Fulham keen to sign player – Marco Silva's side plan to make offer in January
Fulham have become the latest club to be credited with an interest in Galatasaray's Victor Nelsson.
The centre-back was linked with a few English clubs in the summer window but no deal took shape.
Takvim state the 24-year-old has now ended up on Fulham's radar and they have plans to make an approach for him.
It's said Marco Silva's side are interested in the defender and 'will make an offer' to secure his services in January.
This is mentioned in the summary and within the report, it's stated that the London club are keen on signing the Denmark international and are also considering tabling a proposal in the winter market.
Nelsson has seen his game time being restricted in the last three games and isn't pleased with this. His current deal lasts until 2026 and speaking to the Danish press last week, the player said that he won't be signing a new deal with the Turkish champions.
This seems to have forced the Istanbul club to act as Takvim state they have set a €15m price tag for him. The outlet adds Galatasaray are unwilling to cooperate for a transfer if the bid is below this figure.
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-keen-sign-player-marco-silvas-side-plan-make-offer-january/
Fulham keen on nabbing Nelsson
Fulham could make a January move for Galatasaray's wantaway defender Victor Nelsson, according to reports from across Europe.
Marco Silva will require reinforcements in defence come the new year with injuries currently denying Fulham the services of both Issa Diop and Tosin Adarabioyo, who will be able to speak to foreign clubs about a pre-contract agreement in January unless he signs a new deal at Craven Cottage. That scenario seems unlikely at this point.
Nelsson, who was reportedly close to joining Sevilla last summer, and Turkish daily Takvim today suggests that the Danish international is now high on Fulham's list of targets and that the Cottagers 'will make an offer' to Galatasary for the 25 year-old centre back's services in the new year. Nelsson, who won the Super Lig last year in his second season with Gala, has not featured in the club's last three fixtures and told the Danish press that he would not be signing a new deal at Rams Park.
The former Nordsjælland and FC Copenhagen centre half, who was named in the Euro under-21 team of the tournament at the European Championships two years ago, has been valued at £13m by the Turkish champions.
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2023/10/fulham-keen-on-nabbing-nelsson/
Why we should use Tom Cairney more
Malcolm Eisenhardt believes we're wasting an influential weapon in our battle to create more chances.
Tom Cairney, TC, our captain, our number 10. The Nottingham-born midfielder joined the club from Blackburn in 2015 and has since established himself as a Fulham legend. With 259 Fulham appearances and numerous accolades – including multiple Team and Player of The Year awards, lifting two trophies at Wembley, and of course the winning goal against Aston Villa – he will be celebrated by fans for years to come.
Worthy of more minutes
Despite his legendary status, I'm not eulogising TC's time at the club. Far from it. I believe that the Nottingham Zidane still has a lot to offer and, unlike Marco Silva, would allow him far more game time. Cairney made 33 Premier League appearances last season – 27 from the bench, averaging only 29 minutes.
Despite this, he received five Man of The Match awards – the most out of any Fulham player. Cairney also made 10 progressive passes per 90 minutes. This was the fourth highest in the league, bettered only by Jorginho, Enzo Fernández, and Oleksander Zinchenko. With our current goal creation struggles in mind, I trust TC to create more opportunities for our front three and would opt to bring him on earlier.
New style, old hero
Aleksander Mitrovic's exit has changed the way we play. We no longer have the confidence to use our number nine as an outlet if we can't play out from the back, and our attacking patterns of play have lost some fluidity. TC's control is crucial when playing out and his vision can be crucial – especially late on in games. His passing accuracy of 87% certainly gives us confidence. We should afford him more minutes to do this.
But, similarly to last season, TC isn't playing a huge amount of football. He has made six Premier League appearances. Four of these were from the bench, averaging 26 minutes per appearance. While TC doesn't have the same speed or stamina as the most-used midfield three of Harrison Reed, João Palhinha, and Andreas Pereira, he can offer things that they cannot. Such minimal game time doesn't not allow TC to properly influence the game.
