle from Newcastle as Rafa Benitez looks to generate funds for a late splurge.

Gone down a million from the French paper then...lol
The French radio said €16 Million euros
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 29, 2017, 10:11:20 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:09:18 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 29, 2017, 10:05:32 PM
Newcastle transfer news: Fulham agree £15m deal for Dwight Gayle - report
FULHAM have agreed a deal to sign Dwight Gayle from Newcastle as Rafa Benitez looks to generate funds for a late splurge.

Gone down a million from the French paper then...lol
think the french one was 16 mil euros, so about right
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:12:45 PM
Still don't believe we would pay that for him,mad if we do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:26:25 PM
Daily Express have gone with story,so I've just emailed my friend in Suffolk whose son works there to see if its up and running...Told us yesterday about Aluko going Reading.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on August 29, 2017, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:12:45 PM
Still don't believe we would pay that for him,mad if we do.
If we get Gayle and CB, good flexibility to go 3 - 5 - 2 or 4 - 3 - 3 with one substitution in a game where it's just not working.
Gayle and Fonte in front two would be crazy dynamite. So would Forestieri and Fonte.
Hasn't happened yet, but interesting opportunities for the club over the next 48 hours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 29, 2017, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 09:53:21 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
jota

No way. Rui to the right of Gayle. Goals win games and with these 2 alongside eachithwr we'd have bucket loads.

We have less cover for strikers anyway. Not writing off Kamara but my view on him so far is.......meh

Rui is a striker, Not a winger. Why would we play a 9m pound signing out of position when he doesn't have the speed or dribbling ability to play as a winger.
For this reason I would much rather sign Jota as then we have everyone playing where they feel comfortable and have still strengthened.
Hes fully capable of paying out wide. This was discussed before we signed him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 29, 2017, 10:42:25 PM
I don't believe the Gayle rumours for one second.

Get Jota over the line tomorrow and then a CH to challenge Kalas and Ream if Madl is leaving and it's been a brilliant window for us IMHO.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 29, 2017, 10:53:16 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 29, 2017, 10:48:21 PM
Quote from: twang on August 29, 2017, 10:42:25 PM
I don't believe the Gayle rumours for one second.

Get Jota over the line tomorrow and then a CH to challenge Kalas and Ream if Madl is leaving and it's been a brilliant window for us IMHO.

+1

+2
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 29, 2017, 10:54:37 PM
Same here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 10:54:42 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 29, 2017, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 09:53:21 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
jota

No way. Rui to the right of Gayle. Goals win games and with these 2 alongside eachithwr we'd have bucket loads.

We have less cover for strikers anyway. Not writing off Kamara but my view on him so far is.......meh

Rui is a striker, Not a winger. Why would we play a 9m pound signing out of position when he doesn't have the speed or dribbling ability to play as a winger.
For this reason I would much rather sign Jota as then we have everyone playing where they feel comfortable and have still strengthened.
Hes fully capable of paying out wide. This was discussed before we signed him

He's never played on the wing in his whole career. Either as a striker or just off the striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:05:17 PM
Should be worth mentioning that Newcastle have a lot of french players, and are, or at least were always active in the french market. It's not implausible that RNC would have a correspondant up there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 29, 2017, 11:18:31 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 10:54:42 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 29, 2017, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 29, 2017, 09:53:21 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 29, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:44:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 29, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 29, 2017, 08:40:54 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 29, 2017, 08:36:54 PM
According to French Radio RMC which is usually well informed Newcastle just accepted an offer from FFC of €16m for Dwight Gayle.  :wow:
why would french radio have a story ion a ffc transfer from an English club?

Feels like a lot. But then again top scored last year. Difficult one.
id take him

You are allowed one - Jota or Gayle?
jota

No way. Rui to the right of Gayle. Goals win games and with these 2 alongside eachithwr we'd have bucket loads.

We have less cover for strikers anyway. Not writing off Kamara but my view on him so far is.......meh

Rui is a striker, Not a winger. Why would we play a 9m pound signing out of position when he doesn't have the speed or dribbling ability to play as a winger.
For this reason I would much rather sign Jota as then we have everyone playing where they feel comfortable and have still strengthened.
Hes fully capable of paying out wide. This was discussed before we signed him

He's never played on the wing in his whole career. Either as a striker or just off the striker.
He played RW in spain, so you're incorrect.

Granted, I feel that he should play in the striker role
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 29, 2017, 11:22:23 PM
If we signed Gayle I think we'd go to 2 up front. Fonte would be the "Second Striker" who comes deep and Gayle would be the one getting in behind.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 29, 2017, 11:22:23 PM
If we signed Gayle I think we'd go to 2 up front. Fonte would be the "Second Striker" who comes deep and Gayle would be the one getting in behind.
And who would be dropped? I honestly can't see a permanent change of system
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 29, 2017, 11:27:19 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 29, 2017, 11:22:23 PM
If we signed Gayle I think we'd go to 2 up front. Fonte would be the "Second Striker" who comes deep and Gayle would be the one getting in behind.
And who would be dropped? I honestly can't see a permanent change of system

If we did sign Gayle (which we won't) I'd switch between playing a 5-3-2 (provided we signed another Centre-Back) with Wing-Backs and the normal 4-3-3. In the 5-3-2 it would be Fonte & Gayle, 4-3-3 it would be the normal Wingers with Fonte or Gayle up-front depending on the game. Benefit of having a good squad and not just an 11 is we can be flexible.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 29, 2017, 11:27:44 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 29, 2017, 11:22:23 PM
If we signed Gayle I think we'd go to 2 up front. Fonte would be the "Second Striker" who comes deep and Gayle would be the one getting in behind.
And who would be dropped? I honestly can't see a permanent change of system
We'd be playing one only out of Kebano, Ojo and Ayite, and Sess would definitely be confined to LB, in competition with Soares.  Change of system and skewed use of resources.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:31:43 PM
Alright so a lot of ITKs on Twitter saying Jota's a done deal and will be announced tomorrow. We shall wait and see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 29, 2017, 11:32:11 PM
Given the injury records of the two, I doubt we'd have Gayle and Fonte fit at the same time often anyway.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 29, 2017, 11:35:34 PM
You have to laugh. A few weeks ago we were saying how threadbare our striking force was. Now we maybe on the brink of having too many. You just can´t satisfy us supporters.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 29, 2017, 11:55:02 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:31:43 PM
Alright so a lot of ITKs on Twitter saying Jota's a done deal and will be announced tomorrow. We shall wait and see.

Are you telling me the bee's who emigrated from Manchester will be blocking the Thames with season tickets? That could kill at least one carp and a crested greebe worst case if they all threw all of them in. Let's all hope the massacre doesn't happen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 29, 2017, 11:57:30 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done
Do you by any chance have the same links as Curtis
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 12:15:03 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done

I feel you have been harshly treated on here and whilst this is not new news I do appreciate you posting what you believe to be true.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:07 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done
Hope you are right here, your head on the chopping block otherwise. 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 07:33:23 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 07:32:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 29, 2017, 10:26:25 PM
Daily Express have gone with story,so I've just emailed my friend in Suffolk whose son works there to see if its up and running...Told us yesterday about Aluko going Reading.

As with lots of papers,stories are copied from other agencies, Newcastle have had no bids for Gayle,and they rate him in the 18 to 22 million bracket...No way will we pay that.
Bit worrying is apparently Stuttgart lining up bid for Kebano before window closes...Coyw.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 30, 2017, 08:44:53 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 12:15:03 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done

I feel you have been harshly treated on here and whilst this is not new news I do appreciate you posting what you believe to be true.

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: HamsterWheel on August 30, 2017, 08:45:21 AM
We've bid £15m for Gayle per Sky
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 08:47:04 AM
Are the Khans just going hell for leather this window and gambling? Or do we have a big outgoing?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Swiss72 on August 30, 2017, 08:53:14 AM
Seems the French radio RMC was well informed in that one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 08:55:52 AM
Quote from: HamsterWheel on August 30, 2017, 08:45:21 AM
We've bid £15m for Gayle per Sky

Think Sky just copy from other agencies... In this case the French Agency and Daily Express.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 30, 2017, 09:02:06 AM
Looking at the Keita deal and letting my imagination take flight .
What if Liverpool sell Coutinho for stupid money to a Barcelona .
Then they come in for Sess at £25mn but let him play for us this year .
Then we buy Jota , Gayle and Engels .
I would be happy .
( This is the Silly Season thread )


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 09:06:55 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 30, 2017, 09:02:06 AM
Looking at the Keita deal and letting my imagination take flight .
What if Liverpool sell Coutinho for stupid money to a Barcelona .
Then they come in for Sess at £25mn but let him play for us this year .
Then we buy Jota , Gayle and Engels .
I would be happy .
( This is the Silly Season thread )


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That's a lot of things to happen in 26 hours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 09:07:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 08:55:52 AM
Quote from: HamsterWheel on August 30, 2017, 08:45:21 AM
We've bid £15m for Gayle per Sky

Think Sky just copy from other agencies... In this case the French Agency and Daily Express.
North East reporter (not sky's) said last night there had been no bid form Fulham, there equivalent to get west london
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:08:24 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 09:06:55 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 30, 2017, 09:02:06 AM
Looking at the Keita deal and letting my imagination take flight .
What if Liverpool sell Coutinho for stupid money to a Barcelona .
Then they come in for Sess at £25mn but let him play for us this year .
Then we buy Jota , Gayle and Engels .
I would be happy .
( This is the Silly Season thread )


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That's a lot of things to happen in 26 hours

Would need to be more than 25 million for Sessegnon, think that amount was turned down from Spurs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:11:08 AM
I'm pretty sure we will be selling Sess for 25mill plus and having him back for the season on loan.

I'm not adverse to that. Surely that's the only way we could fund the Gayle purchase.  049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 09:14:48 AM
Boro have offered 2.5m for Marvin johnson from oxford.

A winger - 3 goals in 44. Prior to that scored 20 for Kidderminster. The lads 26, nearly 27. IMO a very odd signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 09:15:45 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 09:14:48 AM
Boro have offered 2.5m for Marvin johnson from oxford.

A winger - 3 goals in 44. Prior to that scored 20 for Kidderminster. The lads 26, nearly 27. IMO a very odd signing.
Strange, they're not also doing a moneyball thing as well are they? If so I'd imagine this signing would fit the bill.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 09:17:08 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:11:08 AM
I'm pretty sure we will be selling Sess for 25mill plus and having him back for the season on loan.

I'm not adverse to that. Surely that's the only way we could fund the Gayle purchase.  049:gif
If we did a deal like that it wont be with Spurs, thats what scuppered the Dembele II deal as they dont like to loan back once they buy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 30, 2017, 09:19:52 AM
Of possible interest.
Best 10 scoring rates (min/goal) for 20+ goalscorers in last 4 Championship seasons:

10. Gray (15/16)              153
9. Murray (16/17)            150
8. Abraham (16/17)         149
7. McCormack (13/14)      147
5. Hernandez  (15/16)      143
5. Murphy (14/15)            143
4. Gestede (14/15)           135
3. Wood (16/17)               134
2. Ighalo (14/15)               97
1. Gayle (16/17)                93 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 30, 2017, 09:20:14 AM
I don't want to see SJ change our system, neither do I think he will. So two starting strikers seems prettty unlikely. For that reason alone I would favour Jota over Gayle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 30, 2017, 09:20:51 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 09:17:08 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:11:08 AM
I'm pretty sure we will be selling Sess for 25mill plus and having him back for the season on loan.

I'm not adverse to that. Surely that's the only way we could fund the Gayle purchase.  049:gif
If we did a deal like that it wont be with Spurs, thats what scuppered the Dembele II deal as they dont like to loan back once they buy

Although they did the loan back thing for Dele Alli and MK Dons.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 09:21:47 AM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 30, 2017, 09:20:51 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 09:17:08 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:11:08 AM
I'm pretty sure we will be selling Sess for 25mill plus and having him back for the season on loan.

I'm not adverse to that. Surely that's the only way we could fund the Gayle purchase.  049:gif
If we did a deal like that it wont be with Spurs, thats what scuppered the Dembele II deal as they dont like to loan back once they buy

Although they did the loan back thing for Dele Alli and MK Dons.
But they weren't paying £25m for Dele Alli.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 09:33:37 AM
I'd love Gayle in the team but it would be a bit weird signing him after shelling out £5m on Kamara which would mean he's almost guaranteed to be a bench player or worse, especially if we sign Jota. I'm all for signing him and Jota though as it would make our offensive side of things insanely good, howver my worry would be that we'd end up like the guy at the gym who has a massive upper body and stick thin legs, in that we'd still maybe be slightly weaker in defence but offensively the best in the league?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 09:48:19 AM
Sounds like Newcastle want more for Gayle and are pondering our bid. As we rejected a bid from them for Cairney, I can see them playing a hard game. Interesting two days for sure!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 09:52:13 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 09:48:19 AM
Sounds like Newcastle want more for Gayle and are pondering our bid. As we rejected a bid from them for Cairney, I can see them playing a hard game. Interesting two days for sure!

I guess clubs reject and accept each others bids all the time so I cant see that having a bearing. They have struggled to buy players this summer and as such I could them playing a hard game as currently they only have Mitrovic, Perez and Joselu up top (none of which scream out prolific).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 30, 2017, 09:54:03 AM
Who really knows what will transpire but for me Jota would be the better fit for us. Gayle is a bit over priced for me. Jota & a CB would make this a great window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 09:55:53 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 09:54:03 AM
Who really knows what will transpire but for me Jota would be the better fit for us. Gayle is a bit over priced for me. Jota & a CB would make this a great window.
Agreed, would rather Jota and a top quality CB than Gayle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 30, 2017, 09:59:26 AM
Gayle seems to be gaining some traction, surely just paper talk?

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:06 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 30, 2017, 09:59:26 AM
Gayle seems to be gaining some traction, surely just paper talk?

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To be honest Jota has only been paper talk so far, (and crap papers at that), but since 'Sky sources' are reporting on Gayle I feel it's more likely to be true. Also reported by RNC, reputable french paper.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:06:53 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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His career is as good as over. Burnt all his bridges and ruined his physical condition
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on August 30, 2017, 10:07:00 AM
Gayle score 27 goals last season.
1 goal every 93 minutes
He doesn't miss chances and is uber clinical.
This is something we desperately need and could be the final piece of our puzzle.
Where would be be this year if we had him putting away the chances last year?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:06 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 30, 2017, 09:59:26 AM
Gayle seems to be gaining some traction, surely just paper talk?

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To be honest Jota has only been paper talk so far, (and crap papers at that), but since 'Sky sources' are reporting on Gayle I feel it's more likely to be true. Also reported by RNC, reputable french paper.
Sky is basically the sun on the telly

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 30, 2017, 10:08:00 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

100% with ya mate!

Although I've wanted all 3 to be Fulham players at some point over the last year so happy days if we can get 2 of them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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Has Ross signed for anyone yet?
His preferred move is KFC but don't think they have the budget to feed him

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:13:24 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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Has Ross signed for anyone yet?
His preferred move is KFC but don't think they have the budget to feed him

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He was holding out for the Boneless Banquet but they were only prepared to offer him 6 popcorn chicken a week
Title: Dwight Gayle
Post by: MikeW on August 30, 2017, 10:16:17 AM
Press Association are reporting we have tabled a £15M bid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:20:35 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:13:24 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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Has Ross signed for anyone yet?
His preferred move is KFC but don't think they have the budget to feed him

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He was holding out for the Boneless Banquet but they were only prepared to offer him 6 popcorn chicken a week
Home deliveries could seal the deal

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 10:22:59 AM
Can someone wait outside the Motspur Park gates today to check on comings and goings please?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 10:24:06 AM
Don't want to be too cynical here. But a week or so ago I did say we would be seen to make big efforts to bring in top signings. Only for us to be able to say, well we tried but....... We will see what happens.But I can see this dragging on a bit with rumours flying right up until tomorrow cut off at 23.00hrs. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 10:24:48 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:07:50 AM

Sky is basically the sun on the telly

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:27:13 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 10:22:59 AM
Can someone wait outside the Motspur Park gates today to check on comings and goings please?
The non-scoring nomad must be short of cash nowadays-he could earn a few brownie points as well as pocket money.


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:27:26 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 10:24:48 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:07:50 AM

Sky is basically the sun on the telly

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When the dust settles you just can't see the big picture?
Why don't you paint it for me then

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 10:27:32 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:20:35 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:13:24 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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His preferred move is KFC but don't think they have the budget to feed him

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He was holding out for the Boneless Banquet but they were only prepared to offer him 6 popcorn chicken a week
Home deliveries could seal the deal

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 10:32:12 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 10:22:59 AM
Can someone wait outside the Motspur Park gates today to check on comings and goings please?

The last time I looked mince was in camouflage, third bush from the right, and has reported that Betts has signed an extension to his contract.     
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 10:57:17 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

I agree with you mate. One of my favourite players in the league. Someone who can create something out of nothing.
You wont pack stands grinding out 1-0 wins, With players 'working hard'
You pack stands with players producing moments of magic, That's what kids want to see. They come for the special moments and it's even more special for them when it's someone from their team.
This is why I would have Forestieri over Gayle. Despite the fact Gayle would probably score more, Forestieri more entertaining. A poacher like Gayle comes along regularly, But someone with the flair, skill and ability that Forestieri has is rare.
(I think majority will disagree here)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 10:57:17 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

I agree with you mate. One of my favourite players in the league. Someone who can create something out of nothing.
You wont pack stands grinding out 1-0 wins, With players 'working hard'
You pack stands with players producing moments of magic, That's what kids want to see. They come for the special moments and it's even more special for them when it's someone from their team.
This is why I would have Forestieri over Gayle. Despite the fact Gayle would probably score more, Forestieri more entertaining. (I think majority will disagree here)
Why not buy both

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 11:00:00 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 10:57:17 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

I agree with you mate. One of my favourite players in the league. Someone who can create something out of nothing.
You wont pack stands grinding out 1-0 wins, With players 'working hard'
You pack stands with players producing moments of magic, That's what kids want to see. They come for the special moments and it's even more special for them when it's someone from their team.
This is why I would have Forestieri over Gayle. Despite the fact Gayle would probably score more, Forestieri more entertaining. (I think majority will disagree here)
Why not buy both

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Would be my ideal solution! But don't think we have a spare 30mill lying around.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 11:02:22 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 11:00:00 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 10:57:17 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

I agree with you mate. One of my favourite players in the league. Someone who can create something out of nothing.
You wont pack stands grinding out 1-0 wins, With players 'working hard'
You pack stands with players producing moments of magic, That's what kids want to see. They come for the special moments and it's even more special for them when it's someone from their team.
This is why I would have Forestieri over Gayle. Despite the fact Gayle would probably score more, Forestieri more entertaining. (I think majority will disagree here)
Why not buy both

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Would be my ideal solution! But don't think we have a spare 30mill lying around.
Looks like we are playing Wednesday off Newcastle to get one of them for the price we want

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:10:05 AM
Seen this on Sky.... We deny making a bid.....

10:51
GAYLE LATEST

Fulham are in talks with Newcastle to sign striker Dwight Gayle before the transfer deadline, Sky Sports News understands.

Sources at Newcastle have claimed the Sky Bet Championship side have made a £15m bid for the 27-year-old.

But sources at Fulham have denied they have made such an offer.

Sky Sports News has also been told that Newcastle are looking for a fee of closer to £20m and will only sell Gayle if they can find a replacement before the transfer deadline in less than 48 hours' time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:10:05 AM
Seen this on Sky.... We deny making a bid.....

10:51
GAYLE LATEST

Fulham are in talks with Newcastle to sign striker Dwight Gayle before the transfer deadline, Sky Sports News understands.

Sources at Newcastle have claimed the Sky Bet Championship side have made a £15m bid for the 27-year-old.

But sources at Fulham have denied they have made such an offer.

Sky Sports News has also been told that Newcastle are looking for a fee of closer to £20m and will only sell Gayle if they can find a replacement before the transfer deadline in less than 48 hours' time.

telling ya, it's gone be a last minute panic loan, for someone like Graham. We get suckered into this stuff every window, and it never, ever materialises.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 11:12:59 AM
Sources at Fulham is about as solid proof as sources at Newcastle. Either way, one of the Sky sources is wrong.

I do find it hard to believe that we bid £15 million though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:18:14 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 30, 2017, 11:17:15 AM
Quote from: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 11:12:59 AM
Sources at Fulham is about as solid proof as sources at Newcastle. Either way, one of the Sky sources is wrong.

I do find it hard to believe that we bid £15 million though.

I've got the strong impression over the last decade or more that don't play games like other clubs. Tapping up, spurious bids etc., not our style. So I believe Fulham over Newcastle, who've an obvious commercial motivation for saying there are big bids in for a player they want to offload
Newcastle have a reputation for saying things in the media to druum up interest and get other deals delayed to suit them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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For premier league we will (if promoted), but I think we are fine for this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:25:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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For premier league we will (if promoted), but I think we are fine for this season.
Fingers crossed mate.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 30, 2017, 11:26:42 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 30, 2017, 11:17:15 AM
Quote from: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 11:12:59 AM
Sources at Fulham is about as solid proof as sources at Newcastle. Either way, one of the Sky sources is wrong.

I do find it hard to believe that we bid £15 million though.

I've got the strong impression over the last decade or more that don't play games like other clubs. Tapping up, spurious bids etc., not our style. So I believe Fulham over Newcastle, who've an obvious commercial motivation for saying there are big bids in for a player they want to offload. Cobblers I recokn. We're too busy talking to Jota and Forestieri and probably some anonymous foreigner somewhere as well

Theres an interest bit on the BBC web site about tapping up saying it probably happens in 99% of Transfer including quote from a certain Mike Rigg
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:28:34 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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For premier league we will (if promoted), but I think we are fine for this season.
I am hoping your right, as I do not htink that eithe rkeeper is a top 2 champinship club material
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:28:34 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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For premier league we will (if promoted), but I think we are fine for this season.
I am hoping your right, as I do not htink that eithe rkeeper is a top 2 champinship club material
That was my logic Westcliffe. Perhaps that's our weakest link.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:37:24 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:28:34 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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For premier league we will (if promoted), but I think we are fine for this season.
I am hoin gyour right, as I do not htink that eithe rkeeper is a top 2 champinship club material
That was my logic Westcliffe. Perhaps that's our weakest link.

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Button has been probably our best player this season so far - not a bad weak link.

I can see him being sold next summer and a new No1 bought in but I cant see us buying one now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:45:48 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:37:24 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:28:34 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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For premier league we will (if promoted), but I think we are fine for this season.
I am hoin gyour right, as I do not htink that eithe rkeeper is a top 2 champinship club material
That was my logic Westcliffe. Perhaps that's our weakest link.

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Button has been probably our best player this season so far - not a bad weak link.

I can see him being sold next summer and a new No1 bought in but I cant see us buying one now.
OK not a bad weak link but if you look at our squad, I'd have to say that out of all positions GK is the weakest link, Button or MB.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:47:21 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:37:24 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:28:34 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:24:19 AM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Great to see on the Offal that Betts has signed a new 3+1 year new contract.
It's great but at the same time we also need a better keeper

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For premier league we will (if promoted), but I think we are fine for this season.
I am hoin gyour right, as I do not htink that eithe rkeeper is a top 2 champinship club material
That was my logic Westcliffe. Perhaps that's our weakest link.

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Button has been probably our best player this season so far - not a bad weak link.

I can see him being sold next summer and a new No1 bought in but I cant see us buying one now.
I do not see us adressing the keeping issue at present
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 30, 2017, 11:51:56 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 11:10:05 AM
Seen this on Sky.... We deny making a bid.....

10:51
GAYLE LATEST

Fulham are in talks with Newcastle to sign striker Dwight Gayle before the transfer deadline, Sky Sports News understands.

Sources at Newcastle have claimed the Sky Bet Championship side have made a £15m bid for the 27-year-old.

But sources at Fulham have denied they have made such an offer.

Sky Sports News has also been told that Newcastle are looking for a fee of closer to £20m and will only sell Gayle if they can find a replacement before the transfer deadline in less than 48 hours' time.

telling ya, it's gone be a last minute panic loan, for someone like Graham. We get suckered into this stuff every window, and it never, ever materialises.

You are up there as one of the most cynical on this site. I bet it takes you a few days to really believe it when we win a game
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 30, 2017, 11:59:26 AM
Keeper wise think we are ok ,betts still learning,button so far hes been very good this season and i have seen a fair amount of him,commands the area well good shot stopper,distribution so far has been ok.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 12:00:34 PM
Leicester forward Ahmed Musa is close to agreeing on a one-year loan move to Hull (Sky Sports) - would be decent in the Championship!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 30, 2017, 12:02:01 PM
Automatic promotion & GK's from recent seasons
16/17:
Newcastle - Selz/Rob Elliot/Karl Darlow
Brighton - Stockdale

15/16:
Burnley - Tom Heaton
Middlesbrough - Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

14/15:
Bournemouth - Artur Boruc
Watford - Heurelho Gomes

Other than Heaton, none of those named strike me as a massive improvement on what we currently have. A forward of some kind and a CB surely bigger priorities.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: Joseffc on August 30, 2017, 12:02:01 PM
Automatic promotion & GK's from recent seasons
16/17:
Newcastle - Selz/Rob Elliot/Karl Darlow
Brighton - Stockdale

15/16:
Burnley - Tom Heaton
Middlesbrough - Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

14/15:
Bournemouth - Artur Boruc
Watford - Heurelho Gomes

Other than Heaton, none of those named strike me as a massive improvement on what we currently have. A forward of some kind and a CB surely bigger priorities.

To a certain extent, if the keeper is involved then a mistake has already been made. If we are outscoring teams and defending well then the quality of our keeper shouldn't be a problem. Teams who end up getting relegating (or are close to) are often the ones whose keepers have the best stats as they are more busy. Pretty happy with these two for another year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 30, 2017, 12:05:37 PM
Jota rumours seemed to have dried up. No centre halves linked, and only Gayle bullpoo doing the rounds. Could be a very quiet day at Motspur tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 12:06:50 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 30, 2017, 12:05:37 PM
Jota rumours seemed to have dried up. No centre halves linked, and only Gayle bullpoo doing the rounds. Could be a very quiet day at Motspur tomorrow

Calm before the storm my dear.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 30, 2017, 12:05:37 PM
Jota rumours seemed to have dried up. No centre halves linked, and only Gayle bullpoo doing the rounds. Could be a very quiet day at Motspur tomorrow
We'll have a new signing by the end of the day, then it will be a quiet day tomorrow!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 12:09:21 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 30, 2017, 12:05:37 PM
Jota rumours seemed to have dried up. No centre halves linked, and only Gayle bullpoo doing the rounds. Could be a very quiet day at Motspur tomorrow

Don't worry me     fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 30, 2017, 12:11:23 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: Joseffc on August 30, 2017, 12:02:01 PM
Automatic promotion & GK's from recent seasons
16/17:
Newcastle - Selz/Rob Elliot/Karl Darlow
Brighton - Stockdale

15/16:
Burnley - Tom Heaton
Middlesbrough - Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

14/15:
Bournemouth - Artur Boruc
Watford - Heurelho Gomes

Other than Heaton, none of those named strike me as a massive improvement on what we currently have. A forward of some kind and a CB surely bigger priorities.

To a certain extent, if the keeper is involved then a mistake has already been made. If we are outscoring teams and defending well then the quality of our keeper shouldn't be a problem. Teams who end up getting relegating (or are close to) are often the ones whose keepers have the best stats as they are more busy. Pretty happy with these two for another year.

Totally agree. If we are heavily relying on the performance of our keeper then something else is going wrong. Also, if you look through that list, most are somewhat prone to unforced errors as is Button for example.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 30, 2017, 12:21:46 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 30, 2017, 12:05:37 PM
Jota rumours seemed to have dried up. No centre halves linked, and only Gayle bullpoo doing the rounds. Could be a very quiet day at Motspur tomorrow
Good, I can relax and enjoy my lunch now that the fear of losing Cairney has subsided.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 12:40:57 PM
Quote from: filham on August 30, 2017, 12:21:46 PM
Quote from: sarnian on August 30, 2017, 12:05:37 PM
Jota rumours seemed to have dried up. No centre halves linked, and only Gayle bullpoo doing the rounds. Could be a very quiet day at Motspur tomorrow
Good, I can relax and enjoy my lunch now that the fear of losing Cairney has subsided.

Enjoy your lunch, but do not relax yet, as you know with Fulham, you can never completely relax.
At this time of the year with less than 33 hours left, that incoming door is still swinging on its hinges. As for the outgoing door, it is still slightly ajar, as Sony forgot to close it on his way out yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 12:49:54 PM
Someones just gone in Motspur Park pushing a Tesco trolley with all his belongings in it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 12:54:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 12:49:54 PM
Someones just gone in Motspur Park pushing a Tesco trolley with all his belongings in it.

That's me, the wife's thrown me out again.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 12:57:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 12:54:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 12:49:54 PM
Someones just gone in Motspur Park pushing a Tesco trolley with all his belongings in it.

That's me, the wife's thrown me out again.

lol....Thought at least you would have gone up market and had an M&S trolley.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 30, 2017, 12:59:08 PM
So Wooly is the new signing, wonder what position?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 01:05:50 PM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:20:35 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:13:24 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:57:29 AM
Quote from: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 30, 2017, 09:27:46 AM
I must be in the minority but I would love Forestieri. He is one of the only players I look at in the league and think if he is playing then Weds will get 3 points. He should be where we are putting the money, can play wide, as a False 9, and as a out and out striker. Gayle is a great player but I feel very expensive. Jota is a good signing as well but again Forestieri for me is the better player.

Hmm. Agree to a point

Trouble is... he's a total "nut job"
8-)


I trust Slav to handle him. He worked under him before and you would think that if his attitude and temperament was that bad he would have put the red flag up!

Another potential problem would be a possible unsettled dressing room, we are reported to have had that negative atmosphere with the previous high scoring forward now a non-scoring nomad.


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His preferred move is KFC but don't think they have the budget to feed him

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Only if they can climb over the gate.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: howitis on August 30, 2017, 01:06:09 PM
Hammers now being linked with Jota ...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Burt on August 30, 2017, 01:07:12 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 30, 2017, 12:59:08 PM
So Wooly is the new signing, wonder what position?

Deputy Tea Lady, reporting in to Hilda  :dft011:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 30, 2017, 01:08:09 PM
Nahki Wells going to Burnley
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 01:09:44 PM
Quote from: howitis on August 30, 2017, 01:06:09 PM
Hammers now being linked with Jota ...
he said he would only leave for a prem club didnt he?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on August 30, 2017, 01:12:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 01:09:44 PM
Quote from: howitis on August 30, 2017, 01:06:09 PM
Hammers now being linked with Jota ...
he said he would only leave for a prem club didnt he?

The way spam are playing they'll be Championship next year.
lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 01:21:04 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 30, 2017, 12:59:08 PM
So Wooly is the new signing, wonder what position?

That's what she said last night.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 01:23:08 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 12:57:00 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 12:54:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 12:49:54 PM
Someones just gone in Motspur Park pushing a Tesco trolley with all his belongings in it.

That's me, the wife's thrown me out again.

lol....Thought at least you would have gone up market and had an M&S trolley.

Tesco is up market for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 01:24:24 PM
Quote from: Burt on August 30, 2017, 01:07:12 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 30, 2017, 12:59:08 PM
So Wooly is the new signing, wonder what position?

Deputy Tea Lady, reporting in to Hilda  :dft011:

That's about my level, but wait until you have tasted my cups of tea.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 30, 2017, 01:37:43 PM
West Ham striker Diafra Sakho passes medical ahead of £9million move to Rennes.
Maybe this is why they may be after Gayle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 01:38:40 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 30, 2017, 01:37:43 PM
West Ham striker Diafra Sakho passes medical ahead of £9million move to Rennes.
Maybe this is why they may be after Gayle
They have a lot of forwards dont they? are they after both Gayle and Jota?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 01:41:41 PM
Bjorn Engles to Olympiakos
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 01:46:15 PM
Whatever happens, even if we don't sign anyone else, I'm relatively happy.

Aluko didn't play against Ipswich and we actually managed to get a few shots on target.

Coeinkedink... me thinks not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 01:46:43 PM

After Arsenal's, Fulham's and Stoke City unsuccessful attempts to sign Engels, Olympiacos agreed with the player's side on 29 August 2017 while Club Brugge agreed on the transfer for undisclosed fee on 30 August 2017.

Interesting company for this one, no wonder we didnt get him.

Between Spam after Jota & Gayle and this, it appears the house of cards is falling. Come on Fulham!  078.gif

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 30, 2017, 01:49:17 PM
Sheffield Wednesday have signed Joost van Aken for an undisclosed fee from Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen.
Young promising CB.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 30, 2017, 01:54:08 PM
We are buying no one.

A little bit of egg on face of some of our supporters with the whole jota saga winding up the bees fans
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chesh on August 30, 2017, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 01:41:41 PM
Bjorn Engles to Olympiakos
What.....done or just linked with?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 01:57:46 PM
Quote from: Chesh on August 30, 2017, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 01:41:41 PM
Bjorn Engles to Olympiakos
What.....done or just linked with?
Done as I understand, I said yesterday was a very slim chanc eof this as he was being linked to prem clubs just 4 weeks ago.

Would guess the fact they may be kplaying champions league or europa league was a big factor
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:31 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:07 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done
Hope you are right here, your head on the chopping block otherwise. 049:gif
Still confident?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 02:04:36 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:31 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:07 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done
Hope you are right here, your head on the chopping block otherwise. 049:gif
Still confident?

Could we be witnessing the fall of charliejones sports as a force of sports journalism?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 02:11:48 PM
ANOTHER HAMMERS' STRIKER TARGET

Sky sources understand West Ham are in talks to sign Lorient striker Abdul Majeed Waris.

The player is in London today and is one of several options for West Ham as they seek a replacement for Diafra Sakho

He'll be sat in Gournet Burger Kitchen in Stratford until the call. Kidnap him Fulham!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 02:13:20 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 02:11:48 PM
ANOTHER HAMMERS' STRIKER TARGET

Sky sources understand West Ham are in talks to sign Lorient striker Abdul Majeed Waris.

The player is in London today and is one of several options for West Ham as they seek a replacement for Diafra Sakho

He'll be sat in Gournet Burger Kitchen in Stratford until the call. Kidnap him Fulham!
Barring a massive change in circu,stances we have moved on
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 30, 2017, 02:20:05 PM
Amazing that we're competing with European top tier and Premier League clubs for a lot of the players we're being linked with
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 02:23:41 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 30, 2017, 02:20:05 PM
Amazing that we're competing with European top tier and Premier League clubs for a lot of the players we're being linked with

I thought that. A few years ago this would be unheard of for anybody in the championship. I think Newcastle last season being bale to poach players like Ritchie has opened the way which has been exacerbated by the Wolves transfers. Now players see the championship as a genuine route to the premiership.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 02:24:12 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 30, 2017, 02:20:05 PM
Amazing that we're competing with European top tier and Premier League clubs for a lot of the players we're being linked with

True, however some of these we approached first..... West Ham are getting desperate i reckon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 02:25:25 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 02:24:12 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 30, 2017, 02:20:05 PM
Amazing that we're competing with European top tier and Premier League clubs for a lot of the players we're being linked with

True, however some of these we approached first..... West Ham are getting desperate i reckon.

I am surprised that Palace aren't doing more. After their start they need to do something yet other than Sakho its pretty quiet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 02:26:35 PM
West Ham has been pretty bad at signing strikers recently. Either they go on a strop like Sakho or they are made of glass like Carroll.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 02:28:10 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 30, 2017, 02:20:05 PM
Amazing that we're competing with European top tier and Premier League clubs for a lot of the players we're being linked with

I wouldn't mind going for players that would help us improve and we actually have a chance of buying. Or am I just being typically suspicious of all this last minute high stakes player rumours. So we can once again claim to have tried but failed. Only take the one signing to prove we are serious. But even that would make us feel it is an anticlimax after all this.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 02:28:10 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 30, 2017, 02:20:05 PM
Amazing that we're competing with European top tier and Premier League clubs for a lot of the players we're being linked with

I wouldn't mind going for players that would help us improve and we actually have a chance of buying. Or am I just being typically suspicious of all this last minute high stakes player rumours. So we can once again claim to have tried but failed. Only take the one signing to prove we are serious. But even that would make us feel it is an anticlimax after all this.

Not that bothered about the rumors or hype this year, last year we had Big Matt Smith as the only senior striker. If we keep Madl we have decent coverage across the pitch. Any player we get should be an improvement on a decent side rather than a last gasp effort to cover a position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 02:53:05 PM
Any news re: Kav? he must be heading out either perm or on loan? He is so far away from the first team it's crazy, he must harbour dreams of playing a legaue game again...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
15:00
BREAKING NEWS

Norwich have completed the signing of Grant Hanley from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee.

The Scotland international will fly to Lithuania tomorrow to re-join Gordon Strachan's squad.

He has signed a four-year deal with Norwich.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MarryatsChild on August 30, 2017, 03:07:24 PM
It seems likely, he said in a trough of a wave of pessimism!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 03:10:00 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
15:00
BREAKING NEWS

Norwich have completed the signing of Grant Hanley from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee.

The Scotland international will fly to Lithuania tomorrow to re-join Gordon Strachan's squad.

He has signed a four-year deal with Norwich.

Norwich has confirmed the deal as done now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 03:10:03 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...
Lol. It's done
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:10:20 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...

If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

He's the only one who has said it HAS happened.....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:31 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:07 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done
Hope you are right here, your head on the chopping block otherwise. 049:gif
Still confident?

The Chopping Block has been ordered, and it is currently in transit on its way from the Tower of London, in anticipation of being required, but let's hope it stays in its box.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 30, 2017, 03:10:55 PM
Wonder if Jota's done a Reyna on us and his agent's hooked him away to West Ham.

Expecting to see some abandoned photos of him holding a Fulham shirt.

Only kidding of course, I have no real idea whether we have even bid and wouldn't take the word of the three usual suspects on twitter, certainly.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:12:40 PM
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If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

Shrines will be built! Followers will be added! A mortal will turn into a god!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 30, 2017, 03:16:53 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:12:40 PM
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If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

Shrines will be built! Followers will be added! A mortal will turn into a god!

Steady on - monkeys, typewriters, Shakespeare.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:17:40 PM
20 M € FOR MITROGLOU (EX-OLYMPIACOS AND FULHAM)?

According to O Jogo , the club of President Jacques-Henri Eyraud could be interested in the Greek international center-front Konstantinos Mitroglou (29 years) . Under contract until June 2020 with the Eagles, the former Olympiacos and Fulham player remains on a season with sixteen achievements in the championship, and the Olympians are obviously likely to put twenty million euros on the table. Sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta seems to appreciate the profile of the native of Kavala ( who could receive an annual salary of 2.5 M € net on the Canebière ). It remains to be seen whether the Greek actually corresponds to the famous checkboxes, and whether everyone will be unanimous about it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:18:45 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 03:16:53 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:12:40 PM
Quote
If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

Shrines will be built! Followers will be added! A mortal will turn into a god!

Steady on - monkeys, typewriters, Shakespeare.

Lol, it could happen, but remind me of those odds? Charlie's are much shorter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:19:06 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:10:20 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...

If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

He's the only one who has said it HAS happened.....

but how long do we wait for? If the deal goes through tomorrow is he still right?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bobby01 on August 30, 2017, 03:19:24 PM
I read somewhere he was at motspur yesterday. Jota that is not Charlie jones.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:20:40 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:19:06 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:10:20 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...

If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

He's the only one who has said it HAS happened.....

but how long do we wait for? If the deal goes through tomorrow is he still right?

Potentially yes..... the announcement could be intentionally delayed (where's that straw... drat... missed)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:21:08 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on August 30, 2017, 03:19:24 PM
I read somewhere he was at motspur yesterday. Jota that is not Charlie jones.

Perhaps they shared a cab?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:21:39 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:20:40 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:19:06 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:10:20 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...

If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

He's the only one who has said it HAS happened.....

but how long do we wait for? If the deal goes through tomorrow is he still right?

Potentially yes..... the announcement could be intentionally delayed (where's that straw... drat... missed)

Rumours Jota has signed new contract at brentford. Can you confirm CharlieJones?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 03:30:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:21:39 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:20:40 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:19:06 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:10:20 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...

If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

He's the only one who has said it HAS happened.....

but how long do we wait for? If the deal goes through tomorrow is he still right?

Potentially yes..... the announcement could be intentionally delayed (where's that straw... drat... missed)

Rumours Jota has signed new contract at brentford. Can you confirm CharlieJones?
He has refuted it on Twitter. Saying Jota to Fulham is a done deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 03:31:20 PM
Rodak to Rotherham on a season-long loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 30, 2017, 03:31:33 PM
Rodak has joined Rotherham on loan, another one missed by the ITKs 😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 03:33:32 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:31 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on August 30, 2017, 02:02:07 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done
Hope you are right here, your head on the chopping block otherwise. 049:gif
Still confident?

The Chopping Block has been ordered, and it is currently in transit on its way from the Tower of London, in anticipation of being required, but let's hope it stays in its box.
And I am sharpening up my axe but Charliejones still saying in Twitter that it's done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:33:44 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 30, 2017, 03:31:33 PM
Rodak has joined Rotherham on loan, another one missed by the ITKs 😂

Good move for him. Decent level, hopefully he can get some game time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 30, 2017, 03:33:50 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 03:30:28 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:21:39 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:20:40 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:19:06 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:10:20 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 03:01:06 PM
anyone thinking we may have missed out on Jota
But Charlie Jones from CharlieJones sports said its a done deal!!! THE Charlie Jones! He wouldn't just make something up like that and post it on here...

If he turns out to be right it could rocket his site to global proportions.

He's the only one who has said it HAS happened.....

but how long do we wait for? If the deal goes through tomorrow is he still right?

Potentially yes..... the announcement could be intentionally delayed (where's that straw... drat... missed)

Rumours Jota has signed new contract at brentford. Can you confirm CharlieJones?
He has refuted it on Twitter. Saying Jota to Fulham is a done deal.

I am off to have a shave, as I want to look my best when he arrives at MP.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:34:26 PM
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Rumours Jota has signed new contract at brentford. Can you confirm CharlieJones?

I can't imagine this is true... However, I'm sure Charlie Jones is on the case as we speak. Making frantic calls to his contacts who are clearly connected to the clubs involved in this matter in order to determine how Jota can somehow sign a contract with both Fulham and Brentford on the same day... Surely a first in world football?

Naysayers and haters will assume that Charlie Jones is just checking his latest twitter feed and will surmise his version of the truth from the angry ramblings of biased fan tweets and automated bots. Hang your heads in shame cynics who think the latter!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:37:00 PM
Fulham are now priced 6/5 favourites to sign Fernando Forestieri from Sheffield Wednesday:

I'm not ITK about betting - is this good?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 30, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:37:00 PM
Fulham are now priced 6/5 favourites to sign Fernando Forestieri from Sheffield Wednesday:

I'm not ITK about betting - is this good?

No because the odds are shorter (4/5) on him staying at Wednesday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:42:50 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 30, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:37:00 PM
Fulham are now priced 6/5 favourites to sign Fernando Forestieri from Sheffield Wednesday:

I'm not ITK about betting - is this good?

No because the odds are shorter (4/5) on him staying at Wednesday

Right - so the tweet should say, Sheffield Wednesday are now priced 4/5 favourites to keep fernando Foriesteri at Sheffield Wednesday. I hate twitter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:44:02 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:34:26 PM

I can't imagine this is true... However, I'm sure Charlie Jones is on the case as we speak. Making frantic calls to his contacts who are clearly connected to the clubs involved in this matter in order to determine how Jota can somehow sign a contract with both Fulham and Brentford on the same day... Surely a first in world football?


http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3151088/two-rivals-clubs-announce-same-player-as-new-signing-on-same-day
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:44:05 PM
Leicester have been linked with a move for Wolves winger, Jordan Graham who was linked with Fulham earlier last week
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:49:04 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 03:44:02 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 03:34:26 PM

I can't imagine this is true... However, I'm sure Charlie Jones is on the case as we speak. Making frantic calls to his contacts who are clearly connected to the clubs involved in this matter in order to determine how Jota can somehow sign a contract with both Fulham and Brentford on the same day... Surely a first in world football?


http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3151088/two-rivals-clubs-announce-same-player-as-new-signing-on-same-day

I stand corrected. I didn't do any proper research before making that public statement.... Unlike CharlieJones who as we all know will never make anything public before checking then re-checking the facts..... Then checking them again for good measure.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 03:50:36 PM
Crikey lads!

Even I'm starting to feel a little sorry for Charlie now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 03:51:42 PM
Thelma the new assistant tea lady has just passed her medical, which was carrying a tray of 6 cups of cha and a plate containing Digestive Biscuits  and a Victoria Sponge...Welcome Thelma  049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:55:53 PM
Announce Jota, Charlie call your mate, whats the holdup?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 03:57:39 PM
Hanley joins Norwich, and Gayle to Fulham no longer on whispers table...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 03:58:09 PM
Rodek has joined Rotherham on a season long loan. Apology if already mentioned.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:58:44 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 03:58:09 PM
Rodek has joined Rotherham on a season long loan. Apology if already mentioned.

I think Charlie broke it in two days time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 04:03:13 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 03:58:44 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 03:58:09 PM
Rodek has joined Rotherham on a season long loan. Apology if already mentioned.

I think Charlie broke it in two days time.

Actually just seen it mentioned in a page back. Still never hurts to repeat stuff. As poor old Charles is finding out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 30, 2017, 04:04:12 PM
a load of guff on this thread
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 04:04:16 PM
Do we still have a spy at Farnborough Airport,or has he been made redundant...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Jota 3.8 on transfer whispers. Was 2.6 yesterday so some traction but not really a thing until we get to 4.5+
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 30, 2017, 04:06:41 PM
Potential keeper in bound with Rodak going out on loan? After Betts & Button it only leaves Magnus Norman and Ashby-Hammond in the PL2 squad?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:07:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Jota 3.8 on transfer whispers. Was 2.6 yesterday so some traction but not really a thing until we get to 4.5+
Rui Fonte was below 3.0 when we announced him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 30, 2017, 04:08:51 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:07:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Jota 3.8 on transfer whispers. Was 2.6 yesterday so some traction but not really a thing until we get to 4.5+
Rui Fonte was below 3.0 when we announced him.

What is the algorithm for this "3.0" rating or whatever. Seems to be another thing fuelled by the amount of people talking about a specific rumour on twitter!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 30, 2017, 04:09:09 PM
Plenty of hot air on this thread but amusing also.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:09:47 PM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 30, 2017, 04:08:51 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:07:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Jota 3.8 on transfer whispers. Was 2.6 yesterday so some traction but not really a thing until we get to 4.5+
Rui Fonte was below 3.0 when we announced him.

What is the algorithm for this "3.0" rating or whatever. Seems to be another thing fuelled by the amount of people talking about a specific rumour on twitter!!

