Passed medical... year loan with view to permanent
This is a great signing IMO. I have always really rated him. Think he will do really well with us. Welcome aboard Harry.
Another loan....Seems we've lost our chequebook, or its all being kept for our bumper centre back signing whoever it is...Coyw
A good signing? Maybe. A great signing? Definitely not.
A quick Arter precis, courtesy The Bournemouth Echo:
According to the Daily Echo, Fulham are set to profit from Bournemouth's generosity in allowing Harry Arter to go out on loan.
They say that the 29-year-old Republic of Ireland international "completed a medical yesterday" and that the recently relegated Londoners hope "to conclude a switch in the next 24 hours."
Arter joined south coast club Bournemouth for just £4,000 when signing on as a Cherry in 2015 and has progressed to making over 250 appearances for them as they've climbed the league structure – scoring 29 times for them in the process.
94 of those games (three goals/five assists) have come in the Premier League, and a glance further back in his career suggests the worth he will bring to a Fulham side looking to readjust to life in the Sky Bet Championship. At that level, Arter has 74 games worth of experience, 74 games that have led to 12 goals and seven assists.
Last season saw Arter make the temporary switch to Cardiff City, the central midfielder making 25 appearances for the Bluebirds in their unsuccessful battle against relegation from the Premier League.
After being left out of Bournemouth's last two friendly fixtures against Lazio and Lyon, the Echo say that Arter is "expected to complete his switch to Fulham", a club managed by Scott Parker, his brother-in-law.
Arter, who still has two years left to run on his current deal, will join a Fulham side who will be looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to newly-promoted Barnsley. A player of his quality will surely be able to step straight into the Cottagers line-up and prove to be a positive influence on their upcoming fixtures
I think he will add some bite and steel into the midfiels like Murphy did
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 04, 2019, 02:56:32 PM
A good signing? Maybe. A great signing? Definitely not.
People were saying the likes of Seri and Anguissa were great signings this time last year. His football that he plays with us will ultimately tell us if he's a great signing or not, but I am confident he can be. Really like what I have seen from him.
Quote from: Aussie_Fulham on August 04, 2019, 03:10:43 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on August 04, 2019, 02:56:32 PM
A good signing? Maybe. A great signing? Definitely not.
People were saying the likes of Seri and Anguissa were great signings this time last year. His football that he plays with us will ultimately tell us if he's a great signing or not, but I am confident he can be. Really like what I have seen from him.
Seen more of him playing for Ireland than the Cherries but he strikes me as a hard working if not overly talented player. But an upgrade on what we've got so a good signing.
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Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
Yup
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Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
We need more than three midfielders anyway so having KMac as a back up is no bad thing
Quote from: Stueyd on August 04, 2019, 03:57:13 PM
Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
We need more than three midfielders anyway so having KMac as a back up is no bad thing
problem is that KMac was our 'leader' last time in the Championship, for me he seamed to do far more organising than Tom
Good signing I think. He could add some bite and fight to our midfield which we'll need.
Never knew that Scotty married Arter's sister?!? Think of that whatever you want regarding the decision to join us.
Was good then but slow. Now two years older!
Quote from: whitejc on August 04, 2019, 04:10:25 PM
Quote from: Stueyd on August 04, 2019, 03:57:13 PM
Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
We need more than three midfielders anyway so having KMac as a back up is no bad thing
problem is that KMac was our 'leader' last time in the Championship, for me he seamed to do far more organising than Tom
I note on the highlights KMac turned and went ballistic at his defenders at one point!
Think Stefan can't be a certain starter either and the only one can is TC.
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Over the moon.
After the shambles in DM yesterday, this is exactly what we need.
Slow and old, perfect fit!
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 04, 2019, 05:03:28 PM
Over the moon.
After the shambles in DM yesterday, this is exactly what we need.
Arter isn't a DM though, he'd more likely be taking StefJo's place as he's a box to box player rather than a holding midfielder. Signing Besic sees the end of Kmac
Are we signing Besic?
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Of course your not,he's English,and his name isn't Koriagosmiky or whatever.