Tom's presence is powerful at the Cottage whether he's playing or not, but he can only influence events on the pitch if he's on it. I'd love to him to be given more minutes throughout the rest of the season to do that.
https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/post/2023-10-17-why-we-should-use-tom-cairney-more/
William Woodhams, Fitzdares: "The days of whacking your logo on a shirt and paying £10m are over"
Last week, Fitzdares extended its partnership with Fulham FC, continuing as the club's official UK betting partner, but with a noticeable difference to other Premier League bookmaker deals – the absence of any prominent shirt branding.
William Woodhams, Fitzdares' CEO, spoke to SBC News about what this partnership means for the company, and the significance of cross-engagement within the different sports it sponsors.
Fitzdares' deal with the top-flight side – both based in West London – saw the opening of a new club lounge with the bookmaker's 'unique' style incorporated throughout, following what was described as a highly successful partnership during the 2022/23 season.
Why does Fitzdares focus primarily on creating unique experiences at grounds rather than the more standard route of shirt/stadium sponsorship and signage?
We have blanket signage at both Windsor and Fulham and it's great but it doesn't move the marketing needle. Having somewhere to host at both (we have a pub and a club at Windsor) gives us a chance to spend time with our members.
Also, the PR angle represents our brand perfectly. It's all about the mix – you are very lazy if you just advertise and play some weird numbers game. You need to get your feet wet with sponsorship – the venues love it.
How significant is having a permanent location at a Premier League ground for Fitzdares' marketing and engagement?
It's massive. No one has ever built their members club in a Premier League club. Fulham are one of the first clubs to realise it's not just about whacking a logo on the shirt and paying £10m. Those days are over and the well in Europe at least has dried.
Fulham are offering integrated campaigns that reach much further and work much harder. Brands want to see more return and that needs a new approach. The club is great for both of us. An amazing place for Fulham's other sponsors to hang out and great for our private office and club member's to go.
The opening of the Fulham lounge follows the opening of the Fitzdares pub at Royal Windsor. What value does operating premises such as these have for a bookmaker like Fitzdares?
It's so much better than a branding board. It's a true reflection of our brand and ethos and lots and lots of fun.
You described last year's partnership with Fulham as 'highly successful'. Can you explain why this was the case and how do you aim to replicate it this year?
They bent over backwards for us. In racing sometimes you don't feel very special – the industry is used to bookies paying for everything. In football they know their value and they love retaining sponsors – especially as we cannot use players anymore. So they go the extra mile.
How important is the association with Fulham for both Fitzdares' identity as a bookmaker and the company's West London roots?
People accuse both Fulham and Fitzdares as being a bit posh. We're not posh, we just enjoy the finer things in life and great sport in comfort. Away fans love a trip to Craven cottage as the seats are wide, the beer cold and the pie's home-made! The food, staff and drink at Fulham would put all the major racecourses and sports arenas to shame (with the exception of Wimbledon fortnight).
Can the showcasing of major horse racing fixtures at football venues, as Fitzdares plans to do with its Fulham lounge, play a role in boosting much-needed interest in racing?
We are planning a horse racing syndicate with Fulham fans. I loved racing as a child, it's such a safe atmosphere and so exciting and Fulham is the same with young fans. Anything we can do to get younger people into racing must be a positive. It's not about betting, the two sports have so much in common.
Plans also include 'the occasional darts exhibition'. Do you see a lot of cross engagement between your football and darts betting audiences?
YES! We host an exhibition every year with our darts ambassadors before Ally Pally. We are hoping to move it this year to the away changing room at Fulham. If you love sport, you love darts. You would be surprised at how popular it is. We once took a billionaire businessman to Ally Pally and he cried he was so happy.
Fitzdares is of course an international bookmaker, active in Ontario. What scope do you see for similar partnerships in this market?
We can announce that we are building a Fitzdares Club at the Royal Horse show in Toronto in November, our second pop-up club in the city. I'm actively on the hunt for a club in the City. We are also moving our London location in the new year – watch this space!
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2023/10/17/woodhams-fitzdares-fulham/
Fulham fans to protest against ticket prices
Fulham supporters have called on the club to reconsider its ticket pricing policy amid concerns long-standing fans are being squeezed out of Craven Cottage.