I think that's what it does. I've seen deals get to 4.8 and then not happen. A pointless website 2bh
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFC1999 on August 30, 2017, 04:09:48 PM
Why is everyone so negative on this post? Just chill and see how the window finishes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:09:56 PM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 30, 2017, 04:08:51 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:07:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Jota 3.8 on transfer whispers. Was 2.6 yesterday so some traction but not really a thing until we get to 4.5+
Rui Fonte was below 3.0 when we announced him.

What is the algorithm for this "3.0" rating or whatever. Seems to be another thing fuelled by the amount of people talking about a specific rumour on twitter!!
Based on media and their credibility. There was little on Rui Fonte before he signed, but many sources had mentioned him joining - just not the larger sources so much.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 04:10:23 PM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 30, 2017, 04:06:41 PM
Potential keeper in bound with Rodak going out on loan? After Betts & Button it only leaves Magnus Norman and Ashby-Hammond in the PL2 squad?

Is TM making a comeback.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:10:52 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:09:47 PM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 30, 2017, 04:08:51 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:07:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Jota 3.8 on transfer whispers. Was 2.6 yesterday so some traction but not really a thing until we get to 4.5+
Rui Fonte was below 3.0 when we announced him.

What is the algorithm for this "3.0" rating or whatever. Seems to be another thing fuelled by the amount of people talking about a specific rumour on twitter!!

I think that's what it does. I've seen deals get to 4.8 and then not happen. A pointless website 2bh
Agree. If you look at Derby County on there, they are linked with a player that they already own. Their website even has his club as Derby but he tops their rumour whispers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 30, 2017, 04:11:19 PM
Well after all the exciting rumours in the last couple of days it is beginning to look as if our last involvement in this window is letting Alluko slip away to Reading,

I am reasonable happy that we have seen off Cairney purchasers  by locking him a recovery room at Motspur Park with a big "INJURED" label on the door.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
According to twitter, Jota will be announced at 4:30. I look forward to being on here at 4:45 poo pooing another rumour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 04:13:11 PM
Quote from: FFC1999 on August 30, 2017, 04:09:48 PM
Why is everyone so negative on this post? Just chill and see how the window finishes.

I'm chilled, the wife has just dished up a few slices of cheese n toast and a glass of Pinot Grigio....Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
According to twitter, Jota will be announced at 4:30. I look forward to being on here at 4:45 poo pooing another rumour.
10.59 tomorrrow... #JotaInTheLastMinute
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:14:20 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
According to twitter, Jota will be announced at 4:30. I look forward to being on here at 4:45 poo pooing another rumour.
10.59 tomorrrow... #JotaInTheLastMinute

In order for this to be announced at 430 in about 6 minutes there will be a teaser tweet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 04:16:15 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 30, 2017, 04:09:09 PM
Plenty of hot air on this thread but amusing also.

No hot air here,its bleedin freezing here in Suffolk...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 30, 2017, 04:24:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
According to twitter, Jota will be announced at 4:30. I look forward to being on here at 4:45 poo pooing another rumour.

*Finger hovering above F5*
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 04:32:38 PM
Well we didn't need Jota anyway. Too much like Bryan Ruiz.............Too soon?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 30, 2017, 04:33:38 PM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 30, 2017, 04:24:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
According to twitter, Jota will be announced at 4:30. I look forward to being on here at 4:45 poo pooing another rumour.

Starting the poo poo....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 04:35:30 PM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 30, 2017, 04:24:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
According to twitter, Jota will be announced at 4:30. I look forward to being on here at 4:45 poo pooing another rumour.

*Finger hovering above F5*

Hang on if I remember rightly they forgot to put the clock forward at Motspur...So its only 15-35 at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 30, 2017, 04:40:02 PM
Now the twittersphere is saying Dwight Gayle is being flown into Farnborough airport......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 04:42:29 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?
@Lukealele
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:43:03 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

Someone who's gotten bored of checking the transfer thread for it to purely be about bashing someone for putting on information, when you're actually setting yourself up to fail by referencing fulham supporters tweeting nonsense
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 04:43:28 PM
Ian Abrahams, talksport reporter, long time 'mate' of Slavisa claims that he wants to sign Forestieri
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:44:02 PM
The Moose is a bellend, though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:45:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 04:43:28 PM
Ian Abrahams, talksport reporter, long time 'mate' of Slavisa claims that he wants to sign Forestieri

He is everybody's 'friend'
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:47:57 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:43:03 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

Someone who's gotten bored of checking the transfer thread for it to purely be about bashing someone for putting on information, when you're actually setting yourself up to fail by referencing fulham supporters tweeting nonsense

Not really fella, I was pointing out ridiculous twitter is, its an actual virus.

Equally you are using the term 'information' in an incredibly loose way. There are genuine people on here who post decent info which is grounded in fact and who do not leach off conversations and rumours off other media and repost it as their own. The guy who are defending made up a story that we had agreed a deal with Rolan where we signed him on a 1 year contract with an option to extend if we got promoted. He wrote it as a concrete fact, shock, it wasn't. He was given very good info by posters on here in regards to how to go about building his site. From what I can see, he hasn't listened.

Deeping_white, if you want further reasons for why I bash this guy I direct you to his blog...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

He's new, named after a former player of ours.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:52:41 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

He's new, named after a former player of ours.

:005:

That made me laugh quite a lot.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:53:24 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:52:41 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

He's new, named after a former player of ours.

:005:

That made me laugh quite a lot.
:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FulhamPHX on August 30, 2017, 04:53:34 PM
Sky reporting that West Ham are in talks in London w/ Waris.  Guessing Sakho's replacement.  Does that maybe take them off the hunt for Jota?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:54:18 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:52:41 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

He's new, named after a former player of ours.

:005:

That made me laugh quite a lot.

Did you know Horace Batchelor?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 04:54:56 PM
I think we do without the defending of posters who claim exclusive info which isn't and is wrong some of the time anyway. By all means speculate but we can all claim exclusive info.

My mate has seen Ross Mac at Motspur and he will sign tomorrow on loan. He is injured and unfit and will be available at Christmas when his loan runs out.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:55:48 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2017, 04:54:56 PM
I think we do without the defending of posters who claim exclusive info which isn't and is wrong some of the time anyway. By all means speculate but we can all claim exclusive info.

My mate has seen Ross Mac at Motspur and he will sign tomorrow on loan. He is injured and unfit and will be available at Christmas when his loan runs out.

That's Big Mac, yes?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:59:05 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:54:18 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:52:41 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

He's new, named after a former player of ours.

:005:

That made me laugh quite a lot.

Did you know Horace Batchelor?

I took his crown.  :dft003:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 30, 2017, 05:00:44 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:59:05 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:54:18 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 30, 2017, 04:52:41 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 30, 2017, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 30, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Once again twitter doesnt fail us lol

CharlieJones looks more like a chump with every passing hour.

Perhaps if you stopped bashing Charlie and engaged your brain to look at the tweet you said referenced the announcement at 4:30, you'd realise that it was a random Fulham supporter who said it would be announced at 4:30 and then admitted it was fake.

Wow, who's this guy?

He's new, named after a former player of ours.

:005:

That made me laugh quite a lot.

Did you know Horace Batchelor?

I took his crown.  :dft003:

C-R-O-W-N
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 05:02:18 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 30, 2017, 04:45:09 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 04:43:28 PM
Ian Abrahams, talksport reporter, long time 'mate' of Slavisa claims that he wants to sign Forestieri

He is everybody's 'friend'

For the right money.
He's a West Spam soldier...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 05:08:16 PM
I'd rather Jota join ISIS than Fulham.
@BrentfordFC board must NOT let this happen.
There are certain lines that our club must NOT cross.

I hate Twitter, but that is one of the funniest tweets I've read for a while.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Someone by the name of Red Raindrop has just posted on the SKY Sports transfer rumours page that Jota to Fulham is a done deal!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 05:13:55 PM
Quote from: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Someone by the name of Red Raindrop has just posted on the SKY Sports transfer rumours page that Jota to Fulham is a done deal!!

No he's said 'terms agreed'. Not quite the same thing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:18:54 PM
Whoops apologies...my mistake.

I for one actually think that we have had a good window even if one of Jota/Forestieri/Gayle fails to materialise. If one does arrive however then i will be even happier.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 05:19:17 PM
Quote from: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Someone by the name of Red Raindrop has just posted on the SKY Sports transfer rumours page that Jota to Fulham is a done deal!!

Red Raindrop...   064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 05:21:12 PM
Quote from: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:18:54 PM
Whoops apologies...my mistake.

I for one actually think that we have had a good window even if one of Jota/Forestieri/Gayle fails to materialise. If one does arrive however then i will be even happier.

Indeed + that all important CB cover (even if another loan)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: terryr on August 30, 2017, 05:22:17 PM
A mate who works for Newcastle told me Gayle is down to the wire and still very much on. He is quite gutted and says the magpies are being pretty poor over this as he got them promoted and deserves a chance in the PL though they had no takers. Can't vouch for how real this is but passing it on for what it's worth
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 05:19:17 PM
Quote from: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Someone by the name of Red Raindrop has just posted on the SKY Sports transfer rumours page that Jota to Fulham is a done deal!!

Red Raindrop...   064.gif

Weird how you never see 'Red Raindrop' and 'CharlieJones' in the same place at the same time.... Could it be that Red Raindrop is his superhero alter ego???
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 05:19:17 PM
Quote from: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Someone by the name of Red Raindrop has just posted on the SKY Sports transfer rumours page that Jota to Fulham is a done deal!!

Red Raindrop...   064.gif

Weird how you never see 'Red Raindrop' and 'CharlieJones' in the same place at the same time.... Could it be that Red Raindrop is his superhero alter ego???

he does have some red on his website... little easter egg perhaps?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 05:27:37 PM
The Sky Sports Transfer Rumours thing is literally as far from a reliable source as you can get. I could go on there and say Barcelona are bidding 120 Mill for Ayite to replace Neymar.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 05:28:18 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 05:27:37 PM
The Sky Sports Transfer Rumours thing is literally as far from a reliable source as you can get. I could go on there and say Barcelona are bidding 120 Mill for Ayite to replace Neymar.

That'll be on Transfer whispers within the hour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 05:29:12 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 04:04:16 PM
Do we still have a spy at Farnborough Airport,or has he been made redundant...
He signed for Cardiff airport on a free

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 05:31:46 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 05:19:17 PM
Quote from: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Someone by the name of Red Raindrop has just posted on the SKY Sports transfer rumours page that Jota to Fulham is a done deal!!

Red Raindrop...   064.gif

sister of Yellow Snow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 05:32:32 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 05:27:37 PM
The Sky Sports Transfer Rumours thing is literally as far from a reliable source as you can get. I could go on there and say Barcelona are bidding 120 Mill for Ayite to replace Neymar.
-Sky Sources
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sussexwhite on August 30, 2017, 05:32:41 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 05:31:46 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 05:19:17 PM
Quote from: Jazua on August 30, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Someone by the name of Red Raindrop has just posted on the SKY Sports transfer rumours page that Jota to Fulham is a done deal!!

Red Raindrop...   064.gif

sister of Yellow Snow

I was always told to avoid yellow snow !!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 30, 2017, 05:42:56 PM
Will be glad when the window closes, 430 out of 437 pages (when analysed and summarised) not worth reading, sorry!! Any likely transfers going to happen in the next 24hrs? After all the info I have read, why did we sign Kamara, was it for tax reasons? He must be feeling really p $$ d off!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 30, 2017, 05:44:06 PM
Even Nose has disappeared up his own nose, not sure I got that end bit right (lol)?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulhamfan666 on August 30, 2017, 05:48:29 PM
A mate of mine at work overheard his mate talking about how he heard from a cashier in Tesco's cousin's brother that Fulham are bidding for Alexis Sanchez.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 30, 2017, 05:59:57 PM
My laptop not only works from voice recognition but also smell recognition and this thread stinks!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 30, 2017, 06:09:55 PM
According to TIFF Motspur closed tomorrow for redecoration as management expect it to be the quietest day of the year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.

Agree.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on August 30, 2017, 06:24:17 PM
I just want to say before the window closes, I really hate the whole process!

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: howitis on August 30, 2017, 06:25:47 PM
some punters on Bees forum reporting that Jota deal fallen through. To be honest there posts seem more hopeful then definite but we continue to wait and see
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on August 30, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.

Agree.

Do we have any stats on how many posts that are serious?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:31:51 PM
I'd hate to be married to some of you,no sense of humour...Its the Silly Season thread so most of it is garbage.... Here's a theory don't read it if you dislike it,I don't read half the stuff put up by people,your not forced to....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:32:18 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 30, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.

Agree.

Do we have any stats on how many posts that are serious?

Most posts are either jokes or people giving their opinions on who we should buy. Only About 10% of posts are actually about transfer rumours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:33:43 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:32:18 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 30, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.

Agree.

Do we have any stats on how many posts that are serious?

Most posts are either jokes or people giving their opinions on who we should buy. Only About 10% of posts are actually about transfer rumours

Don't read it then...Simple
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:34:57 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:33:43 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:32:18 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 30, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.

Agree.

Do we have any stats on how many posts that are serious?

Most posts are either jokes or people giving their opinions on who we should buy. Only About 10% of posts are actually about transfer rumours

Don't read it then...Simple

Actually mince I do want to read because I want to know who we are buying. It's supposed to be a thread about transfers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 06:36:05 PM
Is it 4.30 yet

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Baszab on August 30, 2017, 06:36:05 PM
According to my Brentford sources, Jota's agent really pushing him into the West Ham deal - we are "their" second choice
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:38:30 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:34:57 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:33:43 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:32:18 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 30, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.

Agree.

Do we have any stats on how many posts that are serious?

Most posts are either jokes or people giving their opinions on who we should buy. Only About 10% of posts are actually about transfer rumours

Don't read it then...Simple

Actually mince I do want to read because I want to know who we are buying. It's supposed to be a thread about transfers.

That's fine....But its called Silly season and its always been full of silly rumours.... Some actually happen..
Chill out it closes tomorrow night.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:42:57 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:38:30 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:34:57 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:33:43 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:32:18 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on August 30, 2017, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 30, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
Can we please only post here if its something serious or actually football related that is why I read this thread not to see someone make a joke about stats etc.

Agree.

Do we have any stats on how many posts that are serious?

Most posts are either jokes or people giving their opinions on who we should buy. Only About 10% of posts are actually about transfer rumours

Don't read it then...Simple

Actually mince I do want to read because I want to know who we are buying. It's supposed to be a thread about transfers.

That's fine....But its called Silly season and its always been full of silly rumours.... Some actually happen..
Chill out it closes tomorrow night.

Not sure why woolly thinks he's funny - he's not!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:44:11 PM
Nixon saying Wednesday want 20m for Forestieri and Fulham are trying. Saying Brentford want more than 6 for Jota cos they know Fulham bid 15m for Forestieri.
Also says Toon want 20m for Gayle and Fulham have ended negotiations.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 30, 2017, 06:47:44 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 02:26:35 PM
West Ham has been pretty bad at signing strikers recently. Either they go on a strop like Sakho or they are made of glass like Carroll.
Or sh@te like Carlton Cole
Actually, are we linked again this window?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:50:18 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:44:11 PM
Nixon saying Wednesday want 20m for Forestieri and Fulham are trying. Saying Brentford want more than 6 for Jota cos they know Fulham bid 15m for Forestieri.
Also says Toon want 20m for Gayle and Fulham have ended negotiations.

Whose Nixon?
According to friends son at Express, there has been no negotiations regarding Gayle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcannom on August 30, 2017, 06:50:20 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 30, 2017, 06:47:44 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 30, 2017, 02:26:35 PM
West Ham has been pretty bad at signing strikers recently. Either they go on a strop like Sakho or they are made of glass like Carroll.
Or sh@te like Carlton Cole
Actually, are we linked again this window?
Hernandez is quality though

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 06:58:44 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 30, 2017, 06:44:11 PM
Nixon saying Wednesday want 20m for Forestieri and Fulham are trying. Saying Brentford want more than 6 for Jota cos they know Fulham bid 15m for Forestieri.
Also says Toon want 20m for Gayle and Fulham have ended negotiations.

Haha, if this is true then we've been a bit wreckless I suppose. Shows why a club cant go and bid for several players simultaneously. Othes will use that against you.

Although, Brentford are the ones who need to sell or else they wont get anything for him next summer. Fulham might just need to play it cool
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: austrianwhite on August 30, 2017, 07:03:46 PM
Just seen on Twitter about Carrillo from Monaco having to chose between, us, Bremen and St Etienne, havnt seen anything about him before, anyone else?

SOURCE: SportNewsUK Carrillo à #Saint-Étienne, #Werder ou #Fulham Les négociations sont en cours! @ASSEofficiel @werderbremen @FulhamFC #rum



Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 30, 2017, 07:05:47 PM
Out of the 3 Forestieri looks the most like a Joka player imo and I'm starting to feel like the other 2 are being used as bait to reign Weds in a bit and put pressure on them by suggesting we will go elsewhere.

I'm hoping for 2 of those but maybe I'm dreaming.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 07:10:04 PM
I think the Jota deal is dead, I reckon we thought it was going to happen and let Aluko go, but now the agent has had a u turn.

WE need 2 / 3 players, nice to be linked but we need some action.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Baszab on August 30, 2017, 07:17:28 PM
Agent is defo in the way on the Jota deal - but West Spam may fall thru
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 30, 2017, 07:18:31 PM
If true, we haven't learnt our lesson, have we? Let players go on premise that a replacement imminent - but the latter deal falls through. Do hope not, this time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 07:19:35 PM
Quote from: Baszab on August 30, 2017, 07:17:28 PM
Agent is defo in the way on the Jota deal - but West Spam may fall thru
agree, but do we want to be second choice, thinking of others earlier in the window and the criticism they got, people would be on their back straight away not a good thing
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 07:20:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 06:31:51 PM
I'd hate to be married to some of you,no sense of humour...Its the Silly Season thread so most of it is garbage.... Here's a theory don't read it if you dislike it,I don't read half the stuff put up by people,your not forced to....
I didn't read that

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 07:39:42 PM
Complete guess, but I think at the end of tomorrow we'll have signed Adarabioyo on Loan and a Winger none of us will have heard of for 2-3 Million quid and that'll be us done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: andyk on August 30, 2017, 07:47:47 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 07:39:42 PM
Complete guess, but I think at the end of tomorrow we'll have signed Adarabioyo on Loan and a Winger none of us will have heard of for 2-3 Million quid and that'll be us done.

Quite likely, but then Aluko, Ayite, Kebano, Kalas, Piazon, were all a bit underwhelming when they came, but worked out well in the end. The big names are sometimes more disappointing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 07:54:34 PM
Quote from: andyk on August 30, 2017, 07:47:47 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 07:39:42 PM
Complete guess, but I think at the end of tomorrow we'll have signed Adarabioyo on Loan and a Winger none of us will have heard of for 2-3 Million quid and that'll be us done.

Quite likely, but then Aluko, Ayite, Kebano, Kalas, Piazon, were all a bit underwhelming when they came, but worked out well in the end. The big names are sometimes more disappointing.

Don't take that as complaining about it, I'm happy with our window if it closed tonight. I'm fine with Ojo, Kebano, Ayite and Sess (when Rafa Soares is fit) for Wingers. Only signing I think we need is another Centre-Back. Anything else is a bonus. Although I wouldn't say Kalas was underwhelming, I couldn't believe we'd signed him. Thought he'd have gone back to Boro considering they went up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 30, 2017, 07:59:52 PM
We have extra cover in odoi for CB position and it seems he can play anywhere across the back 4,if our business is done more than happy with transfer comitee ,also we have sess & TC on new contracts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 08:02:57 PM
Quote from: hovewhite on August 30, 2017, 07:59:52 PM
We have extra cover in odoi for CB position and it seems he can play anywhere across the back 4,if our business is done more than happy with transfer comitee ,also we have sess & TC on new contracts.

I'd just prefer a more "dominating" Centre-Back (that's not Djalo) in the door as well. Just think about the Cardiff game as to why. We'll be coming up against Zohore with Kalas and most likely Djalo or a very jet-lagged Tim Ream as it stands. That will not be a fun experience.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 30, 2017, 08:12:31 PM
so who reckon Rolan is going to turn up at Motspur park tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 30, 2017, 08:14:15 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 07:10:04 PM
I think the Jota deal is dead, I reckon we thought it was going to happen and let Aluko go, but now the agent has had a u turn.

WE need 2 / 3 players, nice to be linked but we need some action.

If it is dead I wonder what SJ's thoughts will be? He made it very clear that he didn't want Aluko to go, yet he's been sold without replacement, so far.

I assumed Jota would have been Aluko's replacement. I don't think we can afford some of the numbers being quoted for Forestieri & Gayle, so don't think those 2 are realistic signings for us.

So here we are with just 24 hours of the transfer window to go & we've just sold one of our most creative players & come nowhere near close to replacing him, which is poor from the club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 30, 2017, 08:12:31 PM
so who reckon Rolan is going to turn up at Motspur park tomorrow
Not unless Malaga decided to sell him to us a week after buying him

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:20:06 PM
Quote from: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 30, 2017, 08:12:31 PM
so who reckon Rolan is going to turn up at Motspur park tomorrow
Not unless Malaga decided to sell him to us a week after buying him

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think Malaga loaned him (as he signed a 2 year extension with Bordeaux I think) but the same reason would apply
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 30, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
Just noticed that we have loaned out Rodak.  Is this new or have I missed it?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 30, 2017, 08:24:41 PM
I would hope that Jota being lined up was the Aluko replacement and it might seem pretty obvious to make one contingent upon the other, however I can imagine the scenario where Aluko's departure was beyond resistance and Jota arriving taken on trust. Pity if it doesn't come off now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 30, 2017, 08:25:40 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 30, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
Just noticed that we have loaned out Rodak.  Is this new or have I missed it?

No, you won't know about it because, although it happened today, Charlie won't be reporting it till the day after tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
as it is that we have and have yet to announce them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
as it is that we have and have yet to announce them

Of course but the guy above saying it's poor from the club selling Aluko and we are knowhere near signing anyone else.. you don't know that is the case so it's not really fair to say it's poor from the club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:46:42 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
as it is that we have and have yet to announce them

Of course but the guy above saying it's poor from the club selling Aluko and we are knowhere near signing anyone else.. you don't know that is the case so it's not really fair to say it's poor from the club.
I don't disagree, but then he could be right who knows
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 30, 2017, 08:52:37 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
as it is that we have and have yet to announce them

Of course but the guy above saying it's poor from the club selling Aluko and we are knowhere near signing anyone else.. you don't know that is the case so it's not really fair to say it's poor from the club.

How can you argue against calling it poor??

We've just sold one of our most creative players, that's a fact. He hasn't been replaced yet, also a fact. And with only a day of the window to go, we've put ourselves under unecessary pressure to find a replacement.

I appreciate there's still time but we could end up without a replacement altogether, we could end up with another panic buy/loan. Either way you look at it, at this stage it's poor to put ourselves in this position.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:54:46 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 30, 2017, 08:52:37 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
as it is that we have and have yet to announce them

Of course but the guy above saying it's poor from the club selling Aluko and we are knowhere near signing anyone else.. you don't know that is the case so it's not really fair to say it's poor from the club.

How can you argue against calling it poor??

We've just sold one of our most creative players, that's a fact. He hasn't been replaced yet, also a fact. And with only a day of the window to go, we've put ourselves under unecessary pressure to find a replacement.

I appreciate there's still time but we could end up without a replacement altogether, we could end up with another panic buy/loan. Either way you look at it, at this stage it's poor to put ourselves in this position.



If we haven't signed somone already.. we will know tomorrow evening. Only then is it fair to say it was poor by the club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:56:23 PM
The bigger the announcement the more hype.. the more shirt sales.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 30, 2017, 09:04:12 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:54:46 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 30, 2017, 08:52:37 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
as it is that we have and have yet to announce them

Of course but the guy above saying it's poor from the club selling Aluko and we are knowhere near signing anyone else.. you don't know that is the case so it's not really fair to say it's poor from the club.

How can you argue against calling it poor??

We've just sold one of our most creative players, that's a fact. He hasn't been replaced yet, also a fact. And with only a day of the window to go, we've put ourselves under unecessary pressure to find a replacement.

I appreciate there's still time but we could end up without a replacement altogether, we could end up with another panic buy/loan. Either way you look at it, at this stage it's poor to put ourselves in this position.



If we haven't signed somone already.. we will know tomorrow evening. Only then is it fair to say it was poor by the club

We clearly have different views on the situation but to expose ourselves the way we currently are seems unnecessary to me & poor management.

I hope we sign a decent replacement & not a panic buy or loan but as someone else said, it's almost completely unlikely we've signed someone & hidden him away, for whatever reason. It's safe to say, as of right now, we haven't signed anyone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 30, 2017, 09:04:39 PM
Reason we sold him is we didn't offer enough?sone wanted a longer contract than what was offered and more money .the club must have thought sell him while we can make a killing and reinvest in younger players ?
Its and buts,they are getting a really genuine guy reading fc.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: e4b on August 30, 2017, 09:07:14 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:56:23 PM
The bigger the announcement the more hype.. the more shirt sales.
Sorry not wearing that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: millsy on August 30, 2017, 09:07:20 PM
With all that our head coach said publicly about the club considering selling Aluko being a mistake, it seems hardly credible that we would simply do so without a strong replacement already lined up and in the bag. This would be negligent in terms of the team and a blatant statement to  Slavisa to keep out of transfer business and just get on with his job!

This would be madness and would severely jeopardise our promotion prospects. Just can't believe our top men could get it so wrong. Almost suicidal or just plain dumb, neither of which applies, surely ........
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 09:08:19 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 30, 2017, 09:04:12 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:54:46 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 30, 2017, 08:52:37 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
How do you all know we haven't signed someone just haven't announced it? It's all just assumption
as it is that we have and have yet to announce them

Of course but the guy above saying it's poor from the club selling Aluko and we are knowhere near signing anyone else.. you don't know that is the case so it's not really fair to say it's poor from the club.

How can you argue against calling it poor??

We've just sold one of our most creative players, that's a fact. He hasn't been replaced yet, also a fact. And with only a day of the window to go, we've put ourselves under unecessary pressure to find a replacement.

I appreciate there's still time but we could end up without a replacement altogether, we could end up with another panic buy/loan. Either way you look at it, at this stage it's poor to put ourselves in this position.



If we haven't signed somone already.. we will know tomorrow evening. Only then is it fair to say it was poor by the club

We clearly have different views on the situation but to expose ourselves the way we currently are seems unnecessary to me & poor management.

I hope we sign a decent replacement & not a panic buy or loan but as someone else said, it's almost completely unlikely we've signed someone & hidden him away, for whatever reason. It's safe to say, as of right now, we haven't signed anyone.

Nothing wrong with loans. Sanches to Swansea is case in point.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 30, 2017, 09:14:23 PM
Quote from: millsy on August 30, 2017, 09:07:20 PM
With all that our head coach said publicly about the club considering selling Aluko being a mistake, it seems hardly credible ......etc..
He spoke about Aluko prior to the arrivals of Fonte and Ojo. I can conceive of the possibility that he feels they make a difference. Ojo played in Aluko's position on Saturday. Had he arrived today, he would be described as a replacement, but instead the club acted first before selling.

Sign another kind of CB please, but not necessarily yet another guy in the mould of Kebano, Ojo and Ayite.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on August 30, 2017, 09:14:46 PM
I've never understood why people complain before the window is shut! Its like Groundhog Day with Fulham supporters at times! We all must know by now that players/clubs/agents are all hanging on till the last possible second to get the best deal and get as many pennies as they can so let them crack on and chill out until tommorow night! I have a feeling we have all assumed we are going to replace aluko when maybe the club have only sold him because it was too good an offer and they would of been mad not to take it! Especially with the depth we have on the wings
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:16:02 PM
A lot of you are baying for blood haha. How about this then? If Jota is announced before the end of the window, feel free to apologise for your lack of faith.  If not... ban Charlie Jones for talking poo!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 09:19:00 PM
I think Aluko is a loss but we do have decent cover for him. Sometimes people sound like as if we were Reading fans and we just sold Aluko to Fulham - now that would be devastating.

Ojo, Kebano, Ayité are handfuls, Fonte looks smart, Cairney/Johansen. We do have our share of flair and creative players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 30, 2017, 09:30:22 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 09:19:00 PM
I think Aluko is a loss but we do have decent cover for him. Sometimes people sound like as if we were Reading fans and we just sold Aluko to Fulham - now that would be devastating.

Ojo, Kebano, Ayité are handfuls, Fonte looks smart, Cairney/Johansen. We do have our share of flair and creative players.
This seasons aluko told me he wanted to join reading,thanks for last season well done the club getting the most they could for him!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:34:41 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

That's not the same as signing though haha.

Charlie's gone if Jota stays at Brentford  064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 09:40:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:34:41 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

That's not the same as signing though haha.

Charlie's gone if Jota stays at Brentford  064.gif

Is it bad that the psychopath in me wants Jota to stay at Brentford for that exact reason? ( as long as we buy Forestieri of course)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: millsy on August 30, 2017, 09:40:08 PM
Hadn't thought about that. Maybe Ojo was Aluko's replacement, in advance. Don't think it's an obvious strengthening of the squad though and doubt Slavisa would have approved, so still poses a threat to a concerted promotion effort.

Still hoping that we get either Forestieri or Jota. I don't think we should be hindered by paying one large fee this window. If we're serious about our future, we need to speculate and invest i.e. put our money where our mouth is!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:42:06 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 09:19:00 PM
I think Aluko is a loss but we do have decent cover for him. Sometimes people sound like as if we were Reading fans and we just sold Aluko to Fulham - now that would be devastating.

Ojo, Kebano, Ayité are handfuls, Fonte looks smart, Cairney/Johansen. We do have our share of flair and creative players.
we also have decent cover for cairney in norwood, and cisse, that doesnt mean that i want us to sell him and rely on them. point is if aluko had of stayed, he would have been first choice, so if he isnt replaced then that position has been weakened.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

Not the same thing fella.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
boom and there it is.called it, all the big names floating around and this will be our panic loan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
boom and there it is.called it, all the big names floating around and this will be our panic loan.

Seems highly rated, my concern is that if he does well then we will have another Martin situation on our hands which is a total mess. All these loans!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 09:49:21 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
boom and there it is.called it, all the big names floating around and this will be our panic loan.

Define "panic loan"? Because we've been after him for at least two weeks and he's quite highly rated by Wolves fans. Only reason he's even available is because their Manager plays with Wing-Backs rather than Wingers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 09:49:44 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
boom and there it is.called it, all the big names floating around and this will be our panic loan.

Seems highly rated, my concern is that if he does well then we will have another Martin situation on our hands which is a total mess. All these loans!

I thought Leicester wanted him. If so, I couldn't see him choosing us over them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:49:58 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

Not the same thing fella.

I see that he operates as a "news source" and kind of deserves to be called out on bullsh*t, but it only generates overwhelmingly negative feedback..
just noise in the thread.. and as of now i am contributing..  damn
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 09:50:29 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
boom and there it is.called it, all the big names floating around and this will be our panic loan.

Nah that's Chris Martin... lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Sir Craven on August 30, 2017, 09:51:09 PM
Think Humphrys is off somewhere
https://mobile.twitter.com/HumphrysStevie/status/902972958968336384?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
boom and there it is.called it, all the big names floating around and this will be our panic loan.

Seems highly rated, my concern is that if he does well then we will have another Martin situation on our hands which is a total mess. All these loans!
hasnt played a game since 2015. only played 22 times in his whole career. not the type of player promotion teams should be looking at. especially on loan. plus looks like leicester might be interested
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 30, 2017, 09:55:48 PM
Quote from: millsy on August 30, 2017, 09:40:08 PM
Hadn't thought about that. Maybe Ojo was Aluko's replacement, in advance. Don't think it's an obvious strengthening of the squad though and doubt Slavisa would have approved, so still poses a threat to a concerted promotion effort.

Still hoping that we get either Forestieri or Jota. I don't think we should be hindered by paying one large fee this window. If we're serious about our future, we need to speculate and invest i.e. put our money where our mouth is!
Of course Ojo was Sones replacement!
Do you think Liverpool would allow him to come, or indeed he would've agreed to come, if he wasn't to be a first team player?
He was sort after by others and we won the race for his loan, therefore he will play!
Fulham knew that Sone wasn't happy and was playing up for a better deal, which we were not happy to do and so look d elsewhere. Shame but it just wasn't going to work out in everyone's best interest.
I loved Sone but he, understandingly, wanted a better contract at his age, and weren't prepared to give it. We now have a very good young replacement who looks more likely to have an end product than his predecessor (hopefully).
I remember last week people suggesting Sone missing a couple of sitters was a disgrace and I agree - was he playing up on purpose? I hope not, but it did seem easier to score!
We played exceptional against Ipswich without Sone and I don't see why that will not continue. I really can't see us bringing in another winger as we will not drop Ojo and do already have cover. We may bring in another striker and defender but imo there's no panic if we don't.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 09:59:02 PM
Apparently someone had a medical this afternoon I'm told...Club announce signing in morning?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:59:58 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 30, 2017, 09:55:48 PM
Quote from: millsy on August 30, 2017, 09:40:08 PM
Hadn't thought about that. Maybe Ojo was Aluko's replacement, in advance. Don't think it's an obvious strengthening of the squad though and doubt Slavisa would have approved, so still poses a threat to a concerted promotion effort.

Still hoping that we get either Forestieri or Jota. I don't think we should be hindered by paying one large fee this window. If we're serious about our future, we need to speculate and invest i.e. put our money where our mouth is!
Of course Ojo was Sones replacement!
Do you think Liverpool would allow him to come, or indeed he would've agreed to come, if he wasn't to be a first team player?
He was sort after by others and we won the race for his loan, therefore he will play!
Fulham knew that Sone wasn't happy and was playing up for a better deal, which we were not happy to do and so look d elsewhere. Shame but it just wasn't going to work out in everyone's best interest.
I loved Sone but he, understandingly, wanted a better contract at his age, and weren't prepared to give it. We now have a very good young replacement who looks more likely to have an end product than his predecessor (hopefully).
I remember last week people suggesting Sone missing a couple of sitters was a disgrace and I agree - was he playing up on purpose? I hope not, but it did seem easier to score!
We played exceptional against Ipswich without Sone and I don't see why that will not continue. I really can't see us bringing in another winger as we will not drop Ojo and do already have cover. We may bring in another striker and defender but imo there's no panic if we don't.

whos cover for the right wing then?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:41 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

I agree. Here's a young fellow looking to get into sports journalism and people are behaving awfully on here I'm my opinion. For me it's bullying and if swear words aren't allowed on the board, ten people ganging up on someone and trying to ridicule them is a hell of a lot worse. I'd much rather be spouting the odd debious transfer roomer than a bunch of grown men picking on a student behind their keyboard. (Apologies if you are also students as in that case it's fine).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham Tup North on August 30, 2017, 10:03:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 09:59:02 PM
Apparently someone had a medical this afternoon I'm told...Club announce signing in morning?
It's not that new Tea-Lady is it??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:03:56 PM
Jordan Graham signing on loan til Jan as Piazon replacement. Doesn't affect Jota
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 10:04:34 PM
Sorry discard my post above,got the message wrong doh...Medical was due for this afternoon but was cancelled.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 30, 2017, 10:07:55 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:59:58 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 30, 2017, 09:55:48 PM
Quote from: millsy on August 30, 2017, 09:40:08 PM
Hadn't thought about that. Maybe Ojo was Aluko's replacement, in advance. Don't think it's an obvious strengthening of the squad though and doubt Slavisa would have approved, so still poses a threat to a concerted promotion effort.

Still hoping that we get either Forestieri or Jota. I don't think we should be hindered by paying one large fee this window. If we're serious about our future, we need to speculate and invest i.e. put our money where our mouth is!
Of course Ojo was Sones replacement!
Do you think Liverpool would allow him to come, or indeed he would've agreed to come, if he wasn't to be a first team player?
He was sort after by others and we won the race for his loan, therefore he will play!
Fulham knew that Sone wasn't happy and was playing up for a better deal, which we were not happy to do and so look d elsewhere. Shame but it just wasn't going to work out in everyone's best interest.
I loved Sone but he, understandingly, wanted a better contract at his age, and weren't prepared to give it. We now have a very good young replacement who looks more likely to have an end product than his predecessor (hopefully).
I remember last week people suggesting Sone missing a couple of sitters was a disgrace and I agree - was he playing up on purpose? I hope not, but it did seem easier to score!
We played exceptional against Ipswich without Sone and I don't see why that will not continue. I really can't see us bringing in another winger as we will not drop Ojo and do already have cover. We may bring in another striker and defender but imo there's no panic if we don't.

whos cover for the right wing then?

Ayite and Kebano can both play on both sides, Sessegnon can play LW when Rafa Soares is fit- plus it looks like we're getting Graham as another winger option. Or is that not enough depth for you?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:41 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

I agree. Here's a young fellow looking to get into sports journalism and people are behaving awfully on here I'm my opinion. For me it's bullying and if swear words aren't allowed on the board, ten people ganging up on someone and trying to ridicule them is a hell of a lot worse. I'd much rather be spouting the odd debious transfer roomer than a bunch of grown men picking on a student behind their keyboard. (Apologies if you are also students as in that case it's fine).
The constructive criticism has been gone and ignored. This kid will not build a career in recycling stories and peddling 'exclusives'. There is no value add
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 10:16:00 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:03:56 PM
Jordan Graham signing on loan til Jan as Piazon replacement. Doesn't affect Jota

This would make sense, if it's only a half-season loan. Having said that, i've never regarded Piazon as an out and out winger, so if he is coming, is it really like for like?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:17:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 10:04:34 PM
Sorry discard my post above,got the message wrong doh...Medical was due for this afternoon but was cancelled.
Had my hopes up there mince lol, I  thought Jota may actually be happening lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 10:24:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:17:35 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 10:04:34 PM
Sorry discard my post above,got the message wrong doh...Medical was due for this afternoon but was cancelled.
Had my hopes up there mince lol, I  thought Jota may actually be happening lol

Dick Emery character..... Dad I Got It Wrong Again...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:25:13 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:41 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

I agree. Here's a young fellow looking to get into sports journalism and people are behaving awfully on here I'm my opinion. For me it's bullying and if swear words aren't allowed on the board, ten people ganging up on someone and trying to ridicule them is a hell of a lot worse. I'd much rather be spouting the odd debious transfer roomer than a bunch of grown men picking on a student behind their keyboard. (Apologies if you are also students as in that case it's fine).
The constructive criticism has been gone and ignored. This kid will not build a career in recycling stories and peddling 'exclusives'. There is no value add

There is the odd poster on the board who I believe post a large percentage of rubbish. I don't form a possy and go after them. I take a pinch of salt or ignore them. I don't reference them and take the piss days after they have last posted. For all I know this guy 35, is on every fan forum in the country doing similar to rack up website hits. I don't know if that's the case and I don't care. If someone isn't going to make it as a journalist (which he may well do) means people think they can pick on him then I think they are wrong.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 10:29:21 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:42:06 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 09:19:00 PM
I think Aluko is a loss but we do have decent cover for him. Sometimes people sound like as if we were Reading fans and we just sold Aluko to Fulham - now that would be devastating.

Ojo, Kebano, Ayité are handfuls, Fonte looks smart, Cairney/Johansen. We do have our share of flair and creative players.
we also have decent cover for cairney in norwood, and cisse, that doesnt mean that i want us to sell him and rely on them. point is if aluko had of stayed, he would have been first choice, so if he isnt replaced then that position has been weakened.
I agree, unless it turns out that Ojo is as good as he was against Ipswich, then I cant see any real change and selling Aluko for that kind of money would turn out to be a great piece of business.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:39:04 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?
Wasn't quoting you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:27 PM
https://charlesjonessports.com/2017/08/30/fulham-set-to-sign-jordan-graham-on-short-term-loan-as-lucas-piazon-replacement/
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on August 30, 2017, 10:42:54 PM
We would like to remind everyone, that this is the Silly Season Transfer Thread, not a place to continuously bait, and mock other posters over their information. If you don't like what people have to say, then you have the option to simply pass it on by, or take it with a pinch of salt. Nastiness towards others on this Forum will not be tolerated, and if it countinies, warnings will be issued.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:43:29 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions

Do you need a link to your blog?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions
Yes you have, but generally days after others had broken the story of a potential signing

Jota seems dead according to many as well, ant new update? Surely your asking your source as it hasn't been announced yet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:44:49 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on August 30, 2017, 10:42:54 PM
We would like to remind everyone, that this is the Silly Season Transfer Thread, not a place to continuously bait, and mock other posters over their information. If you don't like what people have to say, then you have the option to simply pass it on by, or take it with a pinch of salt. Nastiness towards others on this Forum will not be tolerated, and if it countinies, warnings will be issued.

I'm not sure it's being nasty to call out something that is clearly wrong. However, your wish is my command and I'll wind my neck in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:48:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions
Yes you have, but generally days after others had broken the story of a potential signing

Jota seems dead according to many as well, ant new update? Surely your asking your source as it hasn't been announced yet

Been after an update all day. Saying that it isn't 100% now unfortunately still possible though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 30, 2017, 10:48:53 PM
Going by odds;
Birmingham are favourites to sign Jota, we are second favourites.

If Forestieri leaves , he's favourite to join us at 6/5, but overall the odds go for him to stay at 4/5

As for Dwight Gayle, SkyBet have him at 11/10 to stay out and 8/11 to be ours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 10:50:35 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:44:49 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on August 30, 2017, 10:42:54 PM
We would like to remind everyone, that this is the Silly Season Transfer Thread, not a place to continuously bait, and mock other posters over their information. If you don't like what people have to say, then you have the option to simply pass it on by, or take it with a pinch of salt. Nastiness towards others on this Forum will not be tolerated, and if it countinies, warnings will be issued.

I'm not sure it's being nasty to call out something that is clearly wrong. However, your wish is my command and I'll wind my neck in.

I'm not saying anyone is but... personally I think it's nasty to make up lies haha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:51:01 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:48:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions
Yes you have, but generally days after others had broken the story of a potential signing

Jota seems dead according to many as well, ant new update? Surely your asking your source as it hasn't been announced yet

Been after an update all day. Saying that it isn't 100% now unfortunately still possible though

With respect, if it was 100% he'd have signed...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 30, 2017, 10:51:08 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:59:58 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 30, 2017, 09:55:48 PM
Quote from: millsy on August 30, 2017, 09:40:08 PM
Hadn't thought about that. Maybe Ojo was Aluko's replacement, in advance. Don't think it's an obvious strengthening of the squad though and doubt Slavisa would have approved, so still poses a threat to a concerted promotion effort.

Still hoping that we get either Forestieri or Jota. I don't think we should be hindered by paying one large fee this window. If we're serious about our future, we need to speculate and invest i.e. put our money where our mouth is!
Of course Ojo was Sones replacement!
Do you think Liverpool would allow him to come, or indeed he would've agreed to come, if he wasn't to be a first team player?
He was sort after by others and we won the race for his loan, therefore he will play!
Fulham knew that Sone wasn't happy and was playing up for a better deal, which we were not happy to do and so look d elsewhere. Shame but it just wasn't going to work out in everyone's best interest.
I loved Sone but he, understandingly, wanted a better contract at his age, and weren't prepared to give it. We now have a very good young replacement who looks more likely to have an end product than his predecessor (hopefully).
I remember last week people suggesting Sone missing a couple of sitters was a disgrace and I agree - was he playing up on purpose? I hope not, but it did seem easier to score!
We played exceptional against Ipswich without Sone and I don't see why that will not continue. I really can't see us bringing in another winger as we will not drop Ojo and do already have cover. We may bring in another striker and defender but imo there's no panic if we don't.

whos cover for the right wing then?
Hilda

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 10:51:12 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:48:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions
Yes you have, but generally days after others had broken the story of a potential signing

Jota seems dead according to many as well, ant new update? Surely your asking your source as it hasn't been announced yet

Been after an update all day. Saying that it isn't 100% now unfortunately still possible though

You said it was done and he has signed yesterday?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:51:34 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 30, 2017, 10:50:35 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:44:49 PM
Quote from: Friendsoffulham on August 30, 2017, 10:42:54 PM
We would like to remind everyone, that this is the Silly Season Transfer Thread, not a place to continuously bait, and mock other posters over their information. If you don't like what people have to say, then you have the option to simply pass it on by, or take it with a pinch of salt. Nastiness towards others on this Forum will not be tolerated, and if it countinies, warnings will be issued.

I'm not sure it's being nasty to call out something that is clearly wrong. However, your wish is my command and I'll wind my neck in.

I'm not saying anyone is but... personally I think it's nasty to make up lies haha

I was bought up that way too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:54:39 PM
Hairy muff. I don't think anyone has done anything all that bad whatsoever and I'm really not sure why I spoke up but it didn't sit right for me. I'm kinda of the view that on a message board as such, people who talk rubbish, take threads completely off topic and who I generally don't want to read, I ignore. Unfortunately for mr jones he is not somebody I take seriously when I read his posts. I just don't think this ridiculing is okay and if it is then who is next to bear the brunt of it? (Probably me tbh)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 10:55:23 PM
If people could just separate between the person and the blog. No need to gang up on him.

However, I think we should remind CJ that this is a forum and instead of always giving us a link to his blog - why not join the discussion? Why not write in the actual forum if you have info you want to share (just like WW)? By doing that it comes off as if you just want traffic to your blog, and doing so by pretending to be a ITK and just rehashing stories that other journos have already published.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:56:56 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:48:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions
Yes you have, but generally days after others had broken the story of a potential signing

Jota seems dead according to many as well, ant new update? Surely your asking your source as it hasn't been announced yet

Been after an update all day. Saying that it isn't 100% now unfortunately still possible though
But you said yesterday it was signed and done, this is what I've mentioned a number of times and dies get help you at all in my opinion
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:58:43 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 10:55:23 PM
If people could just separate between the person and the blog. No need to gang up on him.

However, I think we should remind CJ that this is a forum and instead of always giving us a link to his blog - why not join the discussion? Why not write in the actual forum if you have info you want to share (just like WW)? By doing that it comes off as if you just want traffic to your blog, and doing so by pretending to be a ITK and just rehashing stories that other journos have already published.

That's exactly what aggravates me. There needs to be a value add which I'm not seeing and that is why I have found the last 2 months so hard with him (and I'm new)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Texas White on August 30, 2017, 10:59:26 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:48:20 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 30, 2017, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 30, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something
Just because it's a silly season doesn't give you license to make up bulls***

Have I said it does?

That was your insinuation. If you offer something to the masses of poor quality, quite rightly you deserve poor reviews - which is what sweet Charlie is receiving. I'm bullying him no more than I bullied the owner of a shoddy industry in Oxford which I reviewed on TripAdvisor.
Honestly what poor quality have I given. Been right about signings on multiple occasions
Yes you have, but generally days after others had broken the story of a potential signing

Jota seems dead according to many as well, ant new update? Surely your asking your source as it hasn't been announced yet

Been after an update all day. Saying that it isn't 100% now unfortunately still possible though

🤔🤔🤔🤔.  really...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 30, 2017, 11:03:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 30, 2017, 09:50:29 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 30, 2017, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: hopper on August 30, 2017, 09:42:33 PM
Wolves correspondent saying Jordan Graham has medical booked with view to loan. An actual reliable source on this one.