Quote from: Stoneleigh Loyalist on August 04, 2019, 04:29:07 PM
Was good then but slow. Now two years older!
My worry. Yes, we replaced a slow Mac with a slightly less slow...but grittier CDM.
The team is still incredibly slow and short.
I like the upgrade on MacDonald though.
Never seen Arter play.. any comparisons? How does he play?
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on August 04, 2019, 06:08:32 PM
Quote from: Stoneleigh Loyalist on August 04, 2019, 04:29:07 PM
Was good then but slow. Now two years older!
My worry. Yes, we replaced a slow Mac with a slightly less slow...but grittier CDM.
The team is still incredibly slow and short.
I like the upgrade on MacDonald though.
He's not a holding midfielder and he never was for Bournemouth - Surman was always the player that sat behind Arter, who was deployed as an 8 playing box to box
For me, he replaces StefJo in the team. But what the team needs overall is higher intensity in the centre of the pitch, and I'm not convinced this switch is enough.
Quote from: west kowloon white on August 04, 2019, 05:46:13 PM
Are we signing Besic?
Hope not. If they didn't want him back at Middlesborough I don't want him on Fulham's squad.
Arter is an upgrade on either Mac or Stefjo...so I'm ok with it.
I just could not understand the complacency about having the same middle three as two years ago. Talk about living in the past.!
Two new plus TC is our only possible patching up solution.
Quote from: Number Six on August 04, 2019, 06:12:00 PM
Never seen Arter play.. any comparisons? How does he play?
Combative box to box type. Simple but accurate passing generally. Can be a bit volatile and card waiting to happen. Got a good strike on him and capable of spectacular goals. Industrious hard working player who should do more than a job at this level.
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Cairney is he playmaker, lets hope Arter proves to be the ball winner.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 05:48:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Of course your not,he's English,and his name isn't Koriagosmiky or whatever.
I thought that he is Irish.
Quote from: gerrys on August 04, 2019, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 05:48:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Of course your not,he's English,and his name isn't Koriagosmiky or whatever.
I thought that he is Irish.
HEY! That ruins the narrative!
Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
SteffJo is not good enough and was shocking against Barnsley
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 04, 2019, 07:50:35 PM
Quote from: gerrys on August 04, 2019, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 05:48:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Of course your not,he's English,and his name isn't Koriagosmiky or whatever.
I thought that he is Irish.
HEY! That ruins the narrative!
Since when does being born in Sidcup make you Irish.
Jumped the gun a bit there boys,get your facts right.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 09:00:41 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 04, 2019, 07:50:35 PM
Quote from: gerrys on August 04, 2019, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 05:48:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Of course your not,he's English,and his name isn't Koriagosmiky or whatever.
I thought that he is Irish.
HEY! That ruins the narrative!
Since when does being born in Sidcup make you Irish.
Jumped the gun a bit there boys,get your facts right.
Just asked Artur, says he's not english. No gun jumping here.
Does he go into the starting XI? Yes.
Can't be a bad signing then.
Quote from: St Eve on August 04, 2019, 07:58:21 PM
Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
Quote from: snarks on August 04, 2019, 03:30:42 PM
Think it spells the end for KMac Arter and SteffJo with TC for me
SteffJo is not good enough and was shocking against Barnsley
MacDonald pinged a few long balls to Fulham's flanks...but other than that..defensively he was more useless than Stefjo.
I think Stefjo had a bad game. I don't think Mac can play with more intensity to save his life. Both should have better players in front of them.
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
Well, it's a big improvement now with three games in a week KMac, Stefjo and Arter only need to start twice each. Four Old Guys are better than Three Old Guys.
Quote from: The Rational Fan on August 04, 2019, 11:50:45 PM
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
Well, it's a big improvement now with three games in a week KMac, Stefjo and Arter only need to start twice each. Four Old Guys are better than Three Old Guys.