Season tickets increased by 10% in 2022 following the team's promotion back to the Premier League and then by 18% ahead of the 2023/24 campaign after the Whites comfortably maintained their place in the top flight.
But anger reached tipping point earlier this month when it was announced that standard matchday tickets for the upcoming match against Manchester United were on sale to members for £77 in the Hammersmith End, £106 in the Johnny Haynes Stand and £160 in the new Riverside Stand – making them the most expensive of any club in the Premier League.
Unlike many clubs, Fulham do not categorise home fixtures, with ticket prices instead decided on a game-by-game basis.
Such is the discontent over the rises, the Fulham Supporters Trust have organised a protest ahead of the 12.30pm televised United game on November 4, when fans will march to Craven Cottage from Bishops Park to voice their objections.
Yellow cards will also be distributed before the game to be held up in the 18th minute to represent the latest increase.
FST chair Simon Duke fears future generations will no longer be able to afford to watch Fulham if the price rises continue, with a family of four now having to pay between £172 and £212 to sit behind the goal at the Hammersmith End.
"What we want to make clear, this is not a protest against the owners," Duke said.
"The Khan family are not greedy owners and do not take anything out of the club. They have covered the losses and put in an awful lot of money since they bought Fulham 10 years ago.
"They have always maintained that they are merely the custodians of the club, but this feels like they are going against that.
"We as the Trust fear that future generations will be lost in favour of short-term fans who are prepared to pay big money for a big Premier League game and never come back.
"When a club goes up to the Premier League you know season ticket prices will go up, and we were broadly accepting of an eight to 10% rise.
"But an 18% increase means that a family of four Fulham-supporting generations I know are having to give up their season tickets because they simply cannot afford it.
"Fulham have always been a family club. I first came in 1962 and was hooked and I fear that younger fans will be lost simply because of the prices the club wants to charge."
Duke admits he is unsure if the protest will have any effect on Fulham's decision makers, but believes it is important that they understand the risk they are taking with the future of the club.
"We're not looking for the owners to commit more money, but we would like the senior management to overhaul the business model so responsibility for any shortfall isn't targeted at those who can least afford it," he said.
"At the moment things are going well on the pitch, but being Fulham in all probability we will be relegated again at some point.
"So it's important to have fans who genuinely love the club, not just ones who pick and choose what Premier League games to attend then disappear.
"We are Fulham fans, so it will be a peaceful protest, but one that is very important."
Members of various Fulham supporters groups will gather from 11am on Saturday, November 4, at the Tea House in Bishops Park leaving for Craven Cottage at 11.30am.
https://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-fans-to-protest-against-ticket-prices-ahead-of-man-utd-game
Fulham player has 'big dream' of January move – Hoping things fall into place for transfer
João Palhinha has signed a new deal at Fulham since his move to Bayern Munich collapsed on deadline day. His contract lasts until 2028, with the Premier League side having an option to extend it for another year.
Despite the summer disappointment, Sky Deutschland now state the 28-year-old has a 'big dream' to join the Bavarian club in January.
Thomas Tuchel wanted a new midfielder and was keen on bringing the Fulham star to the club in the last window.
Bayern haven't yet bolstered the No.6 position and Sky state the Portugal international hopes that their leaders will not only show interest in him again but also contact Marco Silva's side in a 'timely manner', to avoid any potential setbacks.
Sky transfer expert Florian Plettenberg claims Fulham value the player around €60-65m, and this is a problem for the Bundesliga winners as it's 'impossible' for them to meet the Premier League side's asking price for Palhinha in the winter market.
Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß had recently admitted that his side are unwilling to spend big in January and Plettenberg seems to base his claim on the Hoeneß comments.
Palhinha has scored one goal from eight games this season.
http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-player-big-dream-january-move-hoping-things-fall-place-transfer/
Fulham Eye January Transfer For €15m Rated Galatasaray Defender
Fulham are reportedly interested in signing Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson in January according to Takvim.
Per the source, Fulham want Nelsson in January and the defender is keen on an exit.