Would surely mean no Jota.
boom and there it is.called it, all the big names floating around and this will be our panic loan.

Nah that's Chris Martin... lol
He isn't coming back again??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
I will level with you lads. You all know I get a lot of sh** on here, and a lot of it I don't feel like I deserve. I do post links to my blog to try to get more clicks as when you are trying to make it in journalism that's the sort of thing you need on your CV. Before the transfer window, my site had 7k reads from December. Where I was writing opinion pieces, interviews and more. I posted on here a few times as well then. When I interviewed Barry Hayles and Chris David alongside some opinion pieces.

I only post info I think to be reliable and most of the time it is right. Fair enough to Westcliff White maybe it is slow sometimes. But the majority of the time I will post a sentance alongside my link explaining what the story is or do a separate post before I post the link. I always add a reciprocal link to follow FOF rules. My site now has 23k views and a number like that will help me when applying for jobs after I have gotten my degree in Sports Journalism. I do have a source close to the club and I post here because I know you would be interested in the content. What I post isnt just made up BS

I am sorry if me posting the link annoys some of you but if it does just don't click it. Surely post after post of you giving me grief detracts from this thread more than me posting a link to my site every now and then?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: the nutflush on August 30, 2017, 11:08:27 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 30, 2017, 10:48:53 PM
Going by odds;
Birmingham are favourites to sign Jota, we are second favourites.

If Forestieri leaves , he's favourite to join us at 6/5, but overall the odds go for him to stay at 4/5

As for Dwight Gayle, SkyBet have him at 11/10 to stay out and 8/11 to be ours

No way we will get Gayle.  Even if we were serious its too late in the window.  We would probably stuff the paperwork up at the last minute or the  thirty year old fax machine would stop working or something. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 11:12:26 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
I will level with you lads. You all know I get a lot of sh** on here, and a lot of it I don't feel like I deserve. I do post links to my blog to try to get more clicks as when you are trying to make it in journalism that's the sort of thing you need on your CV. Before the transfer window, my site had 7k reads from December. Where I was writing opinion pieces, interviews and more. I posted on here a few times as well then. When I interviewed Barry Hayles and Chris David alongside some opinion pieces.

I only post info I think to be reliable and most of the time it is right. Fair enough to Westcliff White maybe it is slow sometimes. But the majority of the time I will post a sentance alongside my link explaining what the story is or do a separate post before I post the link. I always add a reciprocal link to follow FOF rules. My site now has 23k views and a number like that will help me when applying for jobs after I have gotten my degree in Sports Journalism. I do have a source close to the club and I post here because I know you would be interested in the content. What I post isnt just made up BS

I am sorry if me posting the link annoys some of you but if it does just don't click it. Surely post after post of you giving me grief detracts from this thread more than me posting a link to my site every now and then?

I completely disagree with some of the treatment you have got but I do think you need to adjust your posts a bit. I wish you every luck in the world doing what you want to do, but I wish that to everyone, even some non Fulham fans. Saying something as fact when it isn't is not a good way to go. You are going to get more wrong than right and IMO you are hoping you are the first to report it, therefore are taking a gamble if it happens or not. "Fulham in pole position to sign" and "done deal" are very different.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 11:20:35 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 11:12:26 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
I will level with you lads. You all know I get a lot of sh** on here, and a lot of it I don't feel like I deserve. I do post links to my blog to try to get more clicks as when you are trying to make it in journalism that's the sort of thing you need on your CV. Before the transfer window, my site had 7k reads from December. Where I was writing opinion pieces, interviews and more. I posted on here a few times as well then. When I interviewed Barry Hayles and Chris David alongside some opinion pieces.

I only post info I think to be reliable and most of the time it is right. Fair enough to Westcliff White maybe it is slow sometimes. But the majority of the time I will post a sentance alongside my link explaining what the story is or do a separate post before I post the link. I always add a reciprocal link to follow FOF rules. My site now has 23k views and a number like that will help me when applying for jobs after I have gotten my degree in Sports Journalism. I do have a source close to the club and I post here because I know you would be interested in the content. What I post isnt just made up BS

I am sorry if me posting the link annoys some of you but if it does just don't click it. Surely post after post of you giving me grief detracts from this thread more than me posting a link to my site every now and then?

I completely disagree with some of the treatment you have got but I do think you need to adjust your posts a bit. I wish you every luck in the world doing what you want to do, but I wish that to everyone, even some non Fulham fans. Saying something as fact when it isn't is not a good way to go. You are going to get more wrong than right and IMO you are hoping you are the first to report it, therefore are taking a gamble if it happens or not. "Fulham in pole position to sign" and "done deal" are very different.

:plus one:

I think an issue is also that, if someone follows the link and isn't greeted with anything new, they will stop clicking the links.

As Jonaldiniho 88 says, good luck with the career and thanks for posting this.

Of course you could also try posting your opinions on other topics, as you're a Fulham fan.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 30, 2017, 11:21:18 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 11:06:14 PM


I am sorry if me posting the link annoys some of you but if it does just don't click it. Surely post after post of you giving me grief detracts from this thread more than me posting a link to my site every now and then?
Doesnt annoy me, it just defeats the purpose of participating in a forum. I dont want to go to another website just to read what you have to say or what rumours you claim to have picked up.

I think that people would gladly read your blog if you actually took part in the discussions a bit more. Maybe some people will find you to be quite bright and want to read more of your opinions.  I feel that is a more decent approach if you are a member of a forum than just posting links from time to time. Reminds me of clickbait and what not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: CottagersOnTour on August 30, 2017, 11:23:09 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 30, 2017, 11:20:35 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 11:12:26 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
I will level with you lads. You all know I get a lot of sh** on here, and a lot of it I don't feel like I deserve. I do post links to my blog to try to get more clicks as when you are trying to make it in journalism that's the sort of thing you need on your CV. Before the transfer window, my site had 7k reads from December. Where I was writing opinion pieces, interviews and more. I posted on here a few times as well then. When I interviewed Barry Hayles and Chris David alongside some opinion pieces.

I only post info I think to be reliable and most of the time it is right. Fair enough to Westcliff White maybe it is slow sometimes. But the majority of the time I will post a sentance alongside my link explaining what the story is or do a separate post before I post the link. I always add a reciprocal link to follow FOF rules. My site now has 23k views and a number like that will help me when applying for jobs after I have gotten my degree in Sports Journalism. I do have a source close to the club and I post here because I know you would be interested in the content. What I post isnt just made up BS

I am sorry if me posting the link annoys some of you but if it does just don't click it. Surely post after post of you giving me grief detracts from this thread more than me posting a link to my site every now and then?

I completely disagree with some of the treatment you have got but I do think you need to adjust your posts a bit. I wish you every luck in the world doing what you want to do, but I wish that to everyone, even some non Fulham fans. Saying something as fact when it isn't is not a good way to go. You are going to get more wrong than right and IMO you are hoping you are the first to report it, therefore are taking a gamble if it happens or not. "Fulham in pole position to sign" and "done deal" are very different.

:plus one:

I think an issue is also that, if someone follows the link and isn't greeted with anything new, they will stop clicking the link.

As Jonaldiniho 88 says, good luck with the career and thanks for posting this.

Of course you could also try posting your opinions on other topics, as you're a Fulham fan.


+1

Fair enough; always worth a read like 90% of the other links that are posted; it's up to the reader whether it's worth paying attention too 😉
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barry@ENF on August 30, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:41 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

I agree. Here's a young fellow looking to get into sports journalism and people are behaving awfully on here I'm my opinion. For me it's bullying and if swear words aren't allowed on the board, ten people ganging up on someone and trying to ridicule them is a hell of a lot worse. I'd much rather be spouting the odd debious transfer roomer than a bunch of grown men picking on a student behind their keyboard. (Apologies if you are also students as in that case it's fine).
Hold on a moment. This is the first time I have been involved in this thread and to suggest this guy has been bullied is ridiculous. I would be the last person to be involved in abuse, but what Charles Jones has been doing is shameless click baiting whilst he peddles info that is recycled at best. So let's not be too precious.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: Barry@ENF on August 30, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:41 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

I agree. Here's a young fellow looking to get into sports journalism and people are behaving awfully on here I'm my opinion. For me it's bullying and if swear words aren't allowed on the board, ten people ganging up on someone and trying to ridicule them is a hell of a lot worse. I'd much rather be spouting the odd debious transfer roomer than a bunch of grown men picking on a student behind their keyboard. (Apologies if you are also students as in that case it's fine).
Hold on a moment. This is the first time I have been involved in this thread and to suggest this guy has been bullied is ridiculous. I would be the last person to be involved in abuse, but what Charles Jones has been doing is shameless click baiting whilst he peddles info that is recycled at best. So let's not be too precious.


I haven't mentioned anybody's name and don't think anything heinous has been done but when anything has been said there have been people bringing up his name and mocking him. A statement that is untrue and deserves to be treated as such is ok but I feel it has gone beyond that and people are going out their way to humiliate the poster. If you disagree I really don't care. I think it's as wrong as some of his posts. I won't be commenting on this anymore. I have said what I think and I stand by it. If you disagree then slate me. Please describe the actions of people who drag someone's name through the dirt relevant or not for pages are doing what if not bullying? Having fun at someone else's expense? Thought that was the same thing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 30, 2017, 11:37:13 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: Barry@ENF on August 30, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 30, 2017, 10:02:41 PM
Quote from: ffcjazzle on August 30, 2017, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 30, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 30, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
If Charlie says the deal is done then it's done. He has never steered us wrong... Welcome to Fulham Jota!

Curtis also said Jota passed the medical. 😂😂😂

Some of you need to get off this fellas back... backing this thread as a silly season thread. we lot spew out loads of quotes from unreliable sources, twitter-accounts etc without anyone batting an eye

so let's not make this thread 2 pages longer with hateful sh*te comments everytime  he posts something

I agree. Here's a young fellow looking to get into sports journalism and people are behaving awfully on here I'm my opinion. For me it's bullying and if swear words aren't allowed on the board, ten people ganging up on someone and trying to ridicule them is a hell of a lot worse. I'd much rather be spouting the odd debious transfer roomer than a bunch of grown men picking on a student behind their keyboard. (Apologies if you are also students as in that case it's fine).
Hold on a moment. This is the first time I have been involved in this thread and to suggest this guy has been bullied is ridiculous. I would be the last person to be involved in abuse, but what Charles Jones has been doing is shameless click baiting whilst he peddles info that is recycled at best. So let's not be too precious.


I haven't mentioned anybody's name and don't think anything heinous has been done but when anything has been said there have been people bringing up his name and mocking him. A statement that is untrue and deserves to be treated as such is ok but I feel it has gone beyond that and people are going out their way to humiliate the poster. If you disagree I really don't care. I think it's as wrong as some of his posts. I won't be commenting on this anymore. I have said what I think and I stand by it. If you disagree then slate me. Please describe the actions of people who drag someone's name through the dirt relevant or not for pages are doing what if not bullying? Having fun at someone else's expense? Thought that was the same thing.

Personally I see it as calling a spade a spade.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 30, 2017, 11:40:37 PM
hes openly said he's doing it to get views and clicks. He's using the gullibility of some and vulnerability of others to be able to show future employers that he got people to click on a link.

Just don't click on the links if you don't want to read them, the pieces read like he's a kid playing about with a hobby so leave him to it. Good luck Mr Jones
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 30, 2017, 11:42:00 PM
But anyway....

Sarah Brookes

I'll be awake until the end I'm sure - with hope of a marquee signing! God knows I spent enough deadline night's praying for one!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Friendsoffulham on August 30, 2017, 11:58:04 PM
This thread is temporarily locked, until certain members can control their childlike behaviour, and stop squabbling like kids. Once the situation has cooled down, this thread will be unlocked.
Title: Jota
Post by: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 12:58:31 AM
Birmingham have gone 1/3 on to sign him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: love4ffc on August 31, 2017, 03:12:42 AM
Let's keep things relevant and civil please. 
Title: Re: Jota
Post by: southwest6 on August 31, 2017, 03:41:31 AM
the whole thing seems to have been a wind up.. on the bright side, we are genuinely in for forestieri. Let's hope we can snap him up tonight although seems unlikely.......
Title: Re: Jota
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 04:19:07 AM
Quote from: southwest6 on August 31, 2017, 03:41:31 AM
the whole thing seems to have been a wind up.. on the bright side, we are genuinely in for forestieri. Let's hope we can snap him up tonight although seems unlikely.......
how do you know that we are genuinely in for him?
Title: Re: Jota
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:39:17 AM
It's all speculation no one knows if we were or were not in for him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:15:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:39:17 AM
It's all speculation no one knows if we were or were not in for him

Morning WW,just woke to a text from Suffolk pal,we are in for him, apparently negotiations going on about fee,which at moment is too high.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 06:17:33 AM
Regardless of what happens today, it's been a good window. Fingers crossed for one or two more though!

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:31:19 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:15:34 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:39:17 AM
It's all speculation no one knows if we were or were not in for him

Morning WW,just woke to a text from Suffolk pal,we are in for him, apparently negotiations going on about fee,which at moment is too high.
Morning MandT

If you mean Jota then good, but Brum now odds on (means not a lot I know) and we have drifted. I do hope your right but I remain sceptical which is unlike me as you know
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:50:42 AM
No.....Foresteri
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:58:03 AM
Oliveira to Swansea apparently.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:13:01 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:50:42 AM
No.....Foresteri
thanks, hopefully true. I am usually positive about these htings but given the name slinked with and not much movement it makes me wonder

If we sign him then where will FOnte and Kamara play (kamara hasnt fired yetr but with game she will). COuld sor tof see the reason for Jota.

Having said that I do say you need 2 players for every positions and if one up front is your formation then maybe 3 striekrs is a good option
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 31, 2017, 08:23:09 AM
Allegedly another winger we`re interested in is Yohan Mollo (played for Monaco, St.Etienne and Zenit), probably as a backup option if we miss out on Forestieri or Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 08:27:36 AM
In the betting Jota is now 1/3 to join Brum. We are 6/1 to land him and it is 5/1 for him to stay put. Seems like that one is dead for us now as you never see a broke bookie!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:32:02 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 08:23:09 AM
Allegedly another winger we`re interested in is Yohan Mollo (played for Monaco, St.Etienne and Zenit), probably as a backup option if we miss out on Forestieri or Jota.
wasnt a bad player a few years back, now playing for Zenit (went for the cash i rekcon) but their second team i believe
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 31, 2017, 08:37:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:32:02 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 08:23:09 AM
Allegedly another winger we`re interested in is Yohan Mollo (played for Monaco, St.Etienne and Zenit), probably as a backup option if we miss out on Forestieri or Jota.
wasnt a bad player a few years back, now playing for Zenit (went for the cash i rekcon) but their second team i believe

They cancelled a contract by mutual consent couple of days ago so he is now a free player.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 08:42:12 AM
Quote from: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 08:27:36 AM
In the betting Jota is now 1/3 to join Brum. We are 6/1 to land him and it is 5/1 for him to stay put. Seems like that one is dead for us now as you never see a broke bookie!!

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-hijack-fulhams-move-brentford-13552419

Birmingham have reportedly hijacked Fulham's move for Jota, according to the Daily Mail .

The 26-year-old looked to have been on his way to Craven Cottage but it now looks as though Harry Redknapp has made a bid which has been accepted for the Spaniard.

According to the report, Birmingham and Brentford have agreed a £6m fee plus add-ons for the playmaker, despite Brentford initially wanting £8m for their player.

Middlesbrough were interested in Jota earlier on in the window and saw a lower bid rejected and it now looks like Birmingham are in the driving seat for his signature.

Redknapp has already moved for a Brentford player this summer, having signed Harlee Dean from the club yesterday in a reported £2m deal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:42:51 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 08:37:06 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:32:02 AM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 08:23:09 AM
Allegedly another winger we`re interested in is Yohan Mollo (played for Monaco, St.Etienne and Zenit), probably as a backup option if we miss out on Forestieri or Jota.
wasnt a bad player a few years back, now playing for Zenit (went for the cash i rekcon) but their second team i believe

They cancelled a contract by mutual consent couple of days ago so he is now a free player.
even so a player that went to Zenits second team, our last signing from russia worked well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 31, 2017, 08:44:05 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 08:42:12 AM
Quote from: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 08:27:36 AM
In the betting Jota is now 1/3 to join Brum. We are 6/1 to land him and it is 5/1 for him to stay put. Seems like that one is dead for us now as you never see a broke bookie!!

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-hijack-fulhams-move-brentford-13552419

Birmingham have reportedly hijacked Fulham's move for Jota, according to the Daily Mail .

The 26-year-old looked to have been on his way to Craven Cottage but it now looks as though Harry Redknapp has made a bid which has been accepted for the Spaniard.

According to the report, Birmingham and Brentford have agreed a £6m fee plus add-ons for the playmaker, despite Brentford initially wanting £8m for their player.

Middlesbrough were interested in Jota earlier on in the window and saw a lower bid rejected and it now looks like Birmingham are in the driving seat for his signature.

Redknapp has already moved for a Brentford player this summer, having signed Harlee Dean from the club yesterday in a reported £2m deal.

We can definitely beat Brum, if we really want him. Can't see any player choosing them over us unless they pay higher wages.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:44:07 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 08:42:12 AM
Quote from: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 08:27:36 AM
In the betting Jota is now 1/3 to join Brum. We are 6/1 to land him and it is 5/1 for him to stay put. Seems like that one is dead for us now as you never see a broke bookie!!

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-hijack-fulhams-move-brentford-13552419

Birmingham have reportedly hijacked Fulham's move for Jota, according to the Daily Mail .

The 26-year-old looked to have been on his way to Craven Cottage but it now looks as though Harry Redknapp has made a bid which has been accepted for the Spaniard.

According to the report, Birmingham and Brentford have agreed a £6m fee plus add-ons for the playmaker, despite Brentford initially wanting £8m for their player.

Middlesbrough were interested in Jota earlier on in the window and saw a lower bid rejected and it now looks like Birmingham are in the driving seat for his signature.

Redknapp has already moved for a Brentford player this summer, having signed Harlee Dean from the club yesterday in a reported £2m deal.
if we want him pay the 8 million and give them a choice to make.

I suspect with the Brentford owner being a massive fan he would prefer not to sell to us, like with Tarkowski last summer as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 08:46:17 AM
Surely Jota is too young to go and play for dodgy Harry?

I can't believe that the player has been angling for a Premier league move and would then decide to move to Birmingham for a team that will really struggle this year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 08:47:08 AM
I would be surprised if Brentford sell a good player to their rivals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 08:48:49 AM
Do I switch off looking every 5 minutes on every transfer site & do something sensible or do I drive myself mad flicking from one site to another hoping that we sign someone who is actually going to help us gain promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:51:13 AM
Sky saying Jota on way to Birmingham for a medical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 08:53:46 AM
I thought that Jota would have more ambition than to go to Twitcher´s club. I thought he said he would not pay silly money for anybody.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 08:56:46 AM
Perhaps Brentford are biting their nose to spite their face a bit there. Obviously dialogue is open following Harlee Dean. Well if we can get Forestieri (or similar) then I'll be pretty happy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:57:34 AM
6 million is a bargin to be fair. this is more to do with them not wanting to sell to us i rekcon., thats why i would offer 8 million and make it known to the press. then see what the player wants to do and what the club are willing to do, take what they initially wanted or just not sell to us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 09:00:07 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:57:34 AM
6 million is a bargin to be fair. this is more to do with them not wanting to sell to us i rekcon., thats why i would offer 8 million and make it known to the press. then see what the player wants to do and what the club are willing to do, take what they initially wanted or just not sell to us

Supporter power judging by their Twitter comments.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:02:24 AM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 09:00:07 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:57:34 AM
6 million is a bargin to be fair. this is more to do with them not wanting to sell to us i rekcon., thats why i would offer 8 million and make it known to the press. then see what the player wants to do and what the club are willing to do, take what they initially wanted or just not sell to us

Supporter power judging by their Twitter comments.
quite possibly and if so all credit to their chairman (who is also a fan i believe) for listening.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 30, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
. Surely post after post of you giving me grief detracts from this thread more than me posting a link to my site every now and then?

Although the links are annoying, since it has been pointed out that you aren't contravening any rules then I do feel you are being harshly dealt with in certain quarters. 

Edit: Apologies, I didn't realise that the thread had been locked, I didn't want to re-open old wounds.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
he could yes, but the club dont have to accept our bid.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
he could yes, but the club dont have to accept our bid.

I'm praying for a U-turn. Go On Jota, Odemwingie it, come down to the Cottage on impulse.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
he could yes, but the club dont have to accept our bid.

I'm praying for a U-turn. Go On Jota, Odemwingie it, come down to the Cottage on impulse.
different scenarios, PO was at brom going no where and just turned up, Jota is on his way to Brum for a medical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:17:01 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
he could yes, but the club dont have to accept our bid.

I'm praying for a U-turn. Go On Jota, Odemwingie it, come down to the Cottage on impulse.
different scenarios, PO was at brom going no where and just turned up, Jota is on his way to Brum for a medical.

I'm holding out for a miracle. Clutching at as many straws as possible. For some reason, things which are completely unrelated to my life are causing me great anxiety today. The worst thing is my day job is to track social media analytics so I cant even escape.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 31, 2017, 09:18:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
he could yes, but the club dont have to accept our bid.

I'm praying for a U-turn. Go On Jota, Odemwingie it, come down to the Cottage on impulse.
different scenarios, PO was at brom going no where and just turned up, Jota is on his way to Brum for a medical.

There is the Berbatov leaving Spurs for a medical at Man City and having one at Man Utd precedent tho'
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:18:06 AM
If we only sign Jordan Graham I'm going to be bitterly, bitterly dissapointed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:18:18 AM
I'm from Birmingham- don't do it jota - not a city you want to go out of choice
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:19:03 AM
Bit un-related but out of interest.. how do we all get away with spending so much time on FOF in working hours? haha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:20:02 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:19:03 AM
Bit un-realted but out of interest.. how do we all get away with spending so much time on FOF in working hours? haha

Everyone got made redundant in my office minus me 1/2 weeks ago. So I'm sat here alone. Worked out pretty well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:22:35 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 31, 2017, 09:18:04 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
he could yes, but the club dont have to accept our bid.

I'm praying for a U-turn. Go On Jota, Odemwingie it, come down to the Cottage on impulse.
different scenarios, PO was at brom going no where and just turned up, Jota is on his way to Brum for a medical.

There is the Berbatov leaving Spurs for a medical at Man City and having one at Man Utd precedent tho'
but if you read his comments he had no intention of going to city as far as he was concerned he was leaving for united
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:23:11 AM
Apparently Newcastle want 20 million for Gayle and also won't let him go unless they get a replacement
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham Tup North on August 31, 2017, 09:24:58 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:20:02 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:19:03 AM
Bit un-realted but out of interest.. how do we all get away with spending so much time on FOF in working hours? haha

Everyone got made redundant in my office minus me 1/2 weeks ago. So I'm sat here alone. Worked out pretty well.
I took the day off!!!  I am owed Lieu Time and had to use it before the end of the Month, so today was an easy choice :)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:02 AM
I know I'm jumping the gun but if we end up with Graham on loan I'd walk if I was Slav. Passionately defended Aluko and I wrongly assumed something was tied up to appease him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:29:17 AM
Keith Downie  ✔ @SkySports_Keith
Dwight Gayle just arrived at the Newcastle training ground & realising he was 4 hours early did a U-turn and left. Afternoon training today!
9:20 AM - Aug 31, 2017
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 09:30:59 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:17:01 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:41 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
The player must have a a say though right? If he wanted to join us then no doubt he can push it through.
he could yes, but the club dont have to accept our bid.

I'm praying for a U-turn. Go On Jota, Odemwingie it, come down to the Cottage on impulse.
different scenarios, PO was at brom going no where and just turned up, Jota is on his way to Brum for a medical.

The worst thing is my day job is to track social media analytics so I cant even escape.

Now we understand.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:31:48 AM
20mil for Gayle is too much
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:02 AM
I know I'm jumping the gun but if we end up with Graham on loan I'd walk if I was Slav. Passionately defended Aluko and I wrongly assumed something was tied up to appease him.
he may have defended Aluko but if he wanted to leave or a contract matching TC, then were the club not right to say no we ar not giving you that contract?

No one can defend a player who refuses to play and doesnt want to be at the club, That is if all the rumours are true and lets face it no one on here knows whats what on either sid eof this story.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:32:25 AM
I think its safe to say the Jota deal is dead, as for gayle i cant see that happening in a million years i can only think that its a smokescreen to get the media etc talking about that while we quietly go about negotiating a deal for forestieri, but the most likely outcome is we sign graham on loan which for me wouldnt be the end of the world, still a succesful window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:33:02 AM
Drifiting quickly on Jota 18/1 2 mins ago, 4/6 for Gayke and 6/5 for Forrestieri
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: b+w geezer on August 31, 2017, 09:35:49 AM
Quote from: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:02 AM
I know I'm jumping the gun but if we end up with Graham on loan I'd walk if I was Slav. Passionately defended Aluko and I wrongly assumed something was tied up to appease him.
How did Ojo do on Saturday? Whose former position did he occupy? Were we the only club reported to be in for him? What expectations would Liverpool have had, upon agreeing he came to Fulham?

Is it the suggestion that Joka (who made his quote about Aluko prior to Ojo's arrival) was opposed to that arrival?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 09:37:16 AM
My 2 cents on Jota: maybe he rejected us out of loyalty for Brentford?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamfan on August 31, 2017, 09:41:21 AM
We don't need Jota tbh
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 09:41:49 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 09:37:16 AM
My 2 cents on Jota: maybe he rejected us out of loyalty for Brentford?
I pitched that idea a day or two ago. The club was kind enough to loan him out to a spanish club so he could take care of family/personal issues. Moving to Fulham would just be a slap in the face to the club and the fans

I just cant see that we wouldnt pay £8 mil for him either after selling Aluko for 500k less.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 09:43:06 AM
Never liked her anyway.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:44:13 AM
"Fulham's bid for Dwight Gayle remains on the table, but Newcastle are reluctant to let the striker leave unless they can find a replacement. We are told that Arsenal's Lucas Perez is the most likely player to arrive here today.

"They are looking to bring in left-sided players, they have agreed a deal in principle to sign Kenedy on loan, but that hinges on Chelsea getting players in first.

"We are also hearing they have made an enquiry for Southampton left-back Matt Targett."
From Sky's reporter in Newcastle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 09:44:42 AM
Anyone else waiting for the announcement at 11pm that Chris Martin has joined on loan till January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 09:44:44 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on August 31, 2017, 09:41:21 AM
We don't need Jota tbh
Agree, we've still had a great transfer window and got a really solid squad. Adding a Gayle or Forestieri would however be a even stronger push for promotion though, so if we can get a player of that standard then we should pursue
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:02 AM
I know I'm jumping the gun but if we end up with Graham on loan I'd walk if I was Slav. Passionately defended Aluko and I wrongly assumed something was tied up to appease him.
he may have defended Aluko but if he wanted to leave or a contract matching TC, then were the club not right to say no we ar not giving you that contract?

No one can defend a player who refuses to play and doesnt want to be at the club, That is if all the rumours are true and lets face it no one on here knows whats what on either sid eof this story.

That's my view on it. 

The sounds coming out were that Aluko was playing up, and if a player doesn't want to be here and we were offered silly money for him. I don't really get why so many people are getting fired up about this. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 09:47:40 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:02 AM
I know I'm jumping the gun but if we end up with Graham on loan I'd walk if I was Slav. Passionately defended Aluko and I wrongly assumed something was tied up to appease him.
he may have defended Aluko but if he wanted to leave or a contract matching TC, then were the club not right to say no we ar not giving you that contract?

No one can defend a player who refuses to play and doesnt want to be at the club, That is if all the rumours are true and lets face it no one on here knows whats what on either sid eof this story.
Maybe Aluko decided to push for an increase because Slavisa praised him so highly?
Perhaps he thought that as the manager was desperately attempting to keep him he must be able to get on the top wages?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:49:19 AM
Whats the latest on Madl leaving? I noticed yesterday he was involved in the card game with some of the other lads to win aluko locker, which fredericks won if anyone cares
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 31, 2017, 09:50:26 AM
I wouldn't be too upset about missing out on Jota if we ended up with Forestieri. For me, Aluko's departure leaves a hole - he was a player that got me off my seat when he got the ball. He had skill, desire and determination and I believe you could see he cared.

If we ended up with Graham, i'd be a little disappointed if he is seen as the replacement for Aluko. Aluko was effectively an experienced professional who knew his game - Graham might have bags of potential but he only has a handful of first team appearances under his belt. Going into a season where we have, in my opinion, a real chance of going up, do we really want to have to allow a player like Graham time to find his feet etc, when we could hit the ground running with Forestieri?

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:50:59 AM
Quote from: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:49:19 AM
Whats the latest on Madl leaving? I noticed yesterday he was involved in the card game with some of the other lads to win aluko locker, which fredericks won if anyone cares
Last I heard was that two clubs were interested in him. Not heard much more. Could still be here at the end of the deadline.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:55:15 AM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:02 AM
I know I'm jumping the gun but if we end up with Graham on loan I'd walk if I was Slav. Passionately defended Aluko and I wrongly assumed something was tied up to appease him.
he may have defended Aluko but if he wanted to leave or a contract matching TC, then were the club not right to say no we ar not giving you that contract?

No one can defend a player who refuses to play and doesnt want to be at the club, That is if all the rumours are true and lets face it no one on here knows whats what on either sid eof this story.

That's my view on it. 

The sounds coming out were that Aluko was playing up, and if a player doesn't want to be here and we were offered silly money for him. I don't really get why so many people are getting fired up about this. 

I'm pleased he went.

The fact he blatantly didn't try against Sheff really annoyed me.

He had great build up play but couldn't shoot. Our problem isn't build up play.. it's shots on target so he looks like one of the main culprits there..

It's a great fee for him..

He could disrupt the mood of the team if he was unhappy..

Best performance this season by a country mile was Ipswich.. He didn't play. Not that that's the reason why we played well, more that we don't need him to play well.

He has been great for us but it was time to move on and upgrade
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:57:10 AM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 09:47:40 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:02 AM
I know I'm jumping the gun but if we end up with Graham on loan I'd walk if I was Slav. Passionately defended Aluko and I wrongly assumed something was tied up to appease him.
he may have defended Aluko but if he wanted to leave or a contract matching TC, then were the club not right to say no we ar not giving you that contract?

No one can defend a player who refuses to play and doesnt want to be at the club, That is if all the rumours are true and lets face it no one on here knows whats what on either sid eof this story.
Maybe Aluko decided to push for an increase because Slavisa praised him so highly?
Perhaps he thought that as the manager was desperately attempting to keep him he must be able to get on the top wages?
quite possibly correct.

case of no one will ever know except those in the club and Aluko
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 09:57:49 AM
Now, Brentford were pretty much forced to sell Jota since his contract expires next summer, correct?

Newcastle need to sell Gayle to raise funds for a better striker, right?

Beside having a ton of strikers on their hands, why would Sheff sell Forestieri? Becasue of that bust up at the training ground?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MaidenheadMick on August 31, 2017, 09:59:49 AM
Jota having medical at Birmingham after clubs agreed 6m fee. Well done Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 10:00:03 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:50:59 AM
Quote from: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:49:19 AM
Whats the latest on Madl leaving? I noticed yesterday he was involved in the card game with some of the other lads to win aluko locker, which fredericks won if anyone cares
Last I heard was that two clubs were interested in him. Not heard much more. Could still be here at the end of the deadline.

I understand why Madl would want to leave as he is clearly not a starter and with Odoi's performances maybe he is now not even 1st back up at CB .
But we need depth .
Madl must stay of we don't sign another CB
If we do sign a new CB Madl I think will be allowed to leave .
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 10:00:48 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 09:58:19 AM
Ironic that yesterday someone said how great it was we were "competing" with all these top flight European clubs for players (funnily enough we've lost all those "competitions") now today we look set to be gazumped on Jota by Championship strugglers Birmingham.

Don't tell me he's turned us down because we're Brentford's rivals. If Brentford didn't want him going to Fulham they'd simply have rejected our bids. Rivalries don't matter to clubs and players, just fans.

I'm fully predicting another Jokanovic outburst tomorrow like we got after the January window closed, essentially confirming Aluko was only sold on the promise (now broken) that he'd be replaced by Jota or Forestieri.

Wouldn't surprise me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:02:37 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 09:58:19 AM
Ironic that yesterday someone said how great it was we were "competing" with all these top flight European clubs for players (funnily enough we've lost all those "competitions") now today we look set to be gazumped on Jota by Championship strugglers Birmingham.

Don't tell me he's turned us down because we're Brentford's rivals. If Brentford didn't want him going to Fulham they'd simply have rejected our bids. Rivalries don't matter to clubs and players, just fans.

I'm fully predicting another Jokanovic outburst tomorrow like we got after the January window closed, essentially confirming Aluko was only sold on the promise (now broken) that he'd be replaced by Jota or Forestieri.
If you look at Jota's Twitter last year when he went out on loan, you could tell Brentford meant a lot to him, if you read the statement put out to him. I doubt he'd want to throw it all away for the sake of joining Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 09:44:42 AM
Anyone else waiting for the announcement at 11pm that Chris Martin has joined on loan till January.
Hopefully with an option to buy

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 31, 2017, 10:02:56 AM
I can only assume we are close to a deal with a better player than Jota and that's why we didn't match Brum's bid. If not that's a shocker. Let's see.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:04:36 AM
Quote from: MaidenheadMick on August 31, 2017, 09:59:49 AM
Jota having medical at Birmingham after clubs agreed 6m fee. Well done Fulham.
have you thought the brentford supporting chairman really didnt want to sell to us and kept stalling till someone else came in?

From what I have read on social media could well be the case that he has listened to his pown teams fans
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 10:06:12 AM
lol...Brum in for another Brentford player Maxime Colin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 10:06:19 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 09:58:19 AM
Ironic that yesterday someone said how great it was we were "competing" with all these top flight European clubs for players (funnily enough we've lost all those "competitions") now today we look set to be gazumped on Jota by Championship strugglers Birmingham.

Don't tell me he's turned us down because we're Brentford's rivals. If Brentford didn't want him going to Fulham they'd simply have rejected our bids. Rivalries don't matter to clubs and players, just fans.

Well, Brentford might just want to get te funds in and at the end of the day they might not care if its from Fulham or Brum. £6-8 mil is better than nothing next summer, especially if thats the club policy. And who says that Brentford didnt reject our bid?

But if Jota was deciding between Brum or Fulham, I cant see why you'd go for Brum unless they outclassed us with his personal contract or something which I doubt. Fulhams style of play suits him better, hes got a more realistic chance of reaching the premier league with Fulham and he doesnt need to move/commute to Brum. So the only reason for picking Brum I can think of, besides money, is that he doesnt want to upset the Brentford fans. Judging by their reaction at the mere chance of us signing him says it all really.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on August 31, 2017, 10:06:41 AM
CBA with deadline day this year. Targets are unrealistic especially at this late stage

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 10:07:24 AM
Quote from: MaidenheadMick on August 31, 2017, 09:59:49 AM
Jota having medical at Birmingham after clubs agreed 6m fee. Well done Fulham.
Bargin

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcjazzle on August 31, 2017, 10:11:38 AM
@DeadlineDayLive
Huddersfield striker Nahki Wells is close to a £5 million move to Burnley. (Source: Telegraph)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 10:11:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:04:36 AM
Quote from: MaidenheadMick on August 31, 2017, 09:59:49 AM
Jota having medical at Birmingham after clubs agreed 6m fee. Well done Fulham.
have you thought the brentford supporting chairman really didnt want to sell to us and kept stalling till someone else came in?

From what I have read on social media could well be the case that he has listened to his pown teams fans
Exactley. People assume we had a bid accepted. Brentford might have said no to us. Or Jota might have said "thanks, but no thanks".

Either way, cant see how this could be Fulhams fault. We have the £6-7 mil to spend, we could offer him sufficient wages. And offer him a real go at the premier league.

So no, I dont think that this was ever something Jota or even Brentford wanted.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:13:30 AM
From the Daily Star on Gayle  :005:

"But the striker was not dashing off to complete a deadline day transfer - he had simply turned up to the club's Darsley Park facility four hours early!

Gayle arrived at around 9am but Newcastle's first team are not due in until 1pm, Sky Sports News report.

Training is scheduled to start an hour later at 2pm so Gayle performed a quick U-turn and drove back out.

Fulham are interested in signing the striker, who hit 23 goals in 32 league appearances for Newcastle last term."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:14:14 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 10:11:39 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:04:36 AM
Quote from: MaidenheadMick on August 31, 2017, 09:59:49 AM
Jota having medical at Birmingham after clubs agreed 6m fee. Well done Fulham.
have you thought the brentford supporting chairman really didnt want to sell to us and kept stalling till someone else came in?

From what I have read on social media could well be the case that he has listened to his pown teams fans
Exactley. People assume we had a bid accepted. Brentford might have said no to us. Or Jota might have said "thanks, but no thanks".

Either way, cant see how this could be Fulhams fault. We have the £6-7 mil to spend, we could offer him sufficient wages. And offer him a real go at the premier league.

So no, I dont think that this was ever something Jota or even Brentford wanted.

Remember, everything is Khan's fault, even when it isn't. I think something really exciting is brewing and we let Jota pass us by to go after it. There is a medical booked in for this morning (assuming Graham) and my contact has been advised to take tomorrow off in lieu of a late one today - so signs are there that work is going on behind the scenes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:14:44 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:13:30 AM
From the Daily Star on Gayle  :005:

"But the striker was not dashing off to complete a deadline day transfer - he had simply turned up to the club's Darsley Park facility four hours early!

Gayle arrived at around 9am but Newcastle's first team are not due in until 1pm, Sky Sports News report.

Training is scheduled to start an hour later at 2pm so Gayle performed a quick U-turn and drove back out.

Fulham are interested in signing the striker, who hit 23 goals in 32 league appearances for Newcastle last term."

The Daily Star have literally reported the story, man turns up to work early.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:17:06 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:14:44 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:13:30 AM
From the Daily Star on Gayle  :005:

"But the striker was not dashing off to complete a deadline day transfer - he had simply turned up to the club's Darsley Park facility four hours early!

Gayle arrived at around 9am but Newcastle's first team are not due in until 1pm, Sky Sports News report.

Training is scheduled to start an hour later at 2pm so Gayle performed a quick U-turn and drove back out.

Fulham are interested in signing the striker, who hit 23 goals in 32 league appearances for Newcastle last term."

The Daily Star have literally reported the story, man turns up to work early.

It's because he wanted to get the training out the way so he had time to get down to Fulham ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:20:12 AM
Hopefully Newcaslte get Perez as that means they are likely to let Gayle go... Apparently that one is moving closer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:21:38 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:20:12 AM
Hopefully Newcaslte get Perez as that means they are likely to let Gayle go... Apparently that one is moving closer

Perez would be a decent signing for them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:23:54 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:20:12 AM
Hopefully Newcaslte get Perez as that means they are likely to let Gayle go... Apparently that one is moving closer
perez is meant to be of to spain with Valencia, althoug Marsielle are interested as well
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:27:59 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
thats a possibility or of course Bretford could have pulled the plug on us.

All speculation and we will never know. No point us fans getting on each others backs though, not that you have justs aying some could well get riled up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
Statto please could you, and all of the doom and gloom merchants save it for once the window has closed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
Statto please could you, and all of the doom and gloom merchants save it for once the window has closed
as I said on my last post please can we not start having a pop at people on the thread. we are all fans, supporting our own team and entitled to our own view.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:35:23 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
Statto please could you, and all of the doom and gloom merchants save it for once the window has closed
as I said on my last post please can we not start having a pop at people on the thread. we are all fans, supporting our own team and entitled to our own view.
I'm just saying we shouldn't be jumping to conclusions when the window hasn't closed yet
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:36:29 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
Statto please could you, and all of the doom and gloom merchants save it for once the window has closed
as I said on my last post please can we not start having a pop at people on the thread. we are all fans, supporting our own team and entitled to our own view.

Something to be said about waiting to comment negatively/ positively until the whole picture comes clear though. For all we know we could be lining up a deal for someone incredible under the radar. At the moment we only have speculation, Sky sports snippets and ITKs that aren't ITK. Could be an awful day but equally could be special. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham Tup North on August 31, 2017, 10:42:17 AM
Something to be said about waiting to comment negatively/ positively until the whole picture comes clear though. For all we know we could be lining up a deal for someone incredible under the radar. At the moment we only have speculation, Sky sports snippets and ITKs that aren't ITK. Could be an awful day but equally could be special. 
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I think 'Mince & Tatties' is Special 😁
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 10:43:02 AM
He must be getting a few quid at this stage for doing deadline day interviews in his car (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170831/17b8db53727647f4ead565717bf7ce60.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
So Yohan Mollo then?

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:44:28 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 10:43:02 AM
He must be getting a few quid at this stage for doing deadline day interviews in his car (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170831/17b8db53727647f4ead565717bf7ce60.jpg)

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He's such a cliche of himself.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
So Yohan Mollo then?

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We can sign him after the window closes because he's a free agent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:46:11 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
So Yohan Mollo then?

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We can sign him after the window closes because he's a free agent

Is he any good?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:47:57 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:46:11 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
So Yohan Mollo then?

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We can sign him after the window closes because he's a free agent

Is he any good?
I've heard of him but know little about him. Just got released by Zenit. Imagine the wages would be astronomical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:50:54 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:47:57 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:46:11 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
So Yohan Mollo then?

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We can sign him after the window closes because he's a free agent

Is he any good?
I've heard of him but know little about him. Just got released by Zenit. Imagine the wages would be astronomical.

Offset by no transfer fee though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 10:51:26 AM
Everton in for Mitroglou allegedly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:52:42 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:50:54 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:47:57 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:46:11 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
So Yohan Mollo then?

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We can sign him after the window closes because he's a free agent

Is he any good?
I've heard of him but know little about him. Just got released by Zenit. Imagine the wages would be astronomical.

Offset by no transfer fee though
Imagine what the rest of the squad would think
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:53:40 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:35:23 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
Statto please could you, and all of the doom and gloom merchants save it for once the window has closed
as I said on my last post please can we not start having a pop at people on the thread. we are all fans, supporting our own team and entitled to our own view.
I'm just saying we shouldn't be jumping to conclusions when the window hasn't closed yet
I understand I just dont want comments about please dont do this or that, the thread was locke dlast night as things started to get a bit out of had i believe.

just dont want a repeat
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:55:16 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:52:42 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:50:54 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:47:57 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:46:11 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
So Yohan Mollo then?

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
We can sign him after the window closes because he's a free agent

Is he any good?
I've heard of him but know little about him. Just got released by Zenit. Imagine the wages would be astronomical.

Offset by no transfer fee though
Imagine what the rest of the squad would think
he was released after being put in Zenits second team, how well did the last guy we signed from the russian league do?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:55:43 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:53:40 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:35:23 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
Statto please could you, and all of the doom and gloom merchants save it for once the window has closed
as I said on my last post please can we not start having a pop at people on the thread. we are all fans, supporting our own team and entitled to our own view.
I'm just saying we shouldn't be jumping to conclusions when the window hasn't closed yet
I understand I just dont want comments about please dont do this or that, the thread was locke dlast night as things started to get a bit out of had i believe.

just dont want a repeat
Exactly, which is why I think we should stick to transfer rumours and then praise or slam the management once the window has closed so we actually have concrete evidence as to who we're signing and who we're not.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on August 31, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Balotelli? 🤣

https://twitter.com/gwpearceye/status/903187001297567748
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Baszab on August 31, 2017, 10:56:22 AM
All these big money "offers" are just a smokescreen as clever PR to keep the average punters happy - just clever marketing

Aluko's replacement was Ojo - £7m profit straight to the PL (depending on his BS valuation)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:57:08 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:55:43 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:53:40 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:35:23 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.
Statto please could you, and all of the doom and gloom merchants save it for once the window has closed
as I said on my last post please can we not start having a pop at people on the thread. we are all fans, supporting our own team and entitled to our own view.
I'm just saying we shouldn't be jumping to conclusions when the window hasn't closed yet
I understand I just dont want comments about please dont do this or that, the thread was locke dlast night as things started to get a bit out of had i believe.

just dont want a repeat
Exactly, which is why I think we should stick to transfer rumours and then praise or slam the management once the window has closed so we actually have concrete evidence as to who we're signing and who we're not.
they have a right to air their vierws it is a forum.

No one has any concrete eveidence on any deal so to ask those who wish to have a pop at management not to post is silly as we would just do the same for everyoine. please respect what we ask.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:57:27 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 31, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Balotelli? 🤣

https://twitter.com/gwpearceye/status/903187001297567748

That's quite funny.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:58:01 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:57:27 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 31, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Balotelli? 🤣

https://twitter.com/gwpearceye/status/903187001297567748

That's quite funny.
That's genuinely made my day hahahahaha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:58:29 AM
It's Asamoah Gyan all over again, and Adebayor
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 31, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 31, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Balotelli? 🤣

https://twitter.com/gwpearceye/status/903187001297567748

Would have been somewhat believable if it had actually been paid for...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:59:29 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:58:01 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 10:57:27 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 31, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Balotelli? 🤣

https://twitter.com/gwpearceye/status/903187001297567748

That's quite funny.
That's genuinely made my day hahahahaha

We have assumed he will fail his medical/ not agree personal terms and booked a return flight.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:36 AM
Quote from: Baszab on August 31, 2017, 10:56:22 AM
All these big money "offers" are just a smokescreen as clever PR to keep the average punters happy - just clever marketing

Aluko's replacement was Ojo - £7m profit straight to the PL (depending on his BS valuation)

£7 million, less loan fee
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 11:08:25 AM
Quote from: Fulham Tup North on August 31, 2017, 10:42:17 AM
Something to be said about waiting to comment negatively/ positively until the whole picture comes clear though. For all we know we could be lining up a deal for someone incredible under the radar. At the moment we only have speculation, Sky sports snippets and ITKs that aren't ITK. Could be an awful day but equally could be special. 

I think 'Mince & Tatties' is Special 😁
[/quote]

lol.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Joseffc on August 31, 2017, 11:09:10 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:36 AM
Quote from: Baszab on August 31, 2017, 10:56:22 AM
All these big money "offers" are just a smokescreen as clever PR to keep the average punters happy - just clever marketing

Aluko's replacement was Ojo - £7m profit straight to the PL (depending on his BS valuation)

£7 million, less loan fee

You'd hope that the loan fee is nominal considering it is Liverpool's to loan him to a club where he will get first team football and develop
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:11:05 AM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 31, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 31, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Balotelli? 🤣

https://twitter.com/gwpearceye/status/903187001297567748

Would have been somewhat believable if it had actually been paid for...

Shame they forgot his agent's seat haha
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 11:15:28 AM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 31, 2017, 09:50:26 AM
I wouldn't be too upset about missing out on Jota if we ended up with Forestieri. For me, Aluko's departure leaves a hole - he was a player that got me off my seat when he got the ball. He had skill, desire and determination and I believe you could see he cared.