They are not old, they are experienced.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 02:54:50 PM
Another loan....Seems we've lost our chequebook, or its all being kept for our bumper centre back signing whoever it is...Coyw
The Sun (I think) in an article about Sess. Said Fulham couldn't buy unless we sold him. Also to be fair the.club could be.targetting.several defenders but just not getting deals done. If we know (and have known for an age) we need defenders then the Club surely knows it too.
Quote from: I Ronic on August 05, 2019, 08:29:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 02:54:50 PM
Another loan....Seems we've lost our chequebook, or its all being kept for our bumper centre back signing whoever it is...Coyw
The Sun (I think) in an article about Sess. Said Fulham couldn't buy unless we sold him. Also to be fair the.club could be.targetting.several defenders but just not getting deals done. If we know (and have known for an age) we need defenders then the Club surely knows it too.
Why can't we buy unless we sell sess.
Nearly Every other club in the league has spent money on players,why is it affecting us?
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 04, 2019, 09:09:05 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 09:00:41 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 04, 2019, 07:50:35 PM
Quote from: gerrys on August 04, 2019, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 05:48:50 PM
Quote from: @jolslover on August 04, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Not over the moon with this signing, may be solid but just one i can't get excited about
I think we need a CM who can spray the ball to the wingers (Knock/Cava) if we are going to be successful. Arter is not known for his passing ability to put it nicely
Hope he proves me wrong! I think he will do alright
Of course your not,he's English,and his name isn't Koriagosmiky or whatever.
I thought that he is Irish.
HEY! That ruins the narrative!
Since when does being born in Sidcup make you Irish.
Jumped the gun a bit there boys,get your facts right.
Just asked Artur, says he's not english. No gun jumping here.
Born in Sidcup....You stupid?
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 08:40:03 AM
Quote from: I Ronic on August 05, 2019, 08:29:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 02:54:50 PM
Another loan....Seems we've lost our chequebook, or its all being kept for our bumper centre back signing whoever it is...Coyw
The Sun (I think) in an article about Sess. Said Fulham couldn't buy unless we sold him. Also to be fair the.club could be.targetting.several defenders but just not getting deals done. If we know (and have known for an age) we need defenders then the Club surely knows it too.
Why can't we buy unless we sell sess.
Nearly Every other club in the league has spent money on players,why is it affecting us?
No idea Mince. Just something I saw.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
For a guy who claims to have a sense of humour, you seem to have a hard time showing it. Calling people pr*cks now too for some harmless banter. New lows even for you.
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:14:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
For a guy who claims to have a sense of humour, you seem to have a hard time showing it. Calling people pr*cks now too for some harmless banter. New lows even for you.
Go F*** yourself and grow up you wum.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:14:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
For a guy who claims to have a sense of humour, you seem to have a hard time showing it. Calling people pr*cks now too for some harmless banter. New lows even for you.
Go F*** yourself and grow up you wum.
Showing your class as ever Mince.
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:18:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:14:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
For a guy who claims to have a sense of humour, you seem to have a hard time showing it. Calling people pr*cks now too for some harmless banter. New lows even for you.
Go F*** yourself and grow up you wum.
Showing your class as ever Mince.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz💨
Did you know I was born in Herne Bay in Kent.
Does that make me Irish as well?
When's your school hold over.😊
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:24:25 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:18:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:14:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
For a guy who claims to have a sense of humour, you seem to have a hard time showing it. Calling people pr*cks now too for some harmless banter. New lows even for you.
Go F*** yourself and grow up you wum.
Showing your class as ever Mince.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz💨
The intellectual equivalent of standing up mid debate and running out of the room.
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:26:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:24:25 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:18:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:14:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
For a guy who claims to have a sense of humour, you seem to have a hard time showing it. Calling people pr*cks now too for some harmless banter. New lows even for you.
Go F*** yourself and grow up you wum.
Showing your class as ever Mince.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz💨
The intellectual equivalent of standing up mid debate and running out of the room.
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:26:18 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:24:25 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:18:06 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:14:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: snarks on August 05, 2019, 08:59:11 AM
Plays for the Republic of Ireland. Who knows he may have an Irish Passport.