The 24-year-old has fallen out of favor at Galatasaray this season, making just 13 appearances, and has expressed his desire to leave the club.
My contract ends in 2026," Nelsson, who was unhappy because he remained a reserve, said in a statement at the national team camp.
"I will not extend the new contract. I live to play in Istanbul. If I don't play, I will have to leave," he said.
Nelsson was close to leaving over the summer but Galatasaray ended up keeping him on. However, after the arrival of Davinson Sanchez from Tottenham the Denmark international has started facing competition for a starting position in the team.
The Lions are gearing up for the possibility of Nelsson leaving and are not willing to let him leave as they have a suitable replacement.
Galatasaray are expected to demand a fee of over €15 million for Nelsson, and it remains to be seen whether Fulham are willing to meet that valuation.
Nelsson is under contract until 2026 so Galatasaray do have bargaining power and do not want to let him leave for less than what they value him at.
Given Nelson's age and potential, he could be a shrewd signing for the Premier League club.
The defender played an important role in the Galatasaray team that lifted the Super Lig title last season and has 10 international caps for Denmark.
https://turkish-football.com/fulham-eye-january-transfer-for-e15m-rated-galatasaray-defender/
Harry Wilson 'King of Corwen' and an 'unbelievable, incredible' night of joy
His brace against Croatia electrified a nation and there were 'limbs everywhere' as his family and friends 'erupted' in celebration
Wales put in a sensational performance on Sunday night to overcome World Cup semi-finalists Croatia 2-1 to keep their Euro 2024 qualification hopes alive. There were several impressive performers in a red shirt on the night but one man who deservedly took the accolades was a man known affectionately as 'The King of Corwen' by The Red Wall.
Fulham winger Harry Wilson bagged two goals on his 50th appearance for his country to secure the victory and his name reverberated around the Cardiff City Stadium to the tune of Abba's Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Winger From Corwen). It's been a long road to the top for the 26-year-old however and it's been one which has been followed closely by his huge circle of family and friends in his hometown.
Wilson started out playing locally in Llangollen (where he attended Ysgol Dinas Bran) and Corwen before joining Liverpool FC's academy at the age of eight. Since leaving the Merseyside giants he has established himself as a regular at club (Wilson currently plays for Fulham) and country, having now reached his half-century of caps at international level.
One member of Wilson's family who has been present throughout his career for club and country is Ian Evans. He rarely misses a Wales game and told North Wales Live about the fantastic evening he, son Henry and nephew Scott enjoyed in the company of Wilson's parents on Sunday night.
Ian said: "Harry's parents invited us to go into the box and it was unbelievable. A few minutes into the second half when Harry scored the box erupted, all hugs between us and limbs everywhere!
"When he came up to the box after the game, it was party time. We had a cake to celebrate his 50th cap and a few beers as well, it was just an incredible night.
"Harry knows what it means to all of us as Wales fans as well, he came with us as a fan to the Euros in 2016 and had the best time in France - he'd won his first cap before then as well!"
Ian also said that he and the family were always confident of Wilson carving out a career at the top level of the game. He said: "He was at Liverpool since he was eight years old, he was always a brilliant footballer but you never quite know because some fantastic players haven't made it.
"But Harry was such a talented youngster, we all knew what a wand of a left foot he had. It was a family effort to help get him where it is and Harry realises that. We were always hopeful he could get to where he is - we always knew he was a superstar in the making."
Despite living away from the Corwen area for some time Wilson always makes an effort to watch his hometown club when time allows. He also tries to watch his boyhood side Wrexham in his spare time and even attended a game last year as the Dragons romped to the National League title.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/harry-wilson-king-corwen-unbelievable-27927121
Ange Postecoglou will now surely hand Tottenham player his first Premier League start this season vs Fulham
Ange Postecoglou will surely hand Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg his first Premier League start of the season against Fulham.
Tottenham are set to host Fulham on Monday night as they bid to keep up their exceptional start to the season.
Postecoglou is yet to taste defeat in the Premier League, with the only blemish on his record coming via a penalty shootout defeat at Craven Cottage in August.