If we ended up with Graham, i'd be a little disappointed if he is seen as the replacement for Aluko. Aluko was effectively an experienced professional who knew his game - Graham might have bags of potential but he only has a handful of first team appearances under his belt. Going into a season where we have, in my opinion, a real chance of going up, do we really want to have to allow a player like Graham time to find his feet etc, when we could hit the ground running with Forestieri?



This, 100%.

I'm of the view that Sone going weakens our first team squad considerably - he was a first team starter, pretty much nailed on when fit.

We need someone in of similar quality who is going to improve our team. Jordan Graham may have potential but would be yet another loan and we've got that in Ojo.

We need another player who is a surer bet / less of a gamble than someone who's only played a handful of games in the last two years due to serious injury and was injury prone before that.

We're in the process of bringing on Sess, Ojo and our own youngsters - don't have the luxury to blood someone else's player and give them the time to iron out their ring rust / kinks in their game as we should be going for promotion. Therefore, we have the money Sone to be aiming to INVEST in players that are more likely to provide a better chance of immediately improving our team and hitting the ground running.

I'm sure the board are working hard to bring in the bigger names mentioned and sincerely hope we secure at least one of them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on August 31, 2017, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:11:05 AM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 31, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: Hoppus on August 31, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Balotelli? 🤣

https://twitter.com/gwpearceye/status/903187001297567748

Would have been somewhat believable if it had actually been paid for...

Shame they forgot his agent's seat haha

Plus surely wouldn't the address be Motspur Park?

Did thoroughly enjoy it though
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:26:08 AM
Lyall Thomas‏
@skysportslyalll
Jota to #Birmingham is OFF. Negotiations have broken down between the player and the club. More to follow. #BrentfordFC #Bees #BCFC

Is this guy a real Sky sports person or a WUM?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 31, 2017, 11:26:46 AM
Sky Sports reporting Jota to Birmingham is off...

https://twitter.com/skysportslyalll/status/903201134604677120
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:26:58 AM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 11:15:28 AM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 31, 2017, 09:50:26 AM
I wouldn't be too upset about missing out on Jota if we ended up with Forestieri. For me, Aluko's departure leaves a hole - he was a player that got me off my seat when he got the ball. He had skill, desire and determination and I believe you could see he cared.

If we ended up with Graham, i'd be a little disappointed if he is seen as the replacement for Aluko. Aluko was effectively an experienced professional who knew his game - Graham might have bags of potential but he only has a handful of first team appearances under his belt. Going into a season where we have, in my opinion, a real chance of going up, do we really want to have to allow a player like Graham time to find his feet etc, when we could hit the ground running with Forestieri?



This, 100%.

I'm of the view that Sone going weakens our first team squad considerably - he was a first team starter, pretty much nailed on when fit.

We need someone in of similar quality who is going to improve our team. Jordan Graham may have potential but would be yet another loan and we've got that in Ojo.

We need another player who is a surer bet / less of a gamble than someone who's only played a handful of games in the last two years due to serious injury and was injury prone before that.

We're in the process of bringing on Sess, Ojo and our own youngsters - don't have the luxury to blood someone else's player and give them the time to iron out their ring rust / kinks in their game as we should be going for promotion. Therefore, we have the money Sone to be aiming to INVEST in players that are more likely to provide a better chance of immediately improving our team and hitting the ground running.

I'm sure the board are working hard to bring in the bigger names mentioned and sincerely hope we secure at least one of them.

Maybe the touted 12.5 mill for Kamara and Fonte needed to be repaid in part by the sale of Aluko.

Really hope not though as I completley agree with your post!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 31, 2017, 11:26:46 AM
Sky Sports reporting Jota to Birmingham is off...

https://twitter.com/skysportslyalll/status/903201134604677120
Fake account
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 11:28:17 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:26:08 AM
Lyall Thomas‏
@skysportslyalll
Jota to #Birmingham is OFF. Negotiations have broken down between the player and the club. More to follow. #BrentfordFC #Bees #BCFC

Is this guy a real Sky sports person or a WUM?

I just decided i was gonna stay away from all this as i have alot of work to do today...i lasted 7 minutes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:28:37 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 31, 2017, 11:26:46 AM
Sky Sports reporting Jota to Birmingham is off...

https://twitter.com/skysportslyalll/status/903201134604677120
Fake account

I'm too anxious, I need to go out.  090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 11:31:41 AM
SkyBet have just reduced their odds on Jota joining Brentford to 1/20 so i think the post about the deal being off is fake.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:32:10 AM
Quote from: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 11:31:41 AM
SkyBet have just reduced their odds on Jota joining Brentford to 1/20 so i think the post about the deal being off is fake.

Jota joining Brentford?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 11:32:41 AM
A quick verification check shows that this is the real Lyall Thomas account -

https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 11:33:04 AM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
If Brentford declined our bid or Jota refused to discuss terms we wouldn't/shouldn't have let Aluko go. Seems clear to me we expected to complete the Jota deal the following morning and have been very naive, completing the outgoing transfer before signing a replacement, something we seem to do with phenomenal frequency without ever learning our lesson.

Perhaps Jota's transfer had nothing to do with Aluko going. We might have thought that Reading's offer was too good not to be accepted and that we could replace Aluko with Jota or someone else or even that we didn't need to replace him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 11:33:12 AM
Quote from: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 11:31:41 AM
SkyBet have just reduced their odds on Jota joining Brentford to 1/20 so i think the post about the deal being off is fake.

A 1 in 20 chance that he'll join Birmingham,not Brentford, presumably?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:37:33 AM
Yohan Mollo to join in a 1+1 year deal:

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-yohan-mollo-vers-fulham/830227
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 11:32:41 AM
A quick verification check shows that this is the real Lyall Thomas account -

https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall

So the other tweet was BS? FFS
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 11:38:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:26:08 AM
Lyall Thomas‏
@skysportslyalll
Jota to #Birmingham is OFF. Negotiations have broken down between the player and the club. More to follow. #BrentfordFC #Bees #BCFC

Is this guy a real Sky sports person or a WUM?
I'm. Guessing he went up had a look and said to himself not in a month of Sundays will I be playing football in this kip

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 11:38:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:26:08 AM
Lyall Thomas‏
@skysportslyalll
Jota to #Birmingham is OFF. Negotiations have broken down between the player and the club. More to follow. #BrentfordFC #Bees #BCFC

Is this guy a real Sky sports person or a WUM?
I'm. Guessing he went up had a look and said to himself not in a month of Sundays will I be playing football in this kip

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk


that post is a fake, nothing on Lyalls account for that
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 31, 2017, 11:39:34 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: EastAnglianWhite on August 31, 2017, 11:26:46 AM
Sky Sports reporting Jota to Birmingham is off...

https://twitter.com/skysportslyalll/status/903201134604677120
Fake account

Good spot... been well and truly duped there!  :dft001:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 11:41:11 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 11:38:04 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:26:08 AM
Lyall Thomas‏
@skysportslyalll
Jota to #Birmingham is OFF. Negotiations have broken down between the player and the club. More to follow. #BrentfordFC #Bees #BCFC

Is this guy a real Sky sports person or a WUM?
I'm. Guessing he went up had a look and said to himself not in a month of Sundays will I be playing football in this kip

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk


that post is a fake, nothing on Lyalls account for that
Ffs fooled me anyway

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:41:40 AM
I feel used.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:43:33 AM
Honestly all these fake accounts and ITKs are driving me up the wall
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 11:44:28 AM
1+1 = 1 year contract with a 1 year option . I like the option system we use as it lowers risk .

I don't though see Mollo as an upgrade on what we have .


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: FFCpmd on August 31, 2017, 11:45:14 AM
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie reporting from Newcastle ground at 1136 this am on future of Gayle saying that £15m bid from Fulham is still on the table, but Newcastle reluctant to let him leave until they have lined up a replacement, and that they are working behind the scenes to try and do that, with Ings, Remy or Perez thought to be possible with Perez most likely to arrive at NUFC...

I am def NITK, just what was on the telly...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 11:46:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:43:33 AM
Honestly all these fake accounts and ITKs are driving me up the wall

Totally agree. The internet was built to enable to connect and share information. Instead all it offers it just clickbait, BS and WUMs. It breaks my heart that realistically this will only get worse. Trust humans to take a good idea and ruin it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 11:46:12 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 11:44:28 AM
1+1 = 1 year contract with a 1 year option . I like the option system we use as it lowers risk .

I don't though see Mollo as an upgrade on what we have .


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underwheleming for me
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 11:46:46 AM
Quote from: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 11:44:28 AM
1+1 = 1 year contract with a 1 year option . I like the option system we use as it lowers risk .

I don't though see Mollo as an upgrade on what we have .


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which makes him a down grade on what we had. Really starting to wish we kept sone
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:47:50 AM
Please. Something. Happen
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 11:50:03 AM
Mollo's past record looks very underwhelming. Also showed the finger to his own fans in Zenit which didn't go down well...

This would definitely be a padding out the squad signing instead of a message of intent signing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 11:51:23 AM
every year we make a singing like this a petsos type effort
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 11:51:58 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 11:51:23 AM
every year we make a singing like this a petsos type effort
Or a Fotheringham type...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 11:52:28 AM
Oh, very much a disappointment. Would rather we'd stick to Graham and then no-one else than having Mollo to be honest.

Sad thing is that with Mollo signed (more or less) we are less likely to get FF or Gayle or even Graham I reckon.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:56:41 AM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 11:52:28 AM
Oh, very much a disappointment. Would rather we'd stick to Graham and then no-one else than having Mollo to be honest.

Sad thing is that with Mollo signed (more or less) we are less likely to get FF or Gayle or even Graham I reckon.

Mollo is rated 74 and Graham is 67... if Fifa is anything to go by! :wine:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: thebumponleroyshead on August 31, 2017, 11:58:10 AM
Talksport just said Gayle on for 18 mill, that's steep to me as Toon are bringing in big name striker....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 11:59:35 AM
i am not sure i believe that, we can get Forestieri for 14 apparently.

oh well whats transfer deadline wihout lots of this that and the other
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:59:49 AM
Quote from: thebumponleroyshead on August 31, 2017, 11:58:10 AM
Talksport just said Gayle on for 18 mill, that's steep to me as Toon are bringing in big name striker....

Not my money. Sign the lad up. I'm having a drink tonight if we get this one done
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.

Possibly an irrelevant question, but I think a good few of our players are good enough to play in the PL - Cairney, Stef Jo, Fred, arguably Kalas - or at least are able to adapt, but Gayle's one-dimensional and gets found out against better players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:01:12 PM
18m? I'm expecting a summer of big change next year if we don't go up if this goes through
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 12:02:55 PM
My Fulham reactions - How much? Great player? Not coming? Fulham always let us down. He is coming? Too much money for me. Not that good.  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jazua on August 31, 2017, 12:03:10 PM
The odds on Jota to BRUM keep changing. SkyBet now has it at 1/4 which is still very short but nowhere near the 1/20 it was 15 minutes ago! We are 18/1 along with West Ham and it is 11/4 that he will stay put.

For the record I will maintain that it has been a very good window for us even if nothing else happens.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 12:03:42 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.

Even Bournemouth spend like 70 million over a summer nowadays. The prem money is stupid so buy Gayle to get there and cross that bridge afterwards.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 31, 2017, 12:03:55 PM
18m for Gayle
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.

Sell him to the Premier league club that goes down for 25m

madness how much are Burnley getting Wells for
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: thebumponleroyshead on August 31, 2017, 12:04:19 PM
PokerMatt my thoughts exactly he is a ruddy expensive "promotion player"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 12:05:26 PM
Alex Oxlade Chamaberlain has gone to Liverpool for 35 million.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:07:02 PM
Quote from: thebumponleroyshead on August 31, 2017, 12:04:19 PM
PokerMatt my thoughts exactly he is a ruddy expensive "promotion player"

If he gets you up he isn't.

Best Champ striker last year. Most goals from open play anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:07:30 PM
Sky seem very confused. Their Newcastle sources say Fulham have tabled a bid of £15 mil but their Fulham sources say no bid has been tabled.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 12:07:56 PM
West Ham reporting that there will no more business for them today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
sign gayle and where will Fonte play? or Kamara? if they go wide where does kebano, Ayite, Piazxon, Ojo fit in

just asking but not a bad problem to have
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:08:21 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:07:30 PM
Sky seem very confused. Their Newcastle sources say Fulham have tabled a bid of £15 mil but their Fulham sources say no bid has been tabled.
Well at least one of them is lying
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:09:14 PM
If Newcastle get a ST we get Gayle.. It's that simple. I think  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 12:09:36 PM
Quote from: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 11:44:28 AM
1+1 = 1 year contract with a 1 year option . I like the option system we use as it lowers risk .

I don't though see Mollo as an upgrade on what we have .


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I like the option system as well. Maybe FFC could have compromised with Sone by offering an initial 2 year deal along with with 2 x 1 year options...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
but you are not taking into account inflation. Didn't Wednesday want 15 for forresteri and he got less than half the goals gayle got
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:11:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
sign gayle and where will Fonte play? or Kamara? if they go wide where does kebano, Ayite, Piazxon, Ojo fit in

just asking but not a bad problem to have

Kamara is differrent to Fonte and Gayle (strength). I really like Fonte but we just can't say no to a 24 goal a year striker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:11:28 PM
Quote from: thebumponleroyshead on August 31, 2017, 12:04:19 PM
PokerMatt my thoughts exactly he is a ruddy expensive "promotion player"

Quite.

And to everyone saying 'not our money, let's just get him in and worry later' fair enough - but imo signing players who you then have to replace if you go up is the best way to ensure you go back down.

I prefer more creative signings (say Johansen, Kebano) who have more of an all-round game to adapt to a much more difficult league.

I get that it's spending big money and might well improve our chances, but I'm trying to think a bit more long-term. If we want a change next summer, a big contract and £20m is going to be tricky to shift, and I think it'll be likely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
but you are not taking into account inflation. Didn't Wednesday want 15 for forresteri and he got less than half the goals gayle got

Also Gayle is now 26 so I would say in his prime... (26-28)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on August 31, 2017, 12:13:09 PM
Interesting that Sky reporting Gayle, then every 4th or 5th time saying source at Fulham deny's club has made an offer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:13:58 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:11:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
sign gayle and where will Fonte play? or Kamara? if they go wide where does kebano, Ayite, Piazxon, Ojo fit in

just asking but not a bad problem to have

Kamara is differrent to Fonte and Gayle (strength). I really like Fonte but we just can't say no to a 24 goal a year striker.
Im sure Villa felt the same way about McCormack
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:14:13 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:11:28 PM
Quote from: thebumponleroyshead on August 31, 2017, 12:04:19 PM
PokerMatt my thoughts exactly he is a ruddy expensive "promotion player"

Quite.

And to everyone saying 'not our money, let's just get him in and worry later' fair enough - but imo signing players who you then have to replace if you go up is the best way to ensure you go back down.

I prefer more creative signings (say Johansen, Kebano) who have more of an all-round game to adapt to a much more difficult league.

I get that it's spending big money and might well improve our chances, but I'm trying to think a bit more long-term. If we want a change next summer, a big contract and £20m is going to be tricky to shift, and I think it'll be likely.
who do you think would actually be OK in our squad to play in the prem? Just Cairney for me. So we have a squad full of not good enough for prem imo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:08:21 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:07:30 PM
Sky seem very confused. Their Newcastle sources say Fulham have tabled a bid of £15 mil but their Fulham sources say no bid has been tabled.
Well at least one of them is lying
sign gayle and where will Fonte play? or Kamara? if they go wide where does kebano, Ayite, Piazxon, Ojo fit in

just asking but not a bad problem to have

It would be crazy to sign Fonte for £8 mil, give him nr 9 shirt and then put him on the bench in favour of £15-18 mil Gayle - or vice versa.

Pushing Fonte out wide would be the only other option, but then again: why even bother signing Mollo if Fonte is to be used as a winger?

We need depth in the squad, yes, but you dont want your squad to be too big.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:14:45 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
but you are not taking into account inflation. Didn't Wednesday want 15 for forresteri and he got less than half the goals gayle got

But Forestieri has much more to his game, in my opinion.

Inflation, sure, but it would still almost double our record transfer and I don't think we would get that again selling him.

I'll reiterate 5 goals a season in the PL. That's nothing to write home about.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:16:11 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:14:13 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:11:28 PM
Quote from: thebumponleroyshead on August 31, 2017, 12:04:19 PM
PokerMatt my thoughts exactly he is a ruddy expensive "promotion player"

Quite.

And to everyone saying 'not our money, let's just get him in and worry later' fair enough - but imo signing players who you then have to replace if you go up is the best way to ensure you go back down.

I prefer more creative signings (say Johansen, Kebano) who have more of an all-round game to adapt to a much more difficult league.

I get that it's spending big money and might well improve our chances, but I'm trying to think a bit more long-term. If we want a change next summer, a big contract and £20m is going to be tricky to shift, and I think it'll be likely.
who do you think would actually be OK in our squad to play in the prem? Just Cairney for me. So we have a squad full of not good enough for prem imo

I said above - Cairney, Stef (he'll adapt best imo), Fred, possibly Kalas, Kebano has the sort of game that would excel in the PL as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:17:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:14:45 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
but you are not taking into account inflation. Didn't Wednesday want 15 for forresteri and he got less than half the goals gayle got

But Forestieri has much more to his game, in my opinion.

Inflation, sure, but it would still almost double our record transfer and I don't think we would get that again selling him.

I'll reiterate 5 goals a season in the PL. That's nothing to write home about.
so what are you actually saying. That you would rather stay in the championship than spend 20 miles on a top championship striker? Because I doubt kane or vardy will be joining us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

On one of the Sky quotes,wants to fight for place,its Newcastle who want to offload.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:19:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

On one of the Sky quotes,wants to fight for place,its Newcastle who want to offload.
Great so another one who doesn't want to play for our club. Move on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:20:34 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:19:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

On one of the Sky quotes,wants to fight for place,its Newcastle who want to offload.
Great so another one who doesn't want to play for our club. Move on.

Couldnt care less if he scores 24 goals
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 12:21:32 PM
Has anyone got any idea of our net spend/income so far? That would give us a clue as to whether there is any chance of a big signing later today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:22:09 PM
Eveton want Perez, but he wants to go to deportivo, so Gayle replacement looking bleak
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 12:22:10 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 12:21:32 PM
Has anyone got any idea of our net spend/income so far? That would give us a clue as to whether there is any chance of a big signing later today.
I think it's almost even.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:23:31 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 12:21:32 PM
Has anyone got any idea of our net spend/income so far? That would give us a clue as to whether there is any chance of a big signing later today.

Were you at the Ipswich game and got off the train at Bury St Edmunds.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:23:35 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:20:34 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:19:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

On one of the Sky quotes,wants to fight for place,its Newcastle who want to offload.
Great so another one who doesn't want to play for our club. Move on.

Couldnt care less if he scores 24 goals
yes, but if he has stated this, why gamble on trying to get him. Newcastle could agree fee, and he could come to us, and 5 mins before window shuts, he says no thanks. Then we look like right mugs, and will suffer for not replacing aluko. Not that he was a direct replacement. But if nothing good comes from his sale, then wtf.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sarnian on August 31, 2017, 12:24:07 PM
Someone says West Spam business done. Waris was supposed to be in a London having medical yesterday, perhaps he's taken a detour 079.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:17:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:14:45 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
but you are not taking into account inflation. Didn't Wednesday want 15 for forresteri and he got less than half the goals gayle got

But Forestieri has much more to his game, in my opinion.

Inflation, sure, but it would still almost double our record transfer and I don't think we would get that again selling him.

I'll reiterate 5 goals a season in the PL. That's nothing to write home about.
so what are you actually saying. That you would rather stay in the championship than spend 20 miles on a top championship striker? Because I doubt kane or vardy will be joining us

No what you're doing is making up words that I haven't said.

I think it's reckless to spend £20m on a player who we're essentially getting for one season. I never said Kane, you're exaggerating. There's a lot of players in between the ability of Kane and Gayle, by the way.

Gayle has one trick and it's very successful in this league, there's no denying that. If we do get him I'll of course cheer him on like the rest and hope that he does manage next season to find another gear for the Premier League. I'd prefer to spend on a Forestieri type who has more in his locker. Sure, he doesn't score as many, but it's how players fit into the overall team, and I suspect the team would improve more overall with Forestieri who can drop off, drift wide, score from range, head, tap-in and create than Gayle who is pace and finishing only.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:24:30 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:19:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

On one of the Sky quotes,wants to fight for place,its Newcastle who want to offload. Maybe that last bit notin the last statement but he has said that all summer
Great so another one who doesn't want to play for our club. Move on.
he has said that all summer, but said if they decide to sell ther eis nothing he can do about it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:23:35 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:20:34 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:19:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

On one of the Sky quotes,wants to fight for place,its Newcastle who want to offload.
Great so another one who doesn't want to play for our club. Move on.

Couldnt care less if he scores 24 goals
yes, but if he has stated this, why gamble on trying to get him. Newcastle could agree fee, and he could come to us, and 5 mins before window shuts, he says no thanks. Then we look like right mugs, and will suffer for not replacing aluko. Not that he was a direct replacement. But if nothing good comes from his sale, then wtf.
It wont go that far. Usually that sort of information comes through early, either through agent or club I'd imagine. Its not like Fulham is guessing here, they are probably talking to agents/club officials and so on before any sort of negotiation takes place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:27:35 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:17:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:14:45 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
but you are not taking into account inflation. Didn't Wednesday want 15 for forresteri and he got less than half the goals gayle got

But Forestieri has much more to his game, in my opinion.

Inflation, sure, but it would still almost double our record transfer and I don't think we would get that again selling him.

I'll reiterate 5 goals a season in the PL. That's nothing to write home about.
so what are you actually saying. That you would rather stay in the championship than spend 20 miles on a top championship striker? Because I doubt kane or vardy will be joining us

No what you're doing is making up words that I haven't said.

I think it's reckless to spend £20m on a player who we're essentially getting for one season. I never said Kane, you're exaggerating. There's a lot of players in between the ability of Kane and Gayle, by the way.

Gayle has one trick and it's very successful in this league, there's no denying that. If we do get him I'll of course cheer him on like the rest and hope that he does manage next season to find another gear for the Premier League. I'd prefer to spend on a Forestieri type who has more in his locker. Sure, he doesn't score as many, but it's how players fit into the overall team, and I suspect the team would improve more overall with Forestieri who can drop off, drift wide, score from range, head, tap-in and create than Gayle who is pace and finishing only.
but if it's not about goals, then we should have just got sone, who has more in his locker than forresteri imo. And fitted in perfectly. Wouldn't have cost 15 million either. Ergh I hate deadline day.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:29:30 PM
Over the years Fulham rarely openly state that they have tabled bids . They may say they are actively persuing players but they never mention them, unlike Stam & the Aluko situation.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:29:51 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:27:35 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:17:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:14:45 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:03:27 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
If we get Gayle is begs the question what happens if we go up? He doesn't seem to be good enough for the Premier League, but one of the best in the Championship. £18m seems a lot for a player we might have to replace in a year.
did alright for Palace when they were up there.

ehh did ok. Wouldn't say enough to prove he's a £20m PL player if you ask me. Average of 5 league goals a season.
but you are not taking into account inflation. Didn't Wednesday want 15 for forresteri and he got less than half the goals gayle got

But Forestieri has much more to his game, in my opinion.

Inflation, sure, but it would still almost double our record transfer and I don't think we would get that again selling him.

I'll reiterate 5 goals a season in the PL. That's nothing to write home about.
so what are you actually saying. That you would rather stay in the championship than spend 20 miles on a top championship striker? Because I doubt kane or vardy will be joining us

No what you're doing is making up words that I haven't said.

I think it's reckless to spend £20m on a player who we're essentially getting for one season. I never said Kane, you're exaggerating. There's a lot of players in between the ability of Kane and Gayle, by the way.

Gayle has one trick and it's very successful in this league, there's no denying that. If we do get him I'll of course cheer him on like the rest and hope that he does manage next season to find another gear for the Premier League. I'd prefer to spend on a Forestieri type who has more in his locker. Sure, he doesn't score as many, but it's how players fit into the overall team, and I suspect the team would improve more overall with Forestieri who can drop off, drift wide, score from range, head, tap-in and create than Gayle who is pace and finishing only.
but if it's not about goals, then we should have just got sone, who has more in his locker than forresteri imo. And fitted in perfectly. Wouldn't have cost 15 million either. Ergh I hate deadline day.

I see the point and it's all opinions really - mine is that Forestieri is a better player than Aluko and he's certainly able to score. Just don't think our system fits the sort of poacher type of one-dimensional player that Gayle is. And the PL certainly doesn't suit that type. Our forwards all need to put in yards and graft.

with you on the deadline day bit.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:30:42 PM
Derby bid for Cameron Jerome,so we might get Martin on loan again...That'll keep you happy Ben...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: King_Crud on August 31, 2017, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

in the north east, up towards Scotland
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:32:19 PM
Quote from: King_Crud on August 31, 2017, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:16:55 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:16:38 PM
Gayle has now stated  he wants to stay at Newcastle.

Really? Where is this?

in the north east, up towards Scotland

Haha, well played.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:32:55 PM
We don´t need an Aluko replacement, we need someone who can hit the onion bag a bit more often.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:34:11 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:32:55 PM
We don´t need an Aluko replacement, we need someone who can hit the onion bag a bit more often.
a green grocer? how will that help
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:34:39 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:32:55 PM
We don´t need an Aluko replacement, we need someone who can hit the onion bag a bit more often.
Fonte
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:34:58 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:32:55 PM
We don´t need an Aluko replacement, we need someone who can hit the onion bag a bit more often.
that's Fonte job is it not? Would much rather have a new shinny rm
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 12:35:55 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:32:55 PM
We don´t need an Aluko replacement, we need someone who can hit the onion bag a bit more often.

Sone's one major defect. If he was a better finisher he would be a really top player. Still sorry to see him go though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:36:45 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 12:34:39 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:32:55 PM
We don´t need an Aluko replacement, we need someone who can hit the onion bag a bit more often.
Fonte
Exactly, so why are some saying we have failed to replace Aluko when we have.Plus we also have Ojo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:37:42 PM
I'm being serious, if Jerome signs for Derby I can see us
Panicking again last minute and getting Martin on loan.
Fulhamish.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:39:32 PM
Former Barcelona and Arsenal star Alex Song is set for talks with Birmingham, after an agreement was reached with Rubin Kazan.

Twitcher is doing business & quick with it as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:39:33 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:30:42 PM
Derby bid for Cameron Jerome,so we might get Martin on loan again...That'll keep you happy Ben...lol
well I could re image all those burning effigys that I have left of Parker, if that did happen, every cloud and all that 😉
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Gbgera on August 31, 2017, 12:41:44 PM
Would love us to go back for Waris at circa 8 million, similar style to aluko but better finisher, wouldn't suprise me if this link emerges later
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 12:43:00 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 12:39:32 PM
Former Barcelona and Arsenal star Alex Song is set for talks with Birmingham, after an agreement was reached with Rubin Kazan.

Twitcher is doing business & quick with it as well.

How the mighty have fallen.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: LVBPTS on August 31, 2017, 12:44:40 PM
JOTA UPDATE

Birmingham City are close to matching their club-record fee, and should sign Jota from Brentford later this afternoon.

He's agreed personal terms, and is now completing the last part of his medical.




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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 12:45:44 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 31, 2017, 12:44:40 PM
JOTA UPDATE

Birmingham City are close to matching their club-record fee, and should sign Jota from Brentford later this afternoon.

He's agreed personal terms, and is now completing the last part of his medical.




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Reminder: cancel Fulham shirt with jota on the back. Thanks twitter!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:45:58 PM
Quote from: corbs83 on August 31, 2017, 12:44:40 PM
JOTA UPDATE

Birmingham City are close to matching their club-record fee, and should sign Jota from Brentford later this afternoon.

He's agreed personal terms, and is now completing the last part of his medical.




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is he allowed to be registered to Brentford, us and Birmingham, all in the same season 😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:46:48 PM
Quote from: Gbgera on August 31, 2017, 12:41:44 PM
Would love us to go back for Waris at circa 8 million, similar style to aluko but better finisher, wouldn't suprise me if this link emerges later
Waris is a strike rnot a wide player, so dont really call them similar. Ye she can play wide but it isnt his strongest position. Kamara and Fonte can do the same at a push as well. Better of singing someone for a set position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 31, 2017, 12:47:05 PM
Quote from: Gbgera on August 31, 2017, 12:41:44 PM
Would love us to go back for Waris at circa 8 million, similar style to aluko but better finisher, wouldn't suprise me if this link emerges later

Same here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 12:47:31 PM
Gayle deal dead according to The Mail. Asking price too high.

That means an unknown out of contract winger  from a Russian club. Is about all we can expect. Oh well we could be in a worse state, But all a little underwhelming.

Still time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:47:32 PM
Baffling move on Jota's part. I think he must have a very persuasive agent who is easily chatted up by the likes of Arry.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:47:32 PM
Baffling move on Jota's part. I think he must have a very persuasive agent who is easily chatted up by the likes of Arry.
for all we know, they were the only team to bid for him. Plus Birmingham is a huge step up from the middlesex club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:51:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 12:47:32 PM
Baffling move on Jota's part. I think he must have a very persuasive agent who is easily chatted up by the likes of Arry.
for all we know, they were the only team to bid for him. Plus Birmingham is a huge step up from the middlesex club

Putting bias aside, is it really though?

With Harry in charge, Birmingham will probably have the administrators in within two seasons. They've started badly and look awful. If he's after PL football like we're led to believe, he has just as much chance staying where he is, to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:53:26 PM
Have I missed something, Whose Mollo?..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 31, 2017, 12:53:39 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done

Great ITK there mate.  :doh:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 12:56:45 PM
Quote from: Stefan The Viking (The Moose) on August 31, 2017, 12:53:39 PM
Quote from: charliejones141 on August 29, 2017, 11:56:42 PM
Not gonna link to my site for a change!!!!! Jota is done

Great ITK there mate.  :doh:

You're not allowed to call someone out for lying Moose!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on August 31, 2017, 12:57:03 PM
Mollo is a pointless signing will never play
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:57:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement
it's the Fulham way. Sell a good player, for good money. Gets some links out that we are after big players., sign some crap player who might play once at a push.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 12:58:21 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:53:26 PM
Have I missed something, Whose Mollo?..lol

You don't know? He is the well known 28 year old winger who is out of contract and has a problem with attitude and has been with a million clubs. We have been after him ever since we realised we had no hope of actually bringing in any proper player who was still playing and could actually help us push on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 01:01:36 PM
How on earth is Jota choosing Birmingham over us. Crap team, also its Birmingham! His family are here in London and it was known that he wanted to stay in London

Crazy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 01:03:13 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 01:01:36 PM
How on earth is Jota choosing Birmingham over us. Crap team, also its Birmingham! His family are here in London and it was known that he wanted to stay in London

Crazy

Brentford were scared their supporters would be really cross if he came here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 31, 2017, 01:03:53 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 01:03:13 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 01:01:36 PM
How on earth is Jota choosing Birmingham over us. Crap team, also its Birmingham! His family are here in London and it was known that he wanted to stay in London

Crazy

Brentford were scared their supporters would be really cross if he came here.

and Arry probably offering him twice the wages
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Abbotsbury White on August 31, 2017, 01:09:02 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 31, 2017, 01:03:53 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 01:03:13 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 01:01:36 PM
How on earth is Jota choosing Birmingham over us. Crap team, also its Birmingham! His family are here in London and it was known that he wanted to stay in London

Crazy

Brentford were scared their supporters would be really cross if he came here.

and Arry probably offering him twice the wages
[Cash in hand]
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:10:58 PM
Jota done...Gayle deal dead they say,that leaves one to go Foresteri....Its going to happen Chris Martin on loan...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 01:13:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:10:58 PM
Jota done...Gayle deal dead they say,that leaves one to go Foresteri....Its going to happen Chris Martin on loan...lol

jota done where? Birmingham or us??
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:14:32 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 01:13:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:10:58 PM
Jota done...Gayle deal dead they say,that leaves one to go Foresteri....Its going to happen Chris Martin on loan...lol

jota done where? Birmingham or us??

Them
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 01:19:00 PM
Gayle has turned up at Newcastle's training ground for the second time today!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:25:54 PM
SAKHO LATEST

Diafra Sakho will be landing in UK at 2.20pm – but talks with West Ham will have to wait.

One of his advisers has a horse running in the 3.20 at Chelmsford.

Plan at the moment is for Sakho and his advisers to go and watch the horse run (Siege of Boston) before going to see West Ham to tell them he wants to leave.

This is an odd one....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: peaty on August 31, 2017, 01:29:04 PM
If the story about Sakho & the nag is true (big if), can you imagine the look on the faces of Gold and Sullivan? Priceless.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:30:43 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.

Well that changes everything. What a bunch of small minded bigots. Zenit have let him down there as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 01:30:59 PM
Jota off. Gayle off..

It's all down to Forestieri
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:30:43 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.

Well that changes everything. What a bunch of small minded bigots. Zenit have let him down there as well.

He got a 2 Match ban for it believe it or not
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:32:32 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:30:43 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.

Well that changes everything. What a bunch of small minded bigots. Zenit have let him down there as well.

He got a 2 Match ban for it believe it or not

From Russian FA or Zenit?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:34:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:32:32 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:30:43 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.

Well that changes everything. What a bunch of small minded bigots. Zenit have let him down there as well.

He got a 2 Match ban for it believe it or not

From Russian FA or Zenit?

Russian FA I'm pretty sure
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.



Like I said, he's not set the world alight but saying he flopped at Zenit is one of the big reasons for that is just being ill informed. I'd be fine with him as a depth option- especially on a Free.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.



Like I said, he's not set the world alight but saying he flopped at Zenit is one of the big reasons for that is just being ill informed. I'd be fine with him as a depth option- especially on a Free.
stuff depth option. Sell a first team player, then buy a first team player is my motto
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:38:16 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.



Like I said, he's not set the world alight but saying he flopped at Zenit is one of the big reasons for that is just being ill informed. I'd be fine with him as a depth option- especially on a Free.
stuff depth option. Sell a first team player, then buy a first team player is my motto

We could be doing that as we speak - comes back to my earlier point. Come back in 10 hours when all is done and dusted for the post mortem. At the moment nobody has a clue what is happening and where we are.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Sir Craven on August 31, 2017, 01:39:17 PM
Mollo is unattached so the transfer deadline doesn't apply. I imagine he will be announced after the deadline only if we fail to get our targets in (I think this happened with Orlando Sa a few years ago). I imagine we will pass on him if Jordan Graham arrives.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:40:00 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.



Like I said, he's not set the world alight but saying he flopped at Zenit is one of the big reasons for that is just being ill informed. I'd be fine with him as a depth option- especially on a Free.
stuff depth option. Sell a first team player, then buy a first team player is my motto

We already have when we signed Ojo on Loan. Kebano, Ayite, Ojo, Sessegnon (when Soares is fit) and Mollo for Wingers I'm absolutely fine with. Especially when we've made a 7.5 Million Profit more or less on that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 01:40:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:53:26 PM
Have I missed something, Whose Mollo?..lol

Mollo, is the long lost brother of Groucho, Harpo and Zicco Marx.
He couldn't beat a carpet, foul a footpath, head a search party, pass water or tackle a boiled egg.
But we got him because of his outstanding stats, from Two Bob Rovers in the Tim Buc Tu
Second Division, for two Sheep and a Goat, or better known as an undisclosed fee.
Apparently a Fulham spokesman admitted that he is still recovering from a double compound fracture of the left tibia and fibula, which the player sustained two weeks ago. The spokesman added, we know it's early days, but we anticipate he will be back in shape by season 2018/19 if we are lucky.
But we felt that it was an opportunity we could not ignore as it will save us paying out a few million pounds on a proper footballer, and I repeat it was his stats that tipped the scales.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 01:41:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:14:32 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 01:13:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:10:58 PM
Jota done...Gayle deal dead they say,that leaves one to go Foresteri....Its going to happen Chris Martin on loan...lol

jota done where? Birmingham or us??

Them

Great. Nice one......
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:41:42 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.



Like I said, he's not set the world alight but saying he flopped at Zenit is one of the big reasons for that is just being ill informed. I'd be fine with him as a depth option- especially on a Free.
stuff depth option. Sell a first team player, then buy a first team player is my motto
I didnt say he flopped, but I would not say he was a roaring success considering he was dropped to Zenits B team, Now the a team play in an average league by all accounts (unless of course you consider the russian league to be a top league) so I can only imagine what level b team football is at in russia.

I am not ill informed justa realist, someone famous once said those in denial usually chuck insults around, hopefully your not one of those. :)

If he hit the franch league form he would be half decent for the champiinship, but i thnk rightfully i have my doubts
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 01:42:37 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:40:00 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.



Like I said, he's not set the world alight but saying he flopped at Zenit is one of the big reasons for that is just being ill informed. I'd be fine with him as a depth option- especially on a Free.
stuff depth option. Sell a first team player, then buy a first team player is my motto

We already have when we signed Ojo on Loan. Kebano, Ayite, Ojo, Sessegnon (when Soares is fit) and Mollo for Wingers I'm absolutely fine with. Especially when we've made a 7.5 Million Profit more or less on that.
I fail to believe at this stage with 9 hours to go, that we are happy to weaken our right mid position when we have money in the bank. Ojo is an option, no where near a replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 01:42:50 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:14:32 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 01:13:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:10:58 PM
Jota done...Gayle deal dead they say,that leaves one to go Foresteri....Its going to happen Chris Martin on loan...lol

jota done where? Birmingham or us??

Them

Anyone have any idea why this one fell through, I thought it was a done deal?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:45:19 PM
Woolly...You missed out Chico Marx.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:45:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:41:42 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 12:50:21 PM
Is Mollo that bad though? Could be alot worse

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could be a lot better too.
Time will tell I guess.

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if we sign Mollo the its a Fotheringham / Petsos type deal.

The man was bag average in france, goes to russia lets say for footballing reasons, gets demoted to Zenits b team and then released.

Might as well ask clive walker to come out of retirement

That's a bit harsh on him. He's not set the world alight, but he was Sovetov's best player which earned him his move to Zenit and he fell out of favour when he flipped off the Zenit fans when they were giving him homophobic abuse after he posted a picture of a bloke (who it turned out was his Dad) kissing him on the forehead on Instagram.
He was the best player in a small team in the russian league, which is, well not the best, sorry but dont think its harsh but reality.



Like I said, he's not set the world alight but saying he flopped at Zenit is one of the big reasons for that is just being ill informed. I'd be fine with him as a depth option- especially on a Free.
stuff depth option. Sell a first team player, then buy a first team player is my motto
I didnt say he flopped, but I would not say he was a roaring success considering he was dropped to Zenits B team, Now the a team play in an average league by all accounts (unless of course you consider the russian league to be a top league) so I can only imagine what level b team football is at in russia.

I am not ill informed justa realist, someone famous once said those in denial usually chuck insults around, hopefully your not one of those. :)

If he hit the franch league form he would be half decent for the champiinship, but i thnk rightfully i have my doubts

The ill informed part was implying he was dropped to the Zenit B Team for Footballing reasons.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 01:56:04 PM
It looks as though Wilfried Bony is going to cost Swanswea less than both Gayle and Forest.  There is a player in there, somewhere, I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:56:05 PM
I can't stop laughing, apparently there is a car arrived at Motspur Park with a Teletubby in the back seat,its the green one whatever its name is... 064.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:59:23 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.
I owuld have thought SJ was okay with it if Aluko did go on strike as rumoured. Cannot have that sort of player around the team.

only rumours mind you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
Has there been any more news on Forestieri? That has all gone very quiet as well...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:00:10 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.

Has Mollo even been signed yet? Or is it twitter chat? I remember when twitter told me Jota was 100% confirmed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 02:00:13 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.

How do you know that Mollo may or may not be better than Aluko? What possible comparison do you have? This is what irritates me because only time will tell if he is a worthy replacement if we sign him so you can't bash someone you've never seen in our team because he could turn out to be our best player this year...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 02:03:29 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 01:40:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 12:53:26 PM
Have I missed something, Whose Mollo?..lol

Mollo, is the long lost brother of Groucho, Harpo and Zicco Marx.
He couldn't beat a carpet, foul a footpath, head a search party, pass water or tackle a boiled egg.
But we got him because of his outstanding stats, from Two Bob Rovers in the Tim Buc Tu
Second Division, for two Sheep and a Goat, or better known as an undisclosed fee.
Apparently a Fulham spokesman admitted that he is still recovering from a double compound fracture of the left tibia and fibula, which the player sustained two weeks ago. The spokesman added, we know it's early days, but we anticipate he will be back in shape by season 2018/19 if we are lucky.
But we felt that it was an opportunity we could not ignore as it will save us paying out a few million pounds on a proper footballer, and I repeat it was his stats that tipped the scales.



right
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:04:00 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:00:10 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.

Has Mollo even been signed yet? Or is it twitter chat? I remember when twitter told me Jota was 100% confirmed.

Actual sources are reporting Mollo, not just 16 Year Olds who claim to be ITK.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:59:23 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.
I owuld have thought SJ was okay with it if Aluko did go on strike as rumoured. Cannot have that sort of player around the team.

only rumours mind you

He probably told Aluko "we are not a train station" before we left for Ipswich.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 02:05:04 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
Has there been any more news on Forestieri? That has all gone very quiet as well...

I've emailed my Suffolk pal ( son at the D Express) couple of hours ago to find out more,no comeback yet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 31, 2017, 02:06:38 PM
Westcliff White: I didnt say he flopped, but I would not say he was a roaring success considering he was dropped to Zenits B team, Now the a team play in an average league by all accounts (unless of course you consider the russian league to be a top league) so I can only imagine what level b team football is at in russia.[/quote]

Well, Russian league is not an average league. In fact, it`s one of 7/8 best leagues in Europe, imo. There are a lot of good players (Russians pay well, especially top clubs there) and Zenit is a very good european club.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: f321ffc on August 31, 2017, 02:09:25 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:56:05 PM
I can't stop laughing, apparently there is a car arrived at Motspur Park with a Teletubby in the back seat,its the green one whatever its name is... 064.gif
I think the name you're looking for is Chris Martin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Pavel Dempsey on August 31, 2017, 02:10:27 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 01:59:23 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.
I owuld have thought SJ was okay with it if Aluko did go on strike as rumoured. Cannot have that sort of player around the team.

only rumours mind you

He probably told Aluko "we are not a train station" before we left for Ipswich.

Good one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:10:56 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 02:06:38 PM
Westcliff White: I didnt say he flopped, but I would not say he was a roaring success considering he was dropped to Zenits B team, Now the a team play in an average league by all accounts (unless of course you consider the russian league to be a top league) so I can only imagine what level b team football is at in russia.

Well, Russian league is not an average league. In fact, it`s one of 7/8 best leagues in Europe, imo. There are a lot of good players (Russians pay well, especially top clubs there) and Zenit is a very good european club.

He was dropped to the B team because he gave their fans the finger...

After they were shouting homophobic abuse at him. Good on the lad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:11:12 PM
Is Gayles statement anywhere to be found online?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 02:13:08 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:10:56 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 02:06:38 PM
Westcliff White: I didnt say he flopped, but I would not say he was a roaring success considering he was dropped to Zenits B team, Now the a team play in an average league by all accounts (unless of course you consider the russian league to be a top league) so I can only imagine what level b team football is at in russia.

Well, Russian league is not an average league. In fact, it`s one of 7/8 best leagues in Europe, imo. There are a lot of good players (Russians pay well, especially top clubs there) and Zenit is a very good european club.

He was dropped to the B team because he gave their fans the finger...

After they were shouting homophobic abuse at him. Good on the lad

+1.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:10:56 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 02:06:38 PM
Westcliff White: I didnt say he flopped, but I would not say he was a roaring success considering he was dropped to Zenits B team, Now the a team play in an average league by all accounts (unless of course you consider the russian league to be a top league) so I can only imagine what level b team football is at in russia.

Well, Russian league is not an average league. In fact, it`s one of 7/8 best leagues in Europe, imo. There are a lot of good players (Russians pay well, especially top clubs there) and Zenit is a very good european club.

He was dropped to the B team because he gave their fans the finger...

After they were shouting homophobic abuse at him. Good on the lad
😂 as high as 7th or 8th.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: river phoenix on August 31, 2017, 02:06:38 PM
Westcliff White: I didnt say he flopped, but I would not say he was a roaring success considering he was dropped to Zenits B team, Now the a team play in an average league by all accounts (unless of course you consider the russian league to be a top league) so I can only imagine what level b team football is at in russia.

Well, Russian league is not an average league. In fact, it`s one of 7/8 best leagues in Europe, imo. There are a lot of good players (Russians pay well, especially top clubs there) and Zenit is a very good european club.
[/quote]
one of the top 7/8 leagues in europe do you mean?

Behind England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and hwo else? its hardly a recomendation. Zenit are a decent side in the league and are well run apparently, certianly thew money at players to get up there. But money in a league doesnt mak eit good and for me the russian league if only 7/8th best in europe makes it average
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:13:53 PM
Wow Birmingham in for Wiltshire. Harry going for it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 02:16:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!

I think hes signed about 12 players during the window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:17:57 PM
Surely wont happen... come on Southampton, Spam, brighton, anyone, go for Wiltshire!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:19:53 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ

Surely Wenger wont let that one happen. Still Wiltshire will finally match the heights that McEachran reached. Good on him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 02:22:38 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 02:00:13 PM
Quote from: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
I think we can argue forever about the finer details of why Mollo was dropped to the B team... But the main point is that he is a downgrade on Sone Aluko. Jota would have been an upgrade due to his end product. This is a bit of a slap in the face to Jokanovic if you ask me. No other way you can spin it.

Jokanovic did not want to sell Aluko. He may not have minded if we replaced him with a player that is better than or equal to what we lost but Mollo clearly is not this player. So bloody typical.

How do you know that Mollo may or may not be better than Aluko? What possible comparison do you have? This is what irritates me because only time will tell if he is a worthy replacement if we sign him so you can't bash someone you've never seen in our team because he could turn out to be our best player this year...

Same way I knew that Fotheringham, Petsos, Cyriac would be useless. Its the cheap option. We have seen this many times before with Fulham. Lets just be honest and call it what it is. If he was so good would he be coming to us on a free with no other potential suitors? DO you really think he will be better than Aluko? Really??? Do you think Jokanovic will be happy with this bit of business?

I know you are trying to just stick up for the player but you have to see this potential move for what it is (if it does indeed happen).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 02:22:43 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?

You wouldn't have to worry about it because one tackle and his glass knees shatter and we're paying someone £70k to keep the physio company for the next 6 months.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:23:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 02:22:43 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?

You wouldn't have to worry about it because one tackle and his glass knees shatter and we're paying someone £70k to keep the physio company for the next 6 months.
I agree he is injury prone but he's a better player than Johanson...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?