My Partners Daughter was born in Saudi Arabia, she is British.
He was Born in Sidcup in Kent,which makes him English... Anyone over the years whose budgie was born in Ireland can play for them.
Pricks on here who argue for the sake of it...
For a guy who claims to have a sense of humour, you seem to have a hard time showing it. Calling people pr*cks now too for some harmless banter. New lows even for you.
Go F*** yourself and grow up you wum.
Showing your class as ever Mince.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz💨
The intellectual equivalent of standing up mid debate and running out of the room.
Quick, run!
💁💁💁💁💁💁💁💁💁💁
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 05, 2019, 09:28:49 AM
Quick, run!
No need to run,that wasn't the school bell.😵
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Quote from: I Ronic on August 05, 2019, 08:29:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 02:54:50 PM
Another loan....Seems we've lost our chequebook, or its all being kept for our bumper centre back signing whoever it is...Coyw
The Sun (I think) in an article about Sess. Said Fulham couldn't buy unless we sold him. Also to be fair the.club could be.targetting.several defenders but just not getting deals done. If we know (and have known for an age) we need defenders then the Club surely knows it too.
Why can't we buy unless we sell sess.
Nearly Every other club in the league has spent money on players,why is it affecting us?
Could it be that we spent a £100m last season and have yet to sell a player. No Other championship club will have a record like that.
Remember we still have Bryan, Le Marchand, Myson and Mitrovic playing from last season's buys and Anguissa and Seri out on loan.
Quote from: filham on August 05, 2019, 11:45:30 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 05, 2019, 08:40:03 AM
Quote from: I Ronic on August 05, 2019, 08:29:37 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 04, 2019, 02:54:50 PM
Another loan....Seems we've lost our chequebook, or its all being kept for our bumper centre back signing whoever it is...Coyw
The Sun (I think) in an article about Sess. Said Fulham couldn't buy unless we sold him. Also to be fair the.club could be.targetting.several defenders but just not getting deals done. If we know (and have known for an age) we need defenders then the Club surely knows it too.
Why can't we buy unless we sell sess.
Nearly Every other club in the league has spent money on players,why is it affecting us?
Could it be that we spent a £100m last season and have yet to sell a player. No Other championship club will have a record like that.
Remember we still have Bryan, Le Marchand, Myson and Mitrovic playing from last season's buys and Anguissa and Seri out on loan.
I understood the premier rules and EFL were different
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
Cairney 28
StefJo 28
KMac 30
Yep - they might as well retire.
The "our CMs are too old / too slow" argument is laughable. None of them were fast when we got promoted (less than 2 years ago) - by your logic, are you saying players are past it at 27 these days?
In a team with a few issues ATM, CM isn't top if the list of things that need changing. Tactics? Maybe. We are- and always have been - a team who are MUCH better with the ball so need to play tactics that allow us to dominate it with ball players who know how to retain it - TC and KMac fit this mould (StefJo hit and miss passing-wise admittedly).
The CM worked with a team high press (where StefJo excels with the amount of grass he covers on his "old" legs..), and KMac dropping into defence when we have the ball to allow fast, attacking FBs to push forward. Therefore fast attacking FBs are what we need and the right tactics for this team - not breaking up a proven Champ CM set. We have the players to make this work so WHy are we not doing it? Tactics are the problem - not old / slow CM.
BTW not saying augmenting with Arter is a bad thing - far from it.
Also think O'Riley needs to be given a chance this season. There needs to be a point where our best young prospects get given a chance to prove themselves and grow here - otherwise we face another Harvey Elliott situation of losing our best young talent to higher up teams on the cheap.
Now official.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2019/august/06/harry-arter-joins-on-loan
Good signing welcome Harry 👍
Arter Joins On Loan
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The Club is delighted to confirm the loan signing of Harry Arter from AFC Bournemouth.
The deal keeps the 29-year-old at Craven Cottage for the duration of the 2019/20 season, and could be made permanent next summer.