Tottenham will be without one key player after beating Luton last time out though as Yves Bissouma will miss the game due to suspension.
The 26-year-old has starred for Spurs so far this season but was sent off in the 1-0 win over Luton last time out.
And in our view, Postecoglou should hand Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg his first league start of the season.
Postecoglou will surely start Hojbjerg against Fulham
Hojbjerg has only started one game so far this season having got the nod in the penalty shootout defeat at Fulham.
Postecoglou has preferred both Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr over the Dane. The 28-year-old has been limited to appearances from the bench in the league but has put in some encouraging displays to help Spurs see out games.
Of course, Hojbjerg was a key man at Tottenham before Postecoglou's arrival over the summer.
And while the £15 million midfielder isn't necessarily well-suited to Postecoglou's preferred style of play, he's a trusty option for the Aussie to call upon.
Postecoglou does have the option of playing Sarr in a deeper role and playing Giovani Lo Celso alongside James Maddison.
But that would be a huge gamble considering Lo Celso hasn't featured since August and Sarr has excelled in the No8 role.
https://tbrfootball.com/ange-postecoglou-will-now-surely-hand-tottenham-player-his-first-premier-league-start-this-season-vs-fulham/
Bayern Munich: Joao Palhinha remains interested in January transfer
After a disappointing end to the summer, Bayern Munich are expected to strengthen the squad in January. The Bavarian club is currently low on options in midfield and central defense, which has definitely annoyed Thomas Tuchel. In the center of the park, Tuchel has been pushing for the signing of a natural defensive midfielder throughout the summer.
Fulham's Joao Palhinha was the key target for Die Roten to address the defensive midfield position. The Bavarian club reached an agreement with Fulham on the deadline day. Palhinha travelled to Munich and completed the paperwork, but a final green light from Fulham never arrived since they couldn't find a replacement for the Portuguese midfielder.
Palhinha went back to London and signed a new deal with Fulham that saw him get a raise in wages. The Portuguese midfielder has been delivering quality performances for Fulham this season. Despite signing a new deal a few weeks ago, Palhinha is hoping to get a big move in January.
According to Sky Sports in Germany, Joao Palhinha is still hoping to seal a move to Bayern when the transfer window opens in January. The Bavarian club still has an interest in the Portuguese midfielder, but a final decision regarding a transfer is yet to be made. Bayern are also reluctant to spend €60-65 million on one player in January. Fulham had agreed a similar fee with Die Roten for Palhinha in January.
Tuchel considers Joshua Kimmich more of an eight than a number six, so he has been trying to convince Die Roten to sign a defensive midfielder. Palhinha was the perfect fit for this role. The Portuguese midfielder is strong defensively, and his passing is fairly decent. He will provide the defensive solidity to the team with his presence in the center of the park.
Palhinha would be a very solid addition to the squad in January. However, Fulham's demands may scupper the move. Regardless of what Palhinha or Fulham wants, Die Roten needs to be more decisive in January to avoid the chaos that they had on the deadline day in the summer.
Bayern have been lately linked with several young midfielders. They have a concrete interest in Borussia Monchengladbach's Manu Kone, while interest in several U-20 midfielders has been reported. The Bavarian club definitely needs one or two additions in midfield since there are only three senior central midfielders in the squad.
Meanwhile, Bayern's last summer transfer target, Trevoh Chalobah, will be available for transfer in January. Chelsea are ready to listen to offers for Chalobah. Die Roten tried to sign him on a loan deal in the summer, but the move never materialized. The Bavarian club will need a versatile defender in the winter transfer window to fill the void left by Benjamin Pavard.
https://bayernstrikes.com/2023/10/17/bayern-munich-joao-palhinha-remains-interested-january-transfer/
Scotland U21 2-1 Malta U21: Late Kieron Bowie winner avoids damaging draw
Kieron Bowie's late winner spared Scotland Under-21s from a potentially damaging draw to Malta in Euro 2025 qualifying.
It looked like the impressive visitors would earn a rare competitive point at Fir Park when Andrea Zammit's cool spot-kick cancelled out Alex Lowry's first-half penalty.