Considering some of his attitude problems & the obvious injury worries I probably would. He did nothing at Bournemouth last season, injuries have ruined him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:24:46 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?
well Johansen goals were instrumental in our semi success last year. Wilshere is poor in front of goal. Really poor. Plus imo we already have the best trio in the league, so why waste money on an injury prone player l, when our rm is still weaker than last year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:25:44 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:24:46 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?
well Johansen goals were instrumental in our semi success last year. Wilshere is poor in front of goal. Really poor. Plus imo we already have the best trio in the league, so why waste money on an injury prone player l, when our rm is still weaker than last year
I'm not instigating that we go for him. I'm saying he is a better player. He won't drop to a championship team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?

Considering some of his attitude problems & the obvious injury worries I probably would. He did nothing at Bournemouth last season, injuries have ruined him.
I agree, injury prone, attitude issues (thinks he is better than everyone), I cant think of a more overated english player (possibly Barkley) in the last 5/6 years
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?
I would personally. Wilshere's a lost cause.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 02:26:49 PM
There is absolutely zero to compare between Wilshire and Johansen when it comes to ability.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dgnffc on August 31, 2017, 02:26:57 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 01:45:19 PM
Woolly...You missed out Chico Marx.

and it was Zeppo not Zicco
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
Has there been any more news on Forestieri? That has all gone very quiet as well...
Actually yes, I saw a Wednesday ITK (god help us) who claimed that we've offered £17m. Good grief.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?

Considering some of his attitude problems & the obvious injury worries I probably would. He did nothing at Bournemouth last season, injuries have ruined him.
I agree, injury prone, attitude issues (thinks he is better than everyone), I cant think of a more overated english player (possibly Barkley) in the last 5/6 years
Stephen hughes was the same when he joined on loan from Arsenal too. Look what happened d there
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:28:06 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
Has there been any more news on Forestieri? That has all gone very quiet as well...
Actually yes, I saw a Wednesday ITK (god help us) who claimed that we've offered £17m. Good grief.
Way too much for me...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:28:56 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 02:26:49 PM
There is absolutely zero to compare between Wilshire and Johansen when it comes to ability.
exactly, Johansen is so much better in front of goal, that it's not worth talking about
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?
I would personally. Wilshere's a lost cause.

Birmingham wont get him. Redknapp is just doing what he always does. Wiltshire would last 5 minutes in the championship. A Grant Hanley tackle and that's another season over for him. He should go abroad where it's less brutal.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:31:58 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
Has there been any more news on Forestieri? That has all gone very quiet as well...
Actually yes, I saw a Wednesday ITK (god help us) who claimed that we've offered £17m. Good grief.
https://twitter.com/Englishtransfe1/status/903239304377446401
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 02:34:48 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:31:58 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
Has there been any more news on Forestieri? That has all gone very quiet as well...
Actually yes, I saw a Wednesday ITK (god help us) who claimed that we've offered £17m. Good grief.
https://twitter.com/Englishtransfe1/status/903239304377446401
says could offer 17 million, all speculation, sadly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:36:44 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 02:34:48 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:31:58 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
Has there been any more news on Forestieri? That has all gone very quiet as well...
Actually yes, I saw a Wednesday ITK (god help us) who claimed that we've offered £17m. Good grief.
https://twitter.com/Englishtransfe1/status/903239304377446401
says could offer 17 million, all speculation, sadly

Another option apparently is a swap deal for Cairney...... HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHA  064.gif :005:

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 02:38:18 PM
Quote from: mkras99 on August 31, 2017, 02:37:07 PM
http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2017/transfer-deadline-day-live-thursday-31st-august-2017/
anything we should be looking for other than Mitroglu going to Marsielle
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:43:13 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?

A Wilshire is in there as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason that you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason the you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos

how ironic
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 31, 2017, 02:44:44 PM
We really need a CB. We've needed a CB since last summer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:45:31 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason the you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos

how ironic
indeed, but I have an excuse. My screen is cracked hence all of my posts lately are Ll over the place
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:45:54 PM
😂. All not li
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:46:28 PM
Nahki Wells gone to Burnley
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:47:29 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Could
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Explain that one when literally nobody got more points than us from January onwards.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:48:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:47:29 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Could
I'd take a could all day over what happened
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 02:49:03 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason the you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos

how ironic

Indeed! Was that deliberate?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Explain that one when literally nobody got more points than us from January onwards.
really, you don't think a decent striker in january, would have made a difference in the play offs? Our 4 6 0 formation worked wonders but ultimately fell short
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:58 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 02:49:03 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason the you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos

how ironic

Indeed! Was that deliberate?
nope, cracked screen. Does what it wants at the mo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 02:52:18 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:58 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 02:49:03 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason the you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos

how ironic

Indeed! Was that deliberate?
nope, cracked screen. Does what it wants at the mo

Sorry, I actually meant Mr. Gecov.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:53:51 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Explain that one when literally nobody got more points than us from January onwards.
really, you don't think a decent striker in january, would have made a difference in the play offs? Our 4 6 0 formation worked wonders but ultimately fell short

Hypothetical. Didn't happen. What if your decent striker was injured in March, or suspended? What if he was actually useless? What if Joka decided to play 4-6-0 instead? Not a worthwhile question.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:54:28 PM
 
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 02:52:18 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:58 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 02:49:03 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason the you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos

how ironic

Indeed! Was that deliberate?
nope, cracked screen. Does what it wants at the mo

Sorry, I actually meant Mr. Gecov.

:54:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 02:55:34 PM
Last January we needed a stronger spine to the side. Despite that we played well and made the play offs. But it didn't change the fact we needed a stronger spine. This season we have looked at our keepers and decided they will do. Looked at out central defence and decided they will do. Looked at our forward and brought in one player that will play regularly.

Lots of very good squad players have also come in. We had a really good side. Still do, but have made little, if any, actual improvement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:56:43 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 02:40:22 PM
Why are some discussing Wiltshire and other Wilshere?
probably for the same reason the you will have to edit your sentence to make it read correctly. Typos

how ironic

:dead horse:  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on August 31, 2017, 03:01:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:20:20 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 02:15:18 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Sky sources understand Birmingham City are trying to sign Jack Wilshere on loan from Arsenal

WTF IS GOING ON!!!!!
not that I'd want Wiltshire, but alot of teams are going for it. Maybe there are some Birmingham reserves that we can panic loan in at the last minute, if our other panic loans full through

How would you not want Wiltshire on loan??!


Way too good for the Champ
and drop Cairney or Johansen. No thanks.
You would rather Johanson over Wilshire?! Are you mad?

Considering some of his attitude problems & the obvious injury worries I probably would. He did nothing at Bournemouth last season, injuries have ruined him.
I agree, injury prone, attitude issues (thinks he is better than everyone), I cant think of a more overated english player (possibly Barkley) in the last 5/6 years

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 03:01:56 PM
We should have gone for it when we were first relegated not leave it until the parachute money has run down.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Two Ton Ted on August 31, 2017, 03:01:59 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 31, 2017, 02:44:44 PM
We really need a CB. We've needed a CB since last summer.

This, every day since last summer.

We are a couple of injuries and a red card away from having no defence.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: Two Ton Ted on August 31, 2017, 03:01:59 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 31, 2017, 02:44:44 PM
We really need a CB. We've needed a CB since last summer.

This, every day since last summer.

We are a couple of injuries and a red card away from having no defence.
Yep, forget the attack we have bigger problems and they're at the back
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:06:01 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Explain that one when literally nobody got more points than us from January onwards.
really, you don't think a decent striker in january, would have made a difference in the play offs? Our 4 6 0 formation worked wonders but ultimately fell short

His point was a new Striker could've got us Automatics which just wouldn't have happened. Plus it's not like we missed a boat load of chances vs Reading. Especially 2nd Leg they pretty much shut us down.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

If they don't go up they sell Costa and Neves for 40-50 Mill and go again next season with more Mendes clients
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:07:52 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:06:01 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Explain that one when literally nobody got more points than us from January onwards.
really, you don't think a decent striker in january, would have made a difference in the play offs? Our 4 6 0 formation worked wonders but ultimately fell short

His point was a new Striker could've got us Automatics which just wouldn't have happened. Plus it's not like we missed a boat load of chances vs Reading. Especially 2nd Leg they pretty much shut us down.
I recall the derby player missing a couple at the end of that game. And believe it or not, I know it's been a long time since we had one. But good strikers can make their own chances  too
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 03:08:01 PM
Looking on here and on TIFF, Nose really has sprinkled his FFC cynicism dust over many of you.

Thankfully I must be immune with a few rare others.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:08:07 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:06:01 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 01:59:17 PM
Quote from: Tonywa on August 31, 2017, 01:44:54 PM
So, unless something unexpected happens, this will prove to be a typical Kahn window in which there is some movement of players, but no money actually spent leaving us arguably no better, or maybe be slightly worse off than we were last season. All the while so many clubs in our division are strengthening their squads quite considerably.  Let's hope for a surprise addition to the squad who can actually improve it rather than hang around on the fringes and then disappear having made no difference.  You know-  the Syriac syndrome. I'm not holding my breath though.

The typical Khan transfer window that ends up with us in the playoffs at the end of the season? Sounds awful, mate.

And some decent investment in the January transfer window could have helped gain us an automatic promotion place.

Explain that one when literally nobody got more points than us from January onwards.
really, you don't think a decent striker in january, would have made a difference in the play offs? Our 4 6 0 formation worked wonders but ultimately fell short

His point was a new Striker could've got us Automatics which just wouldn't have happened. Plus it's not like we missed a boat load of chances vs Reading. Especially 2nd Leg they pretty much shut us down.

That SNAKE Aluko missed a sitter!! ;)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 03:08:37 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

If they don't go up they sell Costa and Neves for 40-50 Mill and go again next season with more Mendes clients
Only if Nuno stays
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
Getting to the time of day where I thik it is very unlikely we will get a permanent signing, unless the player is already at Motspur.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:09:57 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
Getting to the time of day where I thik it is very unlikely we will get a permanent signing, unless the player is already at Motspur.
think we were at that point days ago. Same ole same ole.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:10:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
Getting to the time of day where I thik it is very unlikely we will get a permanent signing, unless the player is already at Motspur.
Medicals can be completed after the deadline so deals could still be made. However, Fulham rarely rush transfers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:11:27 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 03:08:37 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

If they don't go up they sell Costa and Neves for 40-50 Mill and go again next season with more Mendes clients
Only if Nuno stays

Santo's only there because their new owner has a "consulting deal" with Gestifute. So basically as long as their new owner's there so will he.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:12:17 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:10:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
Getting to the time of day where I thik it is very unlikely we will get a permanent signing, unless the player is already at Motspur.
Medicals can be completed after the deadline so deals could still be made. However, Fulham rarely rush transfers.
I thought that was only in the prem as they have the system where you can register the intent but have to do that before the deadline. As surely we wuld have done that for Martin last year as we alledgedly wanted to buy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Serious question....

If we only sign Mollo and Graham are people happy?

If not, I guess it has to be Gayle (which looks unlikely) or Forestieri
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:12:17 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:10:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
Getting to the time of day where I thik it is very unlikely we will get a permanent signing, unless the player is already at Motspur.
Medicals can be completed after the deadline so deals could still be made. However, Fulham rarely rush transfers.
I thought that was only in the prem as they have the system where you can register the intent but have to do that before the deadline. As surely we wuld have done that for Martin last year as we alledgedly wanted to buy.
I believe it is all transfers that are subject to a medical
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:15:15 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?
If the window closes and we make no more transfers, I think we have still had a good window so won't be complaining. Wouldn't mind a decent forward and maybe a CB to be a great window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:15:39 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

Considering in that month we've signed Fonte, Soares, Kamara and Ojo, yeah. Only thing we desperately need is a CB
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rusty shackleford on August 31, 2017, 03:15:45 PM
If we had kept Aluko id have been very happy with out window. But the fact is we sold him 2 days before deadline and as usual mucked about and made a ba11s of getting a replacement
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Serious question....

If we only sign Mollo and Graham are people happy?

If not, I guess it has to be Gayle (which looks unlikely) or Forestieri
not the end of world. But first 11 would be weaker than the 11 we had last year imo. Will be peed off if we had 10 plus to spend on a player but couldn't get anyone because the hierarchy messed up
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:17:37 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:12:17 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:10:50 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
Getting to the time of day where I thik it is very unlikely we will get a permanent signing, unless the player is already at Motspur.
Medicals can be completed after the deadline so deals could still be made. However, Fulham rarely rush transfers.
I thought that was only in the prem as they have the system where you can register the intent but have to do that before the deadline. As surely we wuld have done that for Martin last year as we alledgedly wanted to buy.
I believe it is all transfers that are subject to a medical
they are yes, but i think its only the prmeier league that can be completed the next day (arsenal with Arsehavin for example) as they lodge have a system whichallows a delay request to be submitted to uefa / fifa as long as all sides have signed it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:17:38 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 03:15:39 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

Considering in that month we've signed Fonte, Soares, Kamara and Ojo, yeah. Only thing we desperately need is a CB

One of them crocked,another two want be first choices.
We need a little bit extra to get us up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 03:18:25 PM
Why are people STILL whingeing about Aluko when everything points toward the player himself wanting to leave and us receiving a relatively huge offer for him.

It's been a good window.  One that will leave us considerably stronger than last season when injuries and suspensions begin to kick in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on August 31, 2017, 03:18:37 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?


I'm of the opinion of wait all of a few hours and see what's done at the end of the window. I'd like another CB to be pretty damn happy with the window and a CB + a decent forward/winger to be really bloody happy.

I'm slightly nervous as it's the last few hours of business but not panicking nor should anyone be, but that's just my opinion. We have on paper plenty of ability already, so let's see what happens. Ream and Kalas have shown themselves capable of being a top 6 pairing or above since half way through last year but solid competition would be ideal in that position.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:18:46 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Serious question....

If we only sign Mollo and Graham are people happy?

If not, I guess it has to be Gayle (which looks unlikely) or Forestieri
i would be underwhelemd given who we were linked too and the fact we probably need a couple more singings to take us up a level
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
I would not want FUlham taking  massive risk then not going up and we end up in the brown mucky stuff having to sell our best players etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:21:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:18:46 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Serious question....

If we only sign Mollo and Graham are people happy?

If not, I guess it has to be Gayle (which looks unlikely) or Forestieri
i would be underwhelemd given who we were linked too and the fact we probably need a couple more singings to take us up a level

Agree.....Got a feeling though that we might get a pleasant surprise yet.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:26:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
I would not want FUlham taking  massive risk then not going up and we end up in the brown mucky stuff having to sell our best players etc

If we don't go up this season, we may well have to sell our best players anyway, as they may want to go to a more ambitious club or one like Wolves who got promoted cause they know what it takes to get promoted. We are far too timid at times, and will cost us if we don't wise up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 03:26:15 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
2016-17 Promoted Clubs Net Spend:

Newcastle: +£18m
Brighton: c. -£5m
Huddersfield: c. -£3m

Money does not exactly equal success. It's how you use it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:27:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
I would not want FUlham taking  massive risk then not going up and we end up in the brown mucky stuff having to sell our best players etc
if we don't go up this season, then our best players will surely leave anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:21:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:18:46 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Serious question....

If we only sign Mollo and Graham are people happy?

If not, I guess it has to be Gayle (which looks unlikely) or Forestieri
i would be underwhelemd given who we were linked too and the fact we probably need a couple more singings to take us up a level

Agree.....Got a feeling though that we might get a pleasant surprise yet.

Can you advise me Mince how I can get that same feeling, as it appears to be avoiding me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:28:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

yeah, been a decent window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 03:28:45 PM
Nothing has changed since last January. But we have a decent forward in Fonte and a better reserve players ready to step up. Didn't need massive risks. All spending is risky. But no big improvement if any from January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:28:54 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:27:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
I would not want FUlham taking  massive risk then not going up and we end up in the brown mucky stuff having to sell our best players etc
if we don't go up this season, then our best players will surely leave anyway

I'd agree on this one unfortunately
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:29:38 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 03:28:45 PM
Nothing has changed since last January. But we have a decent forward in Fonte and a better reserve players ready to step up. Didn't need massive risks. All spending is risky. But no big improvement if any from January.

Early days but I'd say Fonte looks twice the player Martin is
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:27:24 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
I would not want FUlham taking  massive risk then not going up and we end up in the brown mucky stuff having to sell our best players etc
if we don't go up this season, then our best players will surely leave anyway
quite possibly, but if we spoend stupidly and then dont go up we lose them,  get a fine and have no money and cant sign anyone, triple ouch.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:31:31 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:26:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
I would not want FUlham taking  massive risk then not going up and we end up in the brown mucky stuff having to sell our best players etc

If we don't go up this season, we may well have to sell our best players anyway, as they may want to go to a more ambitious club or one like Wolves who got promoted cause they know what it takes to get promoted. We are far too timid at times, and will cost us if we don't wise up.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:34:30 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:28:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

yeah, been a decent window.


It's been half decent for me, but we are still short of a couple QUALITY players short, I repeat QUALITY players, not unknown throw outs,  if we have any intention of achieving an automatic promotion place in top 2. Play offs do not guarantee anything, as only one in four will succeed.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 03:36:43 PM
Because both clubs can afford to do it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:21:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:18:46 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Serious question....

If we only sign Mollo and Graham are people happy?

If not, I guess it has to be Gayle (which looks unlikely) or Forestieri
i would be underwhelemd given who we were linked too and the fact we probably need a couple more singings to take us up a level

Agree.....Got a feeling though that we might get a pleasant surprise yet.

Can you advise me Mince how I can get that same feeling, as it appears to be avoiding me.

Bottle of Claret.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:39:33 PM
Has the Teletubby passed his medical?.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:40:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke

For every Leeds there are far more succeed, I would rather hope with quality players to back Jock up, than hope with a thin squad that will be vulnerable to injuries and who knows what.
Only 3 teams can go up, and there is a dozen that will fancy their chances. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club

Well it isn't. Over spending your means eventually brings ruin. Ask Portsmouth, Coventry and MC Hammer, about what over spending does to you. Id rather stay in the championship than end up like MC Hammer.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on August 31, 2017, 03:45:08 PM
We have needed a CB for a year and a half, how are we this inept? Seriously....

As said above, a few injuries and we have a nothing defence.

Hoping Tony Khan can prove me wrong and get a quality cb in before the deadline, even a loan would be fine, we just need cover, odoi can't be relied on as CB cover and might well be needed at full back.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:45:26 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:21:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:18:46 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Serious question....

If we only sign Mollo and Graham are people happy?

If not, I guess it has to be Gayle (which looks unlikely) or Forestieri
i would be underwhelemd given who we were linked too and the fact we probably need a couple more singings to take us up a level

Agree.....Got a feeling though that we might get a pleasant surprise yet.

Can you advise me Mince how I can get that same feeling, as it appears to be avoiding me.

Bottle of Claret.

Any particular year ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club

Well it isn't. Over spending your means eventually brings ruin. Ask Portsmouth, Coventry and MC Hammer, about what over spending does to you. Id rather stay in the championship than end up like MC Hammer.
and under spending is equally damaging. We must have made a profit in this window, so don't even know where the over spending comments are coming from
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:47:09 PM
Quote from: Chutney on August 31, 2017, 03:45:08 PM
We have needed a CB for a year and a half, how are we this inept? Seriously....

As said above, a few injuries and we have a nothing defence.

Hoping Tony Khan can prove me wrong and get a quality cb in before the deadline, even a loan would be fine, we just need cover, odoi can't be relied on as CB cover and might well be needed at full back.

I agree, and a decent orthodox Centre Back is priority.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:47:48 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club

Well it isn't. Over spending your means eventually brings ruin. Ask Portsmouth, Coventry and MC Hammer, about what over spending does to you. Id rather stay in the championship than end up like MC Hammer.
and under spending is equally damaging. We must have made a profit in this window, so don't even know where the over spending comments are coming from

I concur ⚽️👍
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:48:21 PM
Some bloke or woman called Cyran Blowdryer has posted on Sky rumours Foresteri is having a medical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club
but kleeds went completely bonkners and is an extreme case. United Chelsea City et al have far more lenient rules to comply too that the EFL clubs. EFL clubs punished at makeing a 13 million loss (each year for 3 years) but the prem teams dont have that restriction
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:48:50 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club

Well it isn't. Over spending your means eventually brings ruin. Ask Portsmouth, Coventry and MC Hammer, about what over spending does to you. Id rather stay in the championship than end up like MC Hammer.
and under spending is equally damaging. We must have made a profit in this window, so don't even know where the over spending comments are coming from

In reference to Wolves:

"Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke"

"And if they fail they really will be broke"

"and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate".

Under spending isn't damaging if you spend the money you have well. Somebody further up highlighted the Huddersfield spend last season as a very good example.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:49:00 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:48:21 PM
Some bloke or woman called Cyran Blowdryer has posted on Sky rumours Foresteri is having a medical.
It's all wind
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 03:49:50 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Well it isn't. Over spending your means eventually brings ruin. Ask Portsmouth, Coventry and MC Hammer, about what over spending does to you. Id rather stay in the championship than end up like MC Hammer.
Not necessarily. If we spent another £10-12M it would increase our chances of going up. If we didn't most of the better players would probably leave in the summer anyway and the books would be balanced. Bit like spending on a credit card: if we don't get up the sale of Sess, Tom and others would easily clear the debt.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 03:49:52 PM
Fulham set to sign Jordan Graham on short term loan as Lucas Piazon replacement

Jordan Graham is having a medical at Motspur Park ahead of a loan move to Fulham on deadline day. The Wolves winger will join the whites until January as a replacement for the injured Lucas Piazon; who broke his leg in a game against Leeds earlier in August.

It isn't thought that Graham would be a starter at Fulham as he will find himself behind the likes of; Sheyi Ojo, Floyd Ayite, and Neeskens Kebano in the pecking order for wingers. Jordan Graham found himself missing the majority of last season due to a knee injury, but may flourish with a loan move to Fulham, as he could feel he has something to prove for when he returns to Wolves in January.

Jordan Graham would be Fulham's 6th loan signing of the window. But as he is a replacement for Piazon whilst he is injured there is no worry of Fulham breaking the rule of only having 5 loanees in a matchday squad.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 03:49:00 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:48:21 PM
Some bloke or woman called Cyran Blowdryer has posted on Sky rumours Foresteri is having a medical.
It's all wind

If Cyran Blowdryer is right then I need him on this forum. I'd follow his links all day (not that way).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:50:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:48:21 PM
Some bloke or woman called Cyran Blowdryer has posted on Sky rumours Foresteri is having a medical.
For the amount this transfer is for (if it happens), and given Sky had Jota's on there show and online thread, I reckon this one would make it there too if true.

Don't ge tme wrong hope it is but....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:50:27 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 03:49:52 PM
Fulham set to sign Jordan Graham on short term loan as Lucas Piazon replacement

Jordan Graham is having a medical at Motspur Park ahead of a loan move to Fulham on deadline day. The Wolves winger will join the whites until January as a replacement for the injured Lucas Piazon; who broke his leg in a game against Leeds earlier in August.

It isn't thought that Graham would be a starter at Fulham as he will find himself behind the likes of; Sheyi Ojo, Floyd Ayite, and Neeskens Kebano in the pecking order for wingers. Jordan Graham found himself missing the majority of last season due to a knee injury, but may flourish with a loan move to Fulham, as he could feel he has something to prove for when he returns to Wolves in January.

Jordan Graham would be Fulham's 6th loan signing of the window. But as he is a replacement for Piazon whilst he is injured there is no worry of Fulham breaking the rule of only having 5 loanees in a matchday squad.

I've read this somewhere else.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

My question would be, why on earth would you want to panic and moan at all?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:51:03 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club
but kleeds went completely bonkners and is an extreme case. United Chelsea City et al have far more lenient rules to comply too that the EFL clubs. EFL clubs punished at makeing a 13 million loss (each year for 3 years) but the prem teams dont have that restriction
so are you saying that our wage bill is so high, that we need to make a profit in this window?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 03:51:28 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:26:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.
I would not want FUlham taking  massive risk then not going up and we end up in the brown mucky stuff having to sell our best players etc

If we don't go up this season, we may well have to sell our best players anyway, as they may want to go to a more ambitious club or one like Wolves who got promoted cause they know what it takes to get promoted. We are far too timid at times, and will cost us if we don't wise up.

There we go, thats the spirit
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:54:24 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

My question would be, why on earth would you want to panic and moan at all?

Only time I panic is when I see the wife coming up the garden path and I haven't washed up the dishes and hoovered as promised.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:55:57 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:51:03 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club
but kleeds went completely bonkners and is an extreme case. United Chelsea City et al have far more lenient rules to comply too that the EFL clubs. EFL clubs punished at makeing a 13 million loss (each year for 3 years) but the prem teams dont have that restriction
so are you saying that our wage bill is so high, that we need to make a profit in this window?
I never said that, why do you twist and change things to suit you. Leeds wasnt all down to wages, it was the ridiculous fees paid, and the way they financed them with loans etc. almost 3rd party ownership.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:56:33 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.

Dangerously incomparable situations to our own - completely different point in time / league / club foundations / sizes / FFp restrictions to ours.

Look at how much money those teams had and where they were when they started spending - already towards the top of the top league without FFP hampering them when they kicked it up a notch on the spending side. Plus these are teams that already had hundreds of millions more pounds revenue / a bigger fanbase / much more resources than us and had no realistic prospects of relegation.

The Champ is a massively difficult league to get out of and it's proven season after season that big spending doesn't guarantee success. That level of wreckless irresponsibility can cause massive damage as per Leeds.

That is NOT to say we shouldn't be spending the Sone money and then some to get in proven quality for our promotion push! If we don't do that then I consider letting Aluko go pointless and possibly even damaging.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 03:58:18 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:54:24 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

My question would be, why on earth would you want to panic and moan at all?

Only time I panic is when I see the wife coming up the garden path and I haven't washed up the dishes and hoovered as promised.

haha you've made me laugh a few times today mate. Thank you
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 04:00:09 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:54:24 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 03:13:54 PM
Question for those who a month ago stated to me and a few others to stop panicking and moaning,that there is plenty time yet.....Are You Still Of The Same Opinion?

My question would be, why on earth would you want to panic and moan at all?

Only time I panic is when I see the wife coming up the garden path and I haven't washed up the dishes and hoovered as promised.

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There is no greater need for panic.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 04:03:23 PM
Orgi gone to wolfsburg on loan so that must definitely mean gayle is staying putt

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 04:04:09 PM
There should be one thread for transfer activity and a separate thread for transfer debate
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:05:16 PM
Seems like we want to spend. We have apparently bid on Gayle so if true then the money must be there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 04:05:25 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 04:04:09 PM
There should be one thread for transfer activity and a separate thread for transfer debate
er a new thread for transfer activity would have zero posts in it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 04:06:13 PM
Chelscum must be sick,first Liverpool grab Ox from under their noses,now Lorente of Swansea has chosen Spurs over them...Love it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 04:07:00 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 04:06:13 PM
Chelscum must be sick,first Liverpool grab Ox from under their noses,now Lorente of Swansea has Spurs over them...Love it
they would only have been squad players though. Doubt they will lose any sleep
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on August 31, 2017, 04:08:59 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:05:16 PM
Seems like we want to spend. We have apparently bid on Gayle so if true then the money must be there.
Our management only seem keen on legitimate first team players or low cost, low risk fillers. Makes sense at this point in the window. Go for broke for players that are just out of reach, never know if you'll land one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 04:17:48 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 04:04:09 PM
There should be one thread for transfer activity and a separate thread for transfer debate

And another for people to whinge on.

Just a suggestion, not an order!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 04:18:06 PM
Ross to Sunderland now off...There's hope yet..lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:25:24 PM
Quote from the owner of Peterborough:

" I am rather surprised that few clubs up top end of Championship in terms of size/wealth haven't done more business and shocked that Newcastle apparently want to sell Dwight Gayle already.

If the rumours are true and Fulham get him, they have serious chance of automatic promotion."

Looks more likely our board are aiming at 6th place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:25:24 PM
Quote from the owner of Peterborough:

" I am rather surprised that few clubs up top end of Championship in terms of size/wealth haven't done more business and shocked that Newcastle apparently want to sell Dwight Gayle already.

If the rumours are true and Fulham get him, they have serious chance of automatic promotion."

Looks more likely our board are aiming at 6th place.

Why would he speak out on his subject? Bit of an odd one. Equally, if we have offered 15m seems a bit harsh to say we are aiming for 6th place.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:30:23 PM
It was around this time last year that Piazon whispers started. I wonder what defenders haven't been picked up on loan yet from other London clubs? Krystian Bielik perhaps?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on August 31, 2017, 04:31:55 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:25:24 PM
Quote from the owner of Peterborough:

" I am rather surprised that few clubs up top end of Championship in terms of size/wealth haven't done more business and shocked that Newcastle apparently want to sell Dwight Gayle already.

If the rumours are true and Fulham get him, they have serious chance of automatic promotion."

Looks more likely our board are aiming at 6th place.

Why would he speak out on his subject? Bit of an odd one. Equally, if we have offered 15m seems a bit harsh to say we are aiming for 6th place.

We do this every window at the last minute. Bid big but late and fail to land the player. We need two quality signings to lift this squad to being as close as possible to certain promotion candidates and as usual Fulham blow the opportunity. So near but so far every single time.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 31, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:47:48 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club

Well it isn't. Over spending your means eventually brings ruin. Ask Portsmouth, Coventry and MC Hammer, about what over spending does to you. Id rather stay in the championship than end up like MC Hammer.
and under spending is equally damaging. We must have made a profit in this window, so don't even know where the over spending comments are coming from

I concur ⚽️👍

By my reckoning we are just in the black to the tune of £400k on our business during this window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 04:34:09 PM
Who's to say we even bid or were interested in half of these players? We're not even at the end of the window and people already denying the chances of promotion. Genius.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:34:37 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 31, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:47:48 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 02:57:54 PM
Wolves signing another 10m player. Locadia from PSV. They are really going for broke
And if they fail they really will be broke

and if they succeed, and fortune favours the brave, they will turn their millions into hundreds of millions. To accumulate you have to speculate.
I do not want to see them promoted at our expense because their actions matched their ambitions. Whilst we look back and say if only. I don't mind them going up with us, but not instead of us. If we don't get a couple more quality players over the line before the deadline, then we may just fall short again, if injuries take their toll, and please no deadwood from deadwood city on a free.

I'd be interested to see you go and discuss your speculate / accumulate (read in this case - massively overspend, gamble and hope for the best) theory with Leeds fans. Risdale had the same attitude and look where it's got them. They are still paying for that attitude now.


and on the flip side, it doesn't hurt man u Chelsea or city when they do it.
Prem has different rules that are far more lenient. IOt is also this that is one of the reasons that FFP is a complete joke
it was those prem rules that did for Leeds. Just used those 3, because it's the same extreme scenario as it is to use Leeds as the one club to demonstrate what a gamble can do to your club

Well it isn't. Over spending your means eventually brings ruin. Ask Portsmouth, Coventry and MC Hammer, about what over spending does to you. Id rather stay in the championship than end up like MC Hammer.
and under spending is equally damaging. We must have made a profit in this window, so don't even know where the over spending comments are coming from

I concur ⚽️👍

By my reckoning we are just in the black to the tune of £400k on our business during this window.

Plus loan fees...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:34:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Fulham are delighted to announce the signing of Abza Loot-leigh No-one
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:37:05 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:25:24 PM
Quote from the owner of Peterborough:

" I am rather surprised that few clubs up top end of Championship in terms of size/wealth haven't done more business and shocked that Newcastle apparently want to sell Dwight Gayle already.

If the rumours are true and Fulham get him, they have serious chance of automatic promotion."

Looks more likely our board are aiming at 6th place.

Why would he speak out on his subject? Bit of an odd one. Equally, if we have offered 15m seems a bit harsh to say we are aiming for 6th place.
It's from the BBC site. He had a lot more to say but the rest wasn't relevant to us.

The window isn't closed yet and maybe we will be surprised, but if the board were serious about spending another £15M they surely would have bought one of their targets? It's the same every window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:38:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:34:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Fulham are delighted to announce the signing of Abza Loot-leigh No-one

Stats for Neftochimic have been pretty impressive for a youngster. I cant see why we'd need another CB. If the rumours are true than Kav might be going in the other direction.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 04:38:56 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:34:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Fulham are delighted to announce the signing of Abza Loot-leigh No-one

I normally find these irritating but that actually made me laugh out loud. Well played  077.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:39:02 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:37:05 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:25:24 PM
Quote from the owner of Peterborough:

" I am rather surprised that few clubs up top end of Championship in terms of size/wealth haven't done more business and shocked that Newcastle apparently want to sell Dwight Gayle already.

If the rumours are true and Fulham get him, they have serious chance of automatic promotion."

Looks more likely our board are aiming at 6th place.

Why would he speak out on his subject? Bit of an odd one. Equally, if we have offered 15m seems a bit harsh to say we are aiming for 6th place.
It's from the BBC site. He had a lot more to say but the rest wasn't relevant to us.

The window isn't closed yet and maybe we will be surprised, but if the board were serious about spending another £15M they surely would have bought one of their targets? It's the same every window.

We arent in a tesco though. We are buying a product with a mind of its own who can choose not to be bought from a seller who can move the goalposts as there is no RRP.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 04:40:51 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 04:38:56 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:34:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Fulham are delighted to announce the signing of Abza Loot-leigh No-one

I normally find these irritating but that actually made me laugh out loud. Well played  077.gif

Can he take a penalty?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 04:40:56 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:25:24 PM
Quote from the owner of Peterborough:

" I am rather surprised that few clubs up top end of Championship in terms of size/wealth haven't done more business and shocked that Newcastle apparently want to sell Dwight Gayle already.

If the rumours are true and Fulham get him, they have serious chance of automatic promotion."

Looks more likely our board are aiming at 6th place.

Why would he speak out on his subject? Bit of an odd one. Equally, if we have offered 15m seems a bit harsh to say we are aiming for 6th place.

He bought Gayle for 500k and sold him for 5m.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:41:05 PM
Quote from: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 04:34:09 PM
Who's to say we even bid or were interested in half of these players? We're not even at the end of the window and people already denying the chances of promotion. Genius.
Not denying the chances of promotion. Just want the chances increased.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 31, 2017, 04:43:37 PM
Conspiracy theory here: Do you think that we make these last minute big bids to appease the fans and say well at least we tried? But in reality actually have no intention of signing them and know that we wont get them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 04:43:55 PM
So how many more ins? I am going for 1 at best
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:44:33 PM
Before the day is done, I would like to thank everyone on this thread for making it one of the best in recent memories.

It has been a rollercoaster.

Whatever happens, happens.... hopefully there is one more loop de loop left.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 04:44:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 04:43:55 PM
So how many more ins? I am going for 1 at best
Guessing it might be an underwelming Graham and that is it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 04:44:41 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 04:43:55 PM
So how many more ins? I am going for 1 at best
Maximum 1 and it will be a loan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Fulham have now also joined the race alongside Wolves for Troy Deeney, Danny Ings is also an option but not first choice. #FFC #wwfc

Why would danny Ings not be first choice?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:45:13 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 31, 2017, 04:43:37 PM
Conspiracy theory here: Do you think that we make these last minute big bids to appease the fans and say well at least we tried? But in reality actually have no intention of signing them and know that we wont get them.

You could be right
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Fulham have now also joined the race alongside Wolves for Troy Deeney, Danny Ings is also an option but not first choice. #FFC #wwfc

Why would danny Ings not be first choice?


Imagine Troy Deeney. That would be incredible.

He is bloody quality at this level!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:46:21 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:44:33 PM
Before the day is done, I would like to thank everyone on this thread for making it one of the best in recent memories.

It has been a rollercoaster.

Whatever happens, happens.... hopefully there is one more loop de loop left.

My first transfer thread. Been good fun. Only 1 warning which is better than i expected 2bh. Thank you to everyone and I look forward to enjoying the season with you all!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DeuceBigelow on August 31, 2017, 04:47:59 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:45:13 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 31, 2017, 04:43:37 PM
Conspiracy theory here: Do you think that we make these last minute big bids to appease the fans and say well at least we tried? But in reality actually have no intention of signing them and know that we wont get them.


You could be right
.                 

Keep the faith, that's your FFC supporter anxiety speaking...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 04:48:37 PM
Leicester offered 25m for deeney and Watford said no
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 04:48:38 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Fulham have now also joined the race alongside Wolves for Troy Deeney, Danny Ings is also an option but not first choice. #FFC #wwfc

Why would danny Ings not be first choice?


Imagine Troy Deeney. That would be incredible.

He is bloody quality at this level!!

Watford want 35 million I believe.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 04:49:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Why would danny Ings not be first choice?


Because Deeney is better?

I can't believe that we'd get anywhere near him though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: TheBadger on August 31, 2017, 04:49:15 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Fulham have now also joined the race alongside Wolves for Troy Deeney, Danny Ings is also an option but not first choice. #FFC #wwfc

Why would danny Ings not be first choice?

Because he's injured most of the time!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 04:49:18 PM
https://www.francefootball.fr/news/transferts-yohan-mollo-vers-fulham/830229

PUBLISHED 2 hours ago
Transfers: Yohan Mollo to Fulham
Yohan Mollo is expected to leave Zenith St. Petersburg to join Fulham, who plays in the English D2.

After canceling his contract with Zenith St. Petersburg, Yohan Mollo is about to commit to a season, plus an optional one, to Fulham (Championship, the English D2). The 28-year-old striker will spend his medical visit in the afternoon. Nantes has attempted an approach in recent days to hire him at little cost, to no avail.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 04:49:25 PM
Deeney won't happen full stop end of story. Ings on loan?... where would he fit in?...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:49:55 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 31, 2017, 04:43:37 PM
Conspiracy theory here: Do you think that we make these last minute big bids to appease the fans and say well at least we tried? But in reality actually have no intention of signing them and know that we wont get them.
And to appease the manager?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: RP24 on August 31, 2017, 04:51:09 PM
Quote from: DeuceBigelow on August 31, 2017, 04:47:59 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:45:13 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 31, 2017, 04:43:37 PM
Conspiracy theory here: Do you think that we make these last minute big bids to appease the fans and say well at least we tried? But in reality actually have no intention of signing them and know that we wont get them.
Keep the faith, that's your FFC supporter anxiety speaking...

You could be right

Glad I am not the only one that suffers from the ailment that is FFC anxiety or pessimism!! None of my mates who support other clubs understand it or have it so it must be a Fulham affliction.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 04:51:55 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 04:49:25 PM
Deeney won't happen full stop end of story. Ings on loan?... where would he fit in?...

Think Ings had a medical at Glasgow Rangers yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 04:52:04 PM
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2017, 04:49:55 PM
Quote from: Robertprocter1 on August 31, 2017, 04:43:37 PM
Conspiracy theory here: Do you think that we make these last minute big bids to appease the fans and say well at least we tried? But in reality actually have no intention of signing them and know that we wont get them.
And to appease the manager?
it won't appease slav though will it. He made it very clear on the aluko situation. So pretending to replace him won't cut it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 04:52:22 PM
Sky Sports:

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS

Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.

They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.

They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 04:53:39 PM
Two dreadful deals. Not excited in the slightest
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:54:06 PM
This is on Sky too:

Reported Fulham target Dwight Gayle looks set to stay at Newcastle until at least January, according to our reporter Keith Downie.
"As the clock ticks down you have to say that Dwight Gayle will remain a Newcastle player.
"The reason for the wait is that they were trying to bring in a replacement. They haven't been able to do that and will need Gayle to compete with Aleksandar Mitrovic and Joselu for a place up front until January at least."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on August 31, 2017, 04:54:18 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 04:49:25 PM
Deeney won't happen full stop end of story. Ings on loan?... where would he fit in?...

He'd be a good fit (Ings that is), hard working and good finisher. Would compete with Fonte to start and I'm sure both could play together if needed. Wouldn't say no at all.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 04:54:18 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 04:52:22 PM
Sky Sports:

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS

Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.

They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.

They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Why would Leicester want Jordan Graham?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 04:54:43 PM
And:

GAYLE SET TO STAY

Reported Fulham target Dwight Gayle looks set to stay at Newcastle until at least January, according to our reporter Keith Downie.

"As the clock ticks down you have to say that Dwight Gayle will remain a Newcastle player.

"The reason for the wait is that they were trying to bring in a replacement. They haven't been able to do that and will need Gayle to compete with Aleksandar Mitrovic and Joselu for a place up front until January at least."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

This is the sort of news that not only is old but also very depressing. Sky sports understand.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 04:54:46 PM
Mollo is a decent player, could potentially be a first choice if he settles and others lose form/injured. At worst, he covers 3 positions for free. Can't really argue on that. As long as he's not our only signing today, though!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 04:54:52 PM
Pal got back,no news on Foresteri at all..
So it could be bye bye to him and Gayle and Jota.
You gotta laugh so Fulhamish,3 on the verge and then they disappear up their own..........
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:56:11 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 04:49:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Why would danny Ings not be first choice?


Because Deeney is better?

I can't believe that we'd get anywhere near him though.

I see this myth about Deeney but I fail to see it. hes 29, with no resale value, hasn't scored a huge number the last two seasons (particularly when you look at Josh King, Andre Gray, Vardy - other non-league/lower league players in the prem) yet has historically seen Arsenal linked with him. Is it because he goes on soccer am and acts like a lad? He scored alot when he was younger but the last two years doesnt do it for me.

If we could keep Ings fit he would be a far better investment. He's 25, has scored 20+ in the championship and scored goals in what was a terrible Burnely premier team. Equally would do well for us as a loan.

I'll put my tin hat on.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:01:40 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:56:11 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 04:49:09 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Why would danny Ings not be first choice?


Because Deeney is better?

I can't believe that we'd get anywhere near him though.

I see this myth about Deeney but I fail to see it. hes 29, with no resale value, hasn't scored a huge number the last two seasons (particularly when you look at Josh King, Andre Gray, Vardy - other non-league/lower league players in the prem) yet has historically seen Arsenal linked with him. Is it because he goes on soccer am and acts like a lad? He scored alot when he was younger but the last two years doesnt do it for me.

If we could keep Ings fit he would be a far better investment. He's 25, has scored 20+ in the championship and scored goals in what was a terrible Burnely premier team. Equally would do well for us as a loan.

I'll put my tin hat on.

Either would be great. Neither will happen
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 05:05:34 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 04:52:22 PM
Sky Sports:

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS

Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.

They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.

They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

What a w*** deadline day that will be. Talk about anti climax
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
The spoilt moaning brats are beginning to appear in droves.

Time to step away until tomorrow, I reckon..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:07:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
fp.gif
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif
only at Fulham. We get a loan in for a player who is arguably 3rd or 4th choice for his position. But fail to replace aluko
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 05:09:22 PM
I would not be adverse to Mollo given it's a permanent deal. I think at the moment quantity is better than quality for the upcoming season, especially with injuries, as long as it isn't 15 loans because that leaves the squad threadbare at the end of the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 05:09:46 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
The spoilt moaning brats are beginning to appear in droves.

Time to step away until tomorrow, I reckon..

Bit rich really.

The age old promise met by misery must me a deadline day at the cottage.

In the past 24 hours we have lost a starter and missed out on any quality replacements I hardly think it's a spoilt brat approach to not be doing cartwheels
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:36 PM
The Sun reporting we have upped out Gayle bid to £18m... doesn't matter how much, they won't budge without a replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:47 PM
Quote from: MrD1879 on August 31, 2017, 05:09:46 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
The spoilt moaning brats are beginning to appear in droves.

Time to step away until tomorrow, I reckon..

Bit rich really.

The age old promise met by misery must me a deadline day at the cottage.

In the past 24 hours we have lost a starter and missed out on any quality replacements I hardly think it's a spoilt brat approach to not be doing cartwheels

If you're going to talk like that, make that tomorrow next year pal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif

Piazon wasn't rated by Reading fans, he just needed the right coach and players around him. He enjoys his football now and his play has apparently lifted. Mollo had good reviews prior to Zenit, perhaps he'd respond the same way?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif

Piazon wasn't rated by Reading fans, he just needed the right coach and players around him. He enjoys his football now and his play has apparently lifted. Mollo had good reviews prior to Zenit, perhaps he'd respond the same way?
Exactly, also if he does sign please can we all support him and not immediately dismiss him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:12:36 PM
Lot of talk that we have gone back in for gayle. 18 miles this time. Even if true probably to late in the day
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 05:13:50 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif

Piazon wasn't rated by Reading fans, he just needed the right coach and players around him. He enjoys his football now and his play has apparently lifted. Mollo had good reviews prior to Zenit, perhaps he'd respond the same way?
Exactly, also if he does sign please can we all support him and not immediately dismiss him

Djalo has received the same treatment and in the two games has generally impressed. If we can save money on a player and get a return (aluko style) then that's surely a gd thing.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:13:54 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:12:36 PM
Lot of talk that we have gone back in for gayle. 18 miles this time. Even if true probably to late in the day

Never know but unless Newcastle need the money (do they?) they still haven't got a replacement
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:14:34 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:13:54 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:12:36 PM
Lot of talk that we have gone back in for gayle. 18 miles this time. Even if true probably to late in the day

Never know but unless Newcastle need the money (do they?) they still haven't got a replacement
that's why I think it's too late.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:14:49 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 05:13:50 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif

Piazon wasn't rated by Reading fans, he just needed the right coach and players around him. He enjoys his football now and his play has apparently lifted. Mollo had good reviews prior to Zenit, perhaps he'd respond the same way?
Exactly, also if he does sign please can we all support him and not immediately dismiss him

Djalo has received the same treatment and in the two games has generally impressed. If we can save money on a player and get a return (aluko style) then that's surely a gd thing.

Yeah tbf we got Aluko on a free and a lot of people didn't rate him at the time. The boy came good. You never know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 05:14:54 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:13:54 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:12:36 PM
Lot of talk that we have gone back in for gayle. 18 miles this time. Even if true probably to late in the day

Never know but unless Newcastle need the money (do they?) they still haven't got a replacement

They should go for McCormack!!!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 05:20:42 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?

I wasn't thinking the same, but about the Brexit negotiations
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:21:41 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
The spoilt moaning brats are beginning to appear in droves.

Time to step away until tomorrow, I reckon..
Who are you aiming  that at?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:21:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 05:20:42 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?

I was thinking the same, but about the Brexit negotiations

I think they'd be there for a few years if they did that!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:26:39 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:21:41 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
The spoilt moaning brats are beginning to appear in droves.

Time to step away until tomorrow, I reckon..
Who are you aiming  that at?
all those who are peed off with selling aluko with out a replacement I presume
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:21:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 05:20:42 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?

I was thinking the same, but about the Brexit negotiations

I think they'd be there for a few years if they did that!

Yes let's get David Davis in.