An industrious and committed central midfield player, Arter played a starring role as Bournemouth won the Sky Bet Championship title in 2015, and was subsequently named as both the Club's and the PFA Fans' Player of the Year.
That was the second time Arter had helped the Cherries to a promotion, after they finished as League One runners-up in 2013.
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Upon signing, Arter said: "I'm delighted to be here. Fulham is a fantastic club with a lot of ambition who want to get back to the Premier League, and I hope I can help them achieve that this season."
Tony Khan added: "Harry Arter's arrival at Fulham Football Club will strengthen our midfield and gives us another experienced and proven player who's contributed to his former club's promotion from the Championship.
"Harry's a great fit for our squad, and we believe he'll help us achieve our main objective, a return to the Premier League. Come on Fulham!"
Arter will wear the number 18 shirt this season.
A London boy, Arter came through Charlton Athletic's academy before joining Woking in the summer of 2009. He was only in non-league for one season, though, with his performances attracting the attention of Eddie Howe and his staff at Bournemouth.
A key component in the Cherries midfield as they climbed the leagues, Arter has made 255 appearances for the club, while he's also chipped in with 29 goals and 20 assists.
After playing 69 times in the Premier League for Bournemouth, he got further top flight experience under his belt last season on loan at Cardiff City.
Eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland through his grandparents, Arter won his first cap in June 2015, and now has 15 senior caps to his name.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2019/august/06/harry-arter-joins-on-loan
Hi All
Just came up on twitter and official club site. Harry Arter signed on loan.
Will a centre back come in as well.
Think Arter is a good signing. What do others think.
Up The Fulham
Alan
good signing
Welcome Harry.
I don't think anyone will be able to criticise him for ever giving less than 100% effort and enthusiasm.
Finally he's here!
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 06, 2019, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
The "our CMs are too old / too slow" argument is laughable. None of them were fast when we got promoted (less than 2 years ago)
It's a fair point, but McDonald did look alarmingly immobile in the loss to Barnsley.
Your fair to point out that pace was never a part of his game anyway, so maybe put it down to early season rustiness and hope it improves with game time.
Quote from: simplyfulham on August 06, 2019, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 06, 2019, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
The "our CMs are too old / too slow" argument is laughable. None of them were fast when we got promoted (less than 2 years ago)
It's a fair point, but McDonald did look alarmingly immobile in the loss to Barnsley.
Your fair to point out that pace was never a part of his game anyway, so maybe put it down to early season rustiness and hope it improves with game time.
he also looked well off the pace last season, particularly when he got sent off.....Maybe its match fitness but him and StefJo do look well off the pace to be honest.
Glad he has signed. Looks the kind of player that will punch his weight and work hard.
Splendid news 👍⚽️
This age thingy ... in my book one of our best-ever midfielders didn't join us until he was 30 .... and gave us several excellent years. So let's not write people off in their twenties.
Having said that, I think the jury's out on Arter. Did reasonably well in the Championship for Bournemouth, less well in the Premier League. From the little I saw and heard, didn't over-impress at Cardiff. On the plus side, he does look like someone who commits himself to the cause, which is always a positive.
At least you were first!
We have gone from languid signings to turbo charged ! Welcome Harry at least you will give everything for the cause.
A decent addition to the squad.
It's taken so long to get this signing over the line, it seems like old news!
Good if not great signing, he will at least put some tackles in. I see him as a very similar player to Parker, both are guilty of playing the safe pass too often but both work very hard.
Quote from: simplyfulham on August 06, 2019, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 06, 2019, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
The "our CMs are too old / too slow" argument is laughable. None of them were fast when we got promoted (less than 2 years ago)
It's a fair point, but McDonald did look alarmingly immobile in the loss to Barnsley.
Your fair to point out that pace was never a part of his game anyway, so maybe put it down to early season rustiness and hope it improves with game time.
KMac isn't regular-starter-in-the-Prem quality, but has proven in spades he knows how to play in this league over a consistent period of time with THE RIGHT FORMATION / TACTICS.