But Bowie smashed in his third Scotland U21 goal in four days from a tight angle to make it two wins from three qualifiers, lifting Scot Gemmill's side to third in Group B.
Just four days on from their triumph over Hungary at the same venue, the Scots should have been out of sight at the break despite a nervy start.
Dundee's Josh Mulligan came close twice, forcing the inspired Hugo Sacco down to his left before placing wide, either side of Bowie having a fierce drive tipped over the bar.
Sacco thwarted Mulligan again after the interval, this time from close range, and moments later his side were level when Matthew Anderson, who was tripped for Scotland's penalty, turned offender by catching his man in the box.
Zammit buried before Nikolai Micallef thundered an effort from range off the Scotland crossbar.
The Scots pushed for a winner and Liam Morrison had a shot cleared off the line, but Bowie found the corner with 82 minutes gone as Gemmill's side avoided dropping two precious points.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67139824
Fulham eyeing Victor Nelsson swoop
Fulham are eyeing a move for Galatasaray's 24-year-old centre-back Victor Nelsson, who remains keen on a new challenge.
According to Turkish outlet Takvim, Fulham have emerged as a suitor for 24-year-old centre-back Victor Nelsson. The Danish defender remains open to leaving Galatasaray in the next window after dropping down to the bench in recent days, with Marco Silva eager to exploit the opportunity.
Victor Nelsson's stock rose after putting in some stellar performances for Galatasaray last season. The Danish defender helped the side win the Turkish Super Lig and had attracted plenty of interest in the summer.
Galatasaray wanted interested clubs to pay up his €25 million release clause, something no side managed. Nelsson had his heart set on a move to Tottenham, with the North Londoners showing keen interest in signing the 24-year-old centre-back during the summer.
Spurs remain keen to add him to their side if another opportunity presents itself. But they are also chasing other high-profile targets. In recent weeks, Nelsson has seen his role diminished to that of a bench warmer, with former Tottenham star Davinson Sanchez taking his place.
The 24-year-old centre-back recently confirmed he had no intention of signing a new contract and that a January move might appeal his career. With that in mind, Galatasaray are already open to accepting around €20 million. But the current report states they might even take €15 million from clubs.
Such a price might attract more attention from clubs, with Fulham already emerging as a suitor for the 24-year-old centre-back. Marco Silva understands the Danish star's situation and would offer him a suitable role in his squad at Craven Cottage.
Fulham will likely lose Tosin Adarabioyo in January as the defender's contract expires in the summer. Either way, Silva wanted a new centre-back before the closure of the summer window. He will likely explore the opportunity for Nelsson for the price mentioned in the report.
Fulham, too, have other targets on their list, but they might take the bet on the Danish international to make a mark at the club. There are chances of Tottenham emerging back in the chase, which might sverve the weight towards the North Londoners considering the player previously preferred to move there.
https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2023/10/17/fulham-eyeing-victor-nelsson-swoop/
Scotland Under-21s avoid slip-up against Malta as Kieron Bowie scores late winner
Scotland Under-21s survived a scare to defeat Malta 2-1 and record their second Euro 2025 qualifying victory in four days.
Alex Lowry opened the scoring in the 31st minute from the penalty spot, though the Scots would be made to pay for not making the most of their chances when Andrea Zammit equalised after the visitors were awarded a spot-kick of their own. With time running out for Scot Gemmill's side, Kieron Bowie blasted home from a tight angle to move Scotland into third place in Group B – three points behind Spain and Belgium.
Gemmill made three changes to the team that defeated Hungary on Friday evening, and he would have been frustrated as they made a sluggish start. It was the visitors who created the first chance, Matthia Veselji working Cieran Slicker with an effort from the edge of the box. That opportunity that seemed to spark some life into the Scots and a minute later, Josh Mulligan was denied by a good stop from the Malta keeper Hugo Sacco. The Dundee midfielder went close again with a low effort in the 12th minute before Alex Lowry fired over the top.
A lapse in concentration almost led to Scotland falling behind in bizarre circumstances, as a poorly executed throw-in broke to Zammit and he almost caught out Slicker with an effort from 40 yards.