He'll promise us Dwight Gayle, Fernando Forestieri and Jota, with us receiving £20m from the respective clubs to boot. Then the window will close, we'll have no such thing and he'll claim that no players was the better option anyway. Oh and we ended up paying £20m as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:27:17 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif

Piazon wasn't rated by Reading fans, he just needed the right coach and players around him. He enjoys his football now and his play has apparently lifted. Mollo had good reviews prior to Zenit, perhaps he'd respond the same way?
Exactly, also if he does sign please can we all support him and not immediately dismiss him
It's called exasperation at being linked with talented players and then ending up with make do's

Piazon was highly rated at Chelsea, some Reading fans didn't think much of him but some did. Difference between the two is that Piazon was playing first team football in a competitive league, some may say more competitive and a better standard than the Russian league ( not saying I am one of those but some would)

Also out last signing from the Russian league didn't fair so well, hopefully he does better but I am reserving full Judgement and happy to stick with my exasperation
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:30:08 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:27:17 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 04:52:54 PM
From Sky Sports

TWO FULHAM DEALS IN THE WORKS
Sky sources understand Fulham are working on two deals ahead of the deadline.
They are trying to sign Yohan Mollo after he had his contract at Zenit St Petersburg cancelled by mutual consent.
They also want Jordan Graham on loan from Wolves but face competition from Leicester.

Graham has potential and is obviously short  term cover for piazon.

Mollo is truly underwhelming hardly set the worlf alight in Russia been released and we sign him  fp.gif

Piazon wasn't rated by Reading fans, he just needed the right coach and players around him. He enjoys his football now and his play has apparently lifted. Mollo had good reviews prior to Zenit, perhaps he'd respond the same way?
Exactly, also if he does sign please can we all support him and not immediately dismiss him
It's called exasperation at being linked with with talented players and then ending up with make do's

Piazon was highly rated at Chelsea, some Reading fans didn't think much of him but some did. Difference between the two is that Piazon was playing first team football in a competitive league, some may say more competitive and a better standard than the Russian league ( not saying I am one of those but some would)

Also out last signing from the Russian league didn't fair so well, hopefully he does better but I am reserving full Judgement and happy to stick with my exasperation

Haha what?! I haven't heard that expression before
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Samsara on August 31, 2017, 05:30:32 PM
Mollo looks hard working and decent. He was sent to the reserves at zenit because he showed the finger to some fans who were screaming homophobic comments at him. He's both footed, skillful, and has a good cross. We have a lot of French based players here and I think he could very well get on in this environment. I'm not saying he'd set the world alight but I think he'd match aluko plus he's free which leaves us room for other signings if we're in for them. Zero risk for real potential.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 31, 2017, 05:30:43 PM
I am surprised we are offering this sort of money for Gayle,jota and co,as its not very often these signings havwent produced anywhere near enough(Ruiz)comes to mind as stated on this very board.sometimes the free transfers seem to offer more use to the team on and off the pitch.
It won't stop me thinking we have had a good window we have kept sees and TC also.Tsquad is stronger and feel we will be up end of the season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 05:31:05 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 04:34:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS

Fulham are delighted to announce the signing of Abza Loot-leigh No-one
Doesn't fit our system

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 05:31:49 PM
Quote from: SWAD on August 31, 2017, 05:30:32 PM
Mollo looks hard working and decent. He was sent to the reserves at zenit because he showed the finger to some fans who were screaming homophobic comments at him. He's both footed, skillful, and has a good cross. We have a lot of French based players here and I think he could very well get on in this environment. I'm not saying he'd set the world alight but I think he'd match aluko plus he's free which leaves us room for other signings if we're in for them. Zero risk for real potential.

Good post. I know nothing of the player so will wait to see him play a number of times before I make a full judgement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 05:39:02 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 05:21:41 PM
Quote from: Keynsham on August 31, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
The spoilt moaning brats are beginning to appear in droves.

Time to step away until tomorrow, I reckon..
Who are you aiming  that at?

I have messaged you, but wasn't sure if it was actually sent or not.  Hopefully it has, and if it hasn't, I wasn't ignoring you and will get back to you tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:42:55 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 31, 2017, 05:39:42 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:21:46 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 31, 2017, 05:20:42 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?

I was thinking the same, but about the Brexit negotiations

I think they'd be there for a few years if they did that!

Yes let's get David Davis in.

He'll promise us Dwight Gayle, Fernando Forestieri and Jota, with us receiving £20m from the respective clubs to boot. Then the window will close, we'll have no such thing and he'll claim that no players was the better option anyway. Oh and we ended up paying £20m as well.

Let's get Keir Starmer in, put our transfer decisions in the hands of someone at Brentford and fill our team with 14 free signings from the Polish third tier
😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Oi Westcliff, why did you edit my post?! Haha was that expression a mistake or is that a real thing? Genuine question lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 05:48:17 PM
Was said on SSN that Newcastle trying to get Cairney as part of the deal for Gayle. So in other words they're taking the ****
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 05:49:36 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?

Fair point, normally in a negotiation there are just two sides but if one side has other options (as here) they need to go away and evaluate those.

The Brexit negotiations are fascinating. The EU have to satisfy all 27 and have a rigid agenda; they're getting frustrated by our team's tactics. We only have to satisfy ourselves and are teasing out all the options before making any commitment. That's the very best way to deal with a rigid approach. Our team are coming in for some stick but I take my hat off to them, I really do. And I voted the other way.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 05:49:59 PM
Quote from: SWAD on August 31, 2017, 05:30:32 PM
Mollo looks hard working and decent. He was sent to the reserves at zenit because he showed the finger to some fans who were screaming homophobic comments at him. He's both footed, skillful, and has a good cross. We have a lot of French based players here and I think he could very well get on in this environment. I'm not saying he'd set the world alight but I think he'd match aluko plus he's free which leaves us room for other signings if we're in for them. Zero risk for real potential.

...and he can take a penalty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3QFvkIg4KI
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:50:00 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 31, 2017, 05:48:17 PM
Was said on SSN that Newcastle trying to get Cairney as part of the deal for Gayle. So in other words they're taking the ****

Not in a million years
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:50:57 PM
We've still got 5 hours ten minutes. Just enough time to drive from the Toon to Motspur Park
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 05:51:04 PM
Quote from: SWAD on August 31, 2017, 05:30:32 PM
Mollo looks hard working and decent. He was sent to the reserves at zenit because he showed the finger to some fans who were screaming homophobic comments at him. He's both footed, skillful, and has a good cross. We have a lot of French based players here and I think he could very well get on in this environment. I'm not saying he'd set the world alight but I think he'd match aluko plus he's free which leaves us room for other signings if we're in for them. Zero risk for real potential.

Yeah, there has to be something to do with falling out with the fans or the board if he leaves within half a year. Zenith has a pretty rank fanbase.

He did fairly well in Russia until then though, had five goals in half a season when they bought him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:51:19 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 05:49:36 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?

Fair point, normally in a negotiation there are just two sides but if one side has other options (as here) they need to go away and evaluate those.

The Brexit negotiations are fascinating. The EU have to satisfy all 27 and have a rigid agenda; they're getting frustrated by our team's tactics. We only have to satisfy ourselves and are teasing out all the options before making any commitment. That's the very best way to deal with a rigid approach. Our team are coming in for some stick but I take my hat off to them, I really do. And I voted the other way.
think we will walk away with no deal personally. EU can't afford to budge, and neither will we
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Horsfield_No9 on August 31, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
Jota still hasn't signed for Brum. Maybe he's had a medical with us yesterday and weighing up his options? I realise this is a hopeful reach but not seen any news since 9am on that one.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 05:55:08 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:51:19 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 05:49:36 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:17:07 PM
Can someone explain this to me...?

When I enter negotiations at work... I sit with the prospective client and we go back and forth to thrash it out.

Why don't clubs do that? If we did bid 15 mill yesterday, why are we only upping it now? Surley if we sat down with Newcastle and said 15 mill.. then they can argue their case and so forth, things would get done and we wouldnt have to miss out come 11pm.

Genuine question..?

Fair point, normally in a negotiation there are just two sides but if one side has other options (as here) they need to go away and evaluate those.

The Brexit negotiations are fascinating. The EU have to satisfy all 27 and have a rigid agenda; they're getting frustrated by our team's tactics. We only have to satisfy ourselves and are teasing out all the options before making any commitment. That's the very best way to deal with a rigid approach. Our team are coming in for some stick but I take my hat off to them, I really do. And I voted the other way.
think we will walk away with no deal personally. EU can't afford to budge, and neither will we

I think there'll be a deal but Barnier will be dragged kicking and screaming to the wire. Their rigidity is playing against them and we've got a stronger position than I ever thought we had. It was a risky decision to take but our side seem to be going about it the right way. And, as for taking the negotiating position to Parliament first - I ask you!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deuce on August 31, 2017, 05:55:39 PM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on August 31, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
Jota still hasn't signed for Brum. Maybe he's had a medical with us yesterday and weighing up his options? I realise this is a hopeful reach but not seen any news since 9am on that one.
Wishful thinking, im afraid. Why go on two medicals? And why would either club put up with that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 05:55:44 PM
Mollo announced
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 05:57:19 PM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on August 31, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
Jota still hasn't signed for Brum. Maybe he's had a medical with us yesterday and weighing up his options? I realise this is a hopeful reach but not seen any news since 9am on that one.

I agree with you on this one. It seems odd that they haven't announced him yet as it all seemed to be sorted a few hours ago. Have we gone nah to try and win him over? Or has someone else? Not sure this one is 100% over yet. But that could all be rubbish and Brum announce him in a minute, which would be typical.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 05:59:15 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 05:57:19 PM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on August 31, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
Jota still hasn't signed for Brum. Maybe he's had a medical with us yesterday and weighing up his options? I realise this is a hopeful reach but not seen any news since 9am on that one.

I agree with you on this one. It seems odd that they haven't announced him yet as it all seemed to be sorted a few hours ago. Have we gone nah to try and win him over? Or has someone else? Not sure this one is 100% over yet. But that could all be rubbish and Brum announce him in a minute, which would be typical.
Mollo has signed, so I doubt we will spend any money now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 06:01:06 PM
Mollo confirmed on a free. Reading preparing 7.5m bid for next August
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 06:01:21 PM
Some know nothing ITKs are suggesting they're waiting to announce a double with Wilshere or whoever else they're in for.

Things like: "Just seen Jota with the club photographer. Deal done."
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:02:45 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 06:01:06 PM
Mollo confirmed on a free. Reading preparing 7.5m bid for next August

Or even January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 06:03:46 PM
Club have introduced mollo by saying he COULD be here for the next 2 years.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:03:49 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 06:01:06 PM
Mollo confirmed on a free. Reading preparing 7.5m bid for next August

Mollo played more football last year than Aluko did when we signed him.

Not expecting much, but hoping to be surprised.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:04:40 PM
Quote from: Horsfield_No9 on August 31, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
Jota still hasn't signed for Brum. Maybe he's had a medical with us yesterday and weighing up his options? I realise this is a hopeful reach but not seen any news since 9am on that one.

He changed his mind and joined Tooting n Mitcham.
Come on You Terrors... 049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 06:05:58 PM
Reckon Mollo has Jota on the back of his shirt?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Delboy on August 31, 2017, 06:13:42 PM
Welcome Mollo, I'll wait and make my own mind up on whether he is a bargain or not when I've seen him play a few times. COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 31, 2017, 06:15:34 PM
Welcome mollo,if he turns out another aluko with better finishing then khan Jr will sell him and make another massive profit.He might take us up and all he costs is his wages .Welcome Mollo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Steven Ageroad on August 31, 2017, 06:15:43 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 05:49:59 PM
Quote from: SWAD on August 31, 2017, 05:30:32 PM
Mollo looks hard working and decent. He was sent to the reserves at zenit because he showed the finger to some fans who were screaming homophobic comments at him. He's both footed, skillful, and has a good cross. We have a lot of French based players here and I think he could very well get on in this environment. I'm not saying he'd set the world alight but I think he'd match aluko plus he's free which leaves us room for other signings if we're in for them. Zero risk for real potential.

...and he can take a penalty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3QFvkIg4KI

Looking forward to seeing him play but will he wear white or black tights on a Tuesday night up north?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:16:05 PM
Its on?....Newcastle considering Fulham 18 million bid.
Talksport..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 06:19:18 PM
Any latest news on a centre back being looked at?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 06:19:45 PM
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on August 31, 2017, 06:15:43 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 05:49:59 PM
Quote from: SWAD on August 31, 2017, 05:30:32 PM
Mollo looks hard working and decent. He was sent to the reserves at zenit because he showed the finger to some fans who were screaming homophobic comments at him. He's both footed, skillful, and has a good cross. We have a lot of French based players here and I think he could very well get on in this environment. I'm not saying he'd set the world alight but I think he'd match aluko plus he's free which leaves us room for other signings if we're in for them. Zero risk for real potential.

...and he can take a penalty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3QFvkIg4KI

Looking forward to seeing him play but will he wear white or black tights on a Tuesday night up north?

Guess it depends on whether we have our black or white shorts on  090.gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: CincyFulham1 on August 31, 2017, 06:20:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:16:05 PM
Its on?....Newcastle considering Fulham 18 million bid.
Talksport..

Can't see it happening.  They weren't going to let him go until they found a replacement and I don't see that happening at this late hour.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:21:21 PM
Quote from: davew on August 31, 2017, 06:19:18 PM
Any latest news on a centre back being looked at?
we got 4 and Odoi. Don't be greedy me ole mucker
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on August 31, 2017, 06:20:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:16:05 PM
Its on?....Newcastle considering Fulham 18 million bid.
Talksport..

Can't see it happening.  They weren't going to let him go until they found a replacement and I don't see that happening at this late hour.
he is only 3rd choice there though. So could be possible. I still don't believe it will happen mind
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 06:25:02 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on August 31, 2017, 06:20:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:16:05 PM
Its on?....Newcastle considering Fulham 18 million bid.
Talksport..

Can't see it happening.  They weren't going to let him go until they found a replacement and I don't see that happening at this late hour.
he is only 3rd choice there though. So could be possible. I still don't believe it will happen mind

3 players isn't a huge amount for one position. Still, they said they'd accept 18 mill so if they think it's a great bid (like we did for Aluko) they may let him go
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:25:42 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on August 31, 2017, 06:20:59 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:16:05 PM
Its on?....Newcastle considering Fulham 18 million bid.
Talksport..

Can't see it happening.  They weren't going to let him go until they found a replacement and I don't see that happening at this late hour.
he is only 3rd choice there though. So could be possible. I still don't believe it will happen mind
Basically second choice given that Mitrovic will be suspended for half the games.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:26:53 PM
We got Mitro for less, should have kept him and we'd be in the PL now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 06:28:05 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:26:53 PM
We got Mitro for less, should have kept him and we'd be in the PL now.

He didn't want to play though did he?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:30:30 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 06:28:05 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:26:53 PM
We got Mitro for less, should have kept him and we'd be in the PL now.

He didn't want to play though did he?

Magath wouldn't play him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 06:31:03 PM
How far down is Chris Martin on the list, must be getting close?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 31, 2017, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:26:53 PM
We got Mitro for less, should have kept him and we'd be in the PL now.

Real. Don't know if he would have taken us up but he would have destroyed the champ. Irrelevant now though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 06:32:59 PM
Quote from a fan of one of Mollo's old clubs (Krylia Sovetov, while in top Russian League);

"It's a top top player, believe me. I hope he fulfils his potential in England. I'm glad he left that swamp Zenith. He was incredible for us, he single-handedly destroyed top Russian sides for our bottom side team until Zenith came up with their policy of buying all that shines only to realise they have no use for him. You've probably heard of Promes and you know that's a good player; Mollo was second best in our league last season according to Whoscored.
Congrats, Fulham, treat him well!"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:35:28 PM
Five live just said Newcastle have turned Gayle bid down....Oh well another bites the dust...Coyw
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 06:32:59 PM
Quote from a fan of one of Mollo's old clubs (Krylia Sovetov, while in top Russian League);

"It's a top top player, believe me. I hope he fulfils his potential in England. I'm glad he left that swamp Zenith. He was incredible for us, he single-handedly destroyed top Russian sides for our bottom side team until Zenith came up with their policy of buying all that shines only to realise they have no use for him. You've probably heard of Promes and you know that's a good player; Mollo was second best in our league last season according to Whoscored.
Congrats, Fulham, treat him well!"


No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 06:37:30 PM
Absolutely nothing anywhere about Forestieri as far as I can see. Think we can write that one off, sadly. Would be over the moon to be proved wrong but not looking overly likely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on August 31, 2017, 06:41:08 PM
As the clock ticks down lets just remind ourselves that we have being crying out for a proper CF and a physical CB since ..............

Well, a long time!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 06:41:52 PM
Birmingham City have raided Brentford again... we've been told they expect to complete the signing of French defender Maxime Colin before the deadline for a fee of £2m.

He is currently undergoing a medical, with midfielder Jota also expected to join from Griffin Park.

Have they enough players left to field a side?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 06:32:59 PM
Quote from a fan of one of Mollo's old clubs (Krylia Sovetov, while in top Russian League);

"It's a top top player, believe me. I hope he fulfils his potential in England. I'm glad he left that swamp Zenith. He was incredible for us, he single-handedly destroyed top Russian sides for our bottom side team until Zenith came up with their policy of buying all that shines only to realise they have no use for him. You've probably heard of Promes and you know that's a good player; Mollo was second best in our league last season according to Whoscored.
Congrats, Fulham, treat him well!"


No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
He has but hasn't shown it for a while. Hopefully he does for us
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: CincyFulham1 on August 31, 2017, 06:42:55 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 06:37:30 PM
Absolutely nothing anywhere about Forestieri as far as I can see. Think we can write that one off, sadly. Would be over the moon to be proved wrong but not looking overly likely.

I don't think it happen unless we were willing overpay for him.  Would love to see him show up at MP though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
He has but hasn't shown it for a while. Hopefully he does for us
He has only been at Zenith for half a season. Russia plays Spring-Winter.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 06:44:14 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on August 31, 2017, 06:41:08 PM
As the clock ticks down lets just remind ourselves that we have being crying out for a proper CF and a physical CB since ..............

Well, a long time!

We might still be saying this at this time next year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 06:44:29 PM
Welcome Mollo. Get your head down and no middle fingers if you get flack from the crowd.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
??
I'm talking about all this madness with opinions on how much we should pay for 3 more attackers and what a crap window cigs Khan won't spend - what crap!
This is a good window and may get better!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: toshes mate on August 31, 2017, 06:46:24 PM
Mollo, the man with the strong middle finger, must be doubling up as Fulham's new star player and communications director.....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
??
I'm talking about all this madness with opinions on how much we should pay for 3 more attackers and what a crap window cigs Khan won't spend - what crap!
This is a good window and may get better!
who do you want replaced, kalas or Ream? Or both?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 06:54:19 PM
Just wish we'd sign Gayle. I'd be over the moon with that now. Or Forestieri.

Thing Is, if we've bid that much for Gayle, bid a bit more for FF
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on August 31, 2017, 06:54:36 PM
Anyone have a chart to provide to show (including injuries) the depth with Yollo and without Aluko?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:56:52 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 06:54:19 PM
Just wish we'd sign Gayle. I'd be over the moon with that now. Or Forestieri.

Thing Is, if we've bid that much for Gayle, bid a bit more for FF
Gayle not going to happen was said earlier this afternoon Newcastle were not selling as they cant get a replacement, they also wanted nearer 20 million
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:57:56 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on August 31, 2017, 06:54:36 PM
Anyone have a chart to provide to show (including injuries) the depth with Yollo and without Aluko?

We have five wingers at the club right now with Mollo. Piazon is injured so that makes it four for now.

Same as when Aluko left.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:58:40 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:56:52 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 06:54:19 PM
Just wish we'd sign Gayle. I'd be over the moon with that now. Or Forestieri.

Thing Is, if we've bid that much for Gayle, bid a bit more for FF
Gayle not going to happen was said earlier this afternoon Newcastle were not selling as they cant get a replacement, they also wanted nearer 20 million
which is why it's so stupid trying to make your big deals so late on. City lost out on sachez for same reason.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:59:19 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
??
I'm talking about all this madness with opinions on how much we should pay for 3 more attackers and what a crap window cigs Khan won't spend - what crap!
This is a good window and may get better!
who do you want replaced, kalas or Ream? Or both?
None!
I was talking about a backup rather than billions on a few extra attackers!
It seems from the last 500 pages that people are prepared to spend someone else's money, over the top amounts, for attacking players just because Aluko (who I really liked) decided he's worth more than anyone else, allegedly.
For me Ojo was the replacement and we now have a proper striker in Fonte and good backup in Kamara, who can also replace Aluko.
Can't we see what occurs and then discuss but not, for once, have a dig atKhan?
Anyway - whatever ....

Things will never change re negative responses to whatever the club do, imo
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:00:47 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:57:56 PM
Quote from: Porthogs FC on August 31, 2017, 06:54:36 PM
Anyone have a chart to provide to show (including injuries) the depth with Yollo and without Aluko?

We have five wingers at the club right now with Mollo. Piazon is injured so that makes it four for now.

Same as when Aluko left.
can probably count sess too. I can see him playing left and Kebano right when Soares is fit
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 07:01:28 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:59:19 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
??
I'm talking about all this madness with opinions on how much we should pay for 3 more attackers and what a crap window cigs Khan won't spend - what crap!
This is a good window and may get better!
who do you want replaced, kalas or Ream? Or both?
None!
I was talking about a backup rather than billions on a few extra attackers!
It seems from the last 500 pages that people are prepared to spend someone else's money, over the top amounts, for attacking players just because Aluko (who I really liked) decided he's worth more than anyone else, allegedly.
For me Ojo was the replacement and we now have a proper striker in Fonte and good backup in Kamara, who can also replace Aluko.
Can't we see what occurs and then discuss but not, for once, have a dig atKhan?
Anyway - whatever ....

Things will never change re negative responses to whatever the club do, imo

Well said. Also think Ojo was the Aluko replacement. The lad has an end product so has every chance of being as effective.

My guess is we're done. Mollo has come in as backup for both flanks.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 07:02:27 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 06:54:19 PM
Just wish we'd sign Gayle. I'd be over the moon with that now. Or Forestieri.

Thing Is, if we've bid that much for Gayle, bid a bit more for FF

I think we've got the players our transfer people wanted & don't realistically think players like Gayle, Jota or Forestieri were ever part of their plans. Seems very unlikely we'd fail to sign all 3 if we genuinely were interested.

The ones we have brought in may well turn out to be decent but I get the feeling they've just dumped these new players on SJ & expect him to perform miracles.

All very underwhelming.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: ffcjazzle on August 31, 2017, 07:03:01 PM
Jota to Birmingham confirmed...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: cmg on August 31, 2017, 07:03:10 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on August 31, 2017, 06:46:24 PM
Mollo, the man with the strong middle finger, must be doubling up as Fulham's new star player and communications director.....

Mollo.
At worst this bloke would seem to be a useful addition. It certainly isn't his fault that he is not one of the range of unlikely super stars that many have convinced themselves were on their way to us.
He looks to be versatile with a decent range of talents.

His spell at Zenit can effectively be written off. And I think it important that full coverage is given to what happened there.
He published on social media a picture of himself being kissed on the forehead by an older man.
Subsequently the moronic element (quite large it seems) among the Zenit support subjected him to a tirade of homophobic abuse to which he responded with a middle-finger salute.
The older man in question turns out to have been his father.
Instead of supporting him in this matter the Russian authorities, suspended him for two games - a measure which was supported by the Zenit president.

This, perhaps, puts the breakdown in relationship between club and player in context.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
Brum confirm Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
He has but hasn't shown it for a while. Hopefully he does for us
He has only been at Zenith for half a season. Russia plays Spring-Winter.
St Etienne loaned him to a small club he looked good at them in the Russian league (rest of squad very average), then signed for them permanently and went to Zenit form there.

Played just 46 game since joining Krylia on loan in 2015
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:05:13 PM
Quote from: cmg on August 31, 2017, 07:03:10 PM
Quote from: toshes mate on August 31, 2017, 06:46:24 PM
Mollo, the man with the strong middle finger, must be doubling up as Fulham's new star player and communications director.....

Mollo.
At worst this bloke would seem to be a useful addition. It certainly isn't his fault that he is not one of the range of unlikely super stars that many have convinced themselves were on their way to us.
He looks to be versatile with a decent range of talents.

His spell at Zenit can effectively be written off. And I think it important that full coverage is given to what happened there.
He published on social media a picture of himself being kissed on the forehead by an older man.
Subsequently the moronic element (quite large it seems) among the Zenit support subjected him to a tirade of homophobic abuse to which he responded with a middle-finger salute.
The older man in question turns out to have been his father.
Instead of supporting him in this matter the Russian authorities, suspended him for two games - a measure which was supported by the Zenit president.

This, perhaps, puts the breakdown in relationship between club and player in context.

it does yes, but that was likely as gay relationships are basically outlawed and although this wasn't the authorities are told what too do.

, hopefully he regains his early career form
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:05:39 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:59:19 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
??
I'm talking about all this madness with opinions on how much we should pay for 3 more attackers and what a crap window cigs Khan won't spend - what crap!
This is a good window and may get better!
who do you want replaced, kalas or Ream? Or both?
None!
I was talking about a backup rather than billions on a few extra attackers!
It seems from the last 500 pages that people are prepared to spend someone else's money, over the top amounts, for attacking players just because Aluko (who I really liked) decided he's worth more than anyone else, allegedly.
For me Ojo was the replacement and we now have a proper striker in Fonte and good backup in Kamara, who can also replace Aluko.
Can't we see what occurs and then discuss but not, for once, have a dig atKhan?
Anyway - whatever ....

Things will never change re negative responses to whatever the club do, imo
ojo replacing aluko is as akin as it would be to replace Cairney with Edun imo. One of our best players being swapped for a young player with less professional appearances than sess, who already has one major injury under his belt. And Djaló was bought in as back up, and doesn't look that bad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 07:08:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
He has but hasn't shown it for a while. Hopefully he does for us
He has only been at Zenith for half a season. Russia plays Spring-Winter.
St Etienne loaned him to a small club he looked good at them in the Russian league (rest of squad very average), then signed for them permanently and went to Zenit form there.

Played just 46 game since joining Krylia on loan in 2015
He, effectively, played a season and a half at Krylia. Joined August 2015 and left January 2017.

Given that the Russian season is 30 games long I don't see 46 in a season and a half as "just".
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Porthogs FC on August 31, 2017, 07:08:25 PM
Not sure how reliable this guy is but...
Jonathan Kimbabu‏ @JonathanKimbabu  4m4 minutes ago
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Stay tuned but I can assure you that Fulham are trying extremely hard to buy FF, exciting times
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Abbotsbury White on August 31, 2017, 07:08:26 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 31, 2017, 07:01:28 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:59:19 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
??
I'm talking about all this madness with opinions on how much we should pay for 3 more attackers and what a crap window cigs Khan won't spend - what crap!
This is a good window and may get better!
who do you want replaced, kalas or Ream? Or both?
None!
I was talking about a backup rather than billions on a few extra attackers!
It seems from the last 500 pages that people are prepared to spend someone else's money, over the top amounts, for attacking players just because Aluko (who I really liked) decided he's worth more than anyone else, allegedly.
For me Ojo was the replacement and we now have a proper striker in Fonte and good backup in Kamara, who can also replace Aluko.
Can't we see what occurs and then discuss but not, for once, have a dig atKhan?
Anyway - whatever ....

Things will never change re negative responses to whatever the club do, imo

Well said. Also think Ojo was the Aluko replacement. The lad has an end product so has every chance of being as effective.

My guess is we're done. Mollo has come in as backup for both flanks.

I agree we could be in a much worse situation lets see what happens.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 07:14:31 PM
How true...Ian Dennis the transfer guy on 5live has just said,its amazing that some clubs never learn from one transfer window to another and leave there business till last minute..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 07:16:17 PM
Ben, I think you forget that 'allegedly' Aluko wanted to leave.
Ojo is well respected and we had a fight to get him!
He looked pretty good from what I've seen so far.
Re Djalo - I have no problem with him whatsoever. Again looks ok to me

I was just trying to point out that we have a great club, best manager, very very good team and imo very good chance of promotion without this madness that we should spend silly money on stockpiling attackers as if we are Man City, Chelsea and spurs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 31, 2017, 07:16:20 PM
Presumably mollo'so signing without a quote from Khan or Tony or followed by a round up of the transfer business means there are still more players to come in. I'd expect at least one to cost a significant amount and challenge for first team football as would be a replacement for Aluko. . No reason to get rid of Aluko otherwise.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 07:17:56 PM
Charles lad, you're looking a bit silly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 07:18:18 PM
Quote from: General on August 31, 2017, 07:16:20 PM
Presumably mollo'so signing without a quote from Khan or Tony or followed by a round up of the transfer business means there are still more players to come in. I'd expect at least one to cost a significant amount and challenge for first team football as would be a replacement for Aluko. . No reason to get rid of Aluko otherwise.

Why would we have signed Mollo if we were going to get another winger? We had pretty good depth there even before he joined.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: brightster on August 31, 2017, 07:20:44 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 07:16:17 PM
Ben, I think you forget that 'allegedly' Aluko wanted to leave.
Ojo is well respected and we had a fight and o get him!
He looked pretty good from what I've seen so far.
Re Djalo - I have no problem with him whatsoever. Again looks ok to me
I was just trying to point out that we have a great club, best manager, very very good team and imo very good chance of promotion without this madness that we should spend silly money on stockpiling attackers as if we are Man City, Chelsea and spurs.

Finally someone talking sense, my thoughts exactly, think we did our business early this year, think the Liverpool lad looks good and you never know he might be able to finish.
Shame losing Aluko but for 7.5 I think anyone of us would have said yes to that deal.
IMO the squad is stronger than last years now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:20:47 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 07:08:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
He has but hasn't shown it for a while. Hopefully he does for us
He has only been at Zenith for half a season. Russia plays Spring-Winter.
St Etienne loaned him to a small club he looked good at them in the Russian league (rest of squad very average), then signed for them permanently and went to Zenit form there.

Played just 46 game since joining Krylia on loan in 2015
He, effectively, played a season and a half at Krylia. Joined August 2015 and left January 2017.

Given that the Russian season is 30 games long I don't see 46 in a season and a half as "just".
still doesn't take away the fact that it is an average league
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 31, 2017, 07:24:36 PM
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brentford-supremo-explains-bees-sell-13557202
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:25:05 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 07:16:17 PM
Ben, I think you forget that 'allegedly' Aluko wanted to leave.
Ojo is well respected and we had a fight to get him!
He looked pretty good from what I've seen so far.
Re Djalo - I have no problem with him whatsoever. Again looks ok to me

I was just trying to point out that we have a great club, best manager, very very good team and imo very good chance of promotion without this madness that we should spend silly money on stockpiling attackers as if we are Man City, Chelsea and spurs.
do we really think we ate stock Pilling though? Literally have 2 striker. 2 right wingers who no one knows how they will turn out and 2 and piazon down the left. Our right wingers cost us nothing. So there is room for a big upgrade should we go for it. As there would be for another striker too. We have multiple variations that we can do for defense should we need to. Plus we know Mcdonald and cisse can play at the back too. Yes you could say we have enough players for this season, good enough for top 6? Who knows. I'm not having slavisa would turn down another top attacker, and he is the man that counts. Also can't believe any Fulham fan would turn down a marquee signing either.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 31, 2017, 07:28:17 PM
I know my player knowledge is not great, and when we signed various players last summer I hadn't  heard of half of them. Most turned out ok last season I thought.

Yeah it would be good to sign another one or two but some of the these unknowns (to me anyway) may turn out to be alright like last season.

COYW
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 31, 2017, 07:30:10 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 07:18:18 PM
Quote from: General on August 31, 2017, 07:16:20 PM
Presumably mollo'so signing without a quote from Khan or Tony or followed by a round up of the transfer business means there are still more players to come in. I'd expect at least one to cost a significant amount and challenge for first team football as would be a replacement for Aluko. . No reason to get rid of Aluko otherwise.

Why would we have signed Mollo if we were going to get another winger? We had pretty good depth there even before he joined.

Sorry didn't mean we'd necessarily get a like for like replacement.. more about possible striker or other first team position
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 07:30:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:20:47 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 07:08:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
He has but hasn't shown it for a while. Hopefully he does for us
He has only been at Zenith for half a season. Russia plays Spring-Winter.
St Etienne loaned him to a small club he looked good at them in the Russian league (rest of squad very average), then signed for them permanently and went to Zenit form there.

Played just 46 game since joining Krylia on loan in 2015
He, effectively, played a season and a half at Krylia. Joined August 2015 and left January 2017.

Given that the Russian season is 30 games long I don't see 46 in a season and a half as "just".
still doesn't take away the fact that it is an average league

Fonte, Cisse, Kamara, Kebano, Odoi, Johansen joined us from average leagues.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 07:30:40 PM
Wolves lad signed
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 07:31:58 PM
Yes Jordan Graham on loan as predicted. Any other news will now be extra.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:32:56 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on August 31, 2017, 07:28:17 PM
I know my player knowledge is not great, and when we signed various players last summer I hadn't  heard of half of them. Most turned out ok last season I thought.

Yeah it would be good to sign another one or two but some of the these unknowns (to me anyway) may turn out to be alright like last season.

COYW

indeed they might. Wouldn't be the first time a cheap unheard of, has out performed a more known expensive player. But I'm more in the boat of let's have both. Don't think anyone can deny that we run out of steam last season. And if khan has made the money available, which he looks like he has, let's go for it. Coyws
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 31, 2017, 07:33:41 PM
another bloody winger

I hope the gorundsman has enough seed for the flanks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 07:33:59 PM
Missing something with this Graham loan. If he isn't good enough for wolves why is he for us?

I know he doesn't suit their style but if he was good they'd surely keep him in the squad
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:34:08 PM
Graham a decent signing on potential
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:35:05 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 07:30:14 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:20:47 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 07:08:01 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Holders on August 31, 2017, 06:36:21 PM
No doubt he's got a good pedigree.
He has but hasn't shown it for a while. Hopefully he does for us
He has only been at Zenith for half a season. Russia plays Spring-Winter.
St Etienne loaned him to a small club he looked good at them in the Russian league (rest of squad very average), then signed for them permanently and went to Zenit form there.

Played just 46 game since joining Krylia on loan in 2015
He, effectively, played a season and a half at Krylia. Joined August 2015 and left January 2017.

Given that the Russian season is 30 games long I don't see 46 in a season and a half as "just".
still doesn't take away the fact that it is an average league

Fonte, Cisse, Kamara, Kebano, Odoi, Johansen joined us from average leagues.
fair point but still better than the Russian league. not knocking him hope he regains his early career form, but you have to worry about how he will perform given our last singing from russia
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 07:35:36 PM
 Graham..This is one signing I just don't get..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 07:37:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 07:35:36 PM
Graham..This is one signing I just don't get..

Cover and bulk for injured Piazon and AFCON?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:37:48 PM
Quote from: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 07:37:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 07:35:36 PM
Graham..This is one signing I just don't get..

Cover and bulk for injured Piazon and AFCON?
afcon was last year
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Unless all these wingers can be asked to play in the middle we will have the usual crosses going to nobody.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Skatzoffc on August 31, 2017, 07:38:32 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:59:19 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
How many attacking players do we need ffs!

If we buy anyone else surely it should be with defence in mind.
we have 2 players for every position not including youth, how many do you want?
??
I'm talking about all this madness with opinions on how much we should pay for 3 more attackers and what a crap window cigs Khan won't spend - what crap!
This is a good window and may get better!
who do you want replaced, kalas or Ream? Or both?
None!
I was talking about a backup rather than billions on a few extra attackers!
It seems from the last 500 pages that people are prepared to spend someone else's money, over the top amounts, for attacking players just because Aluko (who I really liked) decided he's worth more than anyone else, allegedly.
For me Ojo was the replacement and we now have a proper striker in Fonte and good backup in Kamara, who can also replace Aluko.
Can't we see what occurs and then discuss but not, for once, have a dig atKhan?
Anyway - whatever ....

Things will never change re negative responses to whatever the club do, imo

:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 07:38:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:34:08 PM
Graham a decent signing on potential

Don't know a lot about him, so googled him & apparently hasn't played for 2 years?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 07:38:55 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:35:05 PM
fair point but still better than the Russian league. not knocking him hope he regains his early career form, but you have to worry about how he will perform given our last singing from russia

Noted re Sigurdsson. I have only seen Mollo for a few minutes on a couple of youtube clips, so I cannot say I know anything about him. I like his movement and skill though. Hopefully he can prove to be equal to or better than Aluko.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:39:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:34:08 PM
Graham a decent signing on potential
it's a loan though isn't it? Less appearances than ojo has made from what I can see
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 07:40:31 PM
Just need a winger or 2 now to finish things off....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 07:40:49 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:25:05 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 07:16:17 PM
Ben, I think you forget that 'allegedly' Aluko wanted to leave.
Ojo is well respected and we had a fight to get him!
He looked pretty good from what I've seen so far.
Re Djalo - I have no problem with him whatsoever. Again looks ok to me

I was just trying to point out that we have a great club, best manager, very very good team and imo very good chance of promotion without this madness that we should spend silly money on stockpiling attackers as if we are Man City, Chelsea and spurs.
do we really think we ate stock Pilling though? Literally have 2 striker. 2 right wingers who no one knows how they will turn out and 2 and piazon down the left. Our right wingers cost us nothing. So there is room for a big upgrade should we go for it. As there would be for another striker too. We have multiple variations that we can do for defense should we need to. Plus we know Mcdonald and cisse can play at the back too. Yes you could say we have enough players for this season, good enough for top 6? Who knows. I'm not having slavisa would turn down another top attacker, and he is the man that counts. Also can't believe any Fulham fan would turn down a marquee signing either.
Totally agree mate, I think we would all welcome a 'marquee' signing, but we have been successful with 'unknowns' in the past and unsuccessful with 'big' signings on a few occasions.
I hope more than anything that Slavisa is happy with what is going on, that is important to keep this great style going.
Personally I'm just worried about our support sometimes and the very quick responses to rumour!
I think we have been extremely lucky over the years with, firstly, Super Mo and secondly the Khans. We have maintained our football philosophy thus far and also been clever and business like, unlike many teams who will possibly suffer badly, later.
Anyway, I'm waffling due to over excitement, worry and this and every damn transfer window!

As Gentleman Jim shouted out last season, with tears and crack in the voice: I Love Fulham!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 07:41:05 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 07:38:18 PM
Unless all these wingers can be asked to play in the middle we will have the usual crosses going to nobody.

But maybe 1 of them can take corners and leave Fonte in the middle?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 07:42:08 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 07:40:31 PM
Just need a winger or 2 now to finish things off....
LOL
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 07:42:48 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 07:38:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:34:08 PM
Graham a decent signing on potential

Don't know a lot about him, so googled him & apparently hasn't played for 2 years?

I also don't get the 'potential' aspect... he's not our player, only a loan. Is there an option to buy? If so, i sort of get it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:43:49 PM
Well, I think we have enough cover out wide...

I reckon that's us done
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:44:58 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:39:07 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:34:08 PM
Graham a decent signing on potential
it's a loan though isn't it? Less appearances than ojo has made from what I can see
don't disagree
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 07:45:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 07:35:36 PM
Graham..This is one signing I just don't get..
Not the only 1 so far!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 07:46:34 PM
So... I wonder if that's it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 07:47:01 PM
From Richard Osman's twitter "Fulham have now got more left wingers than Jeremy Corbyn's WhatsApp group chat #ffc #Graham #Mollo"


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 07:47:56 PM
Quote from: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 07:47:01 PM
From Richard Osman's twitter "Fulham have now got more left wingers than Jeremy Corbyn's WhatsApp group chat #ffc #Graham #Mollo"


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lol  :005:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on August 31, 2017, 07:51:46 PM
Ben Pringle, there was a winger who never did anything after we signed him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
And that's it folks. Happy or not with the window.

I'm delighted
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:54:35 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on August 31, 2017, 07:51:46 PM
Ben Pringle, there was a winger who never did anything after we signed him
God he was poor. Had one decent game against qpr
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 07:55:08 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 07:46:34 PM
So... I wonder if that's it

No there is still plenty of time for a couple more wingers.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 07:55:21 PM
Apparently done. Great replacement for Aluko

https://twitter.com/skysportslyall/status/903329643524186112

Typical Fulham
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 07:55:28 PM
I reckon that's it, 7 out of ten window at best for me, feel me needed a 8.5 plus window to make the top 2
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 07:55:36 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 31, 2017, 07:54:35 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on August 31, 2017, 07:51:46 PM
Ben Pringle, there was a winger who never did anything after we signed him
God he was poor. Had one decent game against qpr

What happened to him? Is he still at Preston?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 07:57:17 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
And that's it folks. Happy or not with the window.

I'm delighted

Out of interest, who of our new signings has delighted you?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 07:57:39 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
And that's it folks. Happy or not with the window.

I'm delighted

Ask me at 11.01 when I see who hasn't been poached.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 07:57:47 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
And that's it folks. Happy or not with the window.

I'm delighted
No very unhappy (so far), still time for a couple of signings who could make a difference to our push for promotion, can't get too excited about who we have signed so far.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on August 31, 2017, 07:58:33 PM
Decent window. Would have been much happier if we werent linked with Jota and Forestieri in the last 2 days!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 31, 2017, 07:58:50 PM
we were probably meant to sign Jordan Hugill and thought he middle name was Graham. oh well never mind
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 07:59:05 PM
Who are you unhappy about?

Djalo
Cisse
Kamara
Fonte
Mollo
Piazon
Norwood
Kalas
Ojo
Soares
Graham

Not too bad IMO... Could've done with a striker or a CB, but can always go back in January for that.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 07:59:30 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
And that's it folks. Happy or not with the window.

I'm delighted

It's okish, but we could do with another centre Back, if injuries, loss of form, the odd suspense  disrupt, that's one position that could be our Achilles heal.
That and Forestieri would put a smile on my face while I sleep tonight.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 07:59:42 PM
Players we were mentioned with.
Gayle
Jota
Foresteri
Hanley
Flint.

Oh what a lovely bunch of coconuts.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 07:59:53 PM
We are very light up front and at the back as we were last January. The reserves are much better. An ok window but nobody will convince it has been one that we can in any way describe as good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BestOfBrede on August 31, 2017, 08:00:46 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 31, 2017, 07:58:33 PM
Decent window. Would have been much happier if we werent linked with Jota and Forestieri in the last 2 days!
:plus one:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 08:00:58 PM
Cairney and Sess new contracts.

Kalas back.
Fonte looks legit
Millions of wingers
Soares potential to be amazing
great midfield cover
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:01:05 PM
Get West London tweeted 2 mins ago they expect more movement this evening #FFC #deadlineday
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 08:02:02 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 07:59:42 PM
Players we were mentioned with.
Gayle
Jota
Foresteri
Hanley
Flint.

Oh what a lovely bunch of coconuts.

Flint and Forestieri are crying out to be signed by Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 08:02:42 PM
Quote from: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 07:59:05 PM
Who are you unhappy about?

Djalo
Cisse
Kamara
Fonte
Mollo
Piazon
Norwood
Kalas
Ojo
Soares
Graham

Not too bad IMO... Could've done with a striker or a CB, but can always go back in January for that.
The list looks ok, another striker and a CB should have been top of the list of our requirements, come January it might be too late.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 08:02:59 PM
In response to someone asking about us bidding for Forestieri, @SkySportsLyall said; No. And #FulhamFC were never really in for Jota. Never approached #BrentfordFC for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 08:03:50 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 07:59:30 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
And that's it folks. Happy or not with the window.

I'm delighted

It's okish, but we could do with another centre Back, if injuries, loss of form, the odd suspense  disrupt, that's one position that could be our Achilles heal.
That and Forestieri would put a smile on my face while I sleep tonight.
I thought you slept during the day?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 08:04:04 PM
Can someone do the ins for this window - loans vs purchases.

I have 6 loans - kalas, soares, norwood, ojo, piazon, graham.
And 5 permanents - djalo, cisse, fonte, kamara, mollo

Apart from Fonte the loans are so much better. This time in a year regardless if we go up we'll be a threadbare terrible squad again
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 08:04:45 PM
That's it Fulham have closed for the night as has me. Off to watch Alice in Wonderland. Well it will remind me of all the vanity signings we were never really going to get. Underwhelming but could be worse.

How will our manager feel I wonder. No defender and one forward. No improvement really for him to work with.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 08:06:27 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 08:04:45 PM
That's it Fulham have closed for the night as has me. Off to watch Alice in Wonderland. Well it will remind me of all the vanity signings we were never really going to get. Underwhelming but could be worse.

How will our manager feel I wonder. No defender and one forward. No improvement really for him to work with.
How do you know that's it for the night?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 31, 2017, 08:07:43 PM
Some loans may turn out permanent, especially if promoted!

Think this window has been alright tbh, the cover for midfield was critical for me. and a couple forwards to.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 08:08:38 PM
Quote from: davew on August 31, 2017, 08:03:50 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 07:59:30 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
And that's it folks. Happy or not with the window.

I'm delighted

It's okish, but we could do with another centre Back, if injuries, loss of form, the odd suspense  disrupt, that's one position that could be our Achilles heal.
That and Forestieri would put a smile on my face while I sleep tonight.
I thought you slept during the day?

I normally do, but I have the night off tonight, so I stayed awake due to the imminent signing of that tall Basingstoke centre back whose name escapes me.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 31, 2017, 08:08:59 PM
Quote from: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 08:04:04 PM
Can someone do the ins for this window - loans vs purchases.

I have 6 loans - kalas, soares, norwood, ojo, piazon, graham.
And 5 permanents - djalo, cisse, fonte, kamara, mollo

Apart from Fonte the loans are so much better. This time in a year regardless if we go up we'll be a threadbare terrible squad again

and someone sort them into with or without tatoos
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 08:09:22 PM
LOL Woolly
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on August 31, 2017, 08:11:35 PM
Quote from: davew on August 31, 2017, 08:09:22 PM
LOL Woolly

I remember now DaveW, it's Robert Atkinson. He has impressed on trial for the u23s
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 08:13:09 PM
If this is it...

I know squad players are important but it's 2 first 11 players out.. one (Fonte) in.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bracken White on August 31, 2017, 08:14:19 PM
Terms being agreed for Rob Atkinson with Basingstoke Town, reportedly. Another Chris Smalling?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 31, 2017, 08:16:46 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 31, 2017, 08:04:45 PM
That's it Fulham have closed for the night as has me. Off to watch Alice in Wonderland. Well it will remind me of all the vanity signings we were never really going to get. Underwhelming but could be worse.

How will our manager feel I wonder. No defender and one forward. No improvement really for him to work with.

2 forwards, and more wing options
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: spoonffc on August 31, 2017, 08:16:56 PM
Don't wish to speak too soon - however, selling one of our best players of last season for 7.5m and then with all the exciting talk last night..  I assumed some sort of statement signing was on the cards for sure.

To finish up with a loan and a free agent would be a bit of a cruel joke,

doesn't exactly scream "back the manager" especially as he didn't seem up for seeing Aluko go.  There's still time...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 08:18:32 PM
Quote from: spoonffc on August 31, 2017, 08:16:56 PM
Don't wish to speak too soon - however, selling one of our best players of last season for 7.5m and then with all the exciting talk last night..  I assumed some sort of statement signing was on the cards for sure.

To finish up with a loan and a free agent would be a bit of a cruel joke,

doesn't exactly scream "back the manager" especially as he didn't seem up for seeing Aluko go.  There's still time...

And if Mollo/Graham end up contributing more than Aluko? Surely a good deal? Give it time.