People writing them off as "too old / too slow / get rid" etc. after one game is comically short-sighted given what they have proved as a unit at over a considerable period of time at this level little over a year ago. Come on people.
Great news about Arter- welcome to the club and another player proven at this level. Let's hope at the grand old age of 29, we can get the odd 5-10 minutes out of him yet before he's made into glue ;)
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 06, 2019, 04:50:14 PM
Good if not great signing, he will at least put some tackles in. I see him as a very similar player to Parker, both are guilty of playing the safe pass too often but both work very hard.
That's what we needed on Saturday. Simple passes, keeping the move progressing. That's what he does well.
A good signing, a player with good Championship experience who can hit the ground running and provide options in a midfield that was looking thin. With O'Riley looking for game time the midfield should be good enough to get us through the season.
Also it begins to look as if Parker may be having a say in signings which is encouraging.
Yeah, just hope he can keep his discipline. I remember when Cardiff signed him on loan & Warnock basically said that Eddie Howe really rated him as a player but just couldn't get him to sort out his disciplinary issues! Fingers crossed Parker will keep him on the field!
Great signing, Harry Arter is made for what we need in our battles in the championship 049:gif
Again... I thought he was already here.😉
Quote from: Singding on August 06, 2019, 05:22:22 PM
Yeah, just hope he can keep his discipline. I remember when Cardiff signed him on loan & Warnock basically said that Eddie Howe really rated him as a player but just couldn't get him to sort out his disciplinary issues! Fingers crossed Parker will keep him on the field!
If anyone can its Parker. He will give his all as I doubt he'd want to contribute to his brother-in-law's first sacking!!
When I checked out the Cardiff fans view when we were first linked. The general consensus seemed most of them felt they'd absolutely like him to come back, but not if it cost them what they really needed which was a striker.
On paper, a player that is a good rotation option with the potential ability to start in midfield in place of Stefjo or Kmac. We'll see which one it is soon enough.
Welcome Harry!
Yeah I thought the same, if not then it's gonna make for one hell of an awkward family Sunday roast!
Took their time. Must've been Arter to come up with a decent pun for the reveal....
I'll see myself out.
He won't want to let Scott down.
Quote from: filham on August 06, 2019, 05:22:15 PM
A good signing, a player with good Championship experience who can hit the ground running and provide options in a midfield that was looking thin. With O'Riley looking for game time the midfield should be good enough to get us through the season.
Also it begins to look as if Parker may be having a say in signings which is encouraging.
If we're going for promotion we need at least another midfielder with a bit more pace, plus of course defensive reinforcements.
Quote from: FFC1987 on August 06, 2019, 04:30:01 PM
Quote from: simplyfulham on August 06, 2019, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: Count Flapula on August 06, 2019, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
The "our CMs are too old / too slow" argument is laughable. None of them were fast when we got promoted (less than 2 years ago)
It's a fair point, but McDonald did look alarmingly immobile in the loss to Barnsley.
Your fair to point out that pace was never a part of his game anyway, so maybe put it down to early season rustiness and hope it improves with game time.
he also looked well off the pace last season, particularly when he got sent off.....Maybe its match fitness but him and StefJo do look well off the pace to be honest.
KMac's legs have gone....against Cambridge he was our worst player and miles of the pace....and that is first hand from a Cambridge player.
Quote from: Neutral Zone Ultra on August 04, 2019, 11:41:43 PM
Just what our old, slow midfield needs, another old, slow midfielder...
Ronaldo 34
Modric and Ramos 33
Messi, Suarez and Cavani 32
Aguero 31
Bale 30
Kroos 29
Hazard and Griezmann 28
I put Arter in the category of Terry Hurlock and expect there to be more injuries during training to our own players.
He goes into tackles without any control, think the Cardiff game against City he got away with two sending off tackles and a few more in other games. With our capabilities of not defending freekicks well it does not bode well. Expect him to be the first player to get a bookings ban.
Years ago Fulham had similar player, a bit of animal and would put it about a bit, we missed him when he moved on, he does radio work now his name was Collins, can't remember his first name.
Wayne Collins