Just after the half-hour mark, Scotland were handed a golden chance to open the scoring after Matthew Ellul was adjudged to have fouled Matthew Anderson inside the box. Lowry stepped up to take the resulting kick and coolly sent the keeper the wrong way to break the deadlock.
It seemed like it was only a matter of time before Gemmill's youngsters extended their lead and Mulligan would pass up chances either side of half-time, but the hosts were stunned as the visitors levelled in the 52nd minute. After Veselji hit the deck under pressure from Anderson, the referee quickly pointed to the spot and Zammit made no mistake in slotting the ball home. It could have been worse for Scotland a few minutes later as a wonderful effort from Nikolai Micallef fizzed past the Scotland goalkeeper before cannoning off the crossbar.
It took a goal-line clearance to deny Morrison restoring Scotland's lead and Bowie then went close again as he turned Michael Mellon's cross inches past a post. With eight minutes remaining, Scotland finally got the goal their pressure merited. Mulligan did well to fizz the ball across the six-yard box and Bowie was on hand to net his third goal in two matches.
There was still time for one more chance for Malta, and the home crowd breathed a sigh of relief as Veselji hit the bar with a close-range header.
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/scotland-under-21s-avoid-slip-up-against-malta-as-kieron-bowie-scores-late-winner-4375704
If we sign that Danish defender and he becomes another Hangeland we will not be short of nicknames, the Great Dane and Nelson's Column are early thoughts.
If it's Nelson's Column i hope we don't ever play at the Oval with all those Pigeons! Lucky we play in white i suppose.
So regarding Palhinha, we get him to sign a new contract and there's talk that the asking price would increase from what Bayern Munich offered in January and now there's talk from Germany that Bayern are not willing to even match the price they offered. Very intriguing
Quote from: Thailand Mick on October 18, 2023, 11:22:52 AMSo regarding Palhinha, we get him to sign a new contract and there's talk that the asking price would increase from what Bayern Munich offered in January and now there's talk from Germany that Bayern are not willing to even match the price they offered. Very intriguing
Well I guess that's their choice, but if they want him they should have to pay the valuation we set.
Quote from: alfie on October 18, 2023, 12:20:06 PMQuote from: Thailand Mick on October 18, 2023, 11:22:52 AMSo regarding Palhinha, we get him to sign a new contract and there's talk that the asking price would increase from what Bayern Munich offered in January and now there's talk from Germany that Bayern are not willing to even match the price they offered. Very intriguing
Well I guess that's their choice, but if they want him they should have to pay the valuation we set.
They tried to bully us as they do to smaller clubs in Germany. They played brinkmanship and lost out now they may have to pay more if they really want him. Tough luck.
The khan's must no with the inflated ticket prices giving him away cheap will be in the spotlight more than ever .
Yeah, was glad to see FFC take a tough stand and not let a big club bully us. Happens all the time with these big clubs, they can pay the piper and come in with advance notice and not at last minute in hopes of obtaining advantage.
Also, all this talk about Palhinha 'wanting to see a Jan transfer happen' is just that.....'talk'...and I would add very likely BS. Probably coming from his brother (agent). I do think still a good chance Palhinha does leave in Jan, but I don't think it's a 'sure thing'. Fingers crossed he sees us through duration of full season......
Quote from: ianthailand on October 18, 2023, 10:33:36 AMIf it's Nelson's Column i hope we don't ever play at the Oval with all those Pigeons! Lucky we play in white i suppose.
Was it Lady Hamilton who errected Nelson Column?>
Quote from: alfie on October 18, 2023, 12:20:06 PMQuote from: Thailand Mick on October 18, 2023, 11:22:52 AMSo regarding Palhinha, we get him to sign a new contract and there's talk that the asking price would increase from what Bayern Munich offered in January and now there's talk from Germany that Bayern are not willing to even match the price they offered. Very intriguing
Well I guess that's their choice, but if they want him they should have to pay the valuation we set.
Liverpool also interested in Palhinha so Bayern are not going to have it their own way and I guess we could be picking up a record transfer fee.