If Madl stays, I think we are OK in defence. Would've liked another striker as not sure AK47 is ready as yet, and if Fonte gets injured we're probably going to have to play one of the wingers up top.

Happy overall with the window and the squad though, better than this time last year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 08:18:37 PM
If Statler & Waldorf did football forums....
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:01:05 PM
Get West London tweeted 2 mins ago they expect more movement this evening #FFC #deadlineday


I can't see this anywhere?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:01:05 PM
Get West London tweeted 2 mins ago they expect more movement this evening #FFC #deadlineday


I can't see this anywhere?
saw it on my way home on the train FulhamGWL link to get west London 24 mons ago now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Nero on August 31, 2017, 08:22:32 PM
Quote from: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 08:18:32 PM
Quote from: spoonffc on August 31, 2017, 08:16:56 PM

If Madl stays, I think we are OK in defence. Would've liked another striker as not sure AK47 is ready as yet, and if Fonte gets injured we're probably going to have to play one of the wingers up top.


Yes but at least it won't be Sone " Couldnt hit a cows arse with a Banjo " Aluko
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 08:31:55 PM
Never heard of either of them but I can guess.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Enclosurite on August 31, 2017, 08:32:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:01:05 PM
Get West London tweeted 2 mins ago they expect more movement this evening #FFC #deadlineday


I can't see this anywhere?
saw it on my way home on the train FulhamGWL link to get west London 24 mons ago now

The twitter handle is @FulhamfcNews

Not very specific about anything though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:34:01 PM
Quote from: The Enclosurite on August 31, 2017, 08:32:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:01:05 PM
Get West London tweeted 2 mins ago they expect more movement this evening #FFC #deadlineday


I can't see this anywhere?
saw it on my way home on the train FulhamGWL link to get west London 24 mons ago now

The twitter handle is @FulhamfcNews

Not very specific about anything though.
was on the train and had to get off thought it was GWL, didn't read the article just the twitter line
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 08:35:49 PM
Adeniran to Everton according to some people on twitter?!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: The Enclosurite on August 31, 2017, 08:36:32 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:34:01 PM
Quote from: The Enclosurite on August 31, 2017, 08:32:26 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 08:01:05 PM
Get West London tweeted 2 mins ago they expect more movement this evening #FFC #deadlineday


I can't see this anywhere?
saw it on my way home on the train FulhamGWL link to get west London 24 mons ago now

The twitter handle is @FulhamfcNews

Not very specific about anything though.
wa son the train and had to get off thought it was GWL, didn't read the article just the twitter line

Yeah, it's just a link to the comings and goings.  Hopefully they are in the know about something and not just grabbing likes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jelmo on August 31, 2017, 08:38:37 PM
Heres my view on the window...

If we compare it to the squad of last year...

GK - same as before

LB - With Malone gone we now have Sess, Odoi and a Portuguese kid who seems to have a good reputation but we don't know if he is an improvement or not. Also he is a loan so we will have to replace him next year. So id say we are weaker than last year just from the standpoint that we only have 2 permanent LB on the books and 1 loan player. Also Less is our first choice now wheres he was played as backup last season.

CB - Possibly weaker as the only movement was Sig out and Djalo in. I know that Sig wasn't all that but Djalo has no pedigree at this level.

RB - Fredericks and I guess Odoi. Not really got much depth in this position but we didn't really last season either. So no weaker or stronger.

CM - Stronger in this area as Cisse and Norwood look pretty good so far and we haven't lost anyone in this position. So all in all we have better back up options.

Wingers - Losing Aluko and replacing him with 3 squad level players has made us weaker in this area. If we hadn't have lost him and signed 1 of the 2 squaddies today then I'd say we are stronger in this area. As it is we are weaker as Aluko made things happen in my opinion and was an exciting player to watch.

Strikers - Stronger in this area as we only had Martin (less said the better) and Woodrow (who just wasn't up to it). Fonte looks good and Kamara is a Trier that looks to really work his socks off and can give us another option. Almost forgot about HMS Smith.... Glad he is off our books as he didn't fit our style. I think Another striker would have been good for depth though but we were a bit cheap today so it never materialised.

Overall I feel with the loss of Aluko & Malone but the gaining of Norwood, Cisse and Fonte we are a notch above last season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 08:39:04 PM
Barkley turned the Scum down now,that's 3 knockbacks they had today.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 08:39:34 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 08:35:49 PM
Adeniran to Everton according to some people on twitter?!
Seems a done deal unless a few scousers are on something.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on August 31, 2017, 08:41:03 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 08:39:34 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 08:35:49 PM
Adeniran to Everton according to some people on twitter?!
Seems a done deal unless a few scousers are on something.

Apparently the clubs are still haggling over the number of hubcaps.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 08:49:53 PM
Apparently Dennis Adeniran is signing for Everton, according to @DominicKing_DM
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 08:55:00 PM
Strange sale. Must be a huge fee?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 08:55:20 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 08:49:53 PM
Apparently Dennis Adeniran is signing for Everton, according to @DominicKing_DM
£50 mil in cash upfront.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jem on August 31, 2017, 08:55:42 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on August 31, 2017, 08:18:37 PM
If Statler & Waldorf did football forums....
Classic
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 08:58:57 PM
Aluko 7.5
Malone 3.5

That's 11m out of nothing plus all the money saved on wages from the likes of Martin, Parker, Tunni, LVC etc.

Kalas loan
Piazon loan
Kamara 5.5m
Fonte 8.5m
Soares loan
Mollo free
Graham loan
Norwood loan
Ciise ?

I don't get it. If FFP means you can only spend 6 million roughly outside of money made from outgoings then we might as well all tell the football league we will make our own league with our own rules. Tell me the logic when clubs like Man Utd spend 96m on 1 player.

I don't get it. Really disappointed today
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:00:17 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 08:58:57 PM
Aluko 7.5
Malone 3.5

That's 11m out of nothing plus all the money saved on wages from the likes of Martin, Parker, Tunni, LVC etc.

Kamara 5.5m
Fonte 8.5m
Soares loan
Mollo free
Graham loan
Norwood loan
Ciise ?

I don't get it. If FFP means you can only spend 6 million roughly outside of money made from outgoings then we might as well all tell the football league we will make our own league with our own rules. Tell me the logic when clubs like Man Utd spend 96m on 1 player.

I don't get it. Really disappointed today
Different rules for the prem and also they get a lot more money which goes up every year!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 09:01:01 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 08:58:57 PM
Aluko 7.5
Malone 3.5

That's 11m out of nothing plus all the money saved on wages from the likes of Martin, Parker, Tunni, LVC etc.

Kalas loan
Piazon loan
Kamara 5.5m
Fonte 8.5m
Soares loan
Mollo free
Graham loan
Norwood loan
Ciise ?

I don't get it. If FFP means you can only spend 6 million roughly outside of money made from outgoings then we might as well all tell the football league we will make our own league with our own rules. Tell me the logic when clubs like Man Utd spend 96m on 1 player.

I don't get it. Really disappointed today
You're forgetting Djalo and loan fees. Man United can afford to splash because they get gigantic revenues from marketing, PL and tickets.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwiwaka on August 31, 2017, 09:01:51 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 08:58:57 PM
Aluko 7.5
Malone 3.5

That's 11m out of nothing plus all the money saved on wages from the likes of Martin, Parker, Tunni, LVC etc.

Kalas loan
Piazon loan
Kamara 5.5m
Fonte 8.5m
Soares loan
Mollo free
Graham loan
Norwood loan
Ciise ?

I don't get it. If FFP means you can only spend 6 million roughly outside of money made from outgoings then we might as well all tell the football league we will make our own league with our own rules. Tell me the logic when clubs like Man Utd spend 96m on 1 player.

I don't get it. Really disappointed today

And if there is money lost outside of the players? It's not just wages/transfers. We could profit slightly on transfers, but if our sponsorship/TV money etc and everything taken into account is at a loss.. we fail FFP.

I think bar maybe one or two players being greedy we have done very well overall.

With regards to Man Utd.. they make hundreds of millions a year, they are not in any danger of spending more than they make. It's pretty simple, really.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:04:01 PM
just under 2 hours to suffer
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:04:54 PM
Club haven't said all business done yet - so one can only hope that we are still negotiating
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 09:05:36 PM
As for Adeniran, I thought he was a great prospect but if we lose him, get some ££ , we still have the likes of Edun, DeLaTorre, O Riley etc in there

Odd that we haven't had teams come in for a loan for the likes of Sean, Humphrys, George Williams etc
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Just don't think the rules are fair. It restricts the small club from competing with the rich club especially those who now get parachute. It gets bigger every year.

I just wanted Gayle or FF! Really wasn't fussed about Jota.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 09:05:36 PM
As for Adeniran, I thought he was a great prospect but if we lose him, get some ££ , we still have the likes of Edun, DeLaTorre, O Riley etc in there

Odd that we haven't had teams come in for a loan for the likes of Sean, Humphrys, George Williams etc
Loans to the lower leagues have an extended window I think.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:07:57 PM
I'm with Danny. I know we can't break the rules and don't want us to but the rules are s***. Football should be made as equal as possible. All this system does is keep the top clubs at the top and make it almost impossible to rise through the ranks. I don't necessarily believe clubs should just be able to buy their way through the leagues but this isn't working. Yes stop teMs from going bust but don't stop them from achieving.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Just don't think the rules are fair. It restricts the small club from competing with the rich club especially those who now get parachute. It gets bigger every year.

I just wanted Gayle or FF! Really wasn't fussed about Jota.
It's there to make it fairer so bigger teams don't spend so much. Parachute payments mostly cover the cost of the big wages coming down from the Prem.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DeuceBigelow on August 31, 2017, 09:09:54 PM
Any chance of Flint or Forestieri? Gutted about Gayle, he would have been ideal. 1hr 50 left...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 09:10:40 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 09:05:36 PM
As for Adeniran, I thought he was a great prospect but if we lose him, get some ££ , we still have the likes of Edun, DeLaTorre, O Riley etc in there

Odd that we haven't had teams come in for a loan for the likes of Sean, Humphrys, George Williams etc
Loans to the lower leagues have an extended window I think.

Nope that's changed from last season. No loans other than within window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 09:11:10 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:07:57 PM
I'm with Danny. I know we can't break the rules and don't want us to but the rules are s***. Football should be made as equal as possible. All this system does is keep the top clubs at the top and make it almost impossible to rise through the ranks. I don't necessarily believe clubs should just be able to buy their way through the leagues but this isn't working. Yes stop teMs from going bust but don't stop them from achieving.
I agree with you that the rules are s*** but there's nothing we can do about it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:11:59 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Just don't think the rules are fair. It restricts the small club from competing with the rich club especially those who now get parachute. It gets bigger every year.

I just wanted Gayle or FF! Really wasn't fussed about Jota.
As you know ive been saying this for ages now, FFP is rubbish one team still to settle their fine, so how can it be enforced. Stuart Pearce bought up a good point earlier players could challenge it under the restraint of trade rules if they keep enforcing them. COuld happen when Mbappe moves to PSG as PSG are likely to fail Uefa's FFP they reckon
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:13:06 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 09:10:40 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 09:05:36 PM
As for Adeniran, I thought he was a great prospect but if we lose him, get some ££ , we still have the likes of Edun, DeLaTorre, O Riley etc in there

Odd that we haven't had teams come in for a loan for the likes of Sean, Humphrys, George Williams etc
Loans to the lower leagues have an extended window I think.

Nope that's changed from last season. No loans other than within window.
Ah ok. My bad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:04:54 PM
Club haven't said all business done yet - so one can only hope that we are still negotiating
not sure we did in January, but at least we still have hope lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 09:14:30 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Just don't think the rules are fair. It restricts the small club from competing with the rich club especially those who now get parachute. It gets bigger every year.

I just wanted Gayle or FF! Really wasn't fussed about Jota.
It's there to make it fairer so bigger teams don't spend so much. Parachute payments mostly cover the cost of the big wages coming down from the Prem.
I am with Jonaldinho on this one. I know they set FFP to prevent clubs going bankrupt, but it only keeps the top clubs at the top.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:14:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:04:54 PM
Club haven't said all business done yet - so one can only hope that we are still negotiating
not sure we did in January, but at least we still have hope lol
Not sure if we did, although Sarah Brookes would normally let people know.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 09:16:12 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:14:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:04:54 PM
Club haven't said all business done yet - so one can only hope that we are still negotiating
not sure we did in January, but at least we still have hope lol
Not sure if we did, although Sarah Brookes would normally let people know.

Usually there is a recap of the window's transfer activity. I don't remember if it happens at the end of the day or the following day though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:16:45 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 09:14:30 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Just don't think the rules are fair. It restricts the small club from competing with the rich club especially those who now get parachute. It gets bigger every year.

I just wanted Gayle or FF! Really wasn't fussed about Jota.
It's there to make it fairer so bigger teams don't spend so much. Parachute payments mostly cover the cost of the big wages coming down from the Prem.
I am with Jonaldinho on this one. I know they set FFP to prevent clubs going bankrupt, but it only keeps the top clubs at the top.
Blame the Prem. I agree there is often vast differences in incomes which is difficult for the other teams but how else will you do it without spending caps?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
I'm just wondering all the people complaining about the squad players we have bought in to replace aluko...were any of particularly exited about aluko this time last season? I know I wasn't. Admittedly he was a lot better than I thought he was going to be! So I will reserve judgment on any new signings until they have bedded in   049:gif
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:14:49 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:13:13 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:04:54 PM
Club haven't said all business done yet - so one can only hope that we are still negotiating
not sure we did in January, but at least we still have hope lol
Not sure if we did, although Sarah Brookes would normally let people know.
very true
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:19:59 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:16:45 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 09:14:30 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Just don't think the rules are fair. It restricts the small club from competing with the rich club especially those who now get parachute. It gets bigger every year.

I just wanted Gayle or FF! Really wasn't fussed about Jota.
It's there to make it fairer so bigger teams don't spend so much. Parachute payments mostly cover the cost of the big wages coming down from the Prem.
I am with Jonaldinho on this one. I know they set FFP to prevent clubs going bankrupt, but it only keeps the top clubs at the top.
Blame the Prem. I agree there is often vast differences in incomes which is difficult for the other teams but how else will you do it without spending caps?
the parachute payments are fir covering salaries and costs when you go down, one thing that should happen is that part is enforced, that would level the field a hell of a lot within the championshjip
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 31, 2017, 09:22:47 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
I'm just wondering all the people complaining about the squad players we have bought in to replace aluko...were any of particularly exited about aluko this time last season? I know I wasn't. Admittedly he was a lot better than I thought he was going to be! So I will reserve judgment on any new signings until they have bedded in   049:gif
Of course to be fair to any new player you have to allow time for them to bed in, it took about two or three seasons with Ruiz.
Aluko on the other hand was fully bedded in and producing the goods right now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 09:23:21 PM
It's at times like these that I hope McCormacks gates are still broken

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:16:45 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 31, 2017, 09:14:30 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on August 31, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Just don't think the rules are fair. It restricts the small club from competing with the rich club especially those who now get parachute. It gets bigger every year.

I just wanted Gayle or FF! Really wasn't fussed about Jota.
It's there to make it fairer so bigger teams don't spend so much. Parachute payments mostly cover the cost of the big wages coming down from the Prem.
I am with Jonaldinho on this one. I know they set FFP to prevent clubs going bankrupt, but it only keeps the top clubs at the top.
Blame the Prem. I agree there is often vast differences in incomes which is difficult for the other teams but how else will you do it without spending caps?

I don't think it's intended to be bad but it's not intended to stop the top clubs spending. They are spending more than ever literally. Is it fair that your support base around the world win you the league? Surely the playing field should be as level as possible. Not to mention the more followed clubs in the championship get more sky coverage therefore more money. Why the hell does that happen? Just split it equally regardless of how many times you are on. (No idea if the figures for this are nominal or if they do make a difference).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:26:18 PM
Quote from: filham on August 31, 2017, 09:22:47 PM
Quote from: Maccy91 on August 31, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
I'm just wondering all the people complaining about the squad players we have bought in to replace aluko...were any of particularly exited about aluko this time last season? I know I wasn't. Admittedly he was a lot better than I thought he was going to be! So I will reserve judgment on any new signings until they have bedded in   049:gif
Of course to be fair to any new player you have to allow time for them to bed in, it took about two or three seasons with Ruiz.
Aluko on the other hand was fully bedded in and producing the goods right now.

Fair point but would you call what he served up against sheff w producing the goods? I think he was a player with a bee in his bonnet and best to get rid especially for the money we got
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:17 PM
Not against spending caps. Surely with our incoming sand outgoings we have a spending cap. Wolves don't seem to. Manchester clubs can sell tea mugs in china and that allows them to spend 100 mil on a player. It's a properly broken system.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 09:29:49 PM
I think that is a wrap for tonight as all is quiet on the rumour front. Shame I think had we had gone in sooner Gayle would be here
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:30:50 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:17 PM
Not against spending caps. Surely with our incoming sand outgoings we have a spending cap. Wolves don't seem to. Manchester clubs can sell tea mugs in china and that allows them to spend 100 mil on a player. It's a properly broken system.
Completely agree but there is too much money involved that dictates it. A change would have to be revolutionary and I can't see the governing bodies making such a big change unfortunately as they are making more money!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:31:40 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 09:29:49 PM
I think that is a wrap for tonight as all is quiet on the rumour front. Shame I think had we had gone in sooner Gayle would be here
I don't think he would have been, Newcastle were leaving it late for a replacement as they wanted a good deal, they didn't get one, perez went to Spain and they had no other options.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 09:34:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:31:40 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 09:29:49 PM
I think that is a wrap for tonight as all is quiet on the rumour front. Shame I think had we had gone in sooner Gayle would be here
I don't think he would have been, Newcastle were leaving it late for a replacement as they wanted a good deal, they didn't get one, perez went to Spain and they had no other options.

But I think had they have known 5he was going then maybe they would have made more of an effort. Shame that they couldn't take a naff panic loan like we would do
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:38:46 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 09:34:43 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:31:40 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 09:29:49 PM
I think that is a wrap for tonight as all is quiet on the rumour front. Shame I think had we had gone in sooner Gayle would be here
I don't think he would have been, Newcastle were leaving it late for a replacement as they wanted a good deal, they didn't get one, perez went to Spain and they had no other options.

But I think had they have known 5he was going then maybe they would have made more of an effort. Shame that they couldn't take a naff panic loan like we would do
he was on record as saying he didn't want to leave, unless they wanted to sell. They didn't want to unless they got a replacement so I do not think it would have mattered. Remember this is Mike Ashley so he was looking for the right deal at the right price, and that price was less than Deportivo are paying to loan Perez for a season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:39:11 PM
Quote from: rweller86 on August 31, 2017, 09:30:50 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:17 PM
Not against spending caps. Surely with our incoming sand outgoings we have a spending cap. Wolves don't seem to. Manchester clubs can sell tea mugs in china and that allows them to spend 100 mil on a player. It's a properly broken system.
Completely agree but there is too much money involved that dictates it. A change would have to be revolutionary and I can't see the governing bodies making such a big change unfortunately as they are making more money!

Yeah it's not going to happen. We could never have a global following without a revolution. This system doesn't allow clubs to create a global following as you cannot compete financially with those that already do. I think this is how the powers that be want it. They don't want Manchester and Chelscum relegated so they are happy to let one player cost more than a squad.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:39:13 PM
Apparently Forestieri is going to Watford
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:41:39 PM
Be nice if the club could come out and say if business is done or not. We are all sitting here in hope and they could end our suffering with a sentence
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:41:40 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:39:13 PM
Apparently Forestieri is going to Watford

It says this on a few twitter accounts - loan deal
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: David I on August 31, 2017, 09:43:23 PM
Foresteri should have been quite straight forward to get over the line as he wont be playing for Wednesday anytime soon and Funded by Aluko sale. never mind
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 09:43:55 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:41:39 PM
Be nice if the club could come out and say if business is done or not. We are all sitting here in hope and they could end our suffering with a sentence
It's definitely done.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 09:44:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:39:13 PM
Apparently Forestieri is going to Watford

Unlikely we were ever in for him anyway
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: David I on August 31, 2017, 09:43:23 PM
Foresteri should have been quite straight forward to get over the line as he wont be playing for Wednesday anytime soon and Funded by Aluko sale. never mind

they wanted north of 15 million, apparently 18 million, not entirely funded by the Aluko sale. Ask anyone in football, no deal is ever straight forward
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:45:00 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 09:44:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:39:13 PM
Apparently Forestieri is going to Watford

Unlikely we were ever in for him anyway

Were we in for jota? There were only rumours
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:45:32 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:45:00 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 09:44:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:39:13 PM
Apparently Forestieri is going to Watford

Unlikely we were ever in for him anyway

Were we in for jota? There were only rumours
someone said earlier we were not think it was Lyall on sky sports
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hopper on August 31, 2017, 09:45:59 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:45:00 PM
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 09:44:00 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 09:39:13 PM
Apparently Forestieri is going to Watford

Unlikely we were ever in for him anyway

Were we in for jota? There were only rumours

Apparently not
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 09:48:21 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:17 PM
Not against spending caps. Surely with our incoming sand outgoings we have a spending cap. Wolves don't seem to. Manchester clubs can sell tea mugs in china and that allows them to spend 100 mil on a player. It's a properly broken system.

But on the flip side, ( I'm not saying it's right, it's just an alternative view) Say United put money, effort and resources into building their brand. They spend on their resources through marketing, advertising, promoting, even stretching as far as using pre season tours to expose the brand to new markets.

Through all of this they get new fans, new sponsorship deals, new partnerships which contribute to their wealth and bank accounts. We can't match them within the grounds as Craven Cottage is naturally restricted, but there are so many markets left to exploit, especially as a unique standpoint of Londons original etc. Are we doing enough to attract tourists? Are we doing enough to tap into new markets? Has our American owners/ sponsorships meant we've tapped into that market to attract and maintain a sizeable fanbase?
Yes it's not the premier league but the championship is available throughout the world and there's so many revenue streams we aren't maximising.

So before saying it's unfair that the rich get richer, and spend whatever they want , are we doing everything to maximise our own sales, our own gate receipts?

I agree there should be some kind of levelling exercise whether it's caps, or limits but we need to get our house in order first. From experience , there are markets in Asia and America who go wild for a bit of football and marketing combined
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:48:21 PM
18mil for forrestari, 20mil for Gayle - I was never expecting fulham to fork out at these prices
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:48:55 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 09:43:55 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:41:39 PM
Be nice if the club could come out and say if business is done or not. We are all sitting here in hope and they could end our suffering with a sentence
It's definitely done.

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Very underwhelmed. It's not been a bad window I don't think but it's not been good. We will be amongst 12 teams fighting for 3-6 imo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 09:50:56 PM
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 09:48:21 PM
18mil for forrestari, 20mil for Gayle - I was never expecting fulham to fork out at these prices

Was there a solid source to suggest we were. If we had that money yo spend we would have brought someone in and would have moved earlier than the last day. I think we need to either go early or not bother as we are or of the worst on the final day. I would love to eat my words but I don't think I'll have to
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 09:53:37 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:48:55 PM
Quote from: OMalleyCat on August 31, 2017, 09:43:55 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:41:39 PM
Be nice if the club could come out and say if business is done or not. We are all sitting here in hope and they could end our suffering with a sentence
It's definitely done.

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Very underwhelmed. It's not been a bad window I don't think but it's not been good. We will be amongst 12 teams fighting for 3-6 imo.
Tend to agree, main thing is we managed to keep the big three in the middle. Yes, there is no cover for Aluko but surely Graham/Ojo will be enough.

Would of liked another striker and CB though.

There's always January I guess.

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:54:20 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 09:48:21 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 09:27:17 PM
Not against spending caps. Surely with our incoming sand outgoings we have a spending cap. Wolves don't seem to. Manchester clubs can sell tea mugs in china and that allows them to spend 100 mil on a player. It's a properly broken system.

But on the flip side, ( I'm not saying it's right, it's just an alternative view) Say United put money, effort and resources into building their brand. They spend on their resources through marketing, advertising, promoting, even stretching as far as using pre season tours to expose the brand to new markets.

Through all of this they get new fans, new sponsorship deals, new partnerships which contribute to their wealth and bank accounts. We can't match them within the grounds as Craven Cottage is naturally restricted, but there are so many markets left to exploit, especially as a unique standpoint of Londons original etc. Are we doing enough to attract tourists? Are we doing enough to tap into new markets? Has our American owners/ sponsorships meant we've tapped into that market to attract and maintain a sizeable fanbase?
Yes it's not the premier league but the championship is available throughout the world and there's so many revenue streams we aren't maximising.

So before saying it's unfair that the rich get richer, and spend whatever they want , are we doing everything to maximise our own sales, our own gate receipts?

I agree there should be some kind of levelling exercise whether it's caps, or limits but we need to get our house in order first. From experience , there are markets in Asia and America who go wild for a bit of football and marketing combined

I hear you but prolonged success is what draws the crowds. We may add a fan or two by touring but not foreign communities. It's a loop imo. Can't have one without the other but you can't get one without the other. Are Leicester heavily supported round the world after winning the league? No. It's definitely helped, but after winning the league they are priced out of strengthening and lost their most influential player to a rich established team that finished mid table that year.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One Martin Thomas on August 31, 2017, 09:57:36 PM
Are we losing a talented youngster to Everton ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on August 31, 2017, 09:57:43 PM
Hope we keep Adeniran - has looked good when he's come in and has potential in an area players can come through for us once players like Norwood's loan ends.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One Martin Thomas on August 31, 2017, 09:58:45 PM
He's on Merseyside so is all bit gone.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Rambler on August 31, 2017, 10:00:31 PM
I actually think the £7.5 mil for Aluko has gone to refunding the expenditure of fonte. So when people complain that we sell first and never have an incoming purchase I actually think we bought first (Fonte) and recouped that money through the sale of Aluko, with the free transfer of Mollo always part of the plan to replace Aluko.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 31, 2017, 10:01:10 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: David I on August 31, 2017, 09:43:23 PM
Foresteri should have been quite straight forward to get over the line as he wont be playing for Wednesday anytime soon and Funded by Aluko sale. never mind

they wanted north of 15 million, apparently 18 million, not entirely funded by the Aluko sale. Ask anyone in football, no deal is ever straight forward
At the moment the reported money we took for Aluko is not looking big, we are going to have to pay more for an equivalent replacement.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: mrmicawbers on August 31, 2017, 10:03:13 PM
Cheer your selves up have you seen QPR'S website?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 10:05:05 PM
We already have Ojo, Mollo and Graham for Nothing That's more than enough compensation for losing Aluko for 7.5m
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on August 31, 2017, 10:07:03 PM
Well, that must be about it.  Time to put us all out of  our misery and close this thread. I am off to bed with a good book and hope for better things in the January window.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SuffolkWhite on August 31, 2017, 10:09:58 PM
I hope this squad surprises all of us, I know last seasons squad did me!

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:13:12 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 10:05:05 PM
We already have Ojo, Mollo and Graham for Nothing That's more than enough compensation for losing Aluko for 7.5m

Aluko was the best and most consistent player of our front three last season. He needed to be replaced by quality not quantity.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:14:44 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:13:12 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 31, 2017, 10:05:05 PM
We already have Ojo, Mollo and Graham for Nothing That's more than enough compensation for losing Aluko for 7.5m

Aluko was the best and most consistent player of our front three last season. He needed to be replaced by quality not quantity.

I thought we would have brought someone in for him or another striker as currently we don't have a single out and out striker on the books... before everyone goes nuts fonte and ak47 are listed as playing as wide /strikers
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 10:16:06 PM
Time for bed,been a long day for nothing really.
Disappointed to say the least,I bet our manager is as well... :012:
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 31, 2017, 10:18:09 PM
Quote from: filham on August 31, 2017, 10:07:03 PM
Well, that must be about it.  Time to put us all out of  our misery and close this thread. I am off to bed with a good book and hope for better things in the January window.
Dont hold your breath!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JackHFFC1990 on August 31, 2017, 10:18:54 PM
As much as the signings today a little underwhelming looking at all the squads top 2 is a possibility for sure
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham76 on August 31, 2017, 10:22:01 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 10:16:06 PM
Time for bed,been a long day for nothing really.
Disappointed to say the least,I bet our manager is as well... :012:

Was just about to say that.

So many of us fans peed off, can't imagine SJ is satisfied with our business, particularly as he specifically said he didn't want to lose Aluko, yet he's gone a week or 2 later. Along with another regular first team player, Malone.

Seems to me like a real kick in the balls to SJ from the transfer team -  not been given anywhere near the backing he needed, or deserved.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: F(f)CUK on August 31, 2017, 10:22:17 PM
The only disappointment for me is that we are not going to make 500 pages. We have had a good window tempered only by the fact that we hoped for another forward and could do with a CB.

We signed Cairney and Sessegnon to new contracts, kept McDonald and actually have forwards that we own. Fonte looks like he could be a good buy.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a one legged penguin  I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 31, 2017, 10:27:07 PM
A CB would be my priority, even ahead of a forward.  It's beginning to look as though the Khans have again failed to invest anything, just broken even, no investment money whatsoever unless there is a very late surprise.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Slaphead in Qatar on August 31, 2017, 10:27:59 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Last season we had no striker really and look at how many goals we scored
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mullers OG on August 31, 2017, 10:28:47 PM
Don't quite understand all the gloom on these pages.  From my perspective this has been a very encouraging window.  A potentially better replacement for Malone at LB, Ojo and new signings to cover the loss of Aluko (no great loss in my opinion), Fonte up front and stronger back up in midfield.  Kalas back with Ream and Odoi.  It's a better team than we've had for years.

The one real loss to the club appears to be Adeniran who looked as though he could become an important player for us in the future when he turned out in the LC last year. 
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 10:29:55 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Luis Suarez is a striker/wide man. Gayle is a striker/wide man. Pretty much every striker with pace can also play out wide these days.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on August 31, 2017, 10:30:47 PM
Love this thread 400 pages odd of fun,madness,truth,luck.whatever.love it!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: General on August 31, 2017, 10:31:37 PM
Honestly before we sold Aluko I would've said 7/10.. in my mind we still needed a CB and forward.

I'm not convinced we've strengthened the team after loosing malone and Aluko and not bringing in adequate replacements.

I appreciate we now have greater strength in midfield and up front but up front there's a lot of untried players..

As a result it'd be  a 4/5 max 6 out of 10 for me. I worry how little we've done in defence. I don't get the logic of getting rid of Aluko when we had noone of equal calibre lined up or signed.

If we get forestieri in that'd be great but still getting tight and not much news on that front and no CB's either..

Disappointed with kline and Tony khan especially as whilst they've bought in depth they've failed quite monumentally as things stand to really address key areas we needed to improve. Not sure they can say they've done a good job in my eyes.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Fonte and Kamara are out and out strikers, you cannot dispute that as it's the position they play the majority of their games in. I read all of your message, hence replying to you claiming it's wrong, you seem to have this weird fascination around slagging Kamara off and calling out Fonte for not being a centre forward, which he is. Don't believe me, check Transfermarkt which backs up what their positions are
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:34:47 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 10:29:55 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Luis Suarez is a striker/wide man. Gayle is a striker/wide man. Pretty much every striker with pace can also play out wide these days.

So are they out and out striker then?

I'd love Suarez or Gayle but we can't and won't get them.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:35:53 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:34:47 PM
Quote from: Tabby on August 31, 2017, 10:29:55 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Luis Suarez is a striker/wide man. Gayle is a striker/wide man. Pretty much every striker with pace can also play out wide these days.

So are they out and out striker then?

I'd love Suarez or Gayle but we can't and won't get them.
Just cause a striker can play out wide doesn't mean he's not a striker. And doesn't mean he won't score goals.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 10:36:45 PM
Almost over now and in my opinion our squad is less qualified to get into the play offs this year than the squad we had last year, why... because other teams have done better business!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:37:46 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Fonte and Kamara are out and out strikers, you cannot dispute that as it's the position they play the majority of their games in. I read all of your message, hence replying to you claiming it's wrong, you seem to have this weird fascination around slagging Kamara off and calling out Fonte for not being a centre forward, which he is. Don't believe me, check Transfermarkt which backs up what their positions are

Kamara is not the answer or have you not seen him this season. His touch is shocking and is very raw. Maybe in a few years buy I don't see it this year. Look forward to being proved wrong.
Didn't get to the last game so cannot comment on Fonte.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 10:38:15 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Fonte and Kamara are out and out strikers, you cannot dispute that as it's the position they play the majority of their games in. I read all of your message, hence replying to you claiming it's wrong, you seem to have this weird fascination around slagging Kamara off and calling out Fonte for not being a centre forward, which he is. Don't believe me, check Transfermarkt which backs up what their positions are
Sorry but dream on!! It is the stat's analysis that have caused us not to move forwards!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:38:55 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:37:46 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Fonte and Kamara are out and out strikers, you cannot dispute that as it's the position they play the majority of their games in. I read all of your message, hence replying to you claiming it's wrong, you seem to have this weird fascination around slagging Kamara off and calling out Fonte for not being a centre forward, which he is. Don't believe me, check Transfermarkt which backs up what their positions are

Kamara is not the answer or have you not seen him this season. His touch is shocking and is very raw. Maybe in a few years buy I don't see it this year. Look forward to being proved wrong.
Didn't get to the last game so cannot comment on Fonte.
Well he scored a goal and hit the post so even if I hadn't seen the game I'd have guessed his performance was at least semi-decent
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 10:39:49 PM
Agreed Ollie, people clutching at straws!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:37:46 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Fonte and Kamara are out and out strikers, you cannot dispute that as it's the position they play the majority of their games in. I read all of your message, hence replying to you claiming it's wrong, you seem to have this weird fascination around slagging Kamara off and calling out Fonte for not being a centre forward, which he is. Don't believe me, check Transfermarkt which backs up what their positions are

Kamara is not the answer or have you not seen him this season. His touch is shocking and is very raw. Maybe in a few years buy I don't see it this year. Look forward to being proved wrong.
Didn't get to the last game so cannot comment on Fonte.
Two things, firstly hard to judge Kamara till he plays in His natural position of striker, and has more minutes than he has. Fonte has played almost 3 times the amount of league game minutes to Kamara I believe. His second position is wide but that is not his strongest point.

Second did you mean to use the word rapist?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: davew on August 31, 2017, 10:42:03 PM
At least we can continue arguing amongst ourselves tomorrow, the whole situation regarding FFP and transfer market is a complete shambles and I will post a thread tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 10:42:48 PM
In bed but been told activity at Motspur Park.
My guess its the cleaners,but you never know...lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:37:46 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Fonte and Kamara are out and out strikers, you cannot dispute that as it's the position they play the majority of their games in. I read all of your message, hence replying to you claiming it's wrong, you seem to have this weird fascination around slagging Kamara off and calling out Fonte for not being a centre forward, which he is. Don't believe me, check Transfermarkt which backs up what their positions are

Kamara is not the answer or have you not seen him this season. His touch is shocking and is very raw. Maybe in a few years buy I don't see it this year. Look forward to being proved wrong.
Didn't get to the last game so cannot comment on Fonte.
Two things, firstly hard to judge Kamara till he plays in His natural position of striker, and has more minutes than he has. Fonte has played almost 3 times the amount of league game minutes to Kamara I believe. His second position is wide but that is not his strongest point.

Second did you mean to use the word rapist?

It was a figure of speech, apologies to anyone that was offended.

I'm.basing it on What I have seen and when comparing us in that department against teams around us and their "strikers"
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:46:24 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:43:45 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:37:46 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:34:39 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on August 31, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
We still need a striker as currently we have 2 strikers/wide men. One of which has the touch of a rapist. I worry if we get an injury.

Plus we need a CB

We have two out and out strikers, and multiple players who can play as a striker, how many more do we need?

Who are out and out striker mate if love to know?

If you mean fonte and kamara if check before your start reply

Fonte and Kamara are out and out strikers, you cannot dispute that as it's the position they play the majority of their games in. I read all of your message, hence replying to you claiming it's wrong, you seem to have this weird fascination around slagging Kamara off and calling out Fonte for not being a centre forward, which he is. Don't believe me, check Transfermarkt which backs up what their positions are

Kamara is not the answer or have you not seen him this season. His touch is shocking and is very raw. Maybe in a few years buy I don't see it this year. Look forward to being proved wrong.
Didn't get to the last game so cannot comment on Fonte.
Two things, firstly hard to judge Kamara till he plays in His natural position of striker, and has more minutes than he has. Fonte has played almost 3 times the amount of league game minutes to Kamara I believe. His second position is wide but that is not his strongest point.

Second did you mean to use the word rapist?

It was a figure of speech, apologies to anyone that was offended.

I'm.basing it on What I have seen and when comparing us in that department against teams around us and their "strikers"
But he hasn't Played as a striker for us in the league.

Please change the word rapist it is deeply offensive to those people who have suffered such atrocity in the family. See opyou have apologised but remove the word
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 10:46:33 PM
Am I the only one that still feels we will have one more player in by the deadline?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 10:48:53 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 10:46:33 PM
Am I the only one that still feels we will have one more player in by the deadline?

Can only speak for myself but I think we are done.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:50:04 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 10:48:53 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 10:46:33 PM
Am I the only one that still feels we will have one more player in by the deadline?

Can only speak for myself but I think we are done.

I agree I think we are finished unless it's a freebie tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on August 31, 2017, 10:50:10 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 10:48:53 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 10:46:33 PM
Am I the only one that still feels we will have one more player in by the deadline?

Can only speak for myself but I think we are done.
Agree with J88, hope we are wrong
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 10:51:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 10:46:33 PM
Am I the only one that still feels we will have one more player in by the deadline?

Head says another player in would please everyone and be logical given the build up, but that's probably not how Fulham roll. I'm happy enough given past transfer windows, what we could have lost and some decent business done. Like some have said, a 7/10 but going into the day there was potential of a perfect window
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 10:55:38 PM
Why can't people wait for proof before they label a window as wondrous or pitiful?  Let's see how they perform within the Slav strategy. Those of you hailing success may be moaning, and those of you moaning may be exalting at Christmas.... The most dubious of signings have become stalwarts and the most esteemed have flunked.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: DevonFFC on August 31, 2017, 10:55:52 PM
Quote from: Newry FFC on August 31, 2017, 10:51:24 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 10:46:33 PM
Am I the only one that still feels we will have one more player in by the deadline?

Head says another player in would please everyone and be logical given the build up, but that's probably not how Fulham roll. I'm happy enough given past transfer windows, what we could have lost and some decent business done. Like some have said, a 7/10 but going into the day there was potential of a perfect window

Wish tony Khan had your head
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 10:58:21 PM
If you fancy a bet you can now get 10/1 about Gayle joining in the last 2 minutes.... lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 10:59:30 PM
Mitrog confirmed at Marseille
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:01:17 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

I'd agree but unfortunately Ojo isn't as good
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: EJL on August 31, 2017, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:01:17 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

I'd agree but unfortunately Ojo isn't as good
Give him more than two games and he might well be...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:03:16 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

He's included in the "couple of loanees and a freebie" line.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Twig on August 31, 2017, 11:05:09 PM
So that's it. Lived down to my expectations, very underwhelmed. (And I'm not referring to our failure to reach 500 pages).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on August 31, 2017, 11:06:42 PM
Disappointed and drained....Goodnight.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 11:06:49 PM
Still nothing from the club about being finished...

Deals can still be done if paperwork was in in time!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:08:18 PM
Re-posted with relevant quote
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 11:08:37 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 11:06:49 PM
Still nothing from the club about being finished...

This is what I find disgusting. If you are finished tell the fans.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:09:48 PM
Quote from: EJL on August 31, 2017, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:01:17 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

I'd agree but unfortunately Ojo isn't as good
Give him more than two games and he might well be...

Yes, he might. If we had signed someone for 40p from the Conference he might have been good enough as well. That's not the point. The point is that proven quality players like Jota went for reasonable fees yet we went for a player that was fired from a Russian club, a player that has barely played a professional game the last two seasons and a Liverpool youngster...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:10:21 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:01:17 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

I'd agree but unfortunately Ojo isn't as good

Ojo also isn't permanent, but give him a chance
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:03:16 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

He's included in the "couple of loanees and a freebie" line.

Why? Are you saying that all loanees and freebies are a waste of time? I thought Aluko was a freebie !!

If they want to play for us, and perform well, why wouldn't you want them?

People were negative when Aluko signed, and rumour has it he expects more than we want to pay him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 11:13:01 PM
Fairly happy except I would have wanted a commanding CB. Really pleased we did not get mugged by Newcastle & Wednesday for their over valued players.
The club is sound financially & it is now up to Slavisa, the players & coaches to get the squad performing for a real promotion push.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Deeping_white on August 31, 2017, 11:13:48 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:09:48 PM
Quote from: EJL on August 31, 2017, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 31, 2017, 11:01:17 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

I'd agree but unfortunately Ojo isn't as good
Give him more than two games and he might well be...

Yes, he might. If we had signed someone for 40p from the Conference he might have been good enough as well. That's not the point. The point is that proven quality players like Jota went for reasonable fees yet we went for a player that was fired from a Russian club, a player that has barely played a professional game the last two seasons and a Liverpool youngster...

I wish people would stop peddling the whole "Mollo got fired from Zenit" - he got homophobic abuse from his own fans who though a picture of him with what turned out to be his dad was someone he was dating. He was rated highly before he went to Zenit and the only reason he stopped playing there was due to the unfounded and unfair abuse he got and his subsequent reaction.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:14:16 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 11:13:01 PM
Fairly happy except I would have wanted a commanding CB. Really pleased we did not get mugged by Newcastle & Wednesday for their over valued players.
The club is sound financially & it is now up to Slavisa, the players & coaches to get the squad performing for a real promotion push.

:plus one:

Let's see how things unfold
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:19:28 PM
Surely not.....

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/everton/transfer-talk/news/everton-want-fulham-teen-adeniran_306179.html

Everton 'keen to sign Fulham youngster Dennis Adeniran'

By Danielle Joynson, Staff Reporter
Filed: Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 21:30 UK
Last Updated: Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 21:30 UK
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Fulham teenager Dennis Adeniran.

The midfielder has been part of the Cottagers' academy since 2011 before he made his senior debut last season.

Since making his first appearance in the EFL Cup, Adeniran went on to make a further four appearances in the first team.

According to West London Sport, Adeniran has attracted the interest of Everton, who have recruited eight new signings so far in this window.

The midfielder has represented England at Under-17 and Under-19 level.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:19:51 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:03:16 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

He's included in the "couple of loanees and a freebie" line.

Why? Are you saying that all loanees and freebies are a waste of time? I thought Aluko was a freebie !!

If they want to play for us, and perform well, why wouldn't you want them?

People were negative when Aluko signed, and rumour has it he expects more than we want to pay him.

You completely misunderstand what I'm saying. I'm not slagging the players of, I'm having a go at the people in charge that didn't replace Aluko with at least equal proven quality. We're left to hope that a Liverpool youngster, a Russian reject and a long-time injured Wolves winger can fill the boots of our best and most consistent attacking player of last year.

At the same time Jota signed for Birmingham for about the same as Aluko went for. But I guess it was more important to break even than add proven quality...

*I wanted us to sign Mollo back in 2014 and think he's got something about him. But the fact is he hasn't pulled up trees during his years in Russia*
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:22:02 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:19:51 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:03:16 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

He's included in the "couple of loanees and a freebie" line.

Why? Are you saying that all loanees and freebies are a waste of time? I thought Aluko was a freebie !!

If they want to play for us, and perform well, why wouldn't you want them?

People were negative when Aluko signed, and rumour has it he expects more than we want to pay him.

You completely misunderstand what I'm saying. I'm not slagging the players of, I'm having a go at the people in charge that didn't replace Aluko with at least equal proven quality. We're left to hope that a Liverpool youngster, a Russian reject and a long-time injured Wolves winger can fill the boots of our best and most consistent attacking player of last year.

At the same time Jota signed for Birmingham for about the same as Aluko went for. But I guess it was more important to break even than add proven quality...

*I wanted us to sign Mollo back in 2014 and think he's got something about him. But the fact is he hasn't pulled up trees during his years in Russia*

Apologies for misunderstanding, but Aluko's sale was surely to finance Fonte?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:24:46 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 31, 2017, 11:13:01 PM
Fairly happy except I would have wanted a commanding CB. Really pleased we did not get mugged by Newcastle & Wednesday for their over valued players.
The club is sound financially & it is now up to Slavisa, the players & coaches to get the squad performing for a real promotion push.
My thoughts exactly. FTID.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on August 31, 2017, 11:26:16 PM
If that's it which it appears to be...

Disappointed mostly in the lack of competition at CB. I actually think Madl was better than he's been recently when he first joined, reasonable backup. Djalo the jury is out, seen him live twice now and better than I'd hoped (though against poor opposition) commanding but very slow. Basically, if we make it to January without Kalas and Ream getting injured or straight red cards then great as I'm not sure I'd be overly confident with either of the other 2 having an extended run at the back,  but that's a big risk for us to have taken I feel.

Also would have liked to have seen the Aluko money properly reinvested. We have lots of pacey attacking players albeit lacking in one out and out prolific striker....though that was much of last season and we did very well as far as goal scoring goes.

One of those I feel where we just have to hope for no injuries to either CB or Fonte. Think we're actually at least equally as strong on paper as last season...

Fonte or Martin? - Fonte
Woodrow or Kamara - I mean the jury is out but Woodrow had plenty opportunities but never took them. Plenty of time for Kamara to come good with more time with the team.
Malone or Soares? - on paper Soares who is rated as a bit of a wonderkid to look out for...although Malone had a great season
Parker or Ibrahima Cisse and Norwood - no brainer really, much as Parker was a great professional his regular playing days were over.
Aluko or Ojo, Jordan Graham, Mollo? - we shall see, a little gutted Aluko went as he was fun to watch but as we know shooting verrrrrry suspect.... all 3 of these have the potential to do very well... Liverpool friends excited about Ojo, Wolves friend baffled about loaning Graham who he really rates as one to watch and Mollo....well who knows but he's been at some top clubs.


Add into the mix that we held on to Sess and Cairney, Humphries potentially waiting in the wings if we want to switch it up who's still banging them in for the youth and has really beefed out this year. Other youth players not looking totally out of touch if they need to be called upon....

All in all I think we're in good shape. It's literally just CB that worries me. Let's hope we don't get any major injuries to our main 2 and that if we do, Djalo steps up and proves us wrong. He certainly showed more than I'd expected from my first to watches of him.

Only time will tell!

Fingers crossed for a good season!
COYW!


Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: alexmur on August 31, 2017, 11:26:42 PM
Off to bed pretty happy with the window, only disappointed that we were linked with 3 decent players and nothing happened. Worst thing happened was aluko going but he couldn't score in a brothel so not all bad really. I wish all of our new signing good luck, and a big thank you to everyone for you views and jokes over the window it's been a good laugh, off to bed now. COYW!!

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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:28:50 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:22:02 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:19:51 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:03:16 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

He's included in the "couple of loanees and a freebie" line.

Why? Are you saying that all loanees and freebies are a waste of time? I thought Aluko was a freebie !!

If they want to play for us, and perform well, why wouldn't you want them?

People were negative when Aluko signed, and rumour has it he expects more than we want to pay him.

You completely misunderstand what I'm saying. I'm not slagging the players of, I'm having a go at the people in charge that didn't replace Aluko with at least equal proven quality. We're left to hope that a Liverpool youngster, a Russian reject and a long-time injured Wolves winger can fill the boots of our best and most consistent attacking player of last year.

At the same time Jota signed for Birmingham for about the same as Aluko went for. But I guess it was more important to break even than add proven quality...

*I wanted us to sign Mollo back in 2014 and think he's got something about him. But the fact is he hasn't pulled up trees during his years in Russia*

Apologies for misunderstanding, but Aluko's sale was surely to finance Fonte?

No worries, I could have phrased it better.

Indeed it was, and that's what I was worried about. We basically have a net spend of 0 and that seems to be the ultimate goal of the people in charge. We had the opportunity to have a real go at it this summer and cash in on Sess or Cairney in January if it all went tits up, but sadly we didn't...

Up to Slav to work his magic now.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Sgt Fulham on August 31, 2017, 11:29:14 PM
This was a really good chance to really solidify a squad that would consider playoffs underperforming. Still may get promoted, but big chance not fully taken there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 11:30:46 PM
How can clubs get extensions on the window? You had over a month. Completely ridiculous
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 11:30:51 PM
There's a lot of twitterers going around on tinterweb saying that Alukos fee was 3m. Who knows what to believe but that would be a huge own goal surely
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 11:32:01 PM
There were 12 requests for extensions to the deadline in the EFL in the last 5 mins of the window. Still no word from the club which seems strange.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 11:32:08 PM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on August 31, 2017, 11:30:46 PM
How can clubs get extensions on the window? You had over a month. Completely ridiculous
Brighton have one granted, for Janssen, probabaly because that's the knock on effect of all these knock on moves involving Bony and Llorente
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 11:33:24 PM
Sky sources: The deal sheets are in for Oumar Niasse's transfer to Crystal Palace from Everton, and Dennis Adeniran's move to Everton from Fulham.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:33:48 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:28:50 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:22:02 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:19:51 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 11:03:16 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: twang on August 31, 2017, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 10:32:15 PM
Relax people. If we hadn't been wound up by all this bs regarding Jota/Forestieri/Gayle yesterday would we all be feeling the same way today? Probably not. It's the expectation that kills, sadly we've been hung out to dry by our own fans. Shame, really.

What? It's only natural to expect that we'd replace Aluko with someone like Jota instead of a couple of loanees and a freebie...
My take is that we replaced Auko before he left... with Ojo.

He's included in the "couple of loanees and a freebie" line.

Why? Are you saying that all loanees and freebies are a waste of time? I thought Aluko was a freebie !!

If they want to play for us, and perform well, why wouldn't you want them?

People were negative when Aluko signed, and rumour has it he expects more than we want to pay him.

You completely misunderstand what I'm saying. I'm not slagging the players of, I'm having a go at the people in charge that didn't replace Aluko with at least equal proven quality. We're left to hope that a Liverpool youngster, a Russian reject and a long-time injured Wolves winger can fill the boots of our best and most consistent attacking player of last year.

At the same time Jota signed for Birmingham for about the same as Aluko went for. But I guess it was more important to break even than add proven quality...

*I wanted us to sign Mollo back in 2014 and think he's got something about him. But the fact is he hasn't pulled up trees during his years in Russia*

Apologies for misunderstanding, but Aluko's sale was surely to finance Fonte?

No worries, I could have phrased it better.

Indeed it was, and that's what I was worried about. We basically have a net spend of 0 and that seems to be the ultimate goal of the people in charge. We had the opportunity to have a real go at it this summer and cash in on Sess or Cairney in January if it all went tits up, but sadly we didn't...

Up to Slav to work his magic now.

:plus one:

still friends then, lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: grandad on August 31, 2017, 11:42:31 PM
I hope we got a fee from Everton with a sell on clause. I really rated this youngster.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:46:24 PM
Quote from: Riverside on August 31, 2017, 07:47:01 PM
From Richard Osman's twitter "Fulham have now got more left wingers than Jeremy Corbyn's WhatsApp group chat #ffc #Graham #Mollo"


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Quote of the night methinks
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 11:48:46 PM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 11:32:01 PM
There were 12 requests for extensions to the deadline in the EFL in the last 5 mins of the window. Still no word from the club which seems strange.

Williams, McManaman and Marc Wilson all signed at Sunderland in last 20 minutes
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on August 31, 2017, 11:54:15 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.

Me: still at the pub
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on August 31, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.

The Spanish window does not close until tomorrow - 01 September - so there is still time for Costa to hop off to Athletico
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on August 31, 2017, 11:58:18 PM
With Coutinho , Costa and Mahrez, they can still go to Spain , that window is still open.

maybe Madrid will go for Jonny Evans too 😂😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:58:42 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 31, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.

The Spanish window does not close until tomorrow - 01 September - so there is still time for Costa to hop off to Athletico
Apparently they don't want/can't afford him
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on September 01, 2017, 12:03:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:58:42 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 31, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.

The Spanish window does not close until tomorrow - 01 September - so there is still time for Costa to hop off to Athletico
Apparently they don't want/can't afford him


They have a transfer embargo until January.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on September 01, 2017, 12:03:25 AM
Another point: Mollo is valued on Transfermarkt at £2.7m, I know it could go down by next year and that Transfermarkt tend to estimate but the fact that we're getting resale value for free is good news.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on September 01, 2017, 12:03:32 AM
Quote from: Toby Ward-Smith on August 31, 2017, 11:33:24 PM
Sky sources: The deal sheets are in for Oumar Niasse's transfer to Crystal Palace from Everton, and Dennis Adeniran's move to Everton from Fulham.

Not too bothered. Nothing special plsyer. Good luck to him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: AlexW132 on September 01, 2017, 12:03:57 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on September 01, 2017, 12:03:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:58:42 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 31, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.

The Spanish window does not close until tomorrow - 01 September - so there is still time for Costa to hop off to Athletico
Apparently they don't want/can't afford him


They have a transfer embargo until January.
Ah yes of course. Makes Costa look even more of a plonker.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on September 01, 2017, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on September 01, 2017, 12:03:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:58:42 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 31, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.

The Spanish window does not close until tomorrow - 01 September - so there is still time for Costa to hop off to Athletico
Apparently they don't want/can't afford him


They have a transfer embargo until January.

They can still sign him - they just could not register him to play for them - he could be loaned to another club until January or just train with them

How much is a player who sits on his hands in Brazil worth?

Having told him - by text message - that he was not going to be part of their squad - they are reaping their reward - it is funny that they could make such a mess of the situation and I guess that Roman is none to happy
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Lighthouse on September 01, 2017, 12:26:18 AM
Sorry that Adenrian went to Everton. Surely a better chance of playing here than there.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jonaldiniho 88 on September 01, 2017, 12:30:42 AM
Quote from: Roberty on September 01, 2017, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: Jonaldiniho 88 on September 01, 2017, 12:03:09 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:58:42 PM
Quote from: Roberty on August 31, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.

The Spanish window does not close until tomorrow - 01 September - so there is still time for Costa to hop off to Athletico
Apparently they don't want/can't afford him


They have a transfer embargo until January.

They can still sign him - they just could not register him to play for them - he could be loaned to another club until January or just train with them

How much is a player who sits on his hands in Brazil worth?

Having told him - by text message - that he was not going to be part of their squad - they are reaping their reward - it is funny that they could make such a mess of the situation and I guess that Roman is none to happy


Didn't know that. I thought money wasn't allowed to change hands. TBH how good would he be for us on a half season loan. (I know it wouldn't, couldn't blablabla) but I would still not want him. He is an oik, and you can tell a lot about someone by how they drive, how they order coffee and how they play football. He is odious. I wouldn't touch him if it guaranteed promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on September 01, 2017, 02:05:25 AM
Quote from: Statto on September 01, 2017, 01:53:13 AM
Can't be happy with that, no major improvement, yet another shoestring job with no net spend, no proper replacements for Malone or Aluko except loans and freebies, no marquee signing, and only one striker who's mildly injury prone and takes corners rather than getting on the end of them

In particular Two players that would have been fantastic for us, Harley dean and jota, have gone to weaker club for very modest fees

Does anyone know what we actually got for adeniran ? Will it go to tribunal?

You can bet their wages weren't too modest given Redknapp's at the helm.

Can you also explain how us, a Championship team, signing the Captain and Top Scorer of a team in the Europa League Group Stages who'll be pushing for Champions League this year considering how bad of a window Benfica have had for 8-9 Million Quid isn't a "marquee signing"?

You can make the argument that we've not replaced Aluko, but Malone's covered considering we've got Sessegnon, Odoi and Rafa Soares who can all play there. We have a better squad than we did last season, and that's not even really a debate to be blunt.

Signing someone for "big money" isn't the be all and end all. Our two most expensive signings last summer were Sigurdsson and Jozabed and they both flopped- and the ones who excelled were Malone and Aluko on a Free and Ayite and Johansen who we signed for 2-3 Million each. So forgive me if I'm not writing off Mollo before he's kicked a ball for us.

Just going through our squad we've got at least two players for every position, and the versatility of some players is massive for us with players like Ayite who can play up-front if needed, pretty much all of our wingers who can play on both sides, Odoi's proven he can play anywhere across the back four etc.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on September 01, 2017, 02:18:01 AM
I'm sorry you feel you can't be happy with this window.

Loans are a very standard and big part of this business and we're in a position where if these players come good we stand a good chance of signing them as a Premiership team presuming they've done well enough.

So that said...on paper Soares is on paper set to be a higher caliber of player than Malone (who when we signed him everyone wrote off) So not sure why you feel that way. We also have Sess who is one of the biggest wonder-kids in English football right now. There are games I have worried he's not a fullback but actually, he played well there a number of times last year and also seems to have really strengthened up this season, often out-muscling players I didn't think he'd be capable of disposessing. Thought he played well in there in the last game.

Then Sone Aluko, a player I really enjoyed watching....but it's not like we're short of seemingly good quality wingers.
Ojo (whom Liverpool have big plans for)
Mollo (pacey and very capable of beating players who if you watch his seasons highlights from Sovetov could be much more exciting than we're giving credit for...certainly the opinions all over the internet from Sovetov and even Zenit seem very positive)
Jordan Graham (Pacey, can beat a man and who comes highly spoken of from many Wolves fans who seem a bit baffled as to why they've let him go to us)

And that's before we mention Ayite and Kebano and Piazon who can also play in Aluko's position...Kebano, in particular, has looked very handy this season, looking like he may well step it up another gear if the first few games are anything to go by.

So with Fonte most likely to be leading the line there's only 2 wing places going. We have 5 options - 2 of which have proven quality as they showed for us last year...and the other 3 all come rated well by their previous/current clubs. If even just one of those comes good then happy days.


As for the comment about Fonte taking corners etc, I agree.....except that apparently 1 of the supposed standout strengths of both players we brought in today are that they are set piece "specialists". So if they play then that frees him up to get in the box!


Do I wish we'd signed extra CB cover? Sure. Would I have liked to have seen a big marquee signing sure....but these things don't always get teams promoted as has been pointed out multiple times before. We have a number of attacking options who seem capable of getting on the score sheet and /or creating moments of magic and creating assists.

So I feel to suggest we can't be happy is a little off the mark when there is much to be positive about. Not ignoring the fact that I feel there are things I wish we'd done. But we were playing incredible football last year, with most of that squad still in tact and plenty of new faces to be excited about I'm feeling positive for when we return from the international break after bedding them in a bit more!

Hope you can find some of the the many positives!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: OMalleyCat on September 01, 2017, 02:37:10 AM
I'm disappointed we haven't reached 500 pages yet!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 02:51:33 AM
Quote from: AlexW132 on August 31, 2017, 11:52:36 PM
So, on a non-Fulham (for once, how nice!) related note, it's a good day in terms of clubs not giving in to player power:

Sanchez: Still at Arsenal
Mahrez: Still at Leicester
Coutinho: Still at Liverpool
Van Dijk: Still at Southampton
Costa: Still at the scum
Sakho: Still at West Ham
Barkley: Still at Everton
Hugill: Still at Preston

probably a few others I've missed but the majority of the big names are still there, with egg on their faces.
Everton wanted to sell barley. He will leave on a free next year now
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: kiwian on September 01, 2017, 05:38:43 AM
Jayffc-agree with what you say, let's give these new players time to show what they can do.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on September 01, 2017, 05:41:20 AM
6.5/10 window nothing to excite, we needed in my opinion an 8.5/10 or more window to push for the top 2. Hopefully the squad surprise as they did last season
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: MarryatsChild on September 01, 2017, 06:22:44 AM
I agree and, of course, there is nothing else we can do as supporters but to encourage the revised squad to deliver our hopes and dreams.

In reality we do have a good team still and to hope to be surprised is a little downbeat. We should expect to succeed with our fine team.



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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Baszab on September 01, 2017, 06:44:45 AM
500 moan moan
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Beamer on September 01, 2017, 07:17:48 AM
Still a bit confused why we need quite so many wingers. I seem to remember that we have said in the past that we would look to sign players who would improve on the players we already have,or words to that effect. Whether that has happened this time only time will tell but we certainly can't be accused of having thrown money about.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:43:04 AM
We have assembled a squad that will have to play out of its skin to make the play offs, the only man that can make that happen is Jokanovic, its just a shame we didn't show a bit more ambition and back him to compete for automatic promotion.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Fulham Tup North on September 01, 2017, 07:56:35 AM
 :drums: On a positive note, we have made 500 pages ... :bang head:
That must be something to celebrate.  :012:

And, we kept all of our top players!!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Legate21 on September 01, 2017, 07:59:14 AM
Can't see any official confirmation that Adeniran did leave for Everton, checked Fulham and Everton twitter and websites. Anyone know what happened?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 08:01:47 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.
hmm maybe it's you that needs committing by the men in white coats and not Ross barkley. You think Martin played out of his skin?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on September 01, 2017, 08:03:38 AM
Quote from: Fulham Tup North on September 01, 2017, 07:56:35 AM
:drums: On a positive note, we have made 500 pages ... :bang head:
That must be something to celebrate.  :012:

And, we kept all of our top players!!

Now shut that door,or bleeding Window or whatever.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: dhowells21 on September 01, 2017, 08:05:49 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on September 01, 2017, 07:59:14 AM
Can't see any official confirmation that Adeniran did leave for Everton, checked Fulham and Everton twitter and websites. Anyone know what happened?

That's what I'm looking for. It was in the Metro this morning. But that's about it from what I can see..
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Jamie88 on September 01, 2017, 08:42:02 AM
Quote from: dhowells21 on September 01, 2017, 08:05:49 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on September 01, 2017, 07:59:14 AM
Can't see any official confirmation that Adeniran did leave for Everton, checked Fulham and Everton twitter and websites. Anyone know what happened?

That's what I'm looking for. It was in the Metro this morning. But that's about it from what I can see..

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-fail-sign-striker-defender-13557778

Mentions briefly here that it wasn't finalised
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 08:46:33 AM
Quote from: Jamie88 on September 01, 2017, 08:42:02 AM
Quote from: dhowells21 on September 01, 2017, 08:05:49 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on September 01, 2017, 07:59:14 AM
Can't see any official confirmation that Adeniran did leave for Everton, checked Fulham and Everton twitter and websites. Anyone know what happened?

That's what I'm looking for. It was in the Metro this morning. But that's about it from what I can see..

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-fail-sign-striker-defender-13557778

Mentions briefly here that it wasn't finalised

Promising. I really like Adeniran so pleased that it looks like he's staying. I wonder how much we'd have got for him.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: SG on September 01, 2017, 08:49:22 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.

But that is what SJ and his team are paid to do, and they must be good signings/players to be able to play to that standard. So credit has to go to both the recruitment team and the coaching team surely?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Holders on September 01, 2017, 09:11:25 AM
What puzzles me is that we allegedly bid £18m for Gayle and then it didn't happen. If true, that's easily the lion's share of our investment this window that was not deployed, assuming that the value reflects the importance - and what else could it be?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 08:01:47 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.
hmm maybe it's you that needs committing by the men in white coats and not Ross barkley. You think Martin played out of his skin?

No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 09:16:38 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 08:01:47 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.
hmm maybe it's you that needs committing by the men in white coats and not Ross barkley. You think Martin played out of his skin?

No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.
I've said all along top 12 will be good for us this season. Might adjust that to top 9 now window has shut
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:21:06 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 09:16:38 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 08:01:47 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.
hmm maybe it's you that needs committing by the men in white coats and not Ross barkley. You think Martin played out of his skin?

No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.
I've said all along top 12 will be good for us this season. Might adjust that to top 9 now window has shut

I agree, given the quality of our squad, expecting playoffs again is slightly unreasonable, just outside would be a good season. If anyone can get this side over performing though its Slav, and if he does that we might sneak play offs, but we certainly shouldn't be expecting it, it would be unfair to do so.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on September 01, 2017, 09:34:37 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM


No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.
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We finished the season before ONE PLACE above relegation, yet you describe us as "only scraping the playoffs" - brilliant!

In that context anyone who didn't see last season as anything other than successful needs to think hard. Sense of perspective mate...

Anyway, really happy Adeniran didn't go. Certainly has pedigree and potential, plus like what i've seen when he's played so would like to think he has a better chance to develop here than Everton.

Feeling a bit miffed at the moment  that we didn't keep hold of Aluko as he was an exciting player and a grafter - or at least replace him someone with proven quality in this league like FF or Jota - but overall an astute window and happy to give the guys like Ojo / Mollo / Graham a chance. Hopefully one of them steps into Sone's boots (just not his shooting ones!).
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:46:36 AM
Quote from: Count Flapula on September 01, 2017, 09:34:37 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM


No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.

We finished the season before ONE PLACE above relegation, yet you describe us as "only scraping the playoffs" - brilliant!

In that context anyone who didn't see last season as anything other than successful needs to think hard. Sense of perspective mate...

Anyway, really happy Adeniran didn't go. Certainly has pedigree and potential, plus like what i've seen when he's played so would like to think he has a better chance to develop here than Everton.

Feeling a bit miffed at the moment  that we didn't keep hold of Aluko as he was an exciting player and a grafter - or at least replace him someone with proven quality in this league like FF or Jota - but overall an astute window and happy to give the guys like Ojo / Mollo / Graham a chance. Hopefully one of them steps into Sone's boots (just not his shooting ones!).
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I only stated that as our minimum expectation because of the owners claims and promises of promotion.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 10:09:15 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

If the window closed at 11pm, how come Everton have completed this now?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 10:09:15 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

If the window closed at 11pm, how come Everton have completed this now?
Paperwork was done in time - this was reported last night. Guess they can confirm in the morning. Some transfers were announced in the early hours such as Drinkwater.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 10:11:08 AM
we've made a tidy profit this summer, how many other clubs can claim that?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 10:14:30 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:10:05 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 10:09:15 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

If the window closed at 11pm, how come Everton have completed this now?
Paperwork was done in time - this was reported last night. Guess they can confirm in the morning. Some transfers were announced in the early hours such as Drinkwater.

Just in time to get my hopes that he was staying...  :dft004:

I'm pleased we have kept Edun however and out of the two I guess he'd have been the one id want to keep.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 10:19:11 AM
Quote from: Tabby on September 01, 2017, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 10:11:08 AM
we've made a tidy profit this summer, how many other clubs can claim that?

We haven't made a profit though.

We arent far away. I hope the plan is to see where we are in Jan and if promotion is looking likely spend the rest to push us over the line.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Bassey the warrior on September 01, 2017, 10:19:21 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:46:36 AM
Quote from: Count Flapula on September 01, 2017, 09:34:37 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM


No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.

We finished the season before ONE PLACE above relegation, yet you describe us as "only scraping the playoffs" - brilliant!

In that context anyone who didn't see last season as anything other than successful needs to think hard. Sense of perspective mate...

Anyway, really happy Adeniran didn't go. Certainly has pedigree and potential, plus like what i've seen when he's played so would like to think he has a better chance to develop here than Everton.

Feeling a bit miffed at the moment  that we didn't keep hold of Aluko as he was an exciting player and a grafter - or at least replace him someone with proven quality in this league like FF or Jota - but overall an astute window and happy to give the guys like Ojo / Mollo / Graham a chance. Hopefully one of them steps into Sone's boots (just not his shooting ones!).

I only stated that as our minimum expectation because of the owners claims and promises of promotion.
[/quote]



I don't think anyone realistically thought we'd make the play offs last year, most of us were worried of relegation after selling Dembele and McCormack. Last year has to go down as a resounding success, even though we fell at the penultimate hurdle.

This year however, I would be expecting us to make the play offs and to do better once we get there. I feel that fatigue was an issue last year, so having a bigger squad (as we do), should help us.

So it would be Fulhamish for us to get relegated...
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Count Flapula on September 01, 2017, 10:26:45 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

Had to go and open my big fat mouth about being pleased we'd kept Adeniran didn't i?!

B*gger - hope at least we got a decent fee for him and not peanuts. Another one of our promising youth players gone... All the best to him though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on September 01, 2017, 10:35:29 AM
Maybe we needed to make a tidy profit so that we could pay the wages?

We have rewarded some of the squad with new contracts and I think we can presume that they had in increase in their remuneration.

Some of the players brought in (purchases & loans) to replace those that left were higher quality and again I suspect that they're receiving a thicker wad than those they replaced.

I also presume our two Chelsea loanees have cost us more this season - since there we also rewarded with (forced to sign) new contracts before they were allowed back

I believe we have less "dead wood" than we did last year and I hope that the Ipswich result is not just a flash in the pan but an indication that our dominant style will be rewarded with a place in the PL this season.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on September 01, 2017, 10:47:37 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

I think he held out on a new contract ( am I correct )

I fear the "fee" would have been MD2 s level when he went to Celtic .

I am more disappointed by this than Aluko but understand we probably has less choice .

At least we have the Sess's and Edun contracted .


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 10:53:42 AM
Quote from: Riverside on September 01, 2017, 10:47:37 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

I think he held out on a new contract ( am I correct )

I fear the "fee" would have been MD2 s level when he went to Celtic .

I am more disappointed by this than Aluko but understand we probably has less choice .

At least we have the Sess's and Edun contracted .


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What was MD2's fee? 500k? I imagine itll be a bit higher but probably not hugely.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Roberty on September 01, 2017, 11:23:39 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on September 01, 2017, 10:53:42 AM

What was MD2's fee? 500k? I imagine itll be a bit higher but probably not hugely.

The MD2 fee was so low because he went to a none English club - even though they would like to be accepted to play in the Premier League Celtic is considered to be as foreign as PSG or Real Madrid

Between English clubs - if there is no agreement it will go to a tribunal who would access his value - since we have agreed a fee we can presume it was more that would have been awarded and I would hope there were some sell on clauses in it
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: One Martin Thomas on September 01, 2017, 11:28:50 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

Wish him no harm, but he's nothing to me now. Can't even be bothered to remember his name.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on September 01, 2017, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: Riverside on September 01, 2017, 10:47:37 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

I think he held out on a new contract ( am I correct )

I fear the "fee" would have been MD2 s level when he went to Celtic .

I am more disappointed by this than Aluko but understand we probably has less choice .

At least we have the Sess's and Edun contracted .


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It seems Everton have chased him and he's decided to cash in with a 4 year contract.

I'm assuming FFC couldn't/wouldn't match it.

Maybe with Edun and other youngsters coming through we felt we had enough potential in the pipeline?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: sunburywhite on September 01, 2017, 11:48:09 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

Don't forget your tweezers to take the splinters out of your backside from the bench
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riverside on September 01, 2017, 11:54:47 AM
Quote from: sunburywhite on September 01, 2017, 11:48:09 AM
Quote from: rweller86 on September 01, 2017, 10:02:33 AM
Adeniran confirmed to Everton :(

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/september/01/adeniran-departs

Good luck Dennis!

Don't forget your tweezers to take the splinters out of your backside from the bench

He'll be loaned out to Celtic or Rangers ....


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Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Logicalman on September 01, 2017, 11:57:18 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 10:11:08 AM
we've made a tidy profit this summer, how many other clubs can claim that?

That can be a good thing, I agree, but I would rather have had a small loss and got in the players we needed, rather than looking towards January. But that's the way it goes, and it's all good.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on September 01, 2017, 12:48:17 PM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 08:01:47 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.
hmm maybe it's you that needs committing by the men in white coats and not Ross barkley. You think Martin played out of his skin?

No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.





Not sure I agree....The reason we did so well was that a team with lots of new additions worked out how they were supposed to play after a tough start together and came good as the season progressed. In theory, they no longer need to gel in the same way and know the system so why shouldn't they be able to continue playing teams off the park...Add to that that there is also now more (on paper) quality competition for places...bar potentially at CB and RB where it's stayed the same...and I'm feeling positive.

We have brought in some top prospects which have largely been hugely praised by their previous clubs supporters who will push and compete for places. The only iffy one appeared to be Djalo and even he played well the two times I've seen him.

In terms of 1st teamers - Soares, if he brings his form over and lives up to the hype, is seemingly a superior player to Malone. Fonte is more mobile and rated at a higher level than Chris Martin and seems determined to be a success and to really want to play for the team.

So really it's only Aluko that you could say is a miss....but with his notorious lack of finishing ability and with the fact we now have a plethora of hotly tipped pacey wingers....why shouldn't we believe we have a good shot at doing better than last year?
It might not turn out that way and that's football but on paper, we still look one of the strongest teams in the league.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: westcliff white on September 01, 2017, 01:09:10 PM
according to sky Adeniran could cost everton 4 million with add ons
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: jayffc on September 01, 2017, 01:23:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on September 01, 2017, 01:09:10 PM
according to sky Adeniran could cost everton 4 million with add ons

I guess at this stage that's a decent deal considering he's barely played for us and probably wouldn't get a look in this season.

Pretty stocked up at CM and with the likes of Edun and Luca De la Torre also waiting in the wings I suppose we couldn't say no to that sort of deal at this stage.....Also, hopefully, means a decent bit of money to play with come the January transfer window if we need it.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on September 01, 2017, 03:06:12 PM
You've got to love this thread haven't you, over 500 pages and over 7500 posts and yet not one single "scoop", not one single ITK post tipping us off about a potential signing before it had already appeared on social media,
Some outlandish claims made by various people , who claimed to have contacts or sources and yet it turns out they knew know more than the rest of us,
All a bit of fun and all will no doubt be repeated again in January,
Fulham have proven time and time again over the last few summers that nothing gets released by them , they are as tight as a drum, everyone stays Schtum , and all things considered that's not a bad thing is it ?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on September 01, 2017, 04:23:09 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on September 01, 2017, 01:09:10 PM
according to sky Adeniran could cost everton 4 million with add ons

Provided we got a sell-on clause in there as well that's a good deal for us. He's obviously got potential, but how many young players who show potential actually "make it"? Not a bad deal for us considering he's literally played 3 (?) Cup Games for us.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Riversider on September 01, 2017, 07:40:06 PM
Quote from: Statto on September 01, 2017, 03:50:28 PM
Quote from: Riversider on September 01, 2017, 03:06:12 PM
Fulham have proven time and time again over the last few summers that nothing gets released by them , they are as tight as a drum, everyone stays Schtum , and all things considered that's not a bad thing is it ?

I think Westcliff tipped Kamara before it happened.

As you say all the others were on twitter or the sports pages before they were completed, don't think a single one of them (in or out) came out of the blue, so we are hardly tight as a drum

Not going to single one person out, but Kamara had been widely reported elsewhere before it actually appeared on here.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: wheelerdeeler on October 29, 2017, 05:04:37 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:44:51 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: wheelerdeeler on August 02, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Statto on August 02, 2017, 06:40:36 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 02, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Not everyday a championship club is close to signing a Uruguayan international.

surely if the entire uruguay squad were playing in england, most of them would be in the championship or lower

Muslera (Galatassary number 1), Maxi Pereira (Portos starting right back), Gimenez (starts for Atletico madrid), Godin (starts for Atletico Madrid), Coates (starts for Sporting Lisbon), Caceres (Part Southamptons squad last year now signed for lazio),
Vecino (Just signed for Inter for 25mill), Alvaro Gonzalez (Just signed for Nacional after 7 years at Lazio), Gaston Ramirez (Starter for Boro in Prem last season)
Suarez (Barcelona striker), Cavani (PSG striker), Abel Hernandez (Started for Hull last season in Prem), Stuani (Started for Boro in prem last season)

But most of their squad would be playing at champ level or lower. Why are people on this forum so ignorant about foreign football.

Also, to put it in perspective Diego Rolan is ahead of Abel Hernandez in the Uruguay setup, Abel Hernandez was 3rd top scorer in the champ last time he played in it, firing Hull to promotion.

So of the 13 players you've just mentioned, 3 will be playing in the championship this season, one in Turkey and another has gone back to Uruguay. I presume* the other 10-15 players in their squad are still in south america or other minor leagues. So thank you for confirming that most of their squad, if they came here, would be in the championship or lower.

*I've said "presume" out of politeness but I mean "know"

What three are playing in the Championship? Because Stuani's been picked up by a team in La Liga, Ramirez has basically gone on strike to force a move and Hernandez will be sold if the right bid comes in because it's Hull.

Championship kicks off in 3 days, Ramirez and Hernandez are still here, and can you tell me the name of Stuani's new club with checking back on Wikipedia? Los pedros or some such anonymous little rabble, not quite a level you can equate with the premiership

Girona, Man City's new sister team. Pretty well publicised.

Oh I didn't realise it was those giants of world football, "GIRONA". Such a massive illustrious club full of quality players. I apologise

Yep, Girona. With Stuani scoring as well.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Hoppus on November 06, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Would be a great signing!

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-keen-swedish-centre-back

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on November 06, 2017, 06:04:39 PM
Quote from: jayffc on September 01, 2017, 12:48:17 PM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 09:13:52 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on September 01, 2017, 08:01:47 AM
Quote from: Chutney on September 01, 2017, 07:59:25 AM
Quote from: snarks on September 01, 2017, 07:55:24 AM
Yes I am disappointed, mainly because of selling Aluko and then being linked with Jota, Foresteri and Gayle and getting none of them, but if Graham and Ojo do the job then in all honesty it's not been a bad window at all. I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened.

"I was underwhelmed with Kebano, Aiyete and Martin last year and look what happened." - We scraped our minimum aim of reaching the playoffs. Largely down to our manager getting the players performing out of their skin.
hmm maybe it's you that needs committing by the men in white coats and not Ross barkley. You think Martin played out of his skin?

No, but everybody else did. We still only scraped playoffs, which was our minimum aim. We can't expect pretty much the same starting squad to do a whole lot better.





Not sure I agree....The reason we did so well was that a team with lots of new additions worked out how they were supposed to play after a tough start together and came good as the season progressed. In theory, they no longer need to gel in the same way and know the system so why shouldn't they be able to continue playing teams off the park...Add to that that there is also now more (on paper) quality competition for places...bar potentially at CB and RB where it's stayed the same...and I'm feeling positive.

We have brought in some top prospects which have largely been hugely praised by their previous clubs supporters who will push and compete for places. The only iffy one appeared to be Djalo and even he played well the two times I've seen him.

In terms of 1st teamers - Soares, if he brings his form over and lives up to the hype, is seemingly a superior player to Malone. Fonte is more mobile and rated at a higher level than Chris Martin and seems determined to be a success and to really want to play for the team.

So really it's only Aluko that you could say is a miss....but with his notorious lack of finishing ability and with the fact we now have a plethora of hotly tipped pacey wingers....why shouldn't we believe we have a good shot at doing better than last year?
It might not turn out that way and that's football but on paper, we still look one of the strongest teams in the league.
Good that you can say the twice Djalo has played you've been happy with what you've seen,he's a young lad he has the attributes to succeed .I think he will prove to be as good if not better centre of defence wise than what we have,,If given the chance!
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Barrett487 on November 06, 2017, 06:38:04 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on November 06, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Would be a great signing!

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-keen-swedish-centre-back



Is our shirt wide enough for that name?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on November 06, 2017, 07:05:35 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on November 06, 2017, 06:38:04 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on November 06, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Would be a great signing!

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-keen-swedish-centre-back



Is our shirt wide enough for that name?

27 year old 6ft 3in Centre Back. 16 letters. My wife is attempting to knit a shirt wide enough, or the best idea would be to ask him to change his name to Smith.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: rvFFC on November 06, 2017, 07:19:32 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on November 06, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Would be a great signing!

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-keen-swedish-centre-back


Do you know much about him? Is he any good?
Also, didnt we supposedly scout a striker from the same team when they played in the europa league last week?
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: filham on November 06, 2017, 07:32:52 PM
We really needed a 6ft-6ins centre half but I suppose at a pinch we would settle for 6ft-3ins providing he can jump.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: aaronmcguigan on November 06, 2017, 08:17:17 PM
I'm sorry. Our next signing has to be a lad in his 30s in league 1 or league 2....  alex Bruce, Jermaine Beckford or Brett Pitman 😂😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on November 06, 2017, 09:45:22 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on November 06, 2017, 07:19:32 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on November 06, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Would be a great signing!

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-keen-swedish-centre-back


Do you know much about him? Is he any good?
Also, didnt we supposedly scout a striker from the same team when they played in the europa league last week?

I am Swedish and can unfortunately confirm that neither of the two are the solution to our problems...squad players at best.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on November 06, 2017, 09:47:08 PM
Quote from: mlangstrom on November 06, 2017, 09:45:22 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on November 06, 2017, 07:19:32 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on November 06, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Would be a great signing!

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-keen-swedish-centre-back


Do you know much about him? Is he any good?
Also, didnt we supposedly scout a striker from the same team when they played in the europa league last week?

I am Swedish and can unfortunately confirm that neither of the two are the solution to our problems...squad players at best.

I see, back down to Earth with a bump.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VegasFulham on November 06, 2017, 10:30:11 PM
I disagree. Ghoddos is a quality forward. He can dribble and play out wide too. He has a good goalscoring and assists record. He would be a quality signing.

I am making a list of players I feel we should look at. Based of stats and videos on youtube. I will post the list later.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on November 06, 2017, 11:06:05 PM
Swedish players and Fulham just doesn't go well together, al though Kaca had a few bright moments. 

Alexander Kačaniklić
Muamer Tankovic
David Elm
Fredrik Stoor
Björn Runström
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on November 06, 2017, 11:59:17 PM
Watch Charlie sports break this story tomorrow lol
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 06:06:00 AM
Quote from: mlangstrom on November 06, 2017, 09:45:22 PM
Quote from: SuperFulham323 on November 06, 2017, 07:19:32 PM
Quote from: Hoppus on November 06, 2017, 01:32:14 PM
Would be a great signing!

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-keen-swedish-centre-back


Do you know much about him? Is he any good?
Also, didnt we supposedly scout a striker from the same team when they played in the europa league last week?

I am Swedish and can unfortunately confirm that neither of the two are the solution to our problems...squad players at best.

That is par for the course for us now.
When was the last time we signed someone we'd heard of.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: BedsFFC on November 07, 2017, 07:10:55 AM
Quote from: FulhamStu on August 29, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
For the 100th time. 

Our transfer process is that Stats and Scouting  BOTH have to agree a new recruit, then the head coach gets the final say if he wants the player or not.  If the head coach wants a player, that can work but the Stats and Scouting teams have to both approve.

Talbot is in charge of scouting, Kline is in charge of stats, Jokanovic is head coach.  All 3 need to agree before we will try and sign a player, then Mackintosh does the ££ and contract negotiation.

Why oh why this is debated so much when everyone by now should understand how Fulham's transfer politics works I just don't understand, unless you keep your head in the sand I suppose.

We are NOT STATS LEAD any more than Scouting lead it's part of the process !
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 07:56:40 AM
So I have been looking at players we could use this upcoming window and will point out some. I have been looking at places we usually sign players from. I think we could do with a forward, a LB and a CB. Also a quality winger would be nice. Cause, let's face it, we have a million players that can play out wide but only Sess is decent and even he's hit some bad form. Ojo wasn't good, Graham is not good, Mollo is bright with no end product etc.

Ohi Omoijuanfo- This guy has 21 goals in 33 games for Staebek in Norway. He was recently linked with a few championship clubs in the summer for only £2m pounds. He is a big forward who gets himself into position to score goals. He also is a good header of the ball. Miles better than our current options up front. If we give him service, he will score.

Declan John- quality LB on loan at Rangers. Leeds want him. This is a player that can possibly replace Malone. He is a Wales international.

John Souttar- CB for Hearts. Made his debut at 16 and is now 21 but has a vast amount of experience. Plays beyond his years. Would slot in at CB with no problem. Can play with the ball at his feet too. Scottish u21 international, though a full international call can't be too far away. Aaron Hughes and Christophe Berra are his elders at Hearts.

Cyle Larin- forward for Orlando City FC. He wants to come to England in January. Has a good goal scoring record for Orlando the last couple of years. Is a physical forward. So he could handle this league. I think he can play at this level and would continue improving if we somehow got promoted.

Mimoun Mahi- FC Gronigen forward who used to be a winger. Since moving to thw forward spot last season, he has found his goalscoring form. He has 5 goals in 10 appearances this year. The manager said he won't stand in his way if he wants to leave in January. Could probably get him for under four million.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams

That's funny coming from someone who after watching you tube clips said,Kamara,Fonte,Cisse and Djalo were top players...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on November 07, 2017, 08:47:11 AM
Quote from: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 07:56:40 AM
So I have been looking at players we could use this upcoming window and will point out some. I have been looking at places we usually sign players from. I think we could do with a forward, a LB and a CB. Also a quality winger would be nice. Cause, let's face it, we have a million players that can play out wide but only Sess is decent and even he's hit some bad form. Ojo wasn't good, Graham is not good, Mollo is bright with no end product etc.

Ohi Omoijuanfo- This guy has 21 goals in 33 games for Staebek in Norway. He was recently linked with a few championship clubs in the summer for only £2m pounds. He is a big forward who gets himself into position to score goals. He also is a good header of the ball. Miles better than our current options up front. If we give him service, he will score.

Declan John- quality LB on loan at Rangers. Leeds want him. This is a player that can possibly replace Malone. He is a Wales international.

John Souttar- CB for Hearts. Made his debut at 16 and is now 21 but has a vast amount of experience. Plays beyond his years. Would slot in at CB with no problem. Can play with the ball at his feet too. Scottish u21 international, though a full international call can't be too far away. Aaron Hughes and Christophe Berra are his elders at Hearts.

Cyle Larin- forward for Orlando City FC. He wants to come to England in January. Has a good goal scoring record for Orlando the last couple of years. Is a physical forward. So he could handle this league. I think he can play at this level and would continue improving if we somehow got promoted.

A few more suggestions:

Defender left - Massadio Haidara from Newcastle's freezer
Centre Def - Craig Cathcart if he can shake the knee injury
Centre Mid - Charlie Adam
Striker - Leonardo Ulloa
Striker - Diafra Sakho

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 09:19:11 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams

It is becoming really hard for me to find players cause we don't have much sway with players anymore since we're in the championship. I wish we could target top class players, but we now have to focus on potential and our academy imo. John is a player with a lot of potential.

We could also see if United with loan out Tuanzebe. Could be a player that gives us the same performances that Carter Vickers is giving Sheffield United on loan from Spurs.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
Another forward I would like to see us go after is Cedric Teuchert from FC Nurnberg. He has 6 goals and 2 assists in 13 games so far this season and is only 20 years old. He has a shot accuracy of 60%, but has an aerial duel of 15%. Obviously he needs to get stronger in the air. But he has a decent first touch, decent pace and good dribbling skills. He is a German youth international.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on November 07, 2017, 11:47:26 AM
Quote from: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
Another forward I would like to see us go after is Cedric Teuchert from FC Nurnberg. He has 6 goals and 2 assists in 13 games so far this season and is only 20 years old. He has a shot accuracy of 60%, but has an aerial duel of 15%. Obviously he needs to get stronger in the air. But he has a decent first touch, decent pace and good dribbling skills. He is a German youth international.

The rumour was that we wanted 4 strikers for this season and we got 2. Maybe I'm being optimistic but I could see a youngster and a old reliable coming through the door. I dont know enough about the names you have given but a Cameron Jerome-esque signing (though perhaps one that scores - 1 goal in 1000 minutes) who knows the league (perhaps on a loan with option to buy if we arent promoted)
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 12:16:40 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on November 07, 2017, 11:47:26 AM
The rumour was that we wanted 4 strikers for this season and we got 2. Maybe I'm being optimistic but I could see a youngster and a old reliable coming through the door. I dont know enough about the names you have given but a Cameron Jerome-esque signing (though perhaps one that scores - 1 goal in 1000 minutes) who knows the league (perhaps on a loan with option to buy if we arent promoted)

That Dwight Gayle rumour is an option I would like. Nowhere near that £15m price though. He is a proven goalscorer at this level. If they could lower the asking price to around £7-10m then that's the best proven option we could probably get. I agree with your assessment of our need for a proven forward. Gayle and Teuchert would be my preferred two forwards.

I watch a lot of football and then have a ton of football sites on my bookmarks list and subscription list on youtube. Everything from statsbomb and umaxit football to the traditional sky sports and newsnow. I highly recommend the OneFootball app. It has stats from like 40+ leagues. I look up stats on leagues that have players we could get and then look them up on YouTube and do a google search for scout reports, transfer news etc. It works for the most part.

I hope to be a scout or manager someday. I doubt that I will ever become either, but those two careers or a career in astrophysics is my dream. I wish I had a higher self esteem though.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 02:16:14 PM
Somebody mentioned Danny Ings in another thread and I like him too. I did a google search and Liverpool are probably going to let go of five players in January. Harry Wilson and Ovie Ejaria are among the others. Both of those players would improve our team. Wilson has tons of potential. He has good passing ability, an eye for goal and good dribbling skills. Ovie Ejaria is an all around midfielder. More of a defensive midfielder that can tackle well and break up play. He is of the modern DM build though as he can pick out a pass and bring the ball forward with decent dribbling skills for a DM. Could do worse than getting Ings and these two younger players. They would probably be let go on the cheap too.

https://amp.ibtimes.co.uk/danny-ings-jon-flanagan-harry-wilson-among-players-that-could-leave-liverpool-january-1646189
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Marcel_Gecov on November 07, 2017, 02:40:42 PM
Quote from: VegasFulham on November 07, 2017, 02:16:14 PM
Somebody mentioned Danny Ings in another thread and I like him too. I did a google search and Liverpool are probably going to let go of five players in January. Harry Wilson and Ovie Ejaria are among the others. Both of those players would improve our team. Wilson has tons of potential. He has good passing ability, an eye for goal and good dribbling skills. Ovie Ejaria is an all around midfielder. More of a defensive midfielder that can tackle well and break up play. He is of the modern DM build though as he can pick out a pass and bring the ball forward with decent dribbling skills for a DM. Could do worse than getting Ings and these two younger players. They would probably be let go on the cheap too.

https://amp.ibtimes.co.uk/danny-ings-jon-flanagan-harry-wilson-among-players-that-could-leave-liverpool-january-1646189

Wont be on the cheap. Jordan Ibe was in a similar situation and went for 15m!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally if you are after a young option then you need to go for our youth. What have those names youve given got that Sess (other one), DLT, O'Riley, Edun etc dont?

Other than a price tag.

Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 07:02:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams

That's funny coming from someone who after watching you tube clips said,Kamara,Fonte,Cisse and Djalo were top players...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Except I've just searched my posts from September 1st to July 1st and I never said any of them would be top players, I said don't rule out Djalo based on pre-season friendlies and that Kamara impressed me on his debut ..
I still think 3/4 of the are good players.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 07:59:16 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 07:02:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams

That's funny coming from someone who after watching you tube clips said,Kamara,Fonte,Cisse and Djalo were top players...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Except I've just searched my posts from September 1st to July 1st and I never said any of them would be top players, I said don't rule out Djalo based on pre-season friendlies and that Kamara impressed me on his debut ..
I still think 3/4 of the are good players.

OK whatever Jols,you think every player who plays in France,Spain and Belgium are great players.
And if you think 3/4 of them are good then were league 2 bound...👺
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: VegasFulham on November 08, 2017, 01:37:33 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on November 07, 2017, 02:40:42 PM
Wont be on the cheap. Jordan Ibe was in a similar situation and went for 15m!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally if you are after a young option then you need to go for our youth. What have those names youve given got that Sess (other one), DLT, O'Riley, Edun etc dont?

Other than a price tag.

The players I mentioned in thia thread have more experience. That's the main difference. Teuchert is performing at a high level in the second division of Germany, Harry Wilson is a full international etc.

But I definiyely agree that we should give those players a chance before January. I would also send O'Riley and Humphrys and Thompson out on loan cause they need experience and I am not sure they are quite ready for a promotion push, or relegation battle, yet. DLT, Edun, Steven Sessegnon and Djalo should get more playing time now though with us. They can't do much worse than our current players. They would probably add a bit excitement and energy to the team. Something wr badly need.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: hovewhite on November 08, 2017, 07:28:47 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 07:02:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams

That's funny coming from someone who after watching you tube clips said,Kamara,Fonte,Cisse and Djalo were top players...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Except I've just searched my posts from September 1st to July 1st and I never said any of them would be top players, I said don't rule out Djalo based on pre-season friendlies and that Kamara impressed me on his debut ..
I still think 3/4 of the are good players.
Given time the players mentioned will add very much to the team.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on November 08, 2017, 08:06:43 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on November 08, 2017, 07:28:47 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 07:02:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams

That's funny coming from someone who after watching you tube clips said,Kamara,Fonte,Cisse and Djalo were top players...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Except I've just searched my posts from September 1st to July 1st and I never said any of them would be top players, I said don't rule out Djalo based on pre-season friendlies and that Kamara impressed me on his debut ..
I still think 3/4 of the are good players.
Given time the players mentioned will add very much to the team.

Agree
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: @jolslover on November 08, 2017, 08:07:44 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 07:59:16 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 07:02:42 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on November 07, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: @jolslover on November 07, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
To be fair being a Wales international doesn't fill me with hope on a player. See Richards and Williams

That's funny coming from someone who after watching you tube clips said,Kamara,Fonte,Cisse and Djalo were top players...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Except I've just searched my posts from September 1st to July 1st and I never said any of them would be top players, I said don't rule out Djalo based on pre-season friendlies and that Kamara impressed me on his debut ..
I still think 3/4 of the are good players.

OK whatever Jols,you think every player who plays in France,Spain and Belgium are great players.
And if you think 3/4 of them are good then were league 2 bound...👺

Clearly I don't. Also, Judging on this season Johansen, Ayite maybe even Sess have been poor, Does that mean they are bad players? No.
Title: Re: The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18
Post by: We Are Premier League on November 09, 2017, 08:03:11 AM
#Legend

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11118857/barry-hayles-still-playing-at-45

Such is Hayles' passion to keep playing, that he has even had two spells at Truro City in Cornwall, a 550-mile round trip from where he lived and it involved staying in a caravan overnight, which he thoroughly enjoyed. "The chairman who called me had his own caravan park, and he said that instead of staying in hotels I should stay in the caravan and it was lovely!" Hayles said. "I'd definitely recommend it."